pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle?

seezar

Joined: Mar 8, 2005
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pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle?
Original Message Mar 8, 2005 1:45 pm

I apologize if this is an elementary question but I am a new homeowner and do not have alot of knowledge on engines in general.

I have a 1/4 acre lot and plan to do my own lawn maintenance. I've already purchased my mower and am now looking at getting a trimmer.

I've noticied the big difference in gas-powered trimmers seems to be 2-cycle or a 4-cycle engine but I'm not clear what the pros and cons are of each. Also in some of my research I see that some units take straight gas whereas others require a mixture. I'm just completely confused at this point at what to even start looking for. I dont have a large lot that requires a tremendous amount of trimming but I want to purchase a unit that will be durable and most fit my needs. Maybe my needs would be better suited with an electric model?

Any explanations and advice would be greatly appreciated.

This message was modified Mar 8, 2005 by seezar

Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? terrapin24h (Mar 8, 2005 1:58 pm)
- Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Richie (Mar 8, 2005 2:14 pm)
Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Marshall (Mar 8, 2005 2:05 pm)
Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? seezar (Mar 8, 2005 2:15 pm)
Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? terrapin24h (Mar 8, 2005 2:31 pm)
Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Ben07 (Mar 8, 2005 8:20 pm)
- Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? robmints (Mar 8, 2005 8:59 pm)
  - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Ben07 (Mar 8, 2005 9:07 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Ben07 (Mar 9, 2005 1:47 am)
  - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? SnowPro (Mar 8, 2005 11:22 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? SnowPro (Mar 8, 2005 11:23 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? seezar (Mar 9, 2005 12:46 am)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Marshall (Mar 9, 2005 9:22 am)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? robmints (Mar 9, 2005 8:46 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? snowshoveler (Mar 9, 2005 9:09 pm)
      - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? SnowPro (Mar 10, 2005 11:41 am)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? robmints (Mar 9, 2005 9:52 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Marshall (Mar 9, 2005 10:27 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Ben07 (Mar 10, 2005 3:02 am)
      - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Ben07 (Mar 10, 2005 3:20 pm)
    - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? robmints (Mar 10, 2005 1:09 pm)
      - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? SnowPro (Mar 10, 2005 1:39 pm)
      - Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? snowshoveler (Mar 10, 2005 7:26 pm)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Richie (Mar 11, 2005 10:56 pm)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Marshall (Mar 11, 2005 11:25 pm)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Richie (Mar 12, 2005 7:25 am)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? robmints (Mar 10, 2005 7:42 pm)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? snowshoveler (Mar 10, 2005 7:53 pm)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Terp (Mar 10, 2005 9:15 pm)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? SnowPro (Mar 10, 2005 11:51 pm)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Marshall (Mar 10, 2005 9:17 pm)
        
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? SnowPro (Mar 10, 2005 11:43 pm)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? snowshoveler (Mar 11, 2005 4:55 pm)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? snowshoveler (Mar 12, 2005 10:50 am)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? Marshall (Mar 12, 2005 11:31 am)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? robmints (Mar 12, 2005 12:04 pm)
        Re: pros/cons 2-cycle vs 4-cycle? jubol (Mar 12, 2005 12:09 pm)
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