weed wackers .what's a good one..??

[Toad2001]

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Honda! Not cheap, but not disposable either...

 

[POINTER94]

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Spent 90 bucks on a Ryobi bout 5-6 years ago, and the only maintainance has been a garden hose to clean it off.....<br /><br />Started on the second pull after 6 months in the garage... Thats good enough for me..

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Just bought a TroyBuilt 4cycle last fall. Easy starting, no mixing fuel, a little heavier, excellent torque, and uses attachments. I did get the blower also, it works pretty good too. Its not as loud as the 2 stroke either. I like it!

 

[tylerin]

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I've had a bunch but the one I have now is the best I've had its a John Deere

 

[Homerr]

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I've ran my Homelite for years. Cheap and still runs good. I run 50:1 oil/gas mix.<br /><br />Although a goat is best. They take care of things for you... and some things you don't want trimmed... wires on boat trailer for example... BAD goat... BAD! <br /><br />H.

 

[JB]

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OddJob has a point.<br /><br />Moving to Non-Boating tech.

 

[ob]

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Best weedeater for longevity and proven design that is used by all of the commercial pros in my area is a no brainer.<br /><br />ECHO. Home depot carries a decent entry level affordable model.I've had a 21.2 cc model for 5 years of hard duty south texas weeds and lawn edging and it still runs strong.It will outlive three of the weedeater brand weedeaters that I had before and still counting.I've replaced one part since I've had it.The primer cup.Every other part including the sparkplug is the original.

 

[EdW]

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Here are a couple of cordless Black and Decker

 

[ebbtide176]

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if my 2stk ryobi ever wears out (7yrs old) i'll probably buy a 4stk ryobi. i've got many attchmts for it, and likem <br /><br />and its the best leaf blower i've ever used. i just keep stabil in gasmix all year, same plug, cleaned air filter once and replaced nozzle on blower. it has the dual strings + refill from outside spool in a snap.

 

[DJ]

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Pulled an old Homelite out of a trash can nine years ago. Man, I'm cheap! This is a weird one with the powerhead at the base instead of on top.<br /><br />Filled the engine and carb with Sea Foam and let it sit for a month. Changed the spark plug and air filter. Filled it with pre mix, pulled the cord and VIOLA! A $4.50 weed whacker. Never done anything to it since then except replace the string.

 

[Peter J Fraser]

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Homelite is now owned by RYOBI and their product support is b**** awful.<br />My buddy was the Homelite distributor for New Zealand for many years and you should hear him go on about the problems they have now that it has changed from Textron.<br />Good product though, just support lets them down. BTW I have a Homelite WW that our Rental divn used to have for hire but the customers kept wrecking them. My advantage now as it always goes when needed. Quite happy with it.<br /><br />Peter

 

[Skinnywater]

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My Sthil chainsaw worked so well I bought a Sthil weedwacker 3 years ago. <br />No regrets.

 

[flashback]

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I have a cordless made by weed eater that works great for my needs.. (moderate use once a week)

 

[Jack Shellac]

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The best one is any one that you can make your kid use to cut the weeds. Failing that [and I did], I've had a Ryobi for five years that has been a good one. Will buy another Ryobi when the time comes. Roundup works good too when you get tired of cutting them, Crabby

 

[k5ranger]

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homelite...12 years and i have never changed the plug or filter. only problem i had is the gs cap cracked. cranks every year nd does perfect job on my small property.

 

[crab bait]

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hi,JACK.. haven't seen you in awhile...<br /><br />10-4 on the 'round-up'.. but if'n not for weeds ,, i'd have no lawn..!!<br /><br />wait untill july.. my 'chemlawn' neighbors will have a brown dust bowl.. while my VERY GREEN weed lawn is thrivin'in a major way..<br /><br />i broke down an bought an echo.. place sells 'em all... honda, still, poulan, echo.. <br /><br />said hands down ,,echo's the best..<br /><br />YEAH,, I'LL BE THE JUDGE OF THAT..<br /><br />o'well.. ain't the first time i spent $ 149.00....<br /><br />i just hate the whole gas, noise, high power full thottle deal... <br /><br />thanks almongya's for the input..

 

[Sivart]

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I have 2 Ryobi's and swear by them.<br />The first one I got as a gift in 1993 and all I have done to it is replaced the clutch(spring broke) I use it year around because I have several attachements for it. I own 3 acres and also mow a storage facility. These weedeaters have been through it and are still great. You cant go wrong.

 

[G DANE]

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You just need to try the little HONDA 4 stroke ONCE. Quit, powerfull and next to no vibrations. Try if you dare.

 

[bigkeebouskie2002]

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my first one was a ryobi for 60 bucks at lowes i've had it for 4 years no problems i just keep mixing gas for it thats all

 

[dhammann]

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Bought a Ryan for $69.95 at K-mart in early 80's....still runs and it was made by OMC!! perfect choice for a boater!