SMOOTH DRILLING WITH THE STIHL BT 121 EARTH AUGER
STIHL's Powerful, One-Person Auger Delivers Low Vibration, High Torque

Date: April 2005
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY
Release No. 00-0174

Press Contacts:
Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
All other inquiries:
STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – When pros have to drill holes in the ground, they can rely on the lightweight STIHL BT 121 earth auger for its high power and precision control. Equipped with a new low vibration frame and oversized comfort hip pad, the STIHL BT 121 delivers 70 percent less vibration than its predecessor. The new BT 121 offers comfortable performance that gets the job done.

Weighing in at only 20.7 pounds, the STIHL BT 121 has the performance contractors need and easy to operate features that they want. This one-man auger offers a variety of advanced features including a single-handle engine throttle control, double gear reduction, transmission lock-out for easy starting and reverse operation, and the exclusive STIHL Quickstop® drill brake for additional safety.

For added convenience and cost efficiency, the augers are interchangeable with those of the STIHL BT 120 C.

STIHL BT 121 Earth Auger Specifications
DISPLACEMENT	30.8cc (BT 120)
ENGINE POWER	1.75 bhp (1.3 kW) (BT 120)
WEIGHT (Powerhead only)	18.1 lbs (9.4 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	21.6 oz (640 cc)
DRILLING GEAR SPEED	190 rpm
GEAR REDUCTION	47.5:1
TORQUE (Engine)	1.7 Nm
TORQUE (Auger)	79 Nm

About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.

For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.

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