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Just picked up a new Whee-Whacka
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:02 pm
did extensive research on all the big brands. Walked in and talked to salesmen, handled all of the models.
It came down to what i needed. I needed a light machine with decent power and only using it for homeowner use and who had the best warranty.
Out of
1- Redmax
2- Stihl
3- Echo
4- Husqvarna
5- Shindawa
i went with
Echo SRM-230
Has 5 year warranty for residential use. Was one of the lightest and best balanced units i tested out. And comes with the speed feed head already installed. Motor also has a cast iron cylinder wall which is pretty rare on a residential model.
Got it for under $300.
It came down to what i needed. I needed a light machine with decent power and only using it for homeowner use and who had the best warranty.
Out of
1- Redmax
2- Stihl
3- Echo
4- Husqvarna
5- Shindawa
i went with
Echo SRM-230
Has 5 year warranty for residential use. Was one of the lightest and best balanced units i tested out. And comes with the speed feed head already installed. Motor also has a cast iron cylinder wall which is pretty rare on a residential model.
Got it for under $300.
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Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:05 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:Ouch
Whee-Whacka
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:06 pm to meauxjeaux2
Straight shaft, good call.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:08 pm to meauxjeaux2
It's pronounced "Hweed-Whacka" in my neck of the woods.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:10 pm to meauxjeaux2
I have the same one. Mine is 8 yrs old. Starts kicking arse on the second pull every time.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:11 pm to tenfoe
Good to hear . Plan on running Truefuel thru it most of the time.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:16 pm to meauxjeaux2
I have the SRM-225 that I've had for a few years. Runs great and has great power for it's size/weight. I love it.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:21 pm to meauxjeaux2
echo is solid
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:25 pm to Ignignot
Love my Echo. I have an Echo edger too but never use it. I just keep on going with my Whee-Wacka
Corner lot with sidewalks. Lots of trimmong and edging. Starts right up rhet to go
Corner lot with sidewalks. Lots of trimmong and edging. Starts right up rhet to go
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:25 pm to meauxjeaux2
You'll dig that. My buddy got a similar echo model a year ago. I look forward to when my troybilt breaks. That bastard will not stop running and i've had it 6 years. I beat its arse, too.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:28 pm to m2pro
Yes sir. My 4 stroke TroyBilt lasted me like 7 years worry free. It just started giving me carb issues and frankly I wanted to go back to a 2 stroke since they just came out with Truefuel.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:30 pm to meauxjeaux2
Yeah, truefuel is freaking convenient. Maybe i should stop using it for the weedeater. 
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:48 pm to meauxjeaux2
Same one I have. Been going strong for the last 5 years or so
Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:57 pm to dafuqusay
I personally picked up the Stihl FS 50 C-E. One of the better buys I've ever made. I love it. Especially the reliable line release. I just hit the reel until the shield starts cutting the line. Starts on the second pull.
I used that Echo growing up though, my only thing was having to cut my lines. Other than that, great machine. Can't go wrong with either.
I used that Echo growing up though, my only thing was having to cut my lines. Other than that, great machine. Can't go wrong with either.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 4:01 pm to meauxjeaux2
I just bought the husqvarna 324L 4 stroke. $360 with tax. Bad mutha. Could slice a watermelon in half.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 4:04 pm to FournetteForEver7
Same Echo I have. it's been about 3 years and it has run great.
I have been having issues with my string not lasting long, which may just be b/c it's old. Feel like I go through about 10 feet of string each cut. I do a good bit of weeding/edging.
I have been having issues with my string not lasting long, which may just be b/c it's old. Feel like I go through about 10 feet of string each cut. I do a good bit of weeding/edging.
This post was edited on 5/31/16 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 5/31/16 at 4:09 pm to meauxjeaux2
Ive had my echo for about 6 years and I do a lot of whee-whackin' Never had a problem. Will buy another if this one ever goes down.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 4:31 pm to meauxjeaux2
I went wth the comparable Shindaiwa because it was 2 lbs lighter. I'm sure that Echo is a fine machine, but everyone should check out Shindaiwa. I'm really happy with it.
The line loading mechanism is an engineering marvel.
The line loading mechanism is an engineering marvel.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:09 pm to meauxjeaux2
same one I have...
you done did good...specially if you run non-ethanol in it...
you done did good...specially if you run non-ethanol in it...
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:16 pm to meauxjeaux2
I have a B&D that runs on a 20v battery, the new double size one.
Can do my yard twice before the battery runs out and it's pretty strong.
Can do my yard twice before the battery runs out and it's pretty strong.
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