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Need a new yard trimmer #6539704
05/18/19 09:22 AM
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Wife's hasn't ever worked right, I'm tired of fighting with it, and she's on board with replacing. I don't want to buy cheap and keep buying every 3-5 years. Debating between Stihl and Husqvarna. Wish I didn't have to screw with 2 cycle, but battery life isn't long enough and I'm done with cords. Thoughts?

Thanks.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539705
05/18/19 09:25 AM
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Can't help with a recommendation, but when I read the first line of your post I thought it said "Wife hasn't ever worked right" laugh

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539707
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I've had my Stihl for over 15 years now. The only thing I've had to replace has been plugs and the trigger. No experience with the new ones but have heard mixed stories. Have used Husqvarna products the past few years and had no issues. In fact, if I ever have to replace my Stihl chainsaw it'll be a Husqvarna. Hope this helps.


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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539708
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I have had my Stihl straight shaft trimmer for 5 or 6 years now and have gotten along well with it.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539709
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I did some volunteering the other day and one of my tasked that day was to weed eating. They had Stihl weed whackers and they started and seemed very dependable to me. I asked them if Stihl was a good product and they said, they have found out through the years they seemed to last and are the least maintence units they have bought. JM2¢

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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: tlguy] #6539711
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Originally Posted by tlguy
Can't help with a recommendation, but when I read the first line of your post I thought it said "Wife hasn't ever worked right" laugh


That's a whole nother thread entirely....

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539720
05/18/19 10:12 AM
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I’ve had my Stihl for about 7 years now and have had nothing but trouble with it. Worked good at first but that didn't last too long. Its very temperamental as it only starts when it wants to. This year i bought me a 4 cycle walk behind push trimmer and couldn't be happier. Mine is 22” pretty heavy duty and can cut any grass or weeds and even small saplings. It’ll trim around the house or in the pasture or anything in between. I would recommend a walk behind if you have a large yard or need to trim in and around a pond or pasture. They are a little more expensive though, think mine cost around $350.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539750
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I've had a stihl weeder for over 16 years now other than taking it in once fir for a tune up I haven't done anything to it and it still runs good. With that said I have a Husqvarna saw and like them better the a Stihl saw.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539761
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I used to work at Lowes in Lawn and Garden and frankly here is what I recommend. First, consider the amount of trimming you are doing, if its a big lot and or you are doing more brush trimming go with gas. Second, buy cheap buy twice; if its something you are using a lot to battle nature on a regular basis go with a pricier model. Third, if you are buying an enduring product factor in maintenance costs such as where do I go to get it fixed, what does regular maintenance look like, how reliable are parts. I think when you factor these in from your comments you will find the Stihl is the answer. Husky is pretty good but it really is almost brand loyalty at this point and prices are comparable but frankly I would NOT buy anything from a big box store (the products are not the same as what is sold at a dealer) and go slightly bigger if there is any question (better to have and not need than need and not have). That's what I figure.


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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539767
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Those plus Echo are quality products. Get a straight shaft, not a crooked model.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539773
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7 years 7 weed walkers, I bought a stihl on recommended by my uncle who has use one for trimming the apartment bldg he did maintenance at. I went out the other day and it started right up! It was around $179. Its just a weed wacker not the one that you can get all the attachments for. I bought it at a small hardware store and they took it in the back and put gas/oil in it, put string on and started it before I left. I also bought the stihl oil at the same time and it extended the warranty 2 more years.


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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539774
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I'm using a 4 stroke Dolmar. Had it for 5 years now, all I've done is change the oil. I like the fact I don't have to carry a gas can just for the trimmer. Really a heavy duty trimmer.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: LDW] #6539784
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Here's an impartial and mixed reply....

I bought a non-pro model Stihl here in 2004. It still starts on the third pull and I've only cleaned the air filter and exterior because you can't do any tuning on the carb. I love it. At the farm I have a 51cc Husqvarna for 9 years, a pro model, and I have not touched the carb since. It starts on the 4th pull every time and it gets a lot of rough use with blackberries and a lot of rocks/fenceposts/etc. that get hit, and half the time with a blade.

At the same time a lot of US garden companies use Echo.

Find somebody close by who will help you out with a problem.

Pete

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539831
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Stihl FS 40 and hi octane gas.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539885
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If ya look at what the lawn care guys have on their trailers, it gives a pretty good indication as to what works. Mine is a Stihl FS 91


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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539892
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I have been running the same stihl trimmer since 1994.


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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539899
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As noted above, if you by 2 stroke, use premium gas (alcohol free) and any one of the leading synthetic 2 stroke pre-mix oils, 50:1. Good luck.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539902
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60v Dewalt cordless. Plenty of battery, I promise.

Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539916
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I have a Husqvarna. Has started on the second pull 7 years running. Runs great, plenty of power, no complaints.


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Re: Need a new yard trimmer [Re: eastwood44mag] #6539922
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Find your local commercial lawn equipment dealer and go with what they carry. Having a good mechanic is more important then brand. That said I run all red max but wouldn’t be scared of sthyl, have also run Tanaka without any problems


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