in a previous post I was looking for replacement options for a 4-cycle string trimmer. it's come down to this...
4-stroke Husq for $329, it's powered by honda, gets 5-star reviews and weighs 11 lbs, the same as a 2-stroke.
Honda has their own trimmer for the same price, is 13 lbs, and has a few complaints about the head. I'll favor the husq.
Ryobi has a new 40V electric that gets good reviews and costs $170. non-replaceable head, and a single .065 line. their 40V models include a small chain saw and medium hedge trimmer, the trimmer is of interest.... and if you just rely on one battery the second item is under $100 (so for $270 I could have both string and hedge trimmer).
I'm so afraid I'd miss the power of gas, but the ryobi is half the cost, with zero fuel/carb/storage hassles. Yet a lot of the growth that I cut is thick, stiff weeds. I know that rechargables from yesteryear wouldn't stand a chance.
anyone actually use one of the 40V models who can give a real-world assessment?
mike
4-stroke Husq for $329, it's powered by honda, gets 5-star reviews and weighs 11 lbs, the same as a 2-stroke.
Honda has their own trimmer for the same price, is 13 lbs, and has a few complaints about the head. I'll favor the husq.
Ryobi has a new 40V electric that gets good reviews and costs $170. non-replaceable head, and a single .065 line. their 40V models include a small chain saw and medium hedge trimmer, the trimmer is of interest.... and if you just rely on one battery the second item is under $100 (so for $270 I could have both string and hedge trimmer).
I'm so afraid I'd miss the power of gas, but the ryobi is half the cost, with zero fuel/carb/storage hassles. Yet a lot of the growth that I cut is thick, stiff weeds. I know that rechargables from yesteryear wouldn't stand a chance.
anyone actually use one of the 40V models who can give a real-world assessment?
mike