Stihl FS 91 vs. FS 94
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
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The price difference between these two commercial-grade professional Stihl trimmers is more or less $20, so how do you decide which one to get? Let’s take a closer look at the power-to-weight ratio and the features under “the hood” that determine the best applications for these two trimmers!
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Just bought the KM91R which is the same as the FS91R but with the Kombi system- so glad I bought this unit. Thing runs solid and I’ve been bushwhacking with it, cutting trails with a blade. So glad the Stihl dealer recommended the 91 over the 94.
Hey Josh,
Your videos are amazing. You do an amazing job explaining products and comparison because of you I have bought a lot of products. Thanks for this video, I purchased the FS94R!
Wow! You helped me a lot. No dealer in Germany is talking about these issues!
This is actually what I needed to hear. 👍 Thanks Carl.
Just bought the 94. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
Enjoy your new trimmer.
Excellent - Very clearly explained - Stihl should employ you as their main spokesperson !
I agree
nice video, wish my stihl dealer would have told me what you just did, I just got the fs94 and was going to get a blade later but then noticed a blade was not recommended, she told me the fs94 was commercial grade and the best she had in stock, I should have taken a little time to learn about the models before my purchase
Excellent video!!! As a homeowner it’s the 91R for me.
I just bought the FS91R today and can't wait to try it out.
Congrats Craig
Very helpful video!
I have had the 94r and I currently have the 91r and I prefer that over the 94r because it cuts brush better and has enough power to trim grass etc ! Plus those cable shafts don’t hold up as good as a solid steel shaft they tend to vibrate once the trimmer gets warn out !
Excellent video! Thanks for taking those drive heads off to show the difference between the cable vs. solid shaft drive. Just wondering, is there a more powerful 2 cycle version of the FS94 which has a solid drive shaft?
Just bought fs94 for my business Legacy lawn and landscape. It's the bomb love it
Love your videos. I bought the FS 70 R after watching your 70 vs 56 video.
Please make a video comparing the 70 vs 94. Tnx.
That’s a good one to consider.
Good stuff!!!
Is it possible to replace the cable shaft and put a steel shaft in the 94r?
Got a question...does the FS91R come with the brush blade adapter kit?(not the blade, but the stuff needed for mounting purposes).
No it does not that is an additional kit it runs around $30.
Fs91 r. Is a heavy trimmer but it's so torqued I can sever through weeds and tall grass in slight idle. As where my 94 is opposite you have to throttle it up to slice and dice. Have to decide what's your intention for trimmers and weight plays a role in you holding it all day job after job.
Will it run an edger the 94 jimmy Aust
What's the unit and best head type to trim against rock edging for flower beds? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
That’s always a tough one. I like a bump head because you will constantly be needing to advancing the line. Or do you run a fixed line head with .155 line for durability?
In France the FS94 of 2022 has a solid steel drive shaft
Same as Australia
This is a really great review as usual. I'm still trying to decide which model is best for me. Leaning towards the FS 91 but am concerned about the weight. But one point I can't understand, if you're not supposed to run a blade on the 94 why are they being sold with a blade fitted in Europe? The 94 is also shown with a blade fitted in the brochure.
I have both the fs91 and fs 94 the weight is a serious issue with the fs91 I prefer using the 94 I always tend to gravitate toward it more than the 91
@@willieanderson839 Thanks for the reply, I assume you are using the hoop handle? I would be buying with handlebars and a harness, so hopefully will not feel so heavy.
So apparently the 94s overseas are being promoted with solid shafts in them. To my knowledge and what I get out of it is. The only attachment fs or Km version that are fine to use are the line head and hedge trimmer if using flex shaft. I have seen a few UA-cam videos with people buying the km version and did run trimmer hedge clipper and pole saw on it. All did work just fine. I do think even with a solid shaft the 94 with pole pruner head is slightly under powered but if your just doing some light limping or some low hanging branch’s here and there not big deal.
I got a fs94 and was disappointed when I heard it has a cable shift which is no good to run a blade, I took the head off just like it is in the video and found my trimmer has a straight shift, I also confirm with the shop I brought the unit from, they don't know fs94 use cable, just wondering if it was charged recently
I’ve seen a few. And can’t figure it out. If pulled cables out of dozens.
nice vid!! ehm I have a plenty of big weeds, this should be a week long job for the whole area.
so you recommend the 91?
If you’re looking for a little bit more power and versatility go 91
@@Carlsmower thank bro!
I'm also confused by this. I just got a brand new fs94r yesterday because the stihl website said solid shaft. So i took it off and confirmed mine is a solid shaft...
I have pulled the gear head on at least a dozen and all cables. Are you in the USA?
@@Carlsmower mine is solid shaft too, i am in canada, manufactured in aug 2021
Hey Carl I’m debating on at some point trading in my 5 yrs 100rx that still runs well. Been considering A 94r as a replacement instead of the 111rx the updated version. Could I order a 94 with a solid shaft or get the dealer to switch it out for a solid one. I do like the idea of the light 2 stroke no valves to maintain or check. Plus, having a solid shaft to run a hedge trimmer gear head on it possibly was my idea. I don’t use or need a edger or pole saw. How does the km version differ besides being a split shaft to be able to run attachments?
We are hearing of a few FS94’s coming with a solid shaft. Not sure why (maybe a supply chain work around). To change from cable to shaft would cost you about $30 in parts from my memory. The 94 is lighter but it does have a bit less power
I spins a hedge trimmer like a dream though
@@Carlsmower So I could call and order a 94r with a solid shaft instead from a local stihl dealer and it would be somewhere in the ballpark of $30 extra on top of the retail price? Which last I checked the price it was around $350 for the 94 basically what the 91r costs. Yes I thought if I could go he solid shaft route I could get a hedge clipper attachment just the gearbox or maybe you have to get it as a kombi attachment and use it as a hedge trimmer too when needed. I run been running the 100rx and have been looking into stihls gas hedge trimmers. Thinking about a he 45, but would like the 24” blades instead of the 18” but can’t find anyone who has those new. Have seen a couple with 24” blades on eBay. Some people want a bit much for used. If I do upgrade and can get a solid version of the 94 I’d just get an attachment. I think the KM version might cost me much more money cause u have to buy the bottom shafts separately and the line head is $100 extra plus the hedge trimmer straight is one price and adjustable is more yet like 250 for that it
@@jefffaust89 Definitely in my opinion skip the HS 45 and go up to the HS 56 way better cut lighter weight smoother just a lot of benefits
So I have the fs 91r it’s about a year old now used on 13 lawns a week and it now bogs a little while revving up what could be wrong I was thing the valves are needing to be adjusted what do you think
That may be something to look at. How are the other maintenance items?
@@Carlsmower the spark plug air filter and gas filter is good and the spark arrester has been cleaned with a torch
Likely needs the carb tuned, after they run for a bit, things will slightly change.
Did it just start doing that for u? It maybe be the mufflers exhaust screen. Unscrew it with a smaller flat head screw driver and slide it out with a pair a needle nose pliers. If it looks dirty like it’s got carbon dust built up on it or oil residue try wire brushing it and if it won’t clean up just get rid of it and leave it out. It not needed to run and it will eliminate the possible clogging issue in the future.
Try putting a rx gearbox and the hollow shaft on a fs 94 from a 111rx now you got a light weight trimmer 9 plus pounds with lots of power 👍👍 Stihl thought it was a dumb idea 😠
It is a dumb idea eventually you will burn the clutch out
@@willieanderson839 I've had one for 5 years just grease and don't take the guard off
13 acres. I cleared one. One to go. Lots a small trees that will.never grow. Gotta go.
A 70r vs 94r is a great comparison, why the 94r instead of the 70r?
A bit more power
I got my FS 91R for 300 bucks. Was that a good price?
I'm getting an fs 91r for my business
carl can you make a review on the honda hrc216hxa
Absolutely once Honda gets a steady supply of them again so that I can have some in stock I will do that
@@Carlsmower thanks i’m ten years old and i have a stihl br600 and a stihl fs91r and a craftsman lawnmower but i wanna take my business to the next level with the honda. that’s why i wanted you to do a review on it
What does 4mix mean? Like 4 stroke?
We do have a video that gets a little bit more into the four mix information maybe check out out. But in short it is a four stroke engine that runs on mix fuel
@@Carlsmower you mind dropping a link to that video please?
@@BWT7210 Why Should You Consider Stihl Power Equipment? Their 4-Mix Technology.
ua-cam.com/video/7tsPlREfCoo/v-deo.html
Stihl fs 91 can have brush knife,but if i understand it cant?
Yes the FS91r can totally rock a brush knife. Not on the FS94
The weight is important
Dang I ordered the fs94 thinking that it was stronger ..
Have you taken possession yet? Stihl has a 7 day satisfaction if you can return it quick enough.
My FS 94R has a solid drive shaft …..
How old is your FS94? I think there were some that went out with shafts a few years back. I pulled a couple apart today, the had cables.
It is about a year old, I am in Australia not sure if we get them in with solid shafts.
94 is a great trimmer little hard to start when it's hot
Interesting. With or without choke?
@@Carlsmower not sure l only have the 94 engine on my hedge trimmers and they start fine l use canned gas the 94 trimmers my friends have been hard to start it might be cheap gas take care 👍 nice video
Can I have the Stihl FS 94
111rx is 11 lbs
You are correct. I was trying to compare like power units. :)
@@Carlsmower l know 😊