Our Dependable Tools from STIHL Inc.

March 31, 2022

Here at my Bedford, New York farm, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew all know how crucial it is to "use the right tool for the job" - not only does it get the task done properly, but it keeps everyone safe. Among the tools we use and depend on all year long are those from STIHL.

Recently, we received several new pieces from STIHL to help with our many projects and chores. I've been using STIHL products for a long time. This company is a global leader in outdoor power equipment and offers more than 80 different tools including professional-grade chainsaws, blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, pruners, saws, and so much more. Their tools are durable, efficient, easy-to-use, and everyone here, including myself, loves using them.

Here are some photos.

: Here I am with Brian Carolan from STIHL, my gardeners, and my outdoor grounds crew – all of us equipped with our new STIHL tools. Brian always delivers the tools and shows us the proper way to use each new model.

: On this day, Brian delivered a variety of battery operated and gas-powered products.

: These are STIHL’s brush cutters – very important tools here at the farm, not only for whacking tall weeds, but also for cutting all the brush in the woodland. 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.

: 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 low emissions.

: When it comes to smaller jobs and touch-ups, I love the HSA 26 Battery-Powered Garden Shears. The HSA 26 is lightweight with a rubberized handle for comfort and a secure grip. It comes with its own roll-up case to store all its accessories.

: These STIHL hedge trimmers are designed without excess bulk and feature an appropriate power-to-weight ratio for superior maneuverability and cutting power.

: Whenever Brian visits, he always brings added safety gear such as these ear protectors. It’s very important to me that the crew works safely at all times.

: We keep all our STIHL tools inside my large Equipment Barn. These tools are all cleaned and checked regularly as part of our maintenance routine. Taking good care of our tools will ensure they last a long, long time.

: STIHL also carries several efficient hand tools such as the pruning saw. Pasang, our resident pruning expert, uses the saw often for low, easy-to-reach branches.

: Another favorite hand tool is the STIHL lopper. Its aluminum handle measures a full 32-inches and the specially designed cutting head has a cutting capacity of two-inches. My gardener, Brian, likes to use this tool when pruning the fruit trees in my orchard. I like hand tools to be used whenever possible – they make more exact, clean cuts.

: We also use STIHL’s chainsaws for many outdoor projects. They are capable of felling and limbing. Its durable construction and reliable performance make it one of our most powerful tools. All STIHL chainsaws are also equipped with a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury.

: Here, Pasang uses the telescoping pole pruner to prune high branches. These tools can cut branches up to 16 feet above the ground.

: Ryan trims the young European beech trees with the battery powered hedge trimmer – they made this early fall job easy and fast.

: Pasang wears safety chaps whenever working with the STIHL brush cutter to clear the woodland in winter.

: The battery-powered STIHL blower is used every day to blow leaves and other debris off the terraces and footpaths around my home.

: Phurba uses the HSA 26 Battery-Powered Garden Shears to trim the boxwood. It’s so lightweight and efficient for these fast jobs.

: Ryan uses the same shears to trim the baby boxwood in the “boxwood nursery.”

: A couple of weeks ago, Phurba started rototilling the vegetable garden in preparation for our spring planting – we caught him wearing one of STIHL’s black hooded sweatshirts.