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pole saw/trimmers- which one would you recommend?
Posted on 5/25/15 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 5/25/15 at 2:29 pm
need one for light duty around the yard. Should I spend the money on a Stihl, or go with a cheaper one?
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Posted on 5/25/15 at 2:40 pm to tigerinthebueche
Posted on 5/25/15 at 2:42 pm to tigerinthebueche
Stihl if you already have a combi system.
Echo if you don't.
Both are going to cost about the same For standalone units.
Echo if you don't.
Both are going to cost about the same For standalone units.
Posted on 5/25/15 at 2:46 pm to tigerinthebueche
Black and Decker 18 volt.
Posted on 5/25/15 at 2:54 pm to tigerinthebueche
Stihl
quote:The last mechanical thing I bought from HF lasted about 20 seconds. No idea what happened. It went in the trash, and I spent the extra money for a good one after that.
hogdaddy
Posted on 5/25/15 at 3:53 pm to tigerinthebueche
Depends on how much you're going to use it.
1+ if you're going to use it very much.
Cheaper if you're only going to trim limbs on a few trees one time only. Of course, once you've trimmed the limbs, it will prolly be yrs before you need to trim them again.
I really like my Shindawa combi system, but they got bought out by Echo a few yrs ago.
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Stihl if you already have a combi system.
Echo if you don't.
1+ if you're going to use it very much.
Cheaper if you're only going to trim limbs on a few trees one time only. Of course, once you've trimmed the limbs, it will prolly be yrs before you need to trim them again.
I really like my Shindawa combi system, but they got bought out by Echo a few yrs ago.
Posted on 5/25/15 at 3:56 pm to hogdaddy
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I went with a cheap one from Harbor Freight
Me too. I have a gas one too and I grab the HF electric one if I'm within range of an electrical outlet.
Posted on 5/25/15 at 3:58 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
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TigerOnThe Hill
I agree with this. I've used a bunch, and Stihl wins hands down. If you're gonna be using it often(ish), I'd stick with Stihl or Echo. There's a lot to be said for not having to worry about your shite breaking whenever you need it.
Posted on 5/25/15 at 4:21 pm to tigerinthebueche
I went with the echo multi attachment from Home Depot and I use the pole saw at the ranch and it works great!
Posted on 5/25/15 at 5:26 pm to Rize
Forgive my ignorance, but is the combo system a pole saw/weed trimmer?
Posted on 5/25/15 at 6:47 pm to tigerinthebueche
Posted on 5/25/15 at 8:35 pm to tigerinthebueche
Have the Stihl and it will work you if you're on it all day. It's nice for clearing shooting lanes but it's extremely heavy. Something lighter duty would probably be better for occasional use
Posted on 5/25/15 at 8:56 pm to Citica8
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Have the Stihl and it will work you if you're on it all day. It's nice for clearing shooting lanes but it's extremely heavy.
I always totally wear myself out when using a pole saw...cut until I am tired out and then realize I have to move all of that shite...
Posted on 5/25/15 at 9:03 pm to Spankum
I have used the multi attachment parts with generic on sale trimmer heads for many years now. I usually get 5 years or more out of a trimmer head. None of the attachments have worn out. I have brush cutter, tiller, hedge trimmer, polesaw, blower, and of course straight and curved line trimmers.
The cost for all attachments, and 10 years worth of heads is less than the stilh polesaw. What's more is stilH polesaw is HEAVY in comparison and not as length adjustable.
Eta; never buy electriv or gas powered tools at HF. HF is great for unusual size tools that you will use infrequently.
The cost for all attachments, and 10 years worth of heads is less than the stilh polesaw. What's more is stilH polesaw is HEAVY in comparison and not as length adjustable.
Eta; never buy electriv or gas powered tools at HF. HF is great for unusual size tools that you will use infrequently.
This post was edited on 5/25/15 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 5/25/15 at 9:12 pm to Bleeding purple
Not sure the model that I have its in the attic, but it has a telescoping pole, it's close to 12' fully extended.
Posted on 5/25/15 at 10:23 pm to Nascar Fan
if you want to cut only one inch branches for 10 minutes and buy a new battery every year or more often then by all means get the b and d
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