STIHL FS 70 R Petrol Brushcutter (4144 200 0229)
STIHL FS 70 R Loop Handle Brushcutter (4144 200 0229) is a petrol option for mowing grass and working in tighter spaces around gardens. Its wraparound loop handle helps you manoeuvre between shrubs and bushes, while the 27.2cc STIHL X2-MI engine delivers 0.9kW for regular garden maintenance.
Supplied with an AutoCut C 26-2 mowing head and harness. Optional metal grass blades and additional fitting equipment are sold separately.
Key Features
- Loop handle for manoeuvring around obstacles and in confined areas.
- STIHL 2-MIX two-stroke engine for grass-cutting work.
- Manual fuel pump helps reduce cold-starting pulls.
- Multi-function control handle keeps engine controls within reach.
- Stop button returns to the ready-to-start position after use.
- Supplied harness helps support the tool during longer mowing sessions.
- AutoCut C 26-2 mowing head supplied as standard.
Optional Grass Blades
The following grass blades are suitable options for the FS 70 R when fitted with the complete approved guard, mounting hardware and harness combination. All are sold separately and are not included with the supplied AutoCut head.
- GrassCut 230-2, 230mm, 25.4mm bore (4001 713 3805).
- GrassCut 230-4, 230mm, 25.4mm bore (4001 713 3801).
- GrassCut 230-8, 230mm, 25.4mm bore (4001 713 3803).
Blade Fitting Hardware
The STIHL blade fitting kit 4001 007 4400 (40010074400) is listed for FS 70 and sold separately. It contains a thrust washer, rider plate and M10 x 1.0 left-hand collar nut. Confirm the required mounting parts for your exact FS 70 R and selected blade before ordering. This hardware is not a universal adaptor or complete conversion kit and does not include a guard, barrier bar or harness.
Use only the complete cutting-tool combination approved in your FS 70 R instruction manual, including the correct metal-tool guard, loop-handle barrier bar, mounting parts and required harness. Do not assume the supplied nylon-head setup is ready for metal blades. Keep both hands on the handles during operation. Stop the engine and follow the manual's precautions before changing attachments. Brush knives, circular saw blades and shredder blades are not recommended here.
Specifications
- Model: FS 70 R
- Part number: 4144 200 0229
- SKU / MPN: 41442000229
- Engine: STIHL 2-MIX two-stroke
- Displacement: 27.2cm³
- Power output: 0.9kW
- Handle: loop handle
- Weight: 4.7kg without fuel, cutting tool and guard
- Overall length: 170cm
- Fuel tank capacity: 0.34L
- Standard cutting attachment: AutoCut C 26-2
- Cutting circle with standard head: 420mm
- Sound pressure level: 94dB(A)
- Sound power level: 107–108dB(A), depending on cutting configuration
Included Equipment
- STIHL FS 70 R petrol brushcutter.
- AutoCut C 26-2 mowing head.
- Harness.
Metal blades and additional fitting equipment are sold separately. Follow the instruction manual for fuel preparation, maintenance, approved cutting combinations and protective equipment.



