About a month ago I bought a new Stihl FS94R and am liking it more and more every time I use it. I had used a RedMax TR2300S since 2006 and thought it was the lightest and best one I had every used. I grabbed the RedMax the other evening to trim my Dads house and after using the FS94 for a month, the Redmax felt kinda puny and weak! The new Stihl is good on fuel and is very easy to start. I really like the way the head loads and holds a lot of string. It has plenty of power for serious trimming and I have yet to feel it is lacking in power. If you are looking for a good lightweight trimmer.. don't hesitate . You will like it!!
One month review of the new Stihl FS94R
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Both the 223L and 323L are 9 lbs on the nose. The 323 has the solid shaft. I love my little 223L, but when the time comes, the 323 is at the top of the list, and it is about $70 cheaper than the FS94. ($349 vs $279)
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I would have bought the 94 on the strength of it's weight savings alone, but the wheel is a real bonus in the deal as far as I'm concerned.
Most of the time I run my trimmer wide open, but in certain areas, it helps to feather the throttle and run it at slow speed. With your index finger on the trigger, you can move the wheel forward to speed it up, or backward to slow it down.
With my 94, when trying to feather the throttle to finesse around some delicate something, I find it hard to keep a steady slow speed. Maybe it's lack of coordination on my part, or whatever. With the thumbwheel, you can set the speed where you want it and it stays there. If you need to change, it only takes a second or maybe two to roll the wheel to the desired speed.
The thumbwheel has been a REALLY NICE surprise.
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Well, that's how it always goes for me. I find out something like this a few days too late. That said, if there's a commercial Husqvarna dealer around here, I have no idea who they are.
Good information for those reading the thread that have not yet made up their mind though. I'm sure someone will benefit from it.
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Go to their site and do a dealer search for your area/zip code. I only knew of two in my area until i did that, and then i found there were actually quite a few servicing dealers located inside local ACE hardware stores, as well as several True Value stores. All close by me.
Besides, that 94 is a really nice trimmer. I'd like to run one for a day or two just to compare it.
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Well, just drop by one morning and we can trade trimmers for the day. Of course, the gas cost from Michigan to Texas and back these days would probably buy a trimmer for each of us.
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In my truck, it'd buy closer to 3 for each of us.payupWell, just drop by one morning and we can trade trimmers for the day. Of course, the gas cost from Michigan to Texas and back these days would probably buy a trimmer for each of us.
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Okay then, I'll save you some money. Just buy one of the Husky's and send it to me and buy an FS94R for yourself and you'll be money ahead. Don't you wish all your friends could come up with such money saving schemes for you?
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With friends like you, I don't need the government. :drinkup:Okay then, I'll save you some money. Just buy one of the Husky's and send it to me and buy an FS94R for yourself and you'll be money ahead. Don't you wish all your friends could come up with such money saving schemes for you?
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Yeah, but if all your friends gave you such money saving ideas, you would need more money.
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Funny how that works ain't it? :laugh:Yeah, but if all your friends gave you such money saving ideas, you would need more money.
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