string trimmer reccomendations?

I call them weed wackers; I believe the rest of the world refers to them as string trimmers.

Looking for one with a gas engine (would consider 4 stroke) and would like to hear how everyone's has worked out for them.

How long/how old/reliability/any issues sort of answers.

Been using an electric one for years and hope to move away form that.

Thanks.

 

I run 2 stihl fs90r commercially. At the time of purchase, they were the smallest straight solid shaft commercial trimmer sold. For the past 5 years or so, the one and only problem was a clutch bearing in the one that gets used the most.

If you are over about 5' 6" you want a straight shaft as they are longer and keep you from bending over.

 

Thanks! Now thats the type of insight I'm hoping for!

 

Stihl had a promotion that if you bought their synthetic oil when you bought their weed eater it doubled the warranty. See if they still have that.

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Go with commercial, straight shaft. Stihl, Echo, maybe even RedMaxx. They will last a long time for a home owner. My Echo is now 14 years old and only been in the shop once for the carb.

 

I went all in and got the FS130R a few years ago.
I wanted the power to run multiple head options .
Should never have to buy another trimmer the rest of my life .

 

They Do! The ultra stinks (smellwise) Imo, but thats my only complaint

 

It saved us a lot of money at the cemetery, the gearbox went and that extended warranty covered it. I agree about the smell though.

 

Redmaxx best one built

 

Me personally I'd go with the Kombie system. I ha e a KM 55 with a few attachments and I absolutely love it! Especially they adjustable hedge trimer you can easily trim the tops of bushes 8ft tall! And I can't forget the pole saw that's a real lifesaver. But you may not have bushes and tree's like I do to justify the attachments.

 

This is timely, as I'm looking too.
I bought a Troy-built 4 stroke from HD or Lowes a few short years ago, and it always seemed to bog down in any tall/thick stuff.
I'd like one that has the ability to trim small trees/branches as well as weediewhack.

 

I have this and love it! FS90

 

I have stihl kombi ... 130r way over kill for just string line.. but love pole saw.. and little tiller and power broom .. 6 years hard use lost split shafts spline (operator error) fixed at dealer 65 dollar while I waited.. over 6 foot no bending 2 stroke same gas as saw

 

Sorry Dave, but maybe this will help you too.......I think the sling would be a great option for me, as my back is in less than stellar shape.
CbVT, the pole saw would be great and so would a little tiller to get between the raised garden beds.

 

the thing goes that great too BUT awesome to remove tire ruts from lawn! hoarders know nothing about that

 

Might have to break down and buy something other than a homeowner special.
We have a battery powered Black & Decker that I bought when we lived downstate and had a postage stamp sized lawn. It doesn't even come close to doing the job up here.

 

I recently bought an Echo SRM266. At first it seemed a little under powered but after a few tanks of fuel it runs great.

Very easy to start. Solid shaft. Cheaper than a Stihl. 5 year warranty.