Don't lolWe don't own nor have ever used a curve shaft version.
Don't lolWe don't own nor have ever used a curve shaft version.
Maybe not continuous weed whacking but reclaiming some step slopes or around remote ponds takes time and a variety of tools from backhoe to chainsaw to weed whacker. All a 1/2 or more from an outlet or road. Throwing some extra gas and oil in bucket is easy and don't have to unload (to recharge) to work the next day. Often I just leave the tools and come back the next day to continue.I think if you need to do more than 3-4 hours of continuous weed wacking, you are either doing it commercially, or using the wrong tool (or solution).
Probably near the same weight as a gas one; depends on size battery you use. Had to give away all my gas equipment about 10 years ago when I had an ICD put into my chest.How does the cost and weight of the tool + battery compare to the equivalent gas one?
When I was pricing a Stihl commercial pole saw,the battery one cost ~50 more and weighed ~1-2 lbs more than the gas model.
A few comments about the price and they pointed me at the husky equivalent that was $110 less. I ony made the buy this week, so I can't compare the two I have used a rental Stihl in the past.
I have been trying to verify the unfounded claim HF’s Bauer uses same cells (not just same size) as Dewalt. Probably use 18650 like Dewalt, but that is not “same cells, just as good.”My wife likes her Black and Decker battery string trimmer so much that when the first one died we got a second one. And I kept her from taking the guard off since it had a sticker on it that said if you do it will overheat. Which is what killed the first one. When the second one dies we'll get a DeWalt because we have a bunch of batteries.
My EGo will trim for about an hour on 2.5Ah battery, admit this is longer than I can hold it.Looks like there is a strong vote for electric. I have a bunch of Ryobi 18v tools and batteries. Electric power tools have their place. I'm not sure it is on the overgrown fence line once or twice a year. I'm not saying it couldn't be done... I'm saying I've always used a gas trimmer for that.
You need to work on my property….bring some extra batteries, lolI have never run the battery out on the weed Wacker. Chain saw? Yes. I will run out of gas well before the 2Ah battery will. My weed wacker does not draw much, so that will last more than 2 hours. I have two batteries, but never need more than one for those tasks.
I think if you need to do more than 3-4 hours of continuous weed wacking, you are either doing it commercially, or using the wrong tool (or solution).
Depends greatly on your situation.I also have bought 20 volt batteries and an adapter for 18 volt tools, it works well. I suspect battery operated pole saw, leaf blower and string trimmer would work fine for me. A chainsaw I think ill always need gas powered.
"depends on size battery you use. "Probably near the same weight as a gas one; depends on size battery you use. Had to give away all my gas equipment about 10 years ago when I had an ICD put into my chest.
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Here’s an example of the trimming/clearing I do on my property. I’ve only had success with my Stihl gas trimmer.
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My use is semi-light and seasonal.