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shadow745
Joined: Oct 28, 2008
Points: 3
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Re: recommend a gas trimmer
Reply #1 Oct 28, 2008 1:04 pm |
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I can't comment much on 4-strokes as I've only used 2-strokes. I will go on to say I was at a Sears recently and took a good look at their Professional line of yard equipment. They had a really nice 4-stroke trimmer/brushcutter that was really well built and priced OK for the size/quality. My all-time favorite trimmer is an older Sears 38cc brushcutter given to me by my dad. It's a bit large and heavy compared to today's models, but can cut right with anything I've seen and as long as it runs I'll be using it. Never had to buy a trimmer because of its durability and dependability. Later!
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borat
Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Re: recommend a gas trimmer
Reply #3 Oct 28, 2008 5:54 pm |
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Not sure it I'd recommend a four stroke. You get considerably more power and a lighter weight machine with two stroke. The new two stroke machines are very clean burning and fuel efficient now. They have catalytic converters and better carburetion. I own a Stihl and an Echo. Both are good brands. However, the Sthil cost more than double the price of the Echo and, in my opinion, isn't any better. I use the Stihl at camp and have owned it for quite a few years. The Echo sees more service because I use it at home where grass trimming is done every four days rather than every two weeks as it gets done at camp. If I were to own just one machine, It would be an Echo. Regarding oil, there's now way I'll pay dealer prices for brand name oil. That's a scam. I've been using Canadian Tire (Imperial Oil) two stroke oil in all of my machines for thirty years. Never had a machine fail in all of that time. Any good quality two stroke oil designed for air cooled engines (not outboard oil), will do the job and a fraction of the cost. Because I run old, restored vintage two stroke Yamaha motorcycles, I buy two stroke oil by the gallon. Works out to be considerably less expensive. I love my old bikes and wouldn't compromise their mechanical safety running less than suitable oil. CTC oil is as good as any out there.
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chopper
Joined: Oct 28, 2008
Points: 33
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Re: recommend a gas trimmer
Reply #6 Oct 29, 2008 4:07 pm |
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OK here we go...I don't know what you are doing with your gallon of fuel...maybe drinking it???? I am telling it like it is...I have an acre and a half and my Stihl trimmer with a gallon of gas that lasts me the season. And I use it around the entire yard once every two weeks. Oh, wait a minute, I'm sorry. You may have twice as much land and $4.00 may be more than you can handle.
This message was modified Oct 29, 2008 by chopper
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shadow745
Joined: Oct 28, 2008
Points: 3
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Re: recommend a gas trimmer
Reply #9 Oct 30, 2008 10:47 am |
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I agree that any of the modern multi-ratio oil mixes will cover all the bases regardless of what a manufacturer recommends. Mix it at 40:1 and use in everything you have with just the 1 container. Later!
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snowblowerguy
Joined: Oct 31, 2008
Points: 16
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Re: recommend a gas trimmer
Reply #10 Nov 1, 2008 12:07 pm |
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stihl or husqvarna 2 stroke is better for trimmers 4 stroke trimmers are wayyy to heavy
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