Weed eater recommendations?
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I have a Husqvarna 525L and that thing is awesome!
I've always been a Husqvarna 5XX type of guy but I've been very impressed with the two little Echo trimmers I got from my local OPE dealer for $185 each. Has plenty of power for a "cheap" string trimmer and it feels much sturdier than the cheap Husqvarna trimmers in my opinion. My only problem is that the included head sucks. I replaced them but it wouldn't be a big deal if you don't use a lot of string.
Both of my local Echo dealers are about $30 cheaper than Lowes or Home Depot for the exact same trimmer so definitely give your local Echo place a call (if you have one).
Both of my local Echo dealers are about $30 cheaper than Lowes or Home Depot for the exact same trimmer so definitely give your local Echo place a call (if you have one).
That might be a little too pricey for me, trying to stay under $250 ish unless there's something way better for a little more
Echo and Husqvarna are excellent, especially for homeowner use. The one shown in @901Memphis post would be a great choice, but shop around at specialty shops (as @JRed suggested) and you might find a better deal on comparable units.
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The best one I ever had was a Weadeater Featherlite.
do you want just a string trimmer? Years ago I bought a Home Depot Ryobi straight shaft trimmer, 2 stroke. It worked good for several years and when it died I bought a 4 stroke power head to replace it. I stayed with Ryobi because I have the string trimmer, sidewalk edger, rototiller, pole saw etc... attachments. I would love to buy a Stihl but to replace all the attachments would be a small fortune.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-4...e-Straight-Shaft-Gas-Trimmer-RY4CSS/300339341
Just my $0.02
Ditto on the Echo SRM 225. Under your $250 and easily had at your local Home Depot. Has a tad under 4k reviews.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-21-2-cc-Gas-2-Stroke-Cycle-Straight-Shaft-Trimmer-SRM-225/100675439
My Echo is probably 20 years old and runs like a champ. I use the dirt bike pre-mix fuel, 50:1. Can't remember the model but it was a no frills one I bought at Home Depot. I added the brush blade kit to it a few years back. That works great too.
I think I might need a brush blade for the overgrowth part of my hill that is getting pretty dense, I could get a picture tommorow if needed but do brush blades work on most everything?
I don't know that I would put one on a Ryobi electric. It's not a powerhouse at all, but its fine for grass and weeds. If you need more, then go for the gas Echo.
The plastic blade kit on my Stihl works very well for the thicker stuff. When I have to do that type of cutting, I'm glad to have the gas trimmer available.
Husqvarna 525 - or 535 if money is less of an object
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