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Gas Powered Edger Recommendation
Posted on 4/26/23 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/26/23 at 12:54 pm
I had an MTD gas edger with a 3.5hp Briggs and Stratton engine that finally crapped out after 15 years. Loved it but they don’t make it anymore. Tried a Ryobi battery powered but just not want I want. I know there are a bunch of similar gas powered units but am looking for some advice. What ya got?
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Posted on 4/26/23 at 1:44 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I got away from them. Just flip the weed eater upside down and walk. Just my opinion of course. I bet you could find one like you had on market place for cheap if that’s what you want, though.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:14 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I run a stihl kombi system where I can switch from edger to trimmer to hedge trimmer and recommend it highly.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:19 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
Stihl FC 91 is the best I’ve ever used for residential edging. It’s sturdy enough for commercial.
I still have my old 3.5hp edger but it’ll head to the scrap heap next trip there.
I still have my old 3.5hp edger but it’ll head to the scrap heap next trip there.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:20 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I just bought a Stihl edger, FC70. Much better than my old craftsman 4-stroke I’ve used for the last 15 years.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:22 pm to Cypressknee
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I got away from them. Just flip the weed eater upside down and walk
I did the same. Can't remember the last time I used the edger. There's definitely a learning curve to get a straight edge though
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:26 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
i had a walk behind edger like you for years and switched recently to a pole edger (echo pe-225). Love it. much easier to handle, can get into tight places.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:00 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I’ve had the echo model for over 10ys now. No issues
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:55 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
Mclane. Had mine at least 25 years and still rollin’
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 7:13 pm
Posted on 4/26/23 at 10:22 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
Posted on 4/27/23 at 4:32 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
McClane. It has been great.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 5:28 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
Pick up a used Mclane on marketplace. They last forever.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 8:35 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
If just the engine is worn out, you can probably find a replacement. Find the engine model number (Briggs stamps them on a metal fin on/near the flywheel shroud) and call Ivy's Mower since you're in BR. They can help you out.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 12:54 pm to sosaysmorvant
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Pick up a used Mclane on marketplace.
This is a good suggestion. I saw a McLane on FB marketplace not too long ago for less than $300.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 2:43 pm to Contender54
walk behind: thumbs down
pole: thumbs up
pole: thumbs up
Posted on 4/28/23 at 10:35 pm to Commander Rabb
McClane, 28 years old. I get it serviced and tuned up about every 18 months. Best piece of power equipment I’ve ever owned.
Side story: Once I was edging and thought I would just walk away from it to pull a piece of grass out of the sidewalk. It took off on me and ran about a half a block before it hit a sidewalk and flipped. And it didn’t shut off. Was a sight to see, it running down the street.
Side story: Once I was edging and thought I would just walk away from it to pull a piece of grass out of the sidewalk. It took off on me and ran about a half a block before it hit a sidewalk and flipped. And it didn’t shut off. Was a sight to see, it running down the street.
Posted on 4/28/23 at 11:00 pm to BatonRougeBuckeye
I’ve had a Stihl for about 6 years. It’s been great.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 10:09 am to BatonRougeBuckeye
Had a McLane for years that finally crapped out so I went with a Stihl FC91 and it's super easy to get around and I like it, but it's probably not as stable as the McLane or really any walk behind edger.
If you get one, I highly recommend getting a Darwin's Grip to attach to it and that also goes for any trimmer. So much better on your back.
If you get one, I highly recommend getting a Darwin's Grip to attach to it and that also goes for any trimmer. So much better on your back.
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