Best weed eater/string trimmer

[donbeezy]

need recommendations! craftsman is giving me a headache and i gave up on it

 

[PA DETAILER]

OUCH. Was going to say craftsman. Have one that is 15+ years, and still runs like new.

 

[rlmccarty2000]

Stihl makes the best weed eaters. Strong engines and multiple attachments make it a winner for me.

 

[ShawnF350]

I`ve had a Tanaka since 2010. They bought out Hitachi and actually had the handheld blower I have from them at Depot.

I`ve never had an easier to use gas trimmer.
The head takes like 3 minutes 2 reload.
Pull off 10` of string. Fold it in half, put the fold in a slit in the split reel and wind both halves. Snap it back on the Wacker .

Tanaka TBC-230 $200

Looks like a TCG22 replaced mine. 21cc

Take a look at the manual.

Products

I`ve had it going on 7 years now. Just moved off a corner property with curb and sidewalk. Used to run it for over an hour every week I mow.

 

[Angus]

Another Stihl fan boy here. I`ve used a bunch of trimmers over the years and my Stihl FS 90R is defiantly my favorite:



Powerful, yet lower noise and emissions thanks to its 4-mix engine. Easy to start and never gets bogged down. And it has a solid straight drive shaft. Plus it`s made in the USA.

FS 90 R Professional Trimmer | Low Emission Trimmer | STIHL USA Mobile

Might be overkill depending on your needs tho.

 

[XxBoostinxX]

Stihl makes the best weed eaters. Strong engines and multiple attachments make it a winner for me.

Stihl all the way. I have the Stihl KombiSystem and it is great for residential use. I love how I have a single head and can change out attachments for whatever I need. I have the trimmer, weed eater, and brush blade attachments for mine. I would also like to add the pole saw attachment and edger. I don`t recommend the blower attachment for it though. A friend has it and it is a piece of junk.

 

[donbeezy]

im leaning towards a sthil or echo but trying to keep it around $200. i dont think its possible

 

[Angus]

Stihl all the way. I have the Stihl KombiSystem and it is great for residential use. I love how I have a single head and can change out attachments for whatever I need. I have the trimmer, weed eater, and brush blade attachments for mine. I would also like to add the pole saw attachment and edger. I don`t recommend the blower attachment for it though. A friend has it and it is a piece of junk.

My folks have the KombiSystem w/ the pole saw, hedge trimmer and an extension. An all around great machine.

 

[Angus]

im leaning towards a sthil or echo but trying to keep it around $200. i dont think its possible

Craigslist?

 

[donbeezy]

Craigslist?

hard to trust anyone around here with a used weed eater lol. probably get abused/have issues

 

[JohnZ3MC]

Another option out of Japan is the Shindaiwa line of weedeaters. Premium engines, and many models including a series similar to the Stihl Kombi line. The Shindaiwa version offers weed eater end, chainsaw end, brush trimmers, edgers and a espresso end that makes short lunch hours very pleasant and civilized. OK, kidding about the espresso option but the build quality of the Shindaiwa is superb.

 

[donbeezy]

leaning towards this Shop Husqvarna 28-cc 2-Cycle 128LD 17-in Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer at Lowes.com

 

[Stokdgs]

I have had Echo`s for decades and they dont ever break either..

They have 2 strands in the head and the best part - you just tap the head on the ground to advance more of that thick sharp ribbed line...

If I ever break them ( I have 2), then I might see about getting another one..
They sell several models at H/D and if you can get a 10% coupon and/or a sale, its hard to beat..

A Tune up kit which includes a new air filter, fuel filter and spark plug is not very much and you dont even have to change it after a year or more either..
I would always look at the air filter though if you are using it in dusty conditions...

Like I said, I cant break them and I have edged miles of grass and weeds and its a lot of miles because I run the edge down from 2 directions...
Yeah, I know, the things one does for that Perfect Lawn and Sharp, Straight Edge...

Good Luck !
Dan F

 

[Nizmo]

im leaning towards a sthil or echo but trying to keep it around $200. i dont think its possible

You can pick up a midline Stihl for less than $200. I think 9 years ago when I bought my second it was $180. Thing still runs perfect.

 

[Swanicyouth]

I`m in the market for one as well.

I may be crazy - but I`m considering an 80v lithium ion rechargeable one from Lowes. Reviews seems decent - run time is about 90 mins a charge. Would be nice to have one less engine to deal with.


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[Nizmo]

I`m in the market for one as well.

I may be crazy - but I`m considering an 80v lithium ion rechargeable one from Lowes. Reviews seems decent - run time is about 90 mins a charge. Would be nice to have one less engine to deal with.

You`re going to hate yourself when you gotta trim thick grass.

 

[512detail]

great thread. actually in need of a new one myself- been using electric (battery pwrd) for the last 3 years


I would NOT recommend an electric one unless there is a BILLY BAD A%# one I don`t know about

 

[mnewxcv]

surprised no one has asked for specific requirements...

What is the size of your property OP? How will this be used? Will it be used to get the grass the lawnmower misses (edges) only?

 

[donbeezy]

surprised no one has asked for specific requirements...

What is the size of your property OP? How will this be used? Will it be used to get the grass the lawnmower misses (edges) only?

roughly 150 yards worth of trimming.. just trimming where lawnmower wont reach, edge driveway and along the landscaping rocks

 

[BSkip333]

Another vote for Stihl, I have run them for hourse with the brush blade on ditch banks and never had an issue. Like what was said before, they never bog down, easy to maintain, always start right up.