Buying Guides

From our legendary chainsaws and trimmers to blowers, hedge trimmers, and more, STIHL has a wide selection of hardworking products to fulfill your outdoor power equipment needs. Our buying guides can help you select the model that is right for you.

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Group of Five STIHL Zero-Turn Models in Yard Together

When to Upgrade to a Zero-Turn Lawn Mower

If you’re concerned that your push mower or riding mower just isn’t making the cut, it might be time to step up to the clean-cutting, fast-paced performance of a zero-turn lawn mower.

Man Standing Next to STIHL Zero-Turn Mower

How to Choose a Lawn Mower

Keep your lawn on the cutting edge by choosing the right mower for your needs. STIHL offers a wide variety of mowers to meet the demands of homeowners and pros who maintain properties of all sizes. From tried-and-true walk-behind models to the day-in and day-out performance of zero-turn mowers, STIHL has the right mower to help you get the job done right.

STIHL Zero-Turn Mower Making Circles

A Guide to Common Questions About Zero-Turn Mowers

Switching to a zero-turn mower is a game changer and an investment that can last for the long run. To help you decide whether a zero-turn radius mower is right for you, here are some of the most frequently-asked questions homeowners and professionals ask about STIHL zero-turn mowers.

Man Using the STIHL MS 250 Chainsaw to Cut Firewood

Chainsaw Buying Guide

Whether you need a chainsaw for occasional use or professional use, STIHL chainsaws are legendary for the quality and performance they provide to their owners year after year. Known for their dependability and durability, STIHL makes the number-one selling brand of gas-powered chainsaws worldwide and packs them full of features that deliver optimal performance and increased comfort.

Professional Landscaper Holding an FS 91 R Trimmer Surveying a Trimmed Residential Yard

Trimmer Buying Guide

Whether you’re a new homeowner or a seasoned professional, you demand outdoor power equipment that consistently delivers the performance you need to get the job done. No matter what class of machine you are working with, there are certain elements of STIHL that are always constant. STIHL trimmers are no exception, proving there is an option for every level of user.

Woman Walking Out of Garage with the FSA 57 Trimmer

BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT BUYING GUIDE

When it comes to battery-powered equipment, STIHL is at the forefront of the revolution. STIHL battery products push battery technology to new heights of performance and dependability. STIHL battery equipment is engineered with pride.

Woman Resting After Using a STIHL Leaf Blower

Choosing the Perfect Leaf Blower

Let this leaf blower buying guide help you choose a blower for your fall projects.

STIHL Hedge Trimmer at Work

Hedge Trimmer Buying Guide

STIHL has a wide range of hedge trimmers capable of taking on the demands of nearly any outdoor space. Whether shaping small shrubs or sculpting large hedges, STIHL can help you beautify your landscape with the right tool for the job.

Professional Using STIHL Backpack Sprayer

Sprayer Buying Guide

From light misting of houseplants to spraying a tree farm with pesticides, sprayers are extremely important to keep plants alive, insects at bay, and disease under control. Manual sprayers are ideal options for occasional spraying and for tasks that require less power and capacity than a gasoline-powered backpack sprayer.

Man Using STIHL RB 400 Pressure Washer with Attachment to Clean Sidewalk

Choosing the Best Pressure Washer

By assessing how you would use a pressure washer, you can determine what type is best for your purposes and property.