Re: Need a new yard trimmer
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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05/18/19 09:34 AM
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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]
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05/18/19 09:35 AM
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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¢
Last edited by snowy; 05/18/19 09:36 AM.
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Re: Need a new yard trimmer
[Re: eastwood44mag]
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05/18/19 11:11 AM
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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]
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05/18/19 11:35 AM
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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
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05/18/19 04:16 PM
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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
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05/18/19 05:02 PM
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60v Dewalt cordless. Plenty of battery, I promise.
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Re: Need a new yard trimmer
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05/18/19 05:39 PM
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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
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05/18/19 06:07 PM
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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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