TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Tractor Talk Discussion Forum

Best String Trimmer

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

trkr

08-23-2005 12:34:57

Report to Moderator

Everthing else gets debated here,need a new trimmer,whats the best one.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Rickstir

08-26-2005 13:16:05

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

I have had my Craftsman 6.5 hp high wheeled trimmer for 4 years. I am always amazed that it starts everytime on the first pull. Be it first pull of the year or week. Fine machine, easy to replace the string. But you have to wear ear and eye protection.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

thejdman01

08-24-2005 05:37:24

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

string trimmers and chain saws run fast hot and hard no cool downs and warm ups. if you take that silly screen out of the muffler mix er heavy on the oil. i rather clean a spark plug every now and then vs overhauling moto9rs. i have seen COUNTLESS motors stuck rings scored pistions etc etc because of straight gas or lean mix "so it doesnt smoke". the key to any model no matter waht brand is mix the gas correctly and a bit heavy

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

MarkB_MI

08-24-2005 03:06:06

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

I've had very good service out of my Stihl FS85, which is no longer available. Most of the commercial landscapers around here use RedMax.

I don't understand the two posts below complaining about string heads. Maybe they don't work on the cheaper models, but my Stihl autofeed head works just fine. And when I get into tough stuff like cattails and brush, I switch to a three-pointed brushcutter blade. The brush blade is good up to about half-inch saplings; anything bigger than that and I use a chain saw.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

john d

08-23-2005 23:06:14

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Whichever one your wife can start, and will use! I got mine a Ryobi electric with a rechargeable battery three years ago, and haven't used one since.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

big jt

08-23-2005 23:03:02

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

My dad got a TroyBilt earlier this year at LOWES. Got one with the click Link system. and the Pole saw attachment to go with it. The way I understand it Troy Bilt is now a subsidary of MTD as are a number of other names so I am sure this set up is available under different marks.

The realy neat thing about the trimmer he got is the spring assist starting. The first half of the pull on the rope winds up a spring and the second half spins the engine fast enough to start it. real neat and easier for him to start.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

migraine

08-23-2005 20:03:53

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Have used every brand (I think ) commercially and had settled with Tanaka over the last six years but local dealer felt the support and updated research over the last few years gave Stihl the advantage so we bought 2 new FS100RX trimmers and they are the real deal. Little geting used to the throttle control but lots of power and we use them 5-6 hours a day 5 days a week commercially. 329 dollars plus tax should last the home owner or property owner a lifetime if you use good oil in them. Migraine

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Jon Hagen

08-23-2005 18:25:44

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

$80 Ryobi from TSC. Have run the snot out of it for 6 years with nothing more than regreased the drive shaft and put in a new plug this year.Usually run about 20-30 tanks of fuel through it per season. use the orange .95 line for fast cut and long life.
Also use the E3 brand sparkplug from TSC,$7 and worth every cent in any engine. What they advertise about those plugs is fact,not advertising BS.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

evielboweviel

08-23-2005 18:23:30

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Red Max reciprocator

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Mike Van

08-23-2005 17:56:15

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Stihl

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Gaspump

08-23-2005 17:42:06

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Echo or Robin.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

farmweld

08-23-2005 17:33:04

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

echo. period. jus make sure it is a straight shaft. i use one semi commercially, and in 2 years, just air and fuel filters replaced.
farmweld

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Mike M

08-23-2005 17:13:48

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

I gave up on trimmers. I have switched over to liquid trimmer ---Round up !

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

thejdman01

08-23-2005 15:46:29

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

a buddy of mine works at a shop that services sthil (he doesnt work on the small stuff but an old timer in the shop does) and he said there having trouble with there new "2 mix or wahtever there called" there having terrible problems with them. i would shy away from sthil at least that new design until they get bugs worked out. shindawa is junk from experience and parts are hard to come by after 5 years. redmax would get my vote. old john deeres are good (ie read taht as 80's john deeres. new ones junk made by homelite. but its like everything merging. wacker merged with husky which merged with blue bird. speaking of husky stray away from them as well

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Ray

08-23-2005 15:16:56

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Don"t buy a string trimmer,buy one with plastic
knives.String trimmers are nothing but trouble.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Jak

08-23-2005 15:03:23

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

RedMax hands down any day of the week.We have some real college grads using them that could tear up an anvil with a rubber hammer and these really hold up.No set screws to adjust and run perfect everytime.The only thing these weedeaters don't like is to be ran over with a truck,that'll getem.We,ve used just about every brand out there and we have some of these going on 6 years old and still running.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

37 chief

08-23-2005 15:38:23

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to Jak, 08-23-2005 15:03:23

I will have to admit Red Max is a great machine. I am on my 5 th. A little pricy @ around 350.00, but you get what you pay for. You are right they wouldn't hold up under a truck tire. I also tryed that. Stan in calif.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

deere1010

08-23-2005 14:59:35

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

i would have to say stihl is the best. own a weedwacker and chainsaw never had trouble.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

TimV

08-23-2005 14:58:40

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Shindaiwa also puts out a good machine--here in NY, they"re the choice of many of the pros. Folks have one that gets beat to death trimming electric fence lines and is still going strong. They"re not cheap, but quality rarely is.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

JImmy King

08-23-2005 14:18:08

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

I have had Weed Eaters thet are good. I have had a Homelite, Snapper ( which turns out not to be a Snapper when you go to but parts, and the Snapper Dealer laughs out loud and says sorry Charley. I am on my second Stiel, the first grew legs and walked away. First one cost $230, second $280 well worth the difference. I would buy a Stiel again

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

sammy the RED

08-23-2005 14:17:04

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

STIHL..... The One !

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

08-23-2005 14:13:32

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

the best I have found in a long time are Redmax, They start easy, light weight, excellant trimmer. Go to www.redmax.com for info on them.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Tim...Ok

08-23-2005 13:59:19

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

I"m buying a Stihl next time,but I"ve had great luck with my junkie little Ryobi"s..the one i use now has been run over by my tractor..don"t ask..lol

Tim

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Sand Flat Bob

08-23-2005 13:47:27

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

I agree with Old and gorilla, I have a DR Old one with a cast al. housing, 6.5 hp and a straight shaft Echo. Like them both for different uses.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

old

08-23-2005 13:31:16

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

DR east for older people and it sits on wheels

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Gorilla

08-23-2005 13:27:58

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Echo. Hands down. Buy a straight shaft not a curved shaft.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Mike in INd.

08-23-2005 12:51:59

Report to Moderator

Re: Best String Trimmer in reply to trkr, 08-23-2005 12:34:57

Not sure about the brand but don"t buy one where you have to put the string on a spool. I have yet to see one of them that works properly.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy