STIHL FS 70 C-E Petrol Brushcutter with Head & Blade

The STIHL FS 70 C-E is a heavy-duty 27.2 cm³ petrol brushcutter designed for mowing large areas of tough grass. Its 0.90 kW STIHL 2-MIX engine, ErgoStart starting system and ergonomic bike handle provide more cutting capability than a basic grass trimmer while keeping the machine comfortable and controllable during larger jobs.

The FS 70 C-E is supplied with an AutoCut C 26-2 mowing head, GrassCut 230-2 metal blade and ADVANCE universal harness. This gives you the equipment needed for routine grass trimming and more demanding areas of long or tough grass.

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Why choose the STIHL FS 70 C-E?

• Built for large areas of tough grass: A straight-shaft, bike-handle brushcutter designed for more demanding work than a lightweight domestic strimmer.
• 27.2 cm³ STIHL 2-MIX engine: Produces 0.90 kW of power while using STIHL’s fuel-efficient two-stroke engine technology.
• STIHL ErgoStart: Reduces the speed and effort needed when pulling the starter cord, making the engine easier to start.
• Ergonomic bike handle: Supports a natural sweeping action when mowing larger areas.
• Single-handed multifunction controls: The principal engine controls are positioned conveniently on the handle.
• Manual fuel pump: Helps reduce the number of starting pulls required after the machine has been standing.
• Two cutting options included: Use the mowing head for normal trimming and the metal blade for areas of tougher grass.

What is included with the FS 70 C-E?

• STIHL FS 70 C-E petrol brushcutter
• AutoCut C 26-2 mowing head
• GrassCut 230-2 metal grass-cutting blade
• ADVANCE universal harness
• Appropriate cutting-tool protection
• STIHL operating instructions

The supplied GrassCut blade is designed for tough grass. Before fitting a different metal cutting tool for scrub, brambles or woody growth, check that it is approved for the FS 70 C-E in the STIHL operating instructions or ask the Masseys garden machinery team for advice.

What Masseys think of the STIHL FS 70 C-E

We see the FS 70 C-E as the useful middle ground between an everyday domestic strimmer and a larger professional clearing saw. It is a strong choice when a lighter machine such as the FS 55 is no longer sufficient, but you do not need the size or cost of one of STIHL’s larger commercial brushcutters.

The bike handle is particularly useful when working across larger open areas, and the fact that the machine comes with both a line head and metal grass blade makes it more versatile straight out of the box. ErgoStart is also a worthwhile feature for anyone who would prefer a less demanding starting action.

For regular grounds maintenance, large gardens and areas that are frequently allowed to grow long, the FS 70 C-E offers an excellent balance of power, equipment and price. For intensive all-day professional landscaping, we would also recommend comparing it with the lighter professional STIHL FS 94 C-E brushcutter and the larger models in the STIHL range.

STIHL FS 70 C-E technical specifications

Model	STIHL FS 70 C-E
Product type	Petrol brushcutter
Engine	STIHL 2-MIX two-stroke engine
Displacement	27.2 cm³
Power output	0.90 kW / 1.22 hp
Machine weight	5.4 kg without fuel, cutting tool or protection
Starting system	STIHL ErgoStart
Handle	Ergonomic bike handle
Mowing head supplied	AutoCut C 26-2
Metal blade supplied	GrassCut 230-2
Harness supplied	ADVANCE universal harness
STIHL part number	41442000202

Is the STIHL FS 70 C-E right for you?

Choose the FS 70 C-E for:

• Large gardens and grounds
• Regular mowing of long or tough grass
• Open areas where a bike handle is more efficient
• Grass around paddocks, orchards and boundary areas
• Users who want both a nylon mowing head and metal grass blade
• Demanding domestic and grounds-maintenance work

Consider another model when:

• You mainly need a light machine for lawn edges and occasional trimming
• You prefer a loop handle for working closely around obstacles
• You require a machine for intensive, continuous professional clearing work
• You primarily need to cut heavy woody scrub rather than grass

FS 70 C-E vs FS 55 and FS 94 C-E

The STIHL FS 55 brushcutter is better suited to lighter domestic maintenance and customers who want a lower-cost general-purpose machine.

The FS 70 C-E is the stronger choice for larger areas of tough grass and comes with ErgoStart, a bike handle, mowing head, metal grass blade and harness.

The STIHL FS 94 C-E is aimed more directly at frequent professional landscape maintenance and is worth considering when low weight and prolonged use are priorities.

Fuel, warranty and aftercare

The FS 70 C-E uses a petrol and two-stroke engine-oil mixture. Always use the fuel specification and mixing ratio stated in the STIHL operating instructions. You can view suitable products in our garden machinery oil and fuel range.

For customers who prefer a ready-mixed alkylate fuel that stores well and helps reduce problems associated with stale pump petrol, read more about Aspen fuel from Masseys.

STIHL currently offers qualifying domestic customers the opportunity to extend the warranty from two years to three years when the machine is purchased with five litres of STIHL MotoMix and registered at the time of purchase. This is subject to STIHL’s current warranty terms, so please ask us to confirm eligibility when ordering.

Masseys also provides ongoing garden machinery servicing and repair support from our workshop in Swadlincote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the STIHL FS 70 C-E designed to cut?

It is primarily designed for mowing large areas of long or tough grass. The AutoCut mowing head is suited to normal trimming, while the supplied GrassCut metal blade is intended for tougher grass-cutting work.

Does the FS 70 C-E come with both a strimmer head and a blade?

Yes. It is supplied with an AutoCut C 26-2 nylon-line mowing head and a GrassCut 230-2 metal grass-cutting blade, as well as an ADVANCE universal harness.

Is the FS 70 C-E a strimmer or a brushcutter?

It is officially classified as a petrol brushcutter. With the AutoCut line head fitted, it can perform the grass-trimming work commonly associated with a petrol strimmer. The straight shaft, bike handle and ability to use an approved metal blade make it more capable than a basic curved-shaft strimmer.

Does it have an easy-start system?

Yes. The “C-E” model uses STIHL ErgoStart, which reduces the effort and speed required when pulling the starter cord.

Can the FS 70 C-E cut brambles?

The supplied GrassCut 230-2 blade is intended for tough grass rather than woody scrub. Some additional approved cutting tools may suit heavier vegetation, but the correct attachment and protection must be confirmed in the STIHL operating instructions. Contact Masseys before fitting a different blade.

Is the STIHL FS 70 C-E suitable for professional use?

It is a robust machine suitable for demanding gardens, estates and grounds-maintenance work. Customers requiring a brushcutter for intensive all-day commercial use should also compare the FS 94 C-E and STIHL’s larger professional brushcutters.

Where can I get the FS 70 C-E serviced?

Masseys operates a garden machinery workshop at our store in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. We can help with routine servicing, maintenance and repairs for STIHL garden machinery.

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Masseys is an authorised STIHL dealer based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Our garden machinery team can help you compare models, select the correct cutting equipment and understand how to operate and maintain your machine safely.

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