Best brands of weed trimmers

2K2AcuraTL · May 9, 2006

Hi folks,
Just wanted some of your input on the brands of weed trimmers you use.
I have a WeedEater that I've had for about 3 years and its now in the shop because of hard starting/flooding. Getting the fealing that W.Eater is turning out to be a P0S...

The shop I took it to suggested it MAY not be worth fixing, they have Husqvarna, I've heard of Sthil, Echo...
What are the makes worth buying..??
Thanks
Jean

tom slick · May 9, 2006

husqvarna stihl and echo are all good machines.

Johnny · May 9, 2006

I have a Husqvarna weed trimmer and leaf blower and cannot find fault with either. The 3 mentioned are all good products, but if your local shop carry's Husky, I would get it. You want to be able to get service if you need it.

JAYCEE · May 9, 2006

I have an old Homelite that runs like a champ. I don't know about the new Homelites, though.

kkreit01 · May 9, 2006

I use a Stihl -- which my dad had for at least 15 years. It still runs like a champ. The local dealer stated the engine will last forever -- as long as you keep mixing the gas. It usually starts before the 5th pull -- no matter the age of gas, or how long it set.

Steve S · May 9, 2006

I have a 325"?" Husqvarna I purchased new .I have used it for 6 years and use it for trimming the yard plus 3 acres and some ditches . I love it starts on the second pull after sitting for 3 months during the winter. I would bet any of the "Commercial" brands will be better than the household brandsin the lond run.

PRND3L · May 9, 2006

Anecdotal, but I just had to take my FiL's Craftsman trimmer in to be serviced under the extended warranty he bought with it for failure to start. Only 6 mos. old, gas didn't sit in it for more than 2 mos.

My Craftsman lawn mower is a piece too.

dgreen · May 10, 2006

My vote would go for any of the Echo products. I have their ES-2100 leaf blower and SRM-210 string trimmer. Both start easily and run on the same 50:1 mix. I'm currently running on Mobil MX2T mix, which is a sweet 2 stroke oil, but I will probably go back to the Echo Power Blend oil because it smells a lot better (all BITOGERS are allowed their fair share of oil related quirks).

johnsmith · May 10, 2006

Click "search", type in "trimmer", set it to search the "Lawn and Small Engine" forum, and set it to search in "Subject Only". Tons of stuff.

I have a Cub Cadet trimmer, and love it.

Scooby · May 10, 2006

Stihl, Echo, Husky, Redmax

2K2AcuraTL · May 10, 2006

quote:

Originally posted by johnsmith:
Click "search", type in "trimmer", set it to search the "Lawn and Small Engine" forum, and set it to search in "Subject Only". Tons of stuff.

I have a Cub Cadet trimmer, and love it.

I guess I was too specific.. I typed -weed timmers- and got 5 or 6 lines. Thanks J.

cousincletus · May 10, 2006

I just got a Stihl FS-46 last year and it starts easily, runs quietly and is easy to use. About $185.00 from what I can remember VA tax incl. Ebay may be a good place to get a discount.

Tim_Z · May 10, 2006

Since you are a Honda person might i recommend a Honda string trimmer? I have the UMK 431 (or something like that) 4 stroke 31c trimmer and although it is heavier and costlier than the others, I marvel at the 4 stroke no oil, less pollution aspect of it. had mine for the second season so far and trimming is now my favorite part of the yard work.

Jeepster_nut · May 10, 2006

I have the Honda UMK422LTA. Going on the 7th season with only oil changes.
This year I figured I would treat it to a new spark plug,fuel filter, air filter, and trimmer head -to the tune of $40 for everything (OEM Honda parts too) delivery included!

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Louie's gone fishing · May 10, 2006

I have a 10 year old Echo. It runs great. I change the air filter and fuel filter and spark plug frequently. When the air filter gets a little dusty, I change it all. I use a racing 2-stroke oil and mix it at 60 to 1. I have a small container and figured out the ratio a long time ago and just repeat it.

One habit I have using it, is to keep the engine really buzzing and don't let it lug down. I think the higher tip speed cuts better and the engine cools better when it's spinning. I don't think you can over rev these little engines.

JHZR2 · May 10, 2006

I'm a big echo fan... but I recently bought a stihl chainsaw (got a deal), and a husqvarna 323L weed trimmer (same). The husqvarna actually has too much power for the applications in my relatively small yard. I kind of wish it didnt have a clutch, as idle speed is about all the poiwer I need.

All the same, its a great machine, and the faults I have Ill learn to get around and are my issues, not problems with the machine. Id buy another in an instant!

JMH

muddawgs · May 10, 2006

husqvarna. no plug or air filter cleaning ever. starts easy and runs hard. i use a light string for around the house stuff. the husq titanium string cuts and mars too much. i'd buy another one any time.

2K2AcuraTL · May 10, 2006

Thanks for all the input guys, looks like I have a little home work (no pun intended..) to do
Cheers
J

2K2AcuraTL · May 16, 2006

In conclusion..
I took home the Stihl FS38 this afternoon.
Got a great deal on it too..
Regular price was 199.00(CAD), just before picking it up...I heard a radio promo saying some local dealers had it for 169.00 PLUS the 20.00 mail-in rebate. That deal pushed me for the Stihl over the Husqy.
Thanks
J

UncleS2 · May 16, 2006

Congrats on your new Stihl. One thing- check your spark plug. If it's a Bosch, save yourself some trouble & replace it with a Champion. My Stihl came new with a Bosch plug, ran OK for a couple of hours, & then became a real PITA to start, especially when warm. I replaced the Bosch with a Champion plug, & no problems since.

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