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re: Gas String Trimmers - Echo or Stihl
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:21 pm to putt1058
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:21 pm to putt1058
Get the Stihl KM-130. The thing is a beast and the attachments for edging, tree trimming, blower, hedge trimming,,etc was a lot less than buying standalone units for each. I've had mine for 7-8 years now and only had to change the plug and replace the carb.
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Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:24 pm to TeddyPadillac
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Husqvarna trimmers are just Wal-mart Poulan trimmers with an orange cover.
I bought it because at the time their products came highly recommended to me. Since then, I've heard nothing but how their quality has severely dipped.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:25 pm to Bmath
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I've heard nothing but how their quality has severely dipped.
even the outsourcers are outsourcing these days, John Deere and Mercedes are even among them
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:26 pm to putt1058
Stihl
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:30 pm to Bmath
quote:I bought the SRM-230 as well this year. Love everything about it except for where the motor ends up. Always ends up burning my forearm and i see no way to adjust it. LINK
The Echo SRM-230 is the highest rated straight shaft trimmer by Consumer Reports.
Guess it's because the muffler has a catalytic converter in it so it gets way hotter than other trimmers.
BTW- Homeowners. Only use Trufuel in your 2 stroke equipment. Cost a shite ton more but you won't even go through 3 cans in a season and your equipment will run forever without ever having carb gumming issues like when you use Non Ethanol gasoline.
This post was edited on 10/17/16 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:46 pm to Bmath
I'm not talking about a husqvarna you buy at a big box store. I'm talking about one from a dealer that sells high grade stuff. If you must go with a lower quality unit from a big box, echo from home depot
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:54 pm to putt1058
Just bought an Echo PAS225 and it's a beast. Came with an edger. I'll get the blower attachment next. I've been using TruFuel in it and I don't think I'll ever go back to mixing oil and gas myself.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:54 pm to LSUEnvy
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I'll ever go back to mixing oil and gas myself.
first world problems board
Posted on 10/17/16 at 2:00 pm to LSUEnvy
quote:people complaining about the weight of Echo trimmers are talking about your trimmer. Al lof those convertible trimmers are a bit heavier.
Just bought an Echo PAS225
Posted on 10/17/16 at 2:03 pm to putt1058
I've had my $199 Stihl since 2008, and had zero problems.
Use ethanol free gas, buy extra string, ????, profit.
Use ethanol free gas, buy extra string, ????, profit.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 2:07 pm to meauxjeaux2
It is a bit heavy but not too bad. I only do mine and moms yard but if I had a lawn business I would look for something lighter.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 2:19 pm to putt1058
I love my Husqvarna 224L 4-stroke. Dad borrowed it once, was impressed, and then bought his own. Very high reviews online. I think 224L has been replaced by model 967055801 but should be same quality. Good weight to power ratio, starts every time. Just use non-EtOH gas, replace oil once a year and should be reliable for > 10 yrs.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 9:39 pm to putt1058
Your brother likes Echo.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 9:51 pm to putt1058
Redmax is the best for sure
Posted on 10/17/16 at 10:35 pm to putt1058
Neither. Shindiawa is hands down better than either one of these.
Yes echo bought shindiawa. I am presently using my shindiawa I bought brand new in 1999 when I bought my house. Replaced the head, filter and spark plugs. Runs and has power like a new one.
Yes echo bought shindiawa. I am presently using my shindiawa I bought brand new in 1999 when I bought my house. Replaced the head, filter and spark plugs. Runs and has power like a new one.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 10:53 pm to putt1058
Husqvarna all day.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 10:59 pm to putt1058
It doesn't really matter. a ~25cc 2-stroke from any brand is roughly analogous to a ~25cc 2-stroke from another brand. They're generally all priced pretty close and perform similarly.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 11:01 pm to putt1058
I have had my Echo for 8 years. I just did the first maintenance on it myself...rebuilt the carb and also replaced the fuel lines. I also took off the string guard. Taking off the guard makes the string last a WHOLE LOT longer.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 11:31 pm to putt1058
Echo for 2-stroke, and Stihl for 4-stroke. I prefer 2-stroke because they wind up faster, but a lot of people don't like mixing fuel, so whatever floats your boat
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