Best String Trimmer
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I had a Homelite trimmer for about 2 years. It was an OK trimmer while NEW, but it's not for commercial use. Toward the end the string kept getting stuck, and was a royal pain to fix. So, I just gave it up, and got an Echo. Not cheap, but much better then my Homelite. (which also was NOT the easiest thing in the world to put new string in)
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Makita weedeater . . . ok I'll have to give that a try. Ya, stringing the trimmer can be a PAIN. And for $25, that also would save some time as well. Heck, I'm there 
Thanks for the info.
Mike
Thanks for the info.
Mike
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I used to work at a power equipment dealer and we sold Sthil. IMO its the best brand out there. Easy starting great power and great price. FS 45 start out at 129.95 and thats a curved shaft then go to a FS 55 and thats a straight for 199.95. From the stuff ive seen come through our service department and from customer feedback they just love the stihl brand.
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Been mowin 6 acres for 28 years, including the banks of a 1/2 acre pond, trimming fence lines, etc. I have tried every weed eater known to man, and the Stihl straight shaft is absolutely the best!
As far as two cycle oil is concerned, buy the Stihl 50 to 1 oil, and use it in evereything! I use the 50 to 1 mix in my McCullough chain saw and my Lawn Boy trim mower, as well as the weed eater. One tank of gas for everything.
Try it, it works.
As far as two cycle oil is concerned, buy the Stihl 50 to 1 oil, and use it in evereything! I use the 50 to 1 mix in my McCullough chain saw and my Lawn Boy trim mower, as well as the weed eater. One tank of gas for everything.
Try it, it works.
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4 strokers are more expensive and heavier than 2 strokers. They are also more difficult to work on. They might be nice, but they don't have any advantage over two strokers.
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Originally posted by mattsbox99
4 strokers are more expensive and heavier than 2 strokers. They are also more difficult to work on. They might be nice, but they don't have any advantage over two strokers.
4 strokers are more expensive and heavier than 2 strokers. They are also more difficult to work on. They might be nice, but they don't have any advantage over two strokers.
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I bought a Homelite 4 stroke. Costs around $250 and has interchangable attachments. I currently have the cultivator, trimmer, and edger. Other attachments are available but I forget what they are.
I've used it 2 yrs now around the home. No problems and it starts in two pulls every time.
My last one was a Ryobi and it would never hold carb adjustments. I ended up tossing it due to frustration (literally!)
I've used it 2 yrs now around the home. No problems and it starts in two pulls every time.
My last one was a Ryobi and it would never hold carb adjustments. I ended up tossing it due to frustration (literally!)
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Got a Troy Built today at Lowes. Has a brush cutter as well as string trimmer. Not sure how it will last, but I know they make a good tiller. Its a 4-stroke. Tried the brush cutter today. So far, so good. Thanks for all of the replies.
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There is only 1 brand when it comes to Weedeaters & Chain Saws thats a Sthil 
Have a friend who runs a lawn service he runs johndeere everything BUT THE WEEDEATERS & Saws (he also lite tree work like triming limbs) he runs Sthil he told me what convinced him was a guy who works for him bought a sthil weedeater to work one day & got done quicker w/ the Sthil over him w/ the John Deere weedeater
Yall have a goodone
Bulldog
Have a friend who runs a lawn service he runs johndeere everything BUT THE WEEDEATERS & Saws (he also lite tree work like triming limbs) he runs Sthil he told me what convinced him was a guy who works for him bought a sthil weedeater to work one day & got done quicker w/ the Sthil over him w/ the John Deere weedeater
Yall have a goodone
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I've owned 2 husquavarnas and am very happy with both. What ever you do don't get one with a bump and go auto line feed. All those things do is break. My husky has a spring loaded spool and uses thick twine. When it does wear down I just pull the hub agains the spring and let out more line. Not as convienent as a bump feed but much more convienent than buying new parts.
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Well, as far as trimmers, absolutely, gotta go with Stihl. Finally replaced the old Ryan we've had for about 16 years, just last week when the shaft finally let go..
As far as saws, I used to be a firm believer in Stihl, but after buying the Husky, I'll never go back. More power, quieter, lighter. As far as durability, I doubt it'll last as long as the old 031AV did (still alive and kickin' after 20+ years), but I doubt the 029 Stihl will either. But everything I've seen in the last few years has rated Husky above Stihl..
As far as saws, I used to be a firm believer in Stihl, but after buying the Husky, I'll never go back. More power, quieter, lighter. As far as durability, I doubt it'll last as long as the old 031AV did (still alive and kickin' after 20+ years), but I doubt the 029 Stihl will either. But everything I've seen in the last few years has rated Husky above Stihl..
