STIHL FS 261 C-E petrol brushcutter with BrushCut 300-3

Clearing rough grass, scrub or thistles on big areas and need to get it done without wasting time or strength? The STIHL FS 261 C-E delivers wide, fast cuts and easy starts, so you can work efficiently all day.

Its powerful 2-MIX engine, large 520 mm cutting circle and ergonomic bike handle with ADVANCE Grip make demanding vegetation control feel manageable. Anti-vibration, a long-life air filter and a generous 0.75 l fuel tank keep you productive between stops.

Made for demanding groundskeeping

• Professional clearing in landscaping, horticulture and agriculture
• Reclaim overgrown edges, banks and rough meadows
• Cut tough grass, thorny hedges and light scrub with precision
• Swap to optional blades or mowing heads to match the job

Why it helps you finish faster

• Wide 520 mm cut speeds up large-area work
• STIHL ErgoStart for easy, smooth starting
• ADVANCE Grip handles for intuitive control
• Anti-vibration system reduces fatigue

Handling you can trust in the field

The bike handle supports a natural sweeping motion for steady, even cutting. Tool-free handle adjustment makes set-up quick, and the multifunction control lets you run the machine with one hand. The transparent tank shows fuel level at a glance, and the supplied BrushCut 300-3 blade gives clean, decisive cuts in dense growth.

Power and key specifications

• Displacement: 41.6 cm³
• Power: 2 kW
• Cutting circle: 520 mm
• Standard cutting gear: BrushCut 300-3 / AutoCut 46-2
• Tank capacity: 0.750 l
• Overall length without cutting tool: 180 cm
• Machine weight without fuel: 7.6 kg
• Sound power level: 109 dB(A)
• Sound pressure level: 100 / 99 dB(A) (K=2 dB(A))
• Vibration left: 4.8 / 5.0 m/s² (K=2 m/s²)
• Vibration right: 6.1 / 5.9 m/s² (K=2 m/s²)

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Use the double shoulder harness and set the handle height to your hip line—this balances the machine and saves your back on long shifts.

Returns: as a consumer you can withdraw from your purchase within 14 days of receiving it, without giving a reason – this also applies to parts we order in specially for you. See our Refund & return policy for how to return an item and who pays the return shipping.

Please note: if a machine has been fuelled or used beyond what is needed to check it, we may deduct the resulting loss in value from your refund.