Description
Overview:
This clutch drum is a Genuine Stihl part for hedge trimmers, OEM number 4242 160 2900. It sits between the engine's centrifugal clutch and the geartrain to transfer drive smoothly to the blades. Built from robust steel for long service life, it is engineered to withstand regular start-stop cycles and the heat generated during trimming. It is a direct-fit replacement for selected Stihl hedge trimmers, helping restore smooth engagement and reliable cutting performance. Ideal for routine maintenance or repairing worn or scored drums, it suits both professional and domestic users. Compatible with popular models including the HS46 and HS46C, it keeps your machine operating to specification with dependable power transfer and reduced vibration.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured fit and function (OEM 4242 160 2900)
- Durable steel construction resists wear from clutch shoes and heat
- Precision-made drum helps maintain smooth, consistent clutch engagement
- Direct replacement for specific Stihl hedge trimmers to minimise downtime
- Helps restore efficient power transfer from engine to blades
- Compatible with HS46/HS46C/HS56/HS56C platforms for straightforward maintenance
- Suitable for regular professional use and demanding garden work
- Clean design for easy installation with standard workshop tools
Typical Applications:
Used to replace a worn, glazed, or scored clutch drum that causes poor drive, chatter, or blade stalling. Common in routine overhauls of Stihl hedge trimmers on landscaping rounds, grounds maintenance, and garden care. Helps maintain consistent cutting performance when tackling hedges, shrubs, and boundary work across residential and commercial sites.
Also known as:
Clutch bell, clutch housing, drive drum, centrifugal clutch drum. These terms are often used for the same component that interfaces with the clutch shoes to transmit engine power to the hedge trimmer's drive system.
Fits Models:
HS 46, HS46, HS46 C, HS46C, HS56, HS56C
Alternate Part Numbers:
Clutch Drum, CLUTCHDRUM
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4242 160 2900 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 42421602900 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Hedgetrimmers |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Key Features | - Genuine Stihl part, OEM number 4242 160 2900 - Durable steel construction resists wear and heat - Direct replacement for HS46, HS46C, HS56, HS56C models - Precision-made for smooth clutch engagement - Restores efficient power transfer to blades |
| Fits Models | HS 46, HS46 C | HS56 |
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