Trimmer, Edger......

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by MBAtarga

Stihl Kombi kit owner here. Trimmer, edger, hedge trimmer, brushcutter - all same power head.

I have to admit that is pretty badazz!!!

If I had a yard to maintain I would be looking that up.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by GG Allin

Search that on Amazon and 9000 results come back. Help me narrow it down to one.
I'll go battery powered if they're up to the task.

So what is the task? How many feet of sidewalk, garden edging, etc are we talking about?

[GG Allin]

Hard to put a number on that, just a typical suburban lot, 50x125. The tool would probably see a half hours use every two weeks.

[aschen]

I have the 56v ego amd also have a small suburban lot. It has more power than at least the consumer grade 2 strokers and is about 1000 more pleasant to use. I was skeptical before buying but now i would never go IC unless i had a huge lot.

I cant say how long the bat lasts because i havent ran it low. I trimmed my yard twice with out charging once and it was still fine.

[cabmandone]

Here's the one I have.
https://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/trimmers/128ld/952711953/
I use my troybilt edger attachment as well as the tiller attachment with the husqvarna without any problems.

[masraum]

Every time I see this thread's title...

[Jims5543]

Originally Posted by Gogar

That Spare 40V Ryobi battery costs as much as the whole shebang.

And?

I like not mixing 2 stroke anymore, or the noise.

I just plug in a battery and go.

I do not miss using a 2 stroke powerhead at all.

Once the tech comes along for a self propelled lawn push mower that can cut a lawn my size, I am will get one of those as well.

I do not mind spending some extra money to for something that works very well and does not give me any grief at all.

[Don Ro]

You're a piece of work, Steve.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Jims5543

I like not mixing 2 stroke anymore.....

I do not mind spending some extra money to for something that works very well and does not give me any grief at all.

We all have different needs....a battery trimmer will be fine for some....check back in ten years . I like to buy a high grade tool once, and have it last decades...I reckon 2-strokes are second nature for me too...no grief...just better for my needs in every way.

[wdfifteen]

I would go with a name brand two cycle, Stihl or Echo from a servicing dealer. I like our Ryobi 40 Volt leaf blower for quick little cleanups around the house when I don’t feel like starting the Stihl, but the Stihl is far more powerful. I assume it is the same with trimmers, and how often do you need to do a quick little trimming job?

[porsche tech]

Originally Posted by Baz

I prefer 2 cycle Echo brand.

X2. I've had an Echo string trimmer for probably 15 years and never had one problem with it.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by porsche tech

X2. I've had an Echo string trimmer for probably 15 years and never had one problem with it.

Ditto, Echo blower and edger here. Work great, super easy to start. My Echo trimmer died after a solid 10-15 years of use so I bought a Stihl which is a total POS. Hard to start, doesn’t feed well, clunky to replace the line. I’m almost hoping it dies early so I can get another Echo.

Also tried one of the 40V Echo blowers and ultimately returned it, just not up to any more than small tasks and brief durations.

[wdfifteen]

I can attest to the fact that it's a pain to change the string in a Stihl trimmer.

[billybek]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

I can attest to the fact that it's a pain to change the string in a Stihl trimmer.

I agree that it isn't easy to do but not too hard if you wear your reading glasses! I need to on mine....

I have an older Stihl homeowner level two stroke trimmer. It must be almost 20 years old and still going.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by billybek

I agree that it isn't easy to do but not too hard if you wear your reading glasses! I need to on mine....

I have an older Stihl homeowner level two stroke trimmer. It must be almost 20 years old and still going.

I agree as well. The whole system was a goat rope with the little metal forks, etc. Goofy. Mine is almost 26 years old and I put this attachment on it fifteen years ago.

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/trimmer-heads-and-blades/polycut/

Whole new deal.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

I agree as well. The whole system was a goat rope with the little metal forks, etc. Goofy. Mine is almost 26 years old and I put this attachment on it fifteen years ago.

They must have changed it. My 5 year old Stihl trimmer doesn't have any metal parts that you have to mess with. It's still a pain though.

[VincentVega]

The head on the recent Echo's is very simple to feed new line. So simple I took it apart thinking the old way before I gave up and had to read the directions. Very simple, once you know how it works.

HD sells Echo. The ~$180 curved shaft trimmer is very stout and more powerful than you'll likely need. Use seafoam or similar in every tank and it it every ~2 weeks and you'll be fine. I upgraded to the straight shaft 230 maybe and its a beast. Works the blade great but overkill for basic weed waching. Great trimmers.

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by aschen

I have the 56v ego amd also have a small suburban lot. It has more power than at least the consumer grade 2 strokers and is about 1000 more pleasant to use. I was skeptical before buying but now i would never go IC unless i had a huge lot.

I cant say how long the bat lasts because i havent ran it low. I trimmed my yard twice with out charging once and it was still fine.

We purchased the Ego LI blower ~ 3 years ago from HD @ $199. I don't understand the comments that they are not powerful, this thing can blow dust and leaves onto my neighbors property if I was so inclined. We have nearly an acre of property and use the blower every day. Charges in 15 minutes and can blow our 600 ft driveway and walkways on a single charge.

I intend to pickup their hedge trimmer that uses the same battery.

I don't own any gas powered lawn tools and have no plans to buy a ranch so I'm sticking to quality electric stuff.

[VincentVega]

Its relative. Assuming the advertised specs are legit you'll get 50-80% more cfm with higher end backpack blower. Some folks dont see the need and others demand it.

[Skillet83]

Originally Posted by Baz

I prefer 2 cycle Echo brand.

This! Got tired of purchasing the so called commercial grade crap at Lowes every summer. Purchased an Echo string trimmer and a blade edger 9 years ago. About an extra $150.00 over the box store crap. Prime, choke, 2 pulls, choke off, 1 pull, starts every time. And that was not starting instructions intended for my wife. Hehe