String Trimmers, 4 stroke worth a look?

Loudpedal

Husqvarna 8527SBE

Location: Toronto, ON
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String Trimmers, 4 stroke worth a look?
Original Message Feb 19, 2006 7:24 pm

I know we are all still enjoying the winter and our snowblowers, however, all the shops are starting to stock the summer stuff.

My Homelite 2 stroke string trimmer needs replacing and I'm looking for recommendations. I would consider a 4 stroke, in fact, I'd probably prefer one (due to not having to mix the oil and gas). I also like that system that allows you to take off the string trimmer and put on other attachments. I'm not in the lawn care industry, so it would be for my residential needs (basically every Saturday morning).

Thoughts or insight?

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Re: String Trimmers, 4 stroke worth a look?
Reply #5 Apr 7, 2006 4:43 pm

As a professional mechanic of nearly 30 years, I strongly feel the only 4 stroke string trimmer worth considering is the Honda HHT31S LTA (loop handle) or UNBA (bike type handle). This is a straight shaft commercial grade machine. The power comes from Honda's proven GX31 (31cc / 1.5 hp) engine. This is the original mini 4 stroke engine, which has been in production for almost 10 years & is bullettproof.

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