STIHL FS 56 RC-E
#6 in GasFull review
The STIHL most homeowners should buy: a straight shaft, an easy start and a head that takes heavy line, for a few dollars more than the curved models.
STIHL $259.99$259.99
3.6/5
A tougher, higher torque version of ECHO’s best selling straight shaft trimmer, for owners of big or overgrown lots who want a five year warranty.
- 17 inSwath
- .095 inLine
- 11.6 lb (dry)Weight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Russo Power$349.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Five year consumer warranty, among the longest here
- 2:1 gearbox gives 28% more torque than the SRM-225 for tall, tough grass
- Two stage air filter means less cleaning between jobs
- Speed-Feed head reloads in seconds without taking it apart
Cons
- Costs $70 more than the SRM-225 for the same size engine
- Heavier than most battery trimmers at 11.6 lb dry
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SRM-2320T |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 17 in |
| Largest line | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 21.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | |
| Weight | 11.6 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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