My two pennies, I'm 5'11 any cheap or even expensive curved shaft trimmer is to small always bending over when I was using them. Stay away from the cheap craftsman and poulan's unless you enjoy a pre-work out trying to get the pos started. When I lived in the city bought a poulon "pro" had interchangeable attachments. In order to get it to run halfway decent ground off and slotted the carb adjustment screws and housing around them. Eventually worked for trimming around my exes flowers and in the end did a great job on the actual flowers themselves. Lol.
Gas string trimmer aka weed eater recommendations wanted
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Highly recommend Echo PAS 2620.
We have an older Echo PAS 266 and a Echo
PAS-2620 they both have been super reliable units.
We love the versatility of switching attachments.
Also have an Echo CS-400 chainsaw that has also been
super reliable.
We have an older Echo PAS 266 and a Echo
PAS-2620 they both have been super reliable units.
We love the versatility of switching attachments.
Also have an Echo CS-400 chainsaw that has also been
super reliable.
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Spike56
Gold Member
FWIW, I have had a Stihl Kombi system for many years. I have limited use also, but it starts when I want it to start. Hanging in the shop after months, it runs. My applications probably differ, at times I need a brush knife other times a weed eater. Light weight depends on your definition. I have a shoulder strap, so the load doesn't weigh on my arms. Parts and service, if needed are available here locally. A big reason I went with Stihl.
bmg88201
Gold Member
I won’t own anything but Echo trimmers. My last one lasted for 15 years under heavy use. I just bought two new Echos, a SRM 225 which their lighter smaller trimmer but will still clear briars from a ditch and I bought a SRM 2620 which is an absolute beast. Stihl ain’t all that. Echo equipment is as good as it gets IMO.
finallydribben
Bronze Member
I concur. I have an Echo that I bought in 1999 and I literally have not done anything to it except add more fuel and trimmer string for the 24 years I have owned it. Heavy use every year also with a bush blade and it fires up every time and runs great.
I probably should have maintained it better but its not noticed my lack of care.
Diggin It
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I've got two Husqy 28s hanging on the wall. Since neither start or run, that's where they'll stay reminding me not to buy any more Husqys.
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Echo are fine, but we have failed some and they are not perfect. We are swtiching to Stihl which are good as well.
Until my Husqvarna collection starts failing me I'll say good things about them, however next round will probably be Echo.
NoTrespassing
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As an aside, for extreme cutting, including trees up to 3" in diameter, I run a two stroke 52cc Chinese brush cutter. The only repair since I bought it in 2018 has been replacing a gas line I assume from ethanol damage. I think I paid about $150 and they're up to $197.00 now.