STIHL FS 56 RC-E

Last updated: October 31, 2026

STIHL FS 56 RC-E
3.7/5#5 of 15 in gas string trimmers
3.7

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.

  • 16.5 inSwath
  • .105 inLine
  • 10.6 lb (dry)Weight
  • 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at STIHL$259.99

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Pros
  • Straight shaft reaches under shrubs and along fences without stooping
  • Easy2Start pulls with far less effort than a standard recoil
  • Head reloads without taking it apart and takes line up to .105 in
Cons
  • Heavier than the curved shaft STIHLs
  • Not sold in California

How it scores

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Specifications

Model number41442000013US
Cutting
Cutting swath16.5 in
Largest line.105 in
Line feedBump feed
ShaftStraight
Converts to edgerNo
Takes attachmentsNo
Power
Engine or battery27.2 cc, 2-stroke
Build
Weight10.6 lb (dry)
Warranty2 years

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