Description
Overview:
This Genuine Stihl clutch (part number 4237 160 2001) is a direct replacement drive component for Stihl petrol hedge trimmers. Built from high-quality metal with robust friction elements and a spring-loaded mechanism, it engages the blades smoothly as engine speed rises and releases at idle to prevent unwanted movement. It restores reliable power transfer between the engine and cutter gearbox, helping your machine run efficiently and safely. Designed for Stihl hedge trimmers, including the HS 81 and HS 86, it offers an exact fit with factory performance. Ideal for replacing a worn, slipping, or damaged clutch, it helps reduce downtime and keeps trimming consistent across regular garden maintenance and professional landscaping work.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM part for assured compatibility and performance (4237 160 2001)
- Precise fit for selected Stihl hedge trimmers for quick, accurate installation
- Durable construction for long service life under frequent start-stop operation
- Smooth, consistent engagement to improve cut quality and user control
- Disengages at idle to minimise blade creep and improve safety
- Helps restore lost drive caused by worn shoes or weakened springs
- Direct replacement with no modification to surrounding components required
- Suitable for routine maintenance or full drive-line refresh during overhaul
Typical Applications:
Used to replace a slipping, noisy, or seized clutch on Stihl hedge trimmers. Common during scheduled servicing, after heavy professional use, or when blades fail to stop at idle. Supports reliable trimming in landscaping, grounds maintenance, estate work, and domestic garden care where dependable start-stop blade control is needed.
Also known as:
Centrifugal clutch, hedge trimmer drive clutch, blade drive clutch, clutch assembly, cutter drive clutch, engine-to-gearbox clutch, hedge cutter clutch unit.
Fits Models:
HS 81, HS 82, HS 86, HS 87
Alternate Part Numbers:
4237-160-2001, 42371602001
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4237 160 2001 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 42371602001 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Hedgetrimmers |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Key Features | - Genuine Stihl OEM part ensures compatibility (4237 160 2001) - Fits Stihl hedge trimmers: HS 81, HS 82, HS 86, HS 87 - Durable metal construction for frequent start-stop operation - Smooth engagement improves cut quality and user control - Disengages at idle to minimise blade creep and enhance safety |
| Fits Models | HS81, HS86 | HS82 | HS87 |
