Mowing long grass and weeds on steep or difficult terrain demands particularly well thought-out tools.

 They need to be rugged, powerful, easy to handle and ergonomic in use - just the characteristics of the new STIHL FR 460 TC-EM backpack brushcutter.

 Carrying the powerful, advanced and fuel-efficient STHIL 2-MIX engine comfortably and securely on the operator's back promotes a balanced work posture and easy brushcutter control.

The softly padded carrying system distributes the weight of the engine ergonomically over the user's shoulders and hips, and a flexible coupling between the engine and tool's shaft makes the brushcutter more manouevrable, even when working uphill. STIHL has even set a tool bag into the backpack's support frame so accessories like extra cutting tools are ready to hand.

Powering the cutting head steadily through even tough weeds, the advanced STIHL 2- MIX engine delivers extremely high torque over a wide engine speed range. The engine is gentle on the pocket and environment too: coupling low fuel consumption with low emissions, it comfortably complies with strict European exhaust emission regulations (Phase II).

 The STIHL FR 460 TC-EM is the first backpack brushcutter from STIHL to be equipped with the M-Tronic electronic engine management system as standard. M-Tronic precisely regulates the ignition timing and fuel mix in every machine operating state, optimizing performance and efficiency even at changing temperatures and altitudes or when running on varying fuel grades.

The STIHL FR 460 TC-EM is fitted with a rugged quadruple grass cutting blade as standard, and a choice of alternative cutting attachments includes nylon line mowing heads, a brush knife and different grass cutting blades. It is one of an extensive range of brushcutters available from STIHL.