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I have the kma 135r and the km130.
I haven't noticed the difference in cutting speed, hedges I've cut for years take me the same time regardless of which machine I use. I prefer using the kma over the km because its healthier etc, although the km feels more comfortable to use not taking into account the vibrations.
I often up the ap300s over ap200, 300s seems to have more grunt.
I don't notice any difference when cutting with it, been using it all day today and achieve the same work compared to the km130, just much quieter and less vibration and nicer to use all round.
agree with honey badger and dave, definately a lot nicer to use the kma 135r, less vibration , no fumes and i dont have the exhaust blowing hot air onto me leg!
maybe cos its so much quiter i dont realise its going as fast?? im using it with the ap500s batteries so should be getting full speed.
is there a way of testing the speed of the blades?
Know idea how to test stroke rate. I just did some research.
Hla 135r stroke rate (sr) 4000rpm
Kma 94r Sr 3600 rpm
Kma 130r/131r, Sr couldn't a find a figure so worked it out via power outputs. Sr 4800 rpm
In my opinion the difference of 800rpm is negligible considering a hedge cutters only As good as the sharpness of blade, the speed you can move it. Plus the larger more powerful batteries will have increased effect on the stroke rate. I've noticed the gain difference in power from using ap200 then swapping to ap300s.
thanks for the info
im sure it is slower, used it again today and it does cuts fine, so probably just a matter of getting use to the lower speed, would be nice to have the speed of the HSA 130T though!
seen a few videos on youtube saying the km135r isnt as powerfull as the km130, they say its more like the km111r, maybe if the km135r was called the km110r i wouldnt be comparing it to the km130. why did stihl name it the km135r???
Agree with kma 135 being on par with km111. May be when they improve on the motor there will be three models.
I used my km130 for strimming a wild flower meadow on friday absolute monster compared to the kma135. Only really tickle with km135 on low setting to conserve battery.
yeah, the select/power button is definately annoying at times!