AggieDave 6 #1 April 12, 2010 After 2 years of crappy service, my $50-ish gas trimmer finally died. I could pull the motor apart and fix it, but I hated the trimmer. Hard to start, very crappy bump feed. Anyways, I'm seeking recommendations for a good trimmer. Something with automatic feed and NOT 2-cycle would be nice. I've even considered an electric trimmer. My edger and blower are both electric and both work very well. The reviews online for electric trimmers, though, are less than stellar. Ideas?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcain 0 #2 April 12, 2010 I just bought the craftsman 29cc 4 cycle weed eater with the straight shaft that allows you to put different head for different things. There is lots of options like electric start and drill start very happy with itp.s. 179.99 for the weedeater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #3 April 12, 2010 I own a Stihl FS85r and a FS 110r. Both are great! I have never had a problem with either. I use them around the house and for work, so they have been well tested. But they are 2 stroke. I have had luck with Stihl for these two and a chain saw and blower. No problems with any of them!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 April 12, 2010 I used the Mexican model "one point 0" that lives across the street...he hasn;t broken on my yet, and I never even work up a sweat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #5 April 12, 2010 Yep! Stihl. Almost runs like a Deere. I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #6 April 12, 2010 Quote Yep! Stihl. Almost runs like a Deere. Almost!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #7 April 12, 2010 QuoteSomething with automatic feed and NOT 2-cycle would be nice. What do you have against 2 strokes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #8 April 12, 2010 QuoteQuoteSomething with automatic feed and NOT 2-cycle would be nice. What do you have against 2 strokes? Smell, Noise and Oil consumption...to name a few things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 April 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Something with automatic feed and NOT 2-cycle would be nice. What do you have against 2 strokes? Smell, Noise and Oil consumption...to name a few things! That and I'm a lazy SOB and am tired of pre-mixing fuel and oil. One container of fuel in my garage fuels all of my gear, except the weed whacker. It thinks its special. I say it isn't and should conform to the rest of my gas powered gear...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #10 April 12, 2010 Actually if you put 2 cycle oil in all your gas its good for all small gas engines. Then you can only have one gas around Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #11 April 12, 2010 I am dissapointed in you rider those are some of the manly things about 2 strokes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #12 April 12, 2010 Yes Dave mixing fuel is hard. you need more 2 strokes to warrent all that trouble...might I reccomend a nice old school dirt bike Edited to add: is there such thing as a 4 stroke chainsaw?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #13 April 12, 2010 Quote Yes Dave mixing fuel is hard. you need more 2 strokes to warrent all that trouble...might I reccomend a nice old school dirt bike May I recommend a 1975 DT 250 yamaha with only 1700 miles on it? I have one, still factory tires with nipples not worn all the way off! Edited to add: is there such thing as a 4 stroke chainsaw?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #14 April 12, 2010 Get one like this guy has. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=53b_1268856930 Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #15 April 12, 2010 Quote Line trimmers Wait for it... Wait for it... I get my rigger to trim my lines.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 126 #16 April 12, 2010 Stihl professional stuff, 2 stroke - you pay $250 or so, but you get a lifetime machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 April 13, 2010 Quote Quote Line trimmers Wait for it... Wait for it... I get my rigger to trim my lines. Bah! A friend of mine has trimmed lines and he's not a licensed rigger. Then again the lines were on a deploying canopy. The canopy/d-bag were caught on the step of the 182. The jumper wasn't! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #18 April 13, 2010 One word: Shindawa... Bad ass machines._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriswelker 0 #19 April 13, 2010 Honda 4-stroke. They don't give them away but well worth the money. Mine is 9 years old and still runs like a new one. Even cranks on the first pull. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpohl 1 #20 April 13, 2010 +1. Just look at the brand of equipment that professional landscapers use. There is only one. QuoteStihl professional stuff, 2 stroke - you pay $250 or so, but you get a lifetime machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #21 April 13, 2010 Can't rember the name of the one I own, but it does have a cordless battery start. I highly recomend it. I have people do my yard. blues Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
