Need a weedeater trimmer

[RobertN]

I have an older Husky 225R with full handlebars and shoulder harness. Works great! The newer one I use is 31 series Honda 4-stroke. Works great too; has handlebars and full shoulder harness.

Have put a lot of hours on both; both have worked very well.

 

[buck12]

I bought a Kawasaki string trimmer last summer. It is the easiest to start engine I have owned and that includes my Stihl pro chainsaw. My dealer sells Husky, Stihl, and Kawasaki and recommended the Kawasaki.

 

[Bird]

I bought a Kawasaki string trimmer last summer. It is the easiest to start engine I have owned and that includes my Stihl pro chainsaw. My dealer sells Husky, Stihl, and Kawasaki and recommended the Kawasaki.

I don't see how one could get any easier to start than the Stihl with the Easy2Start system. I think it added $30 to the cost, but it's sure worth it to me.

 

[JDgreen227]

Would be interesting to compare how us guys start our trimmers...:laughing: I am right handed but I hold the grip on my trimmer and squeeze the throttle with that hand with the head pointing behind me and pull start it with my left...everything else I pull start I use my right hand.

 

[buck12]

I don't see how one could get any easier to start than the Stihl with the Easy2Start system. I think it added $30 to the cost, but it's sure worth it to me.

I have never used the Stihl easy start. I bought the Stihl saw and the Kawasaki trimmer within a few months of each other so it's not age. With a cold engine the saw takes two to four pulls normally and sometimes more while the trimmer starts on the first or second pull. Also the trimmer is ready to run while the saw needs about a minute to warm up. I really like the saw put if Kawasaki ever makes a chainsaw I may be game.

 

[buck12]

Would be interesting to compare how us guys start our trimmers...:laughing: I am right handed but I hold the grip on my trimmer and squeeze the throttle with that hand with the head pointing behind me and pull start it with my left...everything else I pull start I use my right hand.

I do everything right handed. My left hand is useless. My oldest daughter is left handed making it difficult to teach her anything.

 

[EddieWalker]

Get an Echo SRM 225, they are around $200. It is the smallest of their commercial trimmers. They are almost bullet proof. More than likely it would be the last trimmer you would need to buy.

This is what I have. I bought cheap and junk too many times, and finally spent a little extra to get the best. I have Stihl chainsaws and like them, but Echo is way better and I will never buy another Stihl.

Eddie

 

[IXLR8]

I bought the Honda 4 stroke 7 years ago, the smaller one with the 25cc engine. I really like it, relatively smooth, easy starting, although I occasionally wish I had gotten the 31 with a bit more power. It sips fuel, I run out of go long before the fuel tank is empty. I added the Speedfeed head, last year, wish I had added it much sooner, I hated refilling the Honda head. I wish Honda made more attachments for the unit like Stihl and Echo do. I think when/if this one dies, I will get an Echo model that has the ability to add more attachments. Honda doesn't make, or recommend adding, a brush cutter blade but several manufacturers make ones that fit.

 

[murphy1244]

Get an Echo SRM 225, they are around $200. It is the smallest of their commercial trimmers. They are almost bullet proof. More than likely it would be the last trimmer you would need to buy.

:thumbsup:I bought two of those one with saw kit and one witout. The big thing you need on these is balance and Echo's are perfect.

 

[Pilot]

I have a Shindaiwa. Shindaiwa is the Lexus of 2 cycle engine tools--it shows in the price, too. I have had a Shindaiwa 357 chainsaw and it has been trouble free for 15 years. So when I found a Shindaiwa brush cutter, lightly used for about half price, I grabbed it.

Had 2 38cc Homelites; both died, both broke pistons.

I use a 10 inch blade with chainsaw teeth all around the perimeter. Man, that thing cuts!

 

[Artisan]

Glad I ran across this and Bird's comments. I have been eyeballin' an FS-55 not far away for $230.00 OTD. I usually go big I just do not need it.

 

[Scooby074]

I bought the Honda 4 stroke 7 years ago, the smaller one with the 25cc engine. I really like it, relatively smooth, easy starting, although I occasionally wish I had gotten the 31 with a bit more power. It sips fuel, I run out of go long before the fuel tank is empty. I added the Speedfeed head, last year, wish I had added it much sooner, I hated refilling the Honda head. I wish Honda made more attachments for the unit like Stihl and Echo do. I think when/if this one dies, I will get an Echo model that has the ability to add more attachments. Honda doesn't make, or recommend adding, a brush cutter blade but several manufacturers make ones that fit.

Have a look at the 324LDX Husky. Its a Honda motor. It can also take attachments.

HUSQVARNA 324LDx - Trimmers


I have a honda HHT25 trimmer. It works great, lots of torque , very quiet and easy to start, but its heavy compared to its competition. A great unit as you say.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

This is what I have. I bought cheap and junk too many times, and finally spent a little extra to get the best. I have Stihl chainsaws and like them, but Echo is way better and I will never buy another Stihl.

Eddie

:thumbsup:I bought two of those one with saw kit and one witout. The big thing you need on these is balance and Echo's are perfect.

We have two pieces of ECHO equipment. A backpack blower and an "attachment system" (power head with string trimmer, brush saw, hedge clipper, and edger). No problems with either. :thumbsup:

 

[dwhite]

I would look for something less than 10lbs. I had a Weedeater sst25 and it was great. Started to lose a little power after 5 years so I sold it. I just got a Husky 223L but the shroud gets too hot. I'll either return it or add some shielding. Look at the Hitachi CG22EASSLP on Amazon. It has good reviews and a 7 year warranty. I just wonder where to take it for service.

 

[whistlepig]

Weight is a pretty important consideration for my trimmers. One pound extra doesn't sound like much. But that one pound extra matters a lot to me.

 

[RobertN]

That is why I like the big trimmers with the full shoulder harness. Makes a big difference. But... having the big handlebars, and being hooked in to the harness, neither my older Husky 225R nor the Honda 31cc 4-stroke, neither work well for detail work. If you have bulk weedeating to do though, that is the ticket...

Weight is a pretty important consideration for my trimmers. One pound extra doesn't sound like much. But that one pound extra matters a lot to me.

 

[sherpa]

Thanks for all the post on weed trimmers.
I live in the mountains and most of the trim work is up and down hills here.
Light-weight is at the top of the list for a trimmer.
I have 3 stihl chainsaws, an Echo trimmer and a Echo backpack blower.
All of these start easy and work very well.
I have had and wore out several cheap trimmers, some lasted 10 years or more.
I have a horse of a weed-trimmer made by weedeater, too heavy though.
I just need one more light-weight weed-trimmer so wife can enjoy as well.
I will research all the trimmers mentioned here prior to my purchase.
Thanks,
sherpa

 

[westbrooklawn]

IMHO Husqvarna trimmers have the best weight/speed ratio. I have used them all and would really recommend the 323 or 326 Husky trimmers. Very light at 9lb.

HUSQVARNA 323L - Trimmers

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Get an Echo SRM 225, they are around $200. It is the smallest of their commercial trimmers. They are almost bullet proof. More than likely it would be the last trimmer you would need to buy.

I've got an Echo with the head that takes the individual pieces of string instead of the spool. It works great for home use; just pull the worn pieces out and insert the new ones. No spool, no winding. It probably would be tedious for commercial use, but for my purposes it works great. I just cut off a couple of pieces of string about 6 or 7" long and stick them in my pocket; I usually use two sets per trim. I wouldn't trade it for the spool type.