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Stihl’s 135 platform is dedicated to helping professional lawn care crews make the transition from gas to battery power without compromising performance. As part of that system, Stihl FCA 135 and FCA 140 battery-powered edger options break new ground.
Right out of the gate, the big deal is that the FCA 135 and FCA 140 are Stihl’s first dedicated battery-powered edgers. They had one as an attachment on the battery KombiSystem, just not any standalone options.
Performance is a big focus on these tools. They match up with the FC 91 and FC 96 on the gas side of Stihl’s lineup with the exact same performance specs. Both of those edgers have 28 cc engines, and that gives us an idea of the kind of power these batteries and brushless motors are producing.
Like most professional edgers, the straight shaft has higher torque to define edges and the curved shaft has higher speed to maintain them.
The other piece of the puzzle is that Stihl’s 135 platform moves away from the tethered battery system and shifts to a direct battery insertion. That adds some weight to the tool but eliminates the need to have it on your belt or back.
The FCA 135 is $369.99 as a bare tool and its FC 91 counterpart is $379.99. The FCA 140 has an even better price gap at $419.99 compared to the FC 96’s $469.99.
Of course, you need to consider the cost of batteries and chargers if you’re just getting started. However, simply adding the tools by themselves doesn’t come at a huge premium.
Learn more about the FCA 135 here.
Learn more about the FCA 140 here.
On the clock, Kenny dives deep to discover the practical limits and comparative differences for all kinds of tools. Off the clock, his faith and love for his family are his top priorities, and you'll typically find him in the kitchen, on his bike (he's an Ironman), or taking folks out for a day of fishing on Tampa Bay.
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