Which Stihl's are 2 stroke? (Not 4 Mix)

[Gebo]

I am looking to purchase a Stihl weed eater and blower. I have the Stihl catalog but I
cannot tell which are true 2 strokes vs the newer 4 Mix. I can see the 94R is a true 2
stroke but is that the only one? What about the hand held and back pack blowers?

 

[#18FAN]

My FS240 is a 2stroke

 

[jake wells]

Trimmers
FS 38,40,50,56.70,94.240
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Blowers
BG 50, 56, BR 200, BG 66,86
BR 350,430,450

 

[Gebo]

Trimmers
FS 38,40,50,56.70,94.240
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Blowers
BG 50, 56, BR 200, BG 66,86
BR 350,430,450

Awesome info!! Thank you!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Why do you want a 2-stroke? What's wrong with a 4-stroke?

Honda makes a very good little 4-stroke engine for handheld things like what you're looking for

 

[97prizm]

My FS-38 is a 2-stroke. It's been awesome for the last 5 years I've used it.

 

[totegoat]

For a small blower, I like my BG50. I run the Stihl premix in it.......no carb problems.

 

[skyactiv]

Why do you want a 2-stroke? What's wrong with a 4-stroke?

Honda makes a very good little 4-stroke engine for handheld things like what you're looking for

Honda doesn't offer a blower in the USA. The Stihl 4-mix is a joke as it needs a gas oil mix like a 2-stroke.

 

[tmorris1]

Why do you want a 2-stroke? What's wrong with a 4-stroke?

Honda makes a very good little 4-stroke engine for handheld things like what you're looking for

Why do you want a 4 stroke? Stihl makes a good 2 stroke engine as well. Lighter more powerful and no oil to change.

 

[tmorris1]

For a small blower, I like my BG50. I run the Stihl premix in it.......no carb problems.

Just run non-ethanol gas and you will be good. At least don't store it with ethanol. I have one and they are great for the money.

 

[skyactiv]

I bought a Stihl trimmer a few years ago. They offered to double the manufactures warranty if I bought a 6 pack of Stihl oil at the time of purchase. So check into that.

 

[Warlord]

4 mix is a really silly idea. Combining the negatives of each engine type to create a hybrid that is heavier and more maintenance than a two stroke but you still have to mix gas. Im amazed they keep making them.

 

[#18FAN]

Why do you want a 4 stroke? Stihl makes a good 2 stroke engine as well. Lighter more powerful and no oil to change.

You don't change oil in a 4mix its 50:1 just like any 2 stroke they build

 

[ctechbob]

Guess I've been living under a rock. First I've heard of this 4-Mix thing. So it's basically a 4 stroke engine without crankcase lube so it needs pre-mix?

That just seems kinda dumb.

 

[Gebo]

Guess I've been living under a rock. First I've heard of this 4-Mix thing. So it's basically a 4 stroke engine without crankcase lube so it needs pre-mix?

That just seems kinda dumb.

This is why I want a 2 stroke. OLDS COOL.

And I plan on using the Stihl premixed gas. I live in town with minimum week eating.

 

[dlundblad]

Guess I've been living under a rock. First I've heard of this 4-Mix thing. So it's basically a 4 stroke engine without crankcase lube so it needs pre-mix?

That just seems kinda dumb.

Sounds like airless tires that still need filled with air.

 

[Gebo]

While we are on this topic, is Stihl the only company making the 4-Mix engine or something like it? Are the other main players, Echo and Husq, just making 2 strokes?

 

[Warlord]

You’ll find the odd traditional 4 stroke from other manufacturers but I believe Stihl is the only one foolish enough to make hybrids. You can tell which husqvarna models are 4 stroke by looking at the weight vs engine size lol.

 

[jake wells]

Why do you want a 2-stroke? What's wrong with a 4-stroke?

Honda makes a very good little 4-stroke engine for handheld things like what you're looking for

So does Makita but he is referring to the 4 cycle hybrid engine which is not very good.

 

[jake wells]

You’ll find the odd traditional 4 stroke from other manufacturers but I believe Stihl is the only one foolish enough to make hybrids. You can tell which husqvarna models are 4 stroke by looking at the weight vs engine size lol.

Shindaiwa used them as well but only in there largest blowers now