Bird
Epic Contributor
Sometime in the next couple of months, I intend to buy a new string trimmer. And contrary to what we usually look for, I don't need wide swath, lots of power, thick, heavy string, dual strings, etc. In fact, the $50 Black & Decker electric with the single .065 string that I already have does all I need to do as far as trimming and edging. So, what I'm looking for is:
1) Gas powered - don't want to have to mess with moving a long cord around,
2) Straight shaft - I'm tall enough I don't want to work bending over, and I want it to reach under some shrubs,
3) Dependable and durable - for light duty work, but a lot of it,
4) LIGHT WEIGHT - yep, I'm lazy; want the lightest weight I can get.
So far, it appears that the Stihl FS55 may be my best choice (while it ain't necessary, that Easy Start system sounds pretty good to me). The FS55 claims a weight of 10.3 pounds; 10.6 pounds with the Easy Start.
Does anyone know of a comparable quality machine that weighs less?
1) Gas powered - don't want to have to mess with moving a long cord around,
2) Straight shaft - I'm tall enough I don't want to work bending over, and I want it to reach under some shrubs,
3) Dependable and durable - for light duty work, but a lot of it,
4) LIGHT WEIGHT - yep, I'm lazy; want the lightest weight I can get.
So far, it appears that the Stihl FS55 may be my best choice (while it ain't necessary, that Easy Start system sounds pretty good to me). The FS55 claims a weight of 10.3 pounds; 10.6 pounds with the Easy Start.
Does anyone know of a comparable quality machine that weighs less?