It's not actually a "discontinuation"..but rather a move to a newer model...if that makes any sense..??
(It's the 'usual suspects'...the EPA...and why they moved the model to a "strato" type..less pollution..type engine.
Most dealers don't stock $600 trimmers...you maybe can get one if in stock..or distributor has some..??
Actually..Stihl would like to get rid of this model altogether...
but there's just folks that want a big 2-stoke trimmer.
(I think that this new 240 at 2.5 lbs. heavier will "weed some them out"...(pun intended)..:msp_wink:
You can get the 2-stroke in all the pro brush-cutter models...but they start at $1150 and 18 lbs.
J2F