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

well, that winter sucked.  i don't even have 2 hours run time on my new 926DLE.  what a waste.

so it's time to look at lawn equipment again.  I was looking at electric trimmers, but then remembered that i hate cords.  thought about rechargeable, but i'd never remember to charge it before i needed it.  I've got a gas mower and a gas blower, why not a gas trimmer.  Then i remembered that i hate premixing.  Does anyone have a nice lightweight, cheap, reliable trimmer that is either 4 stroke or oil injected that they would recommend?

if it's gotta be premixed, any advice/suggestions?

sounded like you didnt want to mix fuel because you had nothing else to run it in.

true.  but won't mixed fuel gum up the mower/blower?

looking at the pricing, i'm beginning to think a $139 weedeater 2 stroke might be worth a 2nd fuel can (guess i can just use a small 2L can and fill it from my main can).

Anyone know where i can find 2 cycle oil in very small container sizes (20mL or 40mL?)

The smallest that I've seen is 50ml which is 40:1, won't hurt but why use mor than you need? I use a 4.5L container that I fill to 4L and then empty a 100ml into it. I then decant from a larger 1L container. Sounds more complicated than it is. Throw in some Stabil or Pri-G and you're done.

oakville wrote:

I've had a Weedeater for over 12 years, and the thing won't die. The handle has broken on it, and I replaced it with one my son found in the garbage.

I was waiting for its motor to croak so I could get a gas one, but with so little maintenance to do on it, I think I might get another electric, when it decides to go to trimmer heaven.

The cord is a nuisance to put out and roll up, but if you don't have a large yard as I do, I can live with it.

Looking at Cdn tire, they have the B&D model which converts to an edger for $69. Wait a while as they might have it on sale as they often do. I saw the same one in a Quebec Cdn tire for $59.

i've got a corded weedeater, and i find that i hate the cord so much i only trim once a month.

crappy tire has a 2 stroke gas weedeater for $99.  anyone have one?  experience?

Oakville, my brother who incidentially lives in Oakville, has the el cheapo $99 Weedeater.  He's had no problems unlike my $99 Homelite trimmer which is now in the trash.   The weedeater was also much quiter.   I think I'm going to forego my desire for a 4 stroke and just pick up one of the el cheapo weedeaters.   My OPE dealer said that the weedeaters are the best of the cheapie trimmers. 

I would also seriously take a look at the Black and Decker Grasshog trimmers. I was in Cdn Tire today, and I found the B&D 13 inch corded electric seems to be better built than the 12 inch Weedeater. It costs more but also has a stronger upper handle, higher amp motor and converts to an edger.  They also have the same model B&D for $10 less and it comes with a 6V electric screwdriver.

Wonder if the screwdriver is included because its screws come loose a lot...  Just a bonus toy I imagine.