Stihl TrimCut C 42.2 Strimmer Head

STIHL TrimCut C 42-2 Head

The STIHL TrimCut C 42-2 Head is a sturdy dual-line mowing head engineered to tackle medium grass, weeds, and light undergrowth. It features an outside line refill mechanism so you can replace mowing line without opening the head, and the grip contours on the spool make manual handling smooth and reliable.

Line specs & capacity

This head supports 2.4 mm line as standard and works well with 2.7 mm lines too. The spool holds 7.3 m of 2.4 mm line, giving you plenty of coverage before needing to replace or refill. The flexibility in line diameter helps you adapt your setup to varying vegetation density without switching heads.

Compatibility across STIHL models

The TrimCut C 42-2 Head fits a broad selection of STIHL tools. It works with FS 55 / R, FS 56 C-E / RC-E, FS 70 C-E / RC-E, FS 91, FS 94 C-E / RC-E, FS 111, FS 131, FS 240 C-E, FR 131 T, FR 460 TC-EFM, FSA 90 / R, FSA 135 / R, and the FS-KM KombiTool. This makes it a flexible choice for both petrol and battery machines.

User advantages

Because the TrimCut C 42-2 offers outside refill, you spend less time fumbling with the head and more time cutting. Its dual-line design delivers a fuller mowing swath than single-line heads, and lower vibration means better comfort over long sessions. The ergonomically shaped spool allows hand tightening when needed, so you never lose control of the line.

Recommended care tip

STIHL suggests soaking new mowing line in water for 12–24 hours before fitting. This pre-soaking increases the line’s flexibility, reduces breakage, and enhances performance over rugged terrain and thick vegetation.

Key Features

• Dual-line mowing head with outside refill design
• Supports 2.4 mm and 2.7 mm lines
• Spool capacity: 7.3 m with 2.4 mm line
• Allows fast line replacement without opening housing
• Grip contours support hand handling and tightening
• Reduced vibration for more comfort during use
• Fits FS 55 / R, FS 56 C-E / RC-E, FS 70 C-E / RC-E, FS 91, FS 94 C-E / RC-E, FS 111, FS 131, FS 240 C-E, FR 131 T, FR 460 TC-EFM, FSA 90 / R, FSA 135 / R, and FS-KM KombiTool