Weed eater

[TheMan419]

So finally had time to dig into it. My gas powered weed eater is toast. Cylinder ring missing and piston is scored.

Are any of the battery powered ones worth while?

We have horse fence. I can mow under the fence with my ride on mower. Occasionally need to weed wack around the fence posts. Of course other weed wacking needs around the yard. Not commercial level use but more than home owner use.

If electric not up to par yet what is the best 4-stroke model?

Thanks for the collective wisdom.

 

[seville009]

Same situation last summer; my gas ones only last about three years

Bought an 18v electric Dewalt trimmer at Home Depot for about $250. Very pleased with it. Strong motor, battery lasts long (use it about an hour at a time and still has plenty battery power left), and the trim line has a simple change.

Never going back to gas.....

 

[nybirdman]

Go battery for sure;find a brand where you can have other uses for your battery;I.E. chain-saw,pole trimmer ect.I bought ECHO for my uses;like it.

 

[Gunny]

For some applications, a battery powered trimmer can't be beat. Many have a long run time per battery and all of them are much lighter and more maneuverable than gas trimmers. I've got a 4 cycle trimmer and it's pretty darned heavy.

 

[ernemats]

I have several battery power trimmers, 18 volt Black and Decker,(good around yard for grass), 40 volt Ryobi (good for grass and not real thick weeds) 120 volt Redback (good for about anything , very powerful and battery lasts longer than I do). Also have Stihl gas that very seldom gets used. Battery the way to go. Like others have said go with a brand you have or are planning to buy other tools that use same battery. Leaf blower, pole saw, chain saw, etc.

 

[RNeumann]

When I was doing landscaping the local shop sold Stihl, Echo, Husky and Honda. But for weed eaters they sold tons of these. Back then they were the best trimmers for the pros. I don’t know if it’s 4 stroke though.


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[Toyboy]

I've had a Husky 122L trimmer since 1997, and all I've had to do is replace spark plugs and rebuild carb once. I run 40:1 and E-free gas

 

[EddieWalker]

I've been wanting a Makita cordless weed eater for awhile, but didn't want to spend the money on it. Then in September, my wife bought it for me for my birthday. I've only used it half a dozen times, so I can't comment on how well it will hold up over the long term, but from the times I did use it, I'm very impressed. It runs off of two 18 volt batteries, which I thought would make it heavy, but it's very well balanced and no heavier, or much different then any of the gas powered weed eaters that I've had. The quietness of it takes some getting used used to, but only initially. I love the quietness!!! No hearing protection needed. Cutting weeds and grass is as good as anything with a gas engine. The first time I used it, I hadn't done anything for awhile and my weeds where out of control. I was able to clean up a ditch that runs through my yard that's 50 feet long and 4 feet wide, my fence line for my yard and all the edging around the concrete on the same set of batteries with who knows how much charge left. For each area that I use it for, I've never had to use the second set of batteries. I do my yard work in areas, I have my yard, the front entrance and my gazebo area at the pond. Each area is easily done on one set of batteries. I don't even bring the second set along with me when I'm working in those areas.

I own and have tried a variety of cordless tools. Some where junk, some are Ok, but overall, I've found Makita to be the brand that I like the best.

I just looked over at Amazon to provide this link and saw that there where 2 models to choose from. I think the price has gone up since my wife bought mine, and I don't know which one she bought me right now. Of the models with the double charger and 4 batteries that are 5.0 Ah, I didn't figure out why one is a hundred dollars more then the other.

Amazon.com : Makita XRU15PT1 Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless (5.Ah) 18V X2 (36V) LXT String Trimmer Kit with 4 Batteries, Teal : Garden & Outdoor

 

[tguy]

When I was doing landscaping the local shop sold Stihl, Echo, Husky and Honda. But for weed eaters they sold tons of these. Back then they were the best trimmers for the pros. I don稚 know if it痴 4 stroke though.


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Bought on the recommendations of a large mower shop owner. Never looked back...

 

[Rebeldad1]

Bought a 20 volt Dewalt 5 years ago. Best investment I made. Easy to start so now my wife will use it as well, 2 speeds. on low I can use it for 30-45 minutes. same battery as all my other Dewalt 20v tools. Also can use my 60 volt Dewalt battery in these for longer run time. Always seem to be on sale somewhere. Seen this for as low as $99.00 bare tool.