Trimmer recommendation? Stihl? Echo? something else....

[4570Man]

Will sell you my top-of-the-line 2006 Stihl string trimmer, with blades and all attachments, that cost I believe well over $300. It is heavy, hard to start, and loud as heck.

That’s because it’s the wrong color. My Shindiawa was lighter than any battery trimmer I’ve laid hands on always started on the second pull and ran the best of any trimmer I’ve ever had. Someone stole that one and I haven’t found as good of a trimmer yet.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

That痴 because it痴 the wrong color. My Shindiawa was lighter than any battery trimmer I致e laid hands on always started on the second pull and ran the best of any trimmer I致e ever had. Someone stole that one and I haven稚 found as good of a trimmer yet.

Agree with everything you wrote. The gassers can be lighter. And the older ones (before 2005 or so) were SO much better. I had a 2000 Husqv that I loved so much I didn't mind maintaining the gas engine. The handlebar harness made it effortless. In spite of my new love for battery-operated, if I found one at a garage sale I'd buy it in a New York minute.

Got an after-market harness for my BO Dewalt. Helps a lot.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

This is one of my pet peeves, how long has ethanol fuel been at the pumps 25+ years, why we put up with that lame excuse is beyond me. They should be building the equipment to handle current realities, imagine if your new audio system stopped working and your were told you wouldn't have that problem if you would only play albums.

Ethanol is an alcohol. It attracts water. Water oxidizes metal.

Go get you a shindaiwa and enjoy it for years.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

My shindaiwa is 16 years old. A new fuel line, bulb, and spark plug is all it's had done. I use it for weed eating and pole sawing.

 

[newbury]

Agree with everything you wrote. The gassers can be lighter. And the older ones (before 2005 or so) were SO much better. I had a 2000 Husqv that I loved so much I didn't mind maintaining the gas engine. The handlebar harness made it effortless. In spite of my new love for battery-operated, if I found one at a garage sale I'd buy it in a New York minute.

Got an after-market harness for my BO Dewalt. Helps a lot.

Restarting this thread because GWWT's fondness for a DeWalt 40V trimmer renewed my wants for a DeWalt battery operated trimmer.
GWWT (or anyone) do you have a link for the harness?

I just bought the DeWalt Flexvolt trimmer w/battery & charger from Amazon (delivery next Wednesday, onsale for $239) and am pretty sure I'll want a harness and if possible a bicycle handlebar adaptation.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Restarting this thread because GWWT's fondness for a DeWalt 40V trimmer renewed my wants for a DeWalt battery operated trimmer.
GWWT (or anyone) do you have a link for the harness?

I just bought the DeWalt Flexvolt trimmer w/battery & charger from Amazon (delivery next Wednesday, onsale for $239) and am pretty sure I'll want a harness and if possible a bicycle handlebar adaptation.

I just bought a cheap harness that I'm not that thrilled with. If you find a handlebar-style or other good harness that FITS, would appreciate a link.

 

[RalphVa]

I've a shoulder harness with a clip on it so I can switch back and forth between my 18v B&D trimmer and 40v Kobalt. All I had to do was put a ring on each of them with key ring and worm clamp. Cannot use motored ones any more due to having an ICD. The battery ones never have starting issues.

Well, my B&D one may have a starting issue. I ran over it a 2nd time with my tractor. Pretty much mangled it.

Ralph

 

[QRTRHRS]

I just bought a cheap harness that I'm not that thrilled with. If you find a handlebar-style or other good harness that FITS, would appreciate a link.

My Stihl harness has outlasted the Stihl handlebar trimmer that I bought to use it for. Works just fine with my Redmax.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Well, my B&D one may have a starting issue. I ran over it a 2nd time with my tractor. Pretty much mangled it.

Ralph

 

[Tangoddess]

Quick update, just to try it out, since it was on sale, we purchased a Black and Decker 40v trimmer and blower combo. The trimmer model is LST140 40V MAX* String Trimmer/Edger. It is a very basic trimmer, 40v battery, 1.5 amp, 13 inch cutting swath, line diameter 0.065in and 6.4lbs.

Sadly it stopped working after a few tries (it just clicks when we pull the trigger, so it will go for a refund or replacement).

We like the battery powered option because it is easy to start, especially for the older or less strong family members.

We want to purchase a 'real' battery operated which is stronger and can cut through the thicker weeds we have.

Which in your opinion, especially @girlwhowantstractor is a great strong battery operated trimmer, with a good warranty?? Please please please

Thank you!