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Stihl HSE 61 review

Stihl HSE 61

CHOICE Expert Rating

83%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent trimming performance, feels very powerful, cuts thicker branches easily
  • Excellent wrap-around handle at the front, and the rear handle can be rotated 180° for vertical or horizontal trimming
  • Well-balanced unit
  • Very good controls
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Feels fairly heavy, especially with prolonged use

Type

Type
Electric

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
83%
Performance score
90%
Ease of use score
75%
Year tested
2012

Sustainability

Warranty (yrs)
Not stated
Country of origin
Germany

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Weight (kg)
4.2
Blade length (cm)
50
Tooth gap (cm)
2.2
Battery voltage (V)
Not applicable
Battery rating (Ah)
Not applicable
Claimed battery charge time (min)
Not applicable
Noise at user's position (db)
90
Noise at 7.5m (db)
68
Website
stihl.com.au

Cost

Price
$329.00

Features

Hand guard
Wrap around front handle
Blade extension
Yes (except on the first 5 blade teeth)
Rotating head

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