Recommend me a 4-cycle gas line trimmer.

Turtle

Turtle

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Ok Hornfans, help me. I am tired of dragging out and lugging around the electrical cord. I am looking to get a 4-cycle gas line trimmer. Just for around the house, doesn't have to be professional grade. I know some come with attachments for a blower, pruner, hedger, etc. I will probrably be getting just the blower attachment.

Looking to spend under $300. Anyone have recommendations as to what brand is good/bad and what has worked well for you? I don't mind spending a little more if the trimmer is better quality and will last longer. Thanks ya'll.
 
I think mine is Ryobi and it has been trouble free. I like the 4-cycle since I don't have to mix oil&gas and it does not take much oil or smoke very much.

Wear ear plugs.
 
I'm not sure about this, but I THINK most of the "attachments" are interchangeable. From my "not vast" experience, the blower attachments are the least useful. Pretty much just for a gentle sidewalk sweep and not really for leaf blowing.
 
I have an echo srm-210 and runs like a champ. Would sell for $100. Why? Because I would upgrade to a bigger echo. I like 'em that much.
 
Thanks for the replies. Holden, how long have you had your Echo? Is it a straight or curved shaft? (Nobody say a damn word!!
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) Any benefits to a straight or curved shaft? (OMG This thread better not take a turn for the worse. ha ha) I am only needing a trimmer for residential lawn, edging around house and sidewalk. Thanks.
 
Also consider a husky from Lowe's. well priced and just as reliable, i own a Stihl by the way and the valves went bad on me, it was out of warranty by time but I had just barely used it, they did honor it thank the lord, don't know if it was just bad luck or what, I thought I was buying my last or next to last weedeater and then it broke on me. Sound like you've been given many reliable choices on here.
 
FWIW, I find the edger attachment much easier to use for curbs and sidewalks that the trimmer head. I often use both each time, but the edger really is faster, cheaper to use and more effective than string. It obviously doesn't work well upp next to a house, but for sidewalks, drives and curbs I prefer it.
 
Is trimmer some kinda of city slicker term? You mean weedeater right?

This discussion begins and ends with Echo weedeaters.
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Power...lawn power.
 
did you cats know that craftsman has one that runs on propane? You just screw on of those little cylinders on it.
 
srm-210 is straight shaft and is preferrable IMO for edging. I have had it about 1 1/2 years (feb '08 - moved into my new house). If you'd like more info, pm me/
 
checked last night while mowing the grass and mine is a Ryobi.

10 years old as is its twin that my father in law has now. Neither has had a problem other than replacing the fuel line and primer bulb due to age over that time frame.

It has the quick connect accessory options. My thoughts:

Blower - almost worthless - you can have mine, I would rather use a broom

Edger - OK if you use it every time. I prefer to use the trimmer line because I can do it a lot faster than with the edger attachment.

Hedge trimmer - get an electric hedge trimmer and save yourself the grief.
 
Yes, Stihl and Echo are pretty much your best shot. Red Max makes good quality outdoor power equipment also.

If you really want 4-stroke torque, Stihl is the way to go. If change your mind to 2-stroke (most people don't need the torque around the house), you can not go wrong with the Echo. The SRM 210 was designed and priced as a straight shaft trimmer for the homeowner, but pro landscapers frequently use this model because of it's durability and power.

As mentioned, there is a reason why landscapers never use curved shaft trimmers. They don't have the "reach" that straight shaft trimmers have and the shaft just gets in the way while trying to trim under low foliage.

You will also never see pro landscapers with Ryobi, Husky, Troybuilt, Craftsman, Bolens and etc. There is good reason. The quality chasm between these brands and Stihl and Echo is gigantic. If you can make a Ryobi last 7 or 8 years, you'll have no problem making an Echo last 20+.
 
After farting around with Ryobi, Poulan, Homelite, etc. power equipment for far too long, I made a decision to only buy Stihl products 6 years ago. You can get a Stihl product repaired; it is very hard to find a repair shop willing to work on one of those big box brands.
 
I HAVE A TROY BUILT 4 banger-- and I love it--I have added a chain saw attachment-- great set-up
 
Any place in Austin that you'd recommend for Echo repair? I have a nice hedge destroyer as well as a edger collecting dust in my garage.
 
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