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I personally prefer the echo straight shaft. The township around here has 6 of them, the $200 or so ones from home depot. They swear by them. Those guys say they just start and run. Not to mention the speed feed head is the best I've ever used. Literally 2 minutes to reload the line.
The only issue I've had out of mine in 4 years is the exhaust screen plugged up and it wouldn't Rev up. I cleaned the screen, and she was back in action. The lesson I learned is not to use the cheap no name oil. I switched to good oil, and haven't had an issue since.
The only issue I've had out of mine in 4 years is the exhaust screen plugged up and it wouldn't Rev up. I cleaned the screen, and she was back in action. The lesson I learned is not to use the cheap no name oil. I switched to good oil, and haven't had an issue since.
I have had good success with Red Max. Many pros in my area use them
I have had a 2-cycle Stihl for 20+ years and can’t imagine anything better.
Well, somebody has to be the voice of dissent.
I bought an Echo combo about 5 and 1/2 years ago. It was a chainsaw blower in 58V. My old chainsaw and other two cycle devices blower, string trimmer chainsaw were just too hard on my surgically altered shoulders. I was surprised the Echo battery made it out of the warranty, but it did, barely. I have a lot of Ryobi 18V tools and batteries so that was my choice for a string trimmer. The Ryobi 18V is a nice tool, I can get all my trimming done on one battery but it's no where near the power of a 2 cycle. And of course, it's quiet!
I'm now looking at replacing the chainsaw, string trimmer, blower and edger with Ryobi 40V or some competitors model.
I bought an Echo combo about 5 and 1/2 years ago. It was a chainsaw blower in 58V. My old chainsaw and other two cycle devices blower, string trimmer chainsaw were just too hard on my surgically altered shoulders. I was surprised the Echo battery made it out of the warranty, but it did, barely. I have a lot of Ryobi 18V tools and batteries so that was my choice for a string trimmer. The Ryobi 18V is a nice tool, I can get all my trimming done on one battery but it's no where near the power of a 2 cycle. And of course, it's quiet!
I'm now looking at replacing the chainsaw, string trimmer, blower and edger with Ryobi 40V or some competitors model.
mgonitzke
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I have a 40V Ryobi trimmer. I will.never use a gas one again. Also have the 14" chainsaw too...my Stihl 028 rarely gets used anymore...
Electric stuff is good enough to replace 2-cycle equipment for the average person's usage.
Electric stuff is good enough to replace 2-cycle equipment for the average person's usage.
1811Cub
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I have a Ryobi 18V trimmer, and it manages to take care of my trimming needs on a single charge.
Good to hear you're happy with them, which models did you get. Looks like a 10", 14" or 18" with a 5AH battery available on the saw?
tkhoffman
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I have aquired many whackers over the years. Cleaned the carbs and used them. They are fine. THEN I fixed and used Stihl 85 I think it was. Oh boy, just nice. Balanced better, clutch works nicer, tap feeder works well. Big dollars but it does work nicer.
My one son bought a 4 stroke Stihl.... No torque in heavy stuff. My other son bought electric. A waste of money if you need to trim heavy woodland areas.
mgonitzke
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Trimmer: Slightly older version of this. 4Ah battery. I can go around the house, trees, and perimeter fence on 3/4 acre nearly twice on a full charge. I also have the pole saw attachment that connects to the motor on this.
Chainsaw: I have the 14" version. By the time I have killed the 4Ah battery and a 2Ah battery with this and the pole saw, I am exhausted and have a lot of blocks to pick up and stack. I have cut down and blocked up a couple 8" dia trees at a time. The batteries last longer than my back does.
I’ll likely go electric when my Stihl dies someday, but for now it’s hard to beat for longevity and nominal cost per use!
I totally wore out a cheap corded Weed-Eater string trimmers, went into my local yard care equipment dealer to buy a Stihl straight shaft trimmer and the owner asked if I'd like to SAVE $200? I went home with an Echo that had all the features that the Stihl had. I used it for years & years, gave it to SON and he used it another 5-6 years. I got a new one 3-4 years ago, reloading it with string couldn't be quicker or simpler.
I did have a RYAN string trimmer for a few years, really basic, therefore cheap at Blain's Farm&Fleet. Curved shaft, no centrifugal clutch, you pull the starter cord and the string spool spins, Let's you trim at an idle. I had one, my Buddy had one, a coworker at work had one he really beat the daylights out of it till it died and he gave it to me, cheap spare parts! Finally mine died and my Buddy ended up with all 3. Pretty sure they were made in China but parts were avail. From Des Moines. Tough to beat my new Echo.
I did have a RYAN string trimmer for a few years, really basic, therefore cheap at Blain's Farm&Fleet. Curved shaft, no centrifugal clutch, you pull the starter cord and the string spool spins, Let's you trim at an idle. I had one, my Buddy had one, a coworker at work had one he really beat the daylights out of it till it died and he gave it to me, cheap spare parts! Finally mine died and my Buddy ended up with all 3. Pretty sure they were made in China but parts were avail. From Des Moines. Tough to beat my new Echo.
I have been using my Cub Cadet 4 stroke for years. For the Cub Cadet I have the brush cutter attachment from ryobe, and it works well.
It will start easier than my Stihl. If I am only trimming a little, I grab my Dewalt 20V trimmer.
It will start easier than my Stihl. If I am only trimming a little, I grab my Dewalt 20V trimmer.
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