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Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter

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Old Time Farmer

06-10-2004 12:18:51




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Last night, broke a connecting rod on a Craftsman brushcutter (about 7 years old) and found out parts will cost more than it's worth. I have an older Ryan string trimmer as well, but it's not too reliable.

Been thinking it's time to get a new trimmer/brushcutter. Nearest RedMax dealer is a long way away; there are Stihl, Husqvarna and Shindaiwa dealers much closer by. (I haven't checked into Honda yet.) Any suggestions on a well-made brushcutter/trimmer? I'm getting up there in years and it isn't getting any easier to start all these little two-cycle air-cooled engines that seem to be everywhere I turn on the farm.

I was leaning toward a Stihl FS250; I've bought some chainsaws from the local Stihl dealer over the years, and he's good with service.

Any advice would sure be appreciated.

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jeremy

06-13-2004 07:40:28




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
Take a look at solo. I've had one for about 10 years and never had any trouble out of it.

Jeremy



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Dieselrider

06-11-2004 16:54:59




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
I was in this same quandry a couple weeks ago and finally decided on a Honda four stroke. It's been to short a time to say how it will hold up but it runs nice and is real quiet. Plus, I don't have to mix fuel and oil for it.



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Grant

06-10-2004 23:10:45




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
Hard to compare anything old (6-10)years to new.
Personally, I like Stihl. We have four - FS200. We usually replace one a year and keep the old for parts. That is why we keep the same model and make, although the new are already different from ourv oldest.

Look for good dealer, good service and parts, and I would stick with a commercial model, of couse it all depands on what you want to do with it.

Good luck, Grant

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Greg C.

06-10-2004 21:36:27




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
If you have a dealer nearby try out a Tanaka. Without a doubt the finest trimmer/brushcutter I've ever had. Mine is about 16 yrs old never had to adjust the carb or anything major. Very lightweight and powerful too. They even have an electric start model works very well but has batteries that need recharged. Might just be what you need for easier starting though.



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John A (TX)

06-10-2004 19:34:34




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
Been using an Echo for 10 or so years. Run 20-30 tankfuls a year thru it. No complaints.

HTH

John A(TX)



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bcPA

06-10-2004 18:39:41




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
About 12 years ago we bought a stihl brush cutter and have no complaints about it. We bought the smallest one available with a chainsaw engine on it. The little ones with a model airplane type engine were not recommended by the dealer. We also made sure to get one with a straight shaft. Just my thoughts on the subject.



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Indydirtfarmer

06-10-2004 18:17:58




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
I live less than 500 yards from a Stihl dealer. I love their stuff. I have your FS250, and like it very much. Today, I took in a RedMax commercial trimmer. I don't know the model #. It got 3 of 'em to settle a bad debt. I just finished trimming the yard. It is, without doubt, the best trimmer I've ever touched. I still like my Stihl though, considering the price. John



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Ron

06-10-2004 16:57:38




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
Honda.



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BEN in KS

06-10-2004 12:54:46




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 Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cutter in reply to Old Time Farmer, 06-10-2004 12:18:51  
Shindawas are expensive but bulletproof. Better than Stihl (IMHO, anyway) I have a 4 cycle Ryobi that uses all the quik-link attachments and it is great, for the money. No mixing gas, no smoke in your face, and runs quieter.



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Pitch

06-10-2004 18:08:16




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 Re: Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush Cut in reply to BEN in KS, 06-10-2004 12:54:46  
I've got a Stihl FS110 only just bought it last summer but it seems to be an excellent machine. The jury will be out for another 2 or 3 years before the final judgment is made.



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Ol Chief

06-10-2004 20:01:33




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 Re: Re: Re: Recommendation on String Trimmer/Brush in reply to Pitch, 06-10-2004 18:08:16  
Last year I bought a Sears 6-3/4 hp brush cutter mounted on large wheels simular to a lawn mower.It looks somewhat like the DR field mower but is light and very maneuverable.It goes thru heavy tall weeds and small saplings like Swiss cheese.I just shopped for another for use on my other farm on the weekend but found only a 6 HP available.If you want something easy to handle I suggest you look at the machine I just described.There was another thread on this machine last week by someone who purchased one of these.He praised it as I have. The 6 HP was on sale here in Texas for $299.00. These machines use a double twisted plastic string about 1/4 " in diameter. Good Luck

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