Our Tools from STIHL Inc.
Here at my Bedford, New York farm, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew know how imperative it is to "use the right tool for the right job." Among our favorites are the durable, easy-to-use tools from STIHL.
I've been using STIHL products for a long time. STIHL is recognized as a worldwide leader in outdoor power equipment and offers an extensive lineup of more than 80 different pieces including professional-grade chainsaws, blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, pruners, and more. These dependable tools allow the crew to successfully complete the many, many tasks around my working farm. Recently, we added a few more pieces to our supply.
Here are some photos.
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- Not long ago, STIHL delivered a handful of tools we needed for different tasks here at my farm – some are battery operated and others are gas-powered.
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- Here’s Brian Carolan from STIHL. Brian always delivers the tools and shows us the proper way to use each one. He’s holding one of STIHL’s hedge trimmers. These hedge trimmers are designed without excess bulk and feature an appropriate power-to-weight ratio for superior maneuverability and cutting power.
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- Chhiring is holding a STIHL telescoping hedge trimmer which features precision-ground cutting blades and anti-vibration technology so are hands steady during every job. At the end of every STIHL blade tool is the bright orange protective scabbard.
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- Brian also brought a couple telescoping pruners. All the STIHL tools are easy-to-use and easy to maintain.
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- We keep all our STIHL tools in my large Equipment Barn. Here, they are all organized on our shop table and ready-to-use.
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- The STIHL blade tools are sharpened regularly to keep them in the best working condition.
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- The backpack battery includes comfortable shoulder straps, an ergonomic hip belt, and chest strap that evenly distribute its weight.
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- The backpack battery can be plugged into power the blower, which is less noisy and perfect for around my Winter House. And, the blower can be used both from the right side and the left side depending on the user.
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- STIHL’s most well-known tool is the chainsaw. STIHL designed and built its first electric chain saw in 1926 and 94 years later, it is still one of its best pieces of equipment. The chainsaw has soft grips for comfortability and secure maneuverability. STIHL offers gas-powered chainsaws as well as battery-powered chainsaws that run on an AP 300 S Lithium-Ion Battery.
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- The AP 300 S Lithium-Ion Battery from STIHL is powerful and compatible with a wide range of tools, including extended-reach hedge trimmers, pole pruners, chainsaws, and blowers. It weighs only 3.9 pounds and is water resistant.
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- The crew loves the telescoping tools from STIHL. The telescoping pole pruners have a quiet, zero-exhaust emission and a low vibration option for trimming overhead branches. It offers lightweight, balanced cutting thanks to its brushless, commercial-grade, high-torque electric motor.
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- And here are their leaf blowers. We’ve been using STIHL’s backpack blowers for years here at my farm. These blowers are powerful and fuel-efficient. The gasoline-powered engines provide enough rugged power to tackle heavy debris while delivering much lower emissions.
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- When it comes to smaller jobs and touch-ups, the HSA 25 Battery-Powered Garden Shears work great. The HSA 25 is lightweight with a rubberized handle for user comfort and a secure grip. It comes with its own roll-up case to store all its accessories. I use this tool all the time to trim the boxwood.
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- Here’s Ryan trimming the flower stalks from the hostas. This handy tool features two attachments – grass shears and shrub shears – to meet specific trimming needs. This has run times of up to 110 minutes on a single charge. The HSA 25 also allows users to complete tasks with clean, efficient cuts.
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- Pete likes to use STIHL’s powerful battery-powered MSA 220 C chainsaw. It’s capable of felling and limbing. Its durable construction and reliable performance make it a powerful addition for its size. Pete uses it to trim the tops of the upright fence posts as he replaces them.
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- All STIHL chainsaws are also equipped with a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury. The STIHL chainsaw is also used to cut long boards before they’re made into stakes.
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- This is the GTA 26 – a mini saw that fits right in the palm of one’s hand and is great for smaller jobs and tight spaces. It offers high cutting performance, quiet operation, excellent ergonomics, and long battery life – thanks to its 10.8 V AS 2 replacement battery.
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- Here’s the battery-powered blower that’s used every day to blow leaves and other debris off the terraces and footpaths around my home.
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- Here, Ryan uses the telescoping hedge trimmer to lop off the top of the beech hedge around my pool.
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- Pasang is an excellent pruner – he’s had a lot of experience with trees. Here he is using the chainsaw to cut down an old tree. Whenever using any of the tools, each crew member “suits up” with safe protective gear for the head, face, and legs. Safety is of the utmost importance.
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- Here, Pasang uses the telescoping pole pruner to prune high branches. These tools can cut branches up to 16 feet above the ground.
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- And in the winter, the crew uses STIHL’s brush cutters. These heavy-duty cutters have a four-point anti-vibration system that helps reduce operator fatigue and an easy-adjust handle bar for easy maneuverability, transport, and storage.
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- Here I am in my STIHL chaps, helmet, and gloves along with Kevin Sharkey. Maybe you recognize this shot from my show “Martha Stewart Gets Down and Dirty” on Discovery+. I am so pleased with all these tools from STIHL – they allow us to get so much work done here at the farm.
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