Anonymous-0
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My 15 yr old Homelite finally gave up the ghost and now I need a new one. What have your thoughts on the best trimmer say for under 300? I know Stihl and others are mentioned. Thanks for you imput.
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guido
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Hello One Denny
That kind of money will get you a nice 4 cycle one. 1/2 the speed and just as powerful, and a lot less noise. No mixing gas as a bonus! I would get one with a flat head and straight shaft. They make a curved shaft as well, both convertibles lower shafts, but overhead valves on the curved one, is much lighter, but more tune ups. Got one of each..............
Guido.
That kind of money will get you a nice 4 cycle one. 1/2 the speed and just as powerful, and a lot less noise. No mixing gas as a bonus! I would get one with a flat head and straight shaft. They make a curved shaft as well, both convertibles lower shafts, but overhead valves on the curved one, is much lighter, but more tune ups. Got one of each..............
Guido.
Home Depots around here have a display of 56 volt cordless landscaping tools: mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. Probably too new to really know how they will stand up but they sure look good on the shelf. Probably lots of other companies will be coming out with something similar to compete.
Oh, it says that they are made in the U.S.A.
Oh, it says that they are made in the U.S.A.
Anonymous-0
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I wouldn"t buy a Weedeater, they are the worst of the worst.
You can"t go wrong with a Stihl trimmer.
You can"t go wrong with a Stihl trimmer.
Dave in GA
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I went through a Weed Eater and a Homelite. Both were good for a few years, then started running rough and you can't adjust the carbs. The Weed Eater started to leak gas is several places, even after I replaced the fuel lines, so I threw it away. The Homelite ran so poorly after awhile that I threw it away. Now I have 2 Stihls and they run great. I got them from a local reputable dealer who I can take the trimmers to if I have any trouble. One of my Stihls is the convertible type that takes different attachments. I got the adjustable angle hedge trimmer and I love it. I've worked it hard and it's the best thing to come along since the belt pulley.
retired farmer
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I bought a LEHR propane four cycle one from our ACE hardware store. Wanted two hundred and ten dollars for it. Had it marked down to seventy five dollars because it hadn't sold. I filled it with oil and started it. Couldn't get it to run beyond half throttle. Called the factory and the guy told me I had too much oil in it and to take a certain amount out and then told me how to adjust the air mixture. Haven't had time to mess with it anymore. I think it will be alright when I get it running. It seems to be quiet and a lot less vibration than the other ones.
ShadetreeRet
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I may be wrong, but I am sure that Troy-Bilt makes a 4 cycle that you put the oil in the crankcase. My son bought a one year old Troy-Bilt from a woman who was moving into an apartment and I'm sure he said it has a crankcase for oil. Best thing, he only paid her $35.00 for it.
I am thinking Dolmar has a 4 cycle trimmer and
Husqvarna has one with a Honda engine in it. Not cheap but as tough as any. I have worked on several that had the engine intake and covers beat to pieces and could always get them to run.
Honda has (or did have) their own 4 cycle trimmer too. About the same engine as in the Husqvarna.
But these would cost about 3 times what the MTD/Troybilt/Bolens Chinese cheapies do. But will last at least 3 times as long though.
Husqvarna has one with a Honda engine in it. Not cheap but as tough as any. I have worked on several that had the engine intake and covers beat to pieces and could always get them to run.
Honda has (or did have) their own 4 cycle trimmer too. About the same engine as in the Husqvarna.
But these would cost about 3 times what the MTD/Troybilt/Bolens Chinese cheapies do. But will last at least 3 times as long though.
blue water massey
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ii have a troy built 4 cycle trimmer
st8 gas in the tank 2 oz 10w 30 in the crank case change it every spring and it never burns a drop
its now 6 yrs old
use it once a month to trim
it's an all day job here to trim up every thing
runs 6 tanks of fuel each time
still starts on the 1 st pull
i bought it after 6 stills in one yr failed
would buy another troy in a heart beat
cost was about 250 bucks cdn for me
st8 gas in the tank 2 oz 10w 30 in the crank case change it every spring and it never burns a drop
its now 6 yrs old
use it once a month to trim
it's an all day job here to trim up every thing
runs 6 tanks of fuel each time
still starts on the 1 st pull
i bought it after 6 stills in one yr failed
would buy another troy in a heart beat
cost was about 250 bucks cdn for me
Anonymous-0
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I also have a Ryobi battery one, mainly because of the light weight. My back won't let me use a heavier gas model. I like it fine for my situation, but you have to keep everything trimmed pretty close. Heavy stuff will use the batteries up pretty fast.
MarkB_MI
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300 bucks is about the cutoff point between homeowner and commercial trimmers. If you got 15 years out of your Homelite, you probably don't need a commercial-grade trimmer, which tend to be pretty heavy. But if you think you'll want to use a brush blade, you should consider spending a bit more to get a heavier trimmer.
Geo-TH,In
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I have a 4 cycle Honda. Starts very easy, very heavy, straight shaft, easy to change string, very expensive, over $300 budget, very powerful too. Great trimmer.
Haven't used it the past 3 years because I've lined all the places needing trimmed with flowers.
I do all my trimming with a 4 ft John Deere by pushing deck against flower. The the rest of the mowing with a 6 ft mower on IH C or Jubilee.
Haven't used it the past 3 years because I've lined all the places needing trimmed with flowers.
I do all my trimming with a 4 ft John Deere by pushing deck against flower. The the rest of the mowing with a 6 ft mower on IH C or Jubilee.
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