Farming is tough, but farming in Africa is really tough. You need tools that have been designed for this extreme environment.
STIHL has specially developed the 230 range of products – also known as the Farmers’ Range – to cope with the challenges and demands of farming in Africa. These hard-working tools were designed with the farmer in mind. They are reliable, hardy tools that are uncomplicated and economical to operate, with fuel-efficient 40.2cc and 1.55 KW engines. Robust and easy to operate, this equipment is extremely powerful and up to the task for which it has been designed. All are simple to maintain, with spares such as filters, compatible across most of the range for total convenience and flexibility. Even in remote and rural locations, these machines can be serviced without fuss or hassle, and by one person.
STIHL’s machines provide affordable mechanisation for essential farming applications and are ideal for small-scale farmers. The range includes:
- the STIHL WP 230 mobile pump for irrigating fields and getting water to livestock;
- the STIHL SG 230 portable petrol-powered sprayer to accurately distribute foliar fertilizer or pesticides and herbicides for pest and weed control (reducing wastage of these costly chemicals);
- the STIHL BC 230 cultivator for loosening and preparing soil, furrowing, and working in mulches;
- the STIHL BT 230 auger for fencing and making pits for planting;
- the STIHL FS 230 brushcutter with Autocut C26-2 nylon mowing head that offers impressive savings on nylon line; and
- the compact, highly manoeuvrable MH 610 and MH 710 petrol-powered tillers for preparing previously tilled soil in smaller fields that cannot be accessed by a tractor.
Also handy at home
In addition to these must-have tools for farmers, STIHL also has a wide range of products for the cleaning and maintenance of the home. These include wet and dry vacuum cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, the nifty GTA 26 cordless pruner, which is similar to a mini-chainsaw for accurate, effortless cutting, as well as numerous high-quality tools for garden care, including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, pole pruners, lawnmowers and shredders.
STIHL power tools – there’s nothing comparable on the market. Talk to your nearest STIHL dealer or visit the website at www.stihl.co.za for details.
