Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have a Stihl FS250R Trimmer, 725R Ryobi Trimmer, Toro Ultra 225 Blower, Black&Decker Edge Hog, Scotts 6.5HP Self Prepelled Mower, Murray 8HP Rear Engine Rider. So what is yours. The last time I asked this on WTB, hardly anyone posted. So lurkers, get yourself out the door and post! What is your OPE?

Aside from boats and motorcycles, my favorite really is the Snapper RER. I know I have gone on about it quite a bit but thing is a pure joy to mulch with. The Grand Sierra I hardly ever use anymore, not as much as I need to be anyway. It's awful fun to use, just different.  

Next?

I'd have to say my favorite OPE piece is my Echo ES-230 shred'n'vac.  The next one the list is the LT1000 Craftsman mower I have.  There are better pieces out there, but this is what I have. 

Well, since I brought this back to the top I guess I should say that if I actually owned any OPE I would have a few of my favorites, that's for sure.  If I had a lawn I would have the Husqvarna YTH1542XP or YTH1848XP (depending on the size lawn), for a grass trimmer/brushcutter - it's a toss up between the Husqvarna 325RX and the Shindaiwa C230, I like the performance of both of these machines, for a tiller definitely a Mantis, for a chainsaw, Shindaiwa has a couple of new smaller saws out that are easy to start so I'd probably go with the Shindaiwa 285s (28cc's not like I need to do firewood, that's what Chris is for) or RedMax's little G4000.  I think that about covers it for now.

Sherri

For me it's definitely my Simplicity Conquest. It's just a real solid performing machine and comfortable. As for my wish list, that was on top of it, the Conquest. So I'm just grateful I was able to get my "dream machine".

                                              Kevin

Sherri, thanks for helping me to know your favorite quality OPE. 

What I have is listed below. I love the Toro snowblower and would buy it again. The LT is satisfactory, considering it's a cheap one but a much nicer one is certainly on my wish list...maybe a Legacy XL or a GT235, if only I could hit those six numbers......

AZ

Snowblower: Snapper LE 17.
Mower: Scotts 3 in 1 Convertable. (with auto prime.)
Edger: Weedeater PE550. ( insta-score technology.)
Saw: Stihl MS 170 (Hyper-speed trigger lock.)
I have too love the things that put my kid thru collage. (If they dont break...then I cant fix them.)

My signature lists my OPE.  Favorite has to be the Mantis.  I'm incredibly impressed by the quality of the machine, the work it is capable of doing, and the responsiveness of the company that manufactures it.

LL

I guess mine has to be my Stihl Ht101 power pruner.  But my new Stihl hedge trimmers are on the heels.

I have a 1970 Ariens Sno Thro that has benn "hot rodded" with a 7.5 Intek Snow and 5" Snow Hog tires.
And a 1995 Ariens ST824 with replacement engine.
And a  Poulan weed whacker.

And I don't have any grass, or even a driveway....