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Stihl String Trimmer - Replacement Heads?
Posted on 5/30/22 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 5/30/22 at 2:47 pm
I have a few year old Stihl trimmer and the head is wearing out. I also find myself fighting with it a lot more lately. Is there something better? It is a pretty standard OEM bump head like this.
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Posted on 5/30/22 at 6:13 pm to RaginCajunz
I put one of these Pivot type heads on my smaller Stihl. Works well enough and it’s really easy to install string. You can buy the pre-made strings (easiest) or find the right size and cut your own as long as you cut them all the same length. Like $15-20 at your Home Depot/Lowes/Ace.
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Posted on 5/30/22 at 7:33 pm to RaginCajunz
My dewalt battery trimmer head was garbage, bought the Echo Speed Feed 400 universal and 100% would recommend.
eta and don’t be a dumbass like me spending 15 minutes trying to screw it on, trying all the different universal mounting attachments, damn near put it back in the box to return it - until I figured out it’s got reverse threads ie Lefty tighty
eta and don’t be a dumbass like me spending 15 minutes trying to screw it on, trying all the different universal mounting attachments, damn near put it back in the box to return it - until I figured out it’s got reverse threads ie Lefty tighty
This post was edited on 5/30/22 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 5/30/22 at 8:55 pm to Sir Saint
Echo Speed Feed
I didn’t see the need at first, but I’m very satisfied with it. Worth the upgrade, especially if you’re replacing the stock head anyway.
I didn’t see the need at first, but I’m very satisfied with it. Worth the upgrade, especially if you’re replacing the stock head anyway.
Posted on 5/30/22 at 9:10 pm to RaginCajunz
Echo Speed Feed 450
There are videos online about how to use an Echo head on a Stihl trimmer.
Edit.
The Speed Feed 450 is much better than the Speed Feed 400, especially if you have a higher CC string trimmer. The 400 also has a tendency to really scalp the grass whereas the 450 does not.
There are videos online about how to use an Echo head on a Stihl trimmer.
Edit.
The Speed Feed 450 is much better than the Speed Feed 400, especially if you have a higher CC string trimmer. The 400 also has a tendency to really scalp the grass whereas the 450 does not.
This post was edited on 5/30/22 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 5/31/22 at 12:14 pm to RaginCajunz
I just replace the head. New one at Ace Hardware is $20. Last a long time and I have a lot of weed eating to do.
Posted on 5/31/22 at 2:57 pm to LSU Tiger Bob
I also put the Echo Speed feed on my Stihl trimmer.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 12:35 am to RaginCajunz
I went with the Oregon Gator Speedloader head. No complaints. Much better than the OEM Stihl head
Posted on 6/1/22 at 6:25 am to The Nino
I bought the Stihl's speed feed head, but I prefer Echos. They're similar though.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 6:28 am to ELLSSUU
quote:.
I put one of these Pivot type heads on my smaller Stihl.
I feel like I run through a lot of string when I weedeat. I think I'd be replacing those strings constantly.
Posted on 6/1/22 at 7:39 am to cajuns td
It’s not bad at all. I get several weeks out of them but note I don’t edge with my trimmer.
Does look like I need to check into that echo head for my new wacker. I assume that it fits a FS91.
Does look like I need to check into that echo head for my new wacker. I assume that it fits a FS91.
This post was edited on 6/1/22 at 7:40 am
Posted on 6/1/22 at 9:50 am to Will Cover
Thanks for the info guys. I ordered up a speed feed and hope to install and try it out today.
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