The Stihl FSA 85 is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, String Trimmer models like the FSA 85 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

A string trimmer gets into places that a lawn mower can’t. It’s the ideal tool for keeping the edges of your garden or walkway neat and tidy, and for manicuring around fence poles and tree trunks. It ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weed Eaters, weed whackers, string trimmers — this invaluable landscaping tool has many names, but no matter what you call it, you'll want to ...

Join a dedicated homeowner as he tackles the challenge of clearing an overgrown stream bank after receiving a neighbor's complaint about tall grass and weeds. Watch as he uses a Stihl string trimmer, ...

With many spending so much more time at home since the pandemic started, some turned to home improvement projects late last year, like renovating outdoor living spaces, installing pools and building ...