Stihl FSA 57

Trim line

Product details

With its powerful mowing performance, the lightweight battery-powered lawn trimmer STIHL FSA 57 supports you effectively when you want to trim smaller lawns and lawn edges. The FSA 57 brushcutter is powered
by a battery from the STIHL AK system. The electric motor makes it particularly quiet and therefore suitable for use in noise-sensitive areas. This proves to be a great advantage especially in the home garden and around the house.

Product specifications

Single unit without battery and without charger

Lightweight battery-powered brushcutter with powerful mowing performance

Ideal for maintaining small lawns and lawn edges

For use in noise-sensitive areas

Tool-free filling of the mowing head with a mowing string

Ergonomic working thanks to adjustable shaft length

Spacer protects obstacles such as trees and bushes when working

Technical data

Rated voltage: 36 V

Weight: 3.5 kg

Sound pressure level: 74 dB(A)

Sound power level: 89 dB(A)

Vibration value left/right: 4/4 m/s²

Battery life with AK 10: up to 25 min

Total length without cutting tool: 149 cm

Battery life with AK 20: up to 50 min

Cutting circle diameter: 280 mm

Battery life with AK 30: up to 60 min

Cutting tool: AutoCut C3-2

Battery technology: Lithium-ion AK system.

Key specifications

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery voltage
36 V
Item number
31909111

General information

Manufacturer
Stihl
Category
Lawn trimmers
Manufacturer no.
4522 011 5730
Release date
10.7.2023

Lawn trimmer properties

Cutting width
28 cm
Cutting element
Trim line

Energy supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery / accumulator features

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
36 V
Battery equipment
No batteries supplied
Charger equipment
No charger supplied

Power

Sound power level (LWA)
89 dB
Sound pressure level (LpA)
74 dB

Product dimensions

Length
149 cm
Weight
3.50 kg

Package dimensions

Length
185 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
10 cm
Weight
4 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lawn trimmers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Stihl
  • 1.Bosch Professional
  • 2.Makita
  • 3.Husqvarna
  • 4.DeWalt

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Stihl
  • 1.Gloria
  • 2.Einhell
  • 2.Gardena
  • 2.Makita

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lawn trimmers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Stihl
  • 1.Black & Decker
  • 2.Bosch Professional
  • 3.Gloria
  • 3.Metabo
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good96/100
Very good92/100
Testmagazin Logo
Rank 2 out of 7TestmagazinVergleichstest - 7 Akku-Rasentrimmer 36 VReleaseJuly 2023
  • PositiveVery good" trim performance
  • Positive"good" operation & ergonomics
  • Negativelengthy charging process (charging time: 152 minutes)

This trimmer can also do its job in a reliable manner: Even demanding lawns can be trimmed with it without any problems. The operating experience is impressive, also because the model can be precisely adjusted to the size of the trimmer. Only one weakness could be identified by us: It takes an average of 152 minutes (Tød...

Very good100/100
selbst ist der Mann Logo
selbst ist der MannSingle testReleaseJune 2022
  • PositivePowerful yet lightweight cordless scythe for private gardens
  • PositiveVery easy to use. Thread change without opening the bobbin case
  • PositiveBalanced design with top-mounted removable battery

    The FSA 57 from Stihl ensures clear edges in your garden as a small cordless scythe. The powerful trimmer with a cutting circle diameter of 280 mm works with thread, the shaft is adjustable at the touch of a button and is long enough for tall growers. A foldable spacer protects obstacles such as trees and shrubs...