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String Trimmer (Weed Eater) Recs!
Posted on 3/31/25 at 9:42 am
Posted on 3/31/25 at 9:42 am
I've had my Husqvarna for about 10 years, and the last 3 I've fought to keep it running. 2 years ago replacing the fuel lines, and last year replacing the carb. I'm not married to the brand, but have an edger attachment from my previous trimmer that's about 20 years old. I bought the Husq because the attachment worked with both. Looking at the newer models of Husq, they've moved to a different connector, so my edger attachment won't work.
Now I'm open to any brand, but really like the ability to attach an edger and other tools because it's less engines to keep running.
I've used a neighbor's battery powered one (12v Ryobi) and I wasn't a fan. It was way weaker and required pre-wound/thin string that seemed to bog down and not cut cleanly. On top of that, the balance was off and felt heavier than my gas one. I'm not opposed to battery if someone has better/different experience with them, let me know.
My yard is about 2/3 acre and takes just under 2 hours from start to finish to edge, weed eat, cut, and blow with about 45 minutes or more of that just weed eating and another ~5 minute edging. So basically this tool is about 1/2 of my yardwork time.
Now I'm open to any brand, but really like the ability to attach an edger and other tools because it's less engines to keep running.
I've used a neighbor's battery powered one (12v Ryobi) and I wasn't a fan. It was way weaker and required pre-wound/thin string that seemed to bog down and not cut cleanly. On top of that, the balance was off and felt heavier than my gas one. I'm not opposed to battery if someone has better/different experience with them, let me know.
My yard is about 2/3 acre and takes just under 2 hours from start to finish to edge, weed eat, cut, and blow with about 45 minutes or more of that just weed eating and another ~5 minute edging. So basically this tool is about 1/2 of my yardwork time.
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Posted on 3/31/25 at 9:48 am to shadowlsu
I love my Echo PAS 225. I have the straight shaft trimmer and edger attachments for it. Been super reliable and string for the 7+ years I've had it.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 9:50 am to shadowlsu
Echo srm225. I have an echo and an Ego electric. No way would I want to do that much with an electric. My echo is just way more powerful. I keep a jug of trufuel or equivalent and it never has issues.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 10:12 am to shadowlsu
Electric is a no brainer. The little 20v stuff really needs the right string (thin, no 0.095 stuff) to cut good. You’ll need to avoid these because edging requires more durable string and you can’t have the best of both worlds without raw power. The 40-60v stuff will work great. You just pop in a battery and go.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 10:29 am to shadowlsu
I have the Stihl Kombi system, a KM 55 and a KM 56RC-E and both units have been excellent. I bought the 55R well over 10 years ago and it still runs perfect, the 56 is a backup now, bought it to keep at my then secondary house. The 56RC-E is the current homeowner-grade model, the 91R is the smallest pro-grade, and they have an electric variant but if it was me starting with a new system I'd get the 91R and have something that will probably outlast my life.
Also, good brand-name 89 - 93 octane gas, Amsoil Saber at 50:1, Honda HP2 50:1, or Echo Red Armor 50:1.
Also, good brand-name 89 - 93 octane gas, Amsoil Saber at 50:1, Honda HP2 50:1, or Echo Red Armor 50:1.
This post was edited on 3/31/25 at 10:33 am
Posted on 3/31/25 at 11:00 am to shadowlsu
Echo SRM 225--the 2 stroke, not electric. I trim a total of about 5 acres of my acreage and it has had zero issues in 10 years. Of you live in a subdivision lot, go battery i guess bit if you have land, don't even think about it.
I have 12 carbureted power machines, so I'm proficient in carb maintenance.
I have 12 carbureted power machines, so I'm proficient in carb maintenance.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 11:01 am to shadowlsu
I have a Stihl I haven't used in 3 years once I got my Ego. I have about 700 feet of wooden fence and house/pool perimeter to trim and an additional 250 linear feet of driveway.
I string trim the backyard and some of the front, and use the EGO edger attachment for the driveway. Then the EGO blower to clean it up. Edger uses the .95 string and self winds to load with a push button.
I have two 2.5ah batteries and can do it all with those two fully charged batteries.
I string trim the backyard and some of the front, and use the EGO edger attachment for the driveway. Then the EGO blower to clean it up. Edger uses the .95 string and self winds to load with a push button.
I have two 2.5ah batteries and can do it all with those two fully charged batteries.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 11:03 am to El Segundo Guy
Pro tip to make your trimmers last--grease the gear box and flexible shaft every two years or so. It's not complicated, but very few people actually do it.
People complain about products breaking down, but never take the time to do routine preventative maintenance.
People complain about products breaking down, but never take the time to do routine preventative maintenance.
This post was edited on 3/31/25 at 11:09 am
Posted on 3/31/25 at 11:52 am to El Segundo Guy
SRM225 easily. I've had mine for 5yrs no issues running truefuel. Also, speed feed is easy to use and quick to load up string
Posted on 3/31/25 at 11:54 am to shadowlsu
Stihl.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:00 pm to shadowlsu
I have both a Stihl and an Echo gas trimmers.
I bought the Echo 10-12 yrs ago and it's been a beast. They Stihl came from my neighbors across the street. They set it out on the curb to get rid of it and my son went over and grabbed it.
I did replace the head on it to have one that loads like the Echo head.
I've been using both at my land as well in some areas.
Between the 2 I'd flip a coin.
I bought the Echo 10-12 yrs ago and it's been a beast. They Stihl came from my neighbors across the street. They set it out on the curb to get rid of it and my son went over and grabbed it.
I did replace the head on it to have one that loads like the Echo head.
I've been using both at my land as well in some areas.
Between the 2 I'd flip a coin.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:02 pm to shadowlsu
Husqvarna and echo are supposed to be the best. I took a cub cadet to a repair shop after 5 years it went out. He was Vietnamese. It was hilarious in my head hearing the dialogue.
“Can’t repair! Why you buy this? You go to ace hardware by echo or husqvarna! Dey very very good-last forever!
“Can’t repair! Why you buy this? You go to ace hardware by echo or husqvarna! Dey very very good-last forever!
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:04 pm to bbvdd
I like Stihl and all of my 2 stroke equipment is Stihl and Echo. But for a trimmer, I'd definitely go Echo. Parts are so much easier to get.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:06 pm to TigerB8
I've had both and you can't go wrong with either - Echo or Stihl. Had the Stihl Kombi system with several attachements which was great.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:08 pm to prestigeworldwide
Yes, stihl was the other one the mechanic recommended.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:11 pm to El Segundo Guy
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But for a trimmer, I'd definitely go Echo. Parts are so much easier to get.
When I bought the Echo, it was 100% due to the trimmer head. That was not available for the Stihl at the time. It is now.
But I've never had a single issue with it. Have always used trufuel in it.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:14 pm to bbvdd
The speed feed heads are a gamechanger.
Posted on 3/31/25 at 12:57 pm to El Segundo Guy
"grease the gear box and flexible shaft every two years or so"..
El Segundo, I'm already greasing the gearbox via the zert, any tips on how to grease shaft?
El Segundo, I'm already greasing the gearbox via the zert, any tips on how to grease shaft?
Posted on 3/31/25 at 1:02 pm to Dallaswho
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Dallaswho
Electric is a no brainer. The little 20v stuff really needs the right string (thin, no 0.095 stuff) to cut good. You’ll need to avoid these because edging requires more durable string and you can’t have the best of both worlds without raw power. The 40-60v stuff will work great. You just pop in a battery and go.
DO NOT get 20v
56v or higher
Posted on 3/31/25 at 1:27 pm to PapaPogey
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SRM225 easily.
This. Had mine for close to a decade. If it ever dies, I'll go to Home Depot and get another one just like it
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