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STIHL FS 38 vs STIHL FS 55

    STIHL FS 38 Strimmer
    STIHL FS 38
      STIHL FS 55 Strimmer
      STIHL FS 55
      Available colors
      User rating
      161
      3.6 out of 5
      161 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
      		14 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      251
      3.5 out of 5
      251 user ratings
      5 stars
      		17 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		41 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      STIHL FS 38STIHL FS 38
      STIHL FS 55STIHL FS 55
      TypeString trimmerCombo

      Technical details

      STIHL FS 38STIHL FS 38
      STIHL FS 55STIHL FS 55
      Fuel cubic capacity0.07 gal0.01 gal
      Line fedyesyes
      Wire diameter0.08 in0.09 in

      Design

      STIHL FS 38STIHL FS 38
      STIHL FS 55STIHL FS 55
      Colour of productBlack,Metallic,OrangeGrey,Orange
      Working width14.96 in16.54 in

      Dimensions

      STIHL FS 38STIHL FS 38
      STIHL FS 55STIHL FS 55
      Weight9.26 lb10.8 lb

      Power

      STIHL FS 38STIHL FS 38
      STIHL FS 55STIHL FS 55
      Power sourcePetrol drivenPetrol driven
      Power650.0 W750.0 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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              STIHL FS 55
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              STIHLFS 55
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              Often compared with STIHL FS 55

              STIHL FS 55 Strimmer
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