A dear old friend on Hardwood Hermitage is no more. Word arrived yesterday that the brush cutter, a central part of the property's forest management, kindling creation, and trail maintenance activities, has serious engine issues after five glorious seasons working so hard on the hill. The cost to repair the machine, a Stihl FS250, was more than a new unit would cost. The replacement is the FS131, which was ordered not long after the bad news arrived about the FS250.
The saw blade, trimmer spools, and cultivator head of the deceased unit will fit fine on the FS131, which Stihl is introducing in 2017. We'll have slightly less power for the vital work the brush cutter performs, but the FS131 is more fuel efficient and weighs in excess of two pounds less than the FS250.
We'll make sure to share pictures of the FS131 in early spring, when it's due at our Stihl dealer. That much time will be needed before the snow disappears. Five more inches have fallen today, getting us to 60 inches (five feet) for the season so far. Look for some updated wintry pictures tomorrow!
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