Lawn Equipment

[Frank]

I haven't bought a new trimmer in 15 years. I get so many that I find or are given to me that all they usually need are new fuel lines. I would sell them or give them away. I stopped picking them up unless it is a high end or nearly new. I have 3 right now. My neighbor throws away straight shaft ECHOs when they stop running so I am well equipped. I have one with standard trim line and one with slinging metal blades for heavier stuff.

[mstng86]

Also, is it worth going to straight shaft? I have never used one. Whats the benefit? It must be significant for the price jump.

[ELVIS]

Also, is it worth going to straight shaft? I have never used one. Whats the benefit? It must be significant for the price jump.

you are use it in your speedo. homo.

god bless.

[Rreemo]

QFT!

i bought my dad the FS90 commercial grade line trimmer and he absolutely loves the damn thing. It was expensive but i know it will probably be the last line trimmer he buys for a LONG time.

As for the fuel, i have a friend that is a firefighter and they use the Stihl Motomix premixed ethanol free fuel for all of there Stihl equipment. Dont have to worry about the fuel going bad if not in use. So that is what my old man uses.

I've got the FS90 as well....indeed wasn't cheap priced, but it isn't a cheap piece of equipment either. Worth every penny IMO.

[Rick Modena]

According to my landscapers, the straight shaft is more for professionals and can accommodate available attachments, the curved shafts are more for home owners and they weigh less and are more ergonomically effective.

I have an Echo straight shaft that I can buy several attachments, though, I haven't bought anything but the hedge trimmer to get those areas that grow inbetween lc service.

[juiceweezl]

Stihl Kombi-system /Thread

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/mul...r-kombisystem/

I'm going to say this again for those that didn't listen the first time. Go buy this with the straight shaft trimmer. Get the edger if you can't edge with a string trimmer, and get the blower. That's all you need unless you're cutting larger, brush type stuff.

[Rreemo]

I'm going to say this again for those that didn't listen the first time. Go buy this with the straight shaft trimmer. Get the edger if you can't edge with a string trimmer, and get the blower. That's all you need unless you're cutting larger, brush type stuff.

What's cool is that it will use other brand attachments....My string cutting head is from an old Troy-Built, my edger attachment is Ryobi, and blower is Homelite. So just the powerhead is Stihl....but that's the part that counts.

I already had all the other shit from past junk powerheads when I finally broke down and bought the Stihl.

[ceyko]

IMHO, understanding the lot sizes is a big deal on knowing what to buy. Postage stamp lot? 1-3 acres? 3+ acres?

i.e. I have around 2 acres and stuck with the standard store brand stuff with no regrets. However, if I had 3 or more acres I'd not hesitate to spend dough on the commercial grade equipment. Hell, it would be a good excuse to buy one of those Kubota loaders with the mowing deck...etc...etc.

[mstng86]

IMHO, understanding the lot sizes is a big deal on knowing what to buy. Postage stamp lot? 1-3 acres? 3+ acres?

i.e. I have around 2 acres and stuck with the standard store brand stuff with no regrets. However, if I had 3 or more acres I'd not hesitate to spend dough on the commercial grade equipment. Hell, it would be a good excuse to buy one of those Kubota loaders with the mowing deck...etc...etc.

I am on a 1/3 of an acre but with a large driveway and lots of sidewalk. Big back yard to go around the whole property. I don't think I NEED commercial grade, but I don't want crap that is going to drive me nuts. LIke this old homelite weedeater that isn't running right.