FS 38 vs FS 40 Stihl String Trimmer Comparison

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • #CarlsMowerAndSaw #stihlfs38 #stihlfs40 #stringtrimmercomparison
    In this video, we compare the Stihl FS 38 string trimmer and Stihl FS 40 string trimmer, so that you have the information you need to make the right decision for you, your property, and your budget.
    We cover the differences in trimmer heads, start systems, choke systems, weight, and even where they’re made.
    This side-by-side comparison will help you decide which Stihl weed eater is right for you!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 57

  • @mattwaters6987
    @mattwaters6987 Рік тому +5

    Luv my 2018 FS 38. Zero problems guys. Awesome trimmer!😊

  • @Francisco-sx7th
    @Francisco-sx7th 13 днів тому

    Thanks, your explanation is cristal clear.
    I live in Belgium and I have a FS45 for about 25 years. It runs perfect even though I had to replace the head 2 or 3 times. I now use an aftermarket auto head and it's just great to use this machine. It's superlight and the engine strong enough to do more than you can think of.

  • @canadaguy1234
    @canadaguy1234 2 місяці тому +1

    The FS38 now comes with the newer head. I prefer the manual choke but really it was price that pushed me towards the 38.

    • @deusvult8808
      @deusvult8808 Місяць тому

      Bought one today, can confirm.

  • @carloscardona3924
    @carloscardona3924 8 місяців тому +1

    I've had my whacker for 6 years and that Stihl is still going strong the only maintenance I have done is cleaning the exhaust filter a lil carburator cleaner to gas mix every new season and it fires up.

  • @xx3868
    @xx3868 10 місяців тому

    FS 38. The hardest starter spring rewind back into the deep recessed housing i have ever done!!. took 3 goes but got it done and its a good GP trimmer with good size engine and durability. Also have the old FS36 and its solid worker. Still have a old FS51 AVE, but it has little compression and suction to just suck fuel anymore and piston to bore to gappy now and pity as liked it.

  • @jeffgervais3553
    @jeffgervais3553 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your pictorial on respolling the line trimmer for the FS 38 it worked like a charm...👍

  • @CarlosGomez-sd9ey
    @CarlosGomez-sd9ey 4 місяці тому +2

    This is all i needed to know thanks !!! 05:01 💪 😉🗽

  • @jamesthetford2516
    @jamesthetford2516 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for explaining that to me I was wondering what the difference is and yes sir I will pay the extra money to get the one made in USA and has all the extra feet

  • @edinbarucija868
    @edinbarucija868 Рік тому +1

    Very good explaining. Thanks. Love my fs 40. Running Amazing

  • @jswizzled
    @jswizzled 2 роки тому +3

    Nice job! Great point on the made in the USA!

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому +2

      Me personally that is one good reason to spend the extra money

  • @krisw8597
    @krisw8597 2 роки тому

    Great video, I have an old FS44, actually it’s like new. Barely used by the original owner… I currently run a 111 trimmer and br 600 for my needs. Both units are awesome, every once in a while I pull out the 45 and run the old timer… still looks new btw…

  • @sanatandharma4435
    @sanatandharma4435 2 роки тому +6

    Funny that. Made in China has always been a huge turn off for me! I looked at a fs40 yesterday here in Spain. The fact it is an easier start means my wife can use it aswell. Many thanks for the video

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому +1

      We agree

    • @istvanm567
      @istvanm567 2 місяці тому

      So the European market fs40s still made in the USA?

  • @rolandswann654
    @rolandswann654 25 днів тому

    Wish I saw this before I bought the FS38. Dealer I bought it from still can't fix it. Runs great for 15 to 20 minutes and then starts bogging on throttle up. Gets so bad it becomes unusable.

  • @AquaticLogic
    @AquaticLogic Рік тому

    Great video! Thank you

  • @romaldothomas8653
    @romaldothomas8653 Рік тому

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @carloscardona3924
    @carloscardona3924 8 місяців тому

    Best Whacker out there.

  • @jamestiscareno4387
    @jamestiscareno4387 Рік тому +1

    I just recently purchased the fs40. I very much like the machine but must say c6-2 string head is crap. I m very disappointed in its performance , rather it's non performance. So now what do i do ?

    • @jarrod1687
      @jarrod1687 Рік тому

      Buy a fs94r

    • @martinklacansky3537
      @martinklacansky3537 2 місяці тому

      true .... i have dolmar subaru motor , i have alco ms . i have honda. all of them cut . i bought fs 50 . it roars and cuts nothing. is crap all product

  • @sherryleeperdue9576
    @sherryleeperdue9576 Рік тому

    Any complaints on the speed head not feeding out the line? I've read many reviews that say it jams up. Thank you

  • @brodygoalie
    @brodygoalie Рік тому

    What are the exact weight on each of these? I use black and decker 20 volt but I am looking to get one of these that you reviewed. Thanks!

  • @molsonman100
    @molsonman100 2 роки тому

    Great video comparison, I've sold hundreds of FS38's not so many 40C's

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому

      That’s a lot how long have you been selling Stihl? And are you add an ace hardware

    • @molsonman100
      @molsonman100 2 роки тому +1

      @@Carlsmower I've been selling Stihl since 2014 for Delta Power equipment in Essex Ontario Canada , we sell roughly 40 a year.

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому

      That’ll get you there.

    • @josegalindo1262
      @josegalindo1262 Рік тому

      ​@@molsonman100 so is the fs38 better than the fs40? Or you sell more because of the price differences?

    • @molsonman100
      @molsonman100 Рік тому

      @@josegalindo1262 FS40 is Far better, doesnt Flood, more power, made in america not china

  • @brodygoalie
    @brodygoalie Рік тому

    What is the weight on these two models?? Thanks

  • @rocweiller
    @rocweiller 2 роки тому

    I have the fs38, I like it better than the craftsman or echos I've had. Is the 40 as picky in starting method as the 38 or do all Stihls have to be started the same? I labeleled the on spot on mine so in remember come the next season. Going to try out the Speed feed head next time I use my eeed eater.

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому

      Skip the speed feed it will mess up your shaft. The Stihl version works well.
      The 40 starts easier, fewer steps

  • @krishnaramlall9451
    @krishnaramlall9451 Рік тому

    Is the fs 38 and fs55 do they carry the exact same engine

  • @waffleman2217
    @waffleman2217 Рік тому +1

    For an extra $30 the fs40 seems like a better move

  • @billbaber6653
    @billbaber6653 Місяць тому

    Spend the extra!

  • @stefanritchie7667
    @stefanritchie7667 Рік тому

    If you can buy both at 200 UK pounds which one would you choose I'm 5.7 in height

  • @ironicrc420
    @ironicrc420 2 роки тому

    I just beat a fs 38 off a brick wall would not start replaced the carburetor still would not start it had Ignition/spark and was getting fuel

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому

      OE Carb? Or Chinese Amazon one? Flooded?
      Take it off choke, hold the throttle wide open and pull the trigger 25 times, let me know what happens.

  • @kyledobbert9180
    @kyledobbert9180 Рік тому +2

    I & O is binary, true/false, on/off, high/low

  • @slingblade8963
    @slingblade8963 Рік тому

    I like to tinker with mowers mmhmm

  • @EddieLindsay681
    @EddieLindsay681 2 роки тому +1

    Aren’t some of the cheaper chainsaws made in china now ?

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому

      Not that are sold in the USA, maybe elsewhere. Two Chinese products HS45 and FS38

    • @EddieLindsay681
      @EddieLindsay681 2 роки тому

      @@Carlsmower oh ok, I just purchased a MS180 and I thought it said China but I could be wrong. Great little saw no matter where it’s made.

  • @JamaicaDancehallTV
    @JamaicaDancehallTV 2 роки тому +1

    It’s 1 and 0 binary, on and off

    • @Carlsmower
      @Carlsmower  2 роки тому

      That’s right. But unfortunately not everyone speaks binary. I line the in / out. 😉

  • @christorres9303
    @christorres9303 Рік тому

    Both of those heads are manual heads 😂

  • @leeohare9361
    @leeohare9361 Рік тому +1

    Sthil should have no china products
    Or don't make the thing at all

    • @FourDollaRacing
      @FourDollaRacing 7 місяців тому

      You should get real.... 🖕🏻🖕🏼🖕🖕🏽🖕🏾🖕🏿

    • @northmen2018
      @northmen2018 4 місяці тому

      Basicly chinise made stihl is for outside EU market, in europe i newer saw a chinise stihl.

  • @im-that-guy-pal
    @im-that-guy-pal Рік тому

    Fs38 looks like a glorified Bowens 110 turd.

  • @FourDollaRacing
    @FourDollaRacing 7 місяців тому

    Dude cuts his hair with a STIHL String Trimmer.... 👎🏻👎🏼👎👎🏽👎🏾👎🏿