In the market..........

[WoodMann]

. for a trimmer/ brushcutter. Lookin' for wisdom on a unit; I have your variety of standard weeds with wome groing to a 1/4 diameter that I don't think a cable will gut thru so I'd like something that I can switch out to blades on- if such a thing exists. I'd like a 4 cycle unit but that's not as important as the ability to attach either cord or cutting blade.
Thanks................

P.S. I was eyeballing this, checkout the reciews- I can compromise; http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07179198000P

 

[Bill]

I have a Husky and yes you can go from string to a blade. When you start cutting the bigger stuff you will need a heavy duty trimmer. Check out Stihl also.

The blades are dangerous, you will need the chainsaw helmet. It shoots debrie and rocks like a bullet.

 

[Jags]

I have a 4 stroke Troybuilt. It has lots of attachments (string trimmer, brush blade, edger, rototiller, pole trimmer, blower, etc.) I have been happy with it going on 2 years. Starts easy, and I got the big model (don't remember the number) cuz I like lots of power when I am swinging that thing around.

 

[WoodMann]

Thanks guys, I'm gonna go check stuff out tommorow....................

edit; BTW- y'know I have one of those chainsaw helmets, but for the life of me cannot get the earmuffs to fit for jack...................

 

[savageactor7]

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/19373/

Check it out WoodMan...that topic has some some of the skinny on your trimmer/ brushcutter purchase.

 

['bert]

Check out the Stihl line. I bought a FS-200 a few years ago and have never regretted it. It is easy to change from string to blades. They also have a poly cut blade that works well. A set of plastic blades type of thing. A few more bucks then the usual stuff, but worth it IMHO.

 

[WoodMann]

I have no doubt about the Stihl quality, problem here is that everyone at the dealer here are dicks.....................

Edit; I think I found what I'm lookin' for, and thanks for the other link/ thread but I'll still take a look at Ryobi.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07179144000P

 

[WoodMann]

Thanks guys- I finally went witha Craftsman 32cc 4 stroke brush trimmer. It's cool- as an 8 blade cutting wheel as well as an attachment for a twin cord spool and other attachments ends availabel.....................

 

[TMonter]

Look into an Echo as well. For consumers they do have an unbeatable 5-year warranty and Echo makes good stuff.

 

[WoodMann]

I did look some of the Echo stuff over, Monter, but it was another $120..........

 

[N/A N/A]

Thanks guys- I finally went witha Craftsman 32cc 4 stroke brush trimmer. It's cool- as an 8 blade cutting wheel as well as an attachment for a twin cord spool and other attachments ends availabel.....................

Just bought the same one this spring. I love mine so far the 4 cycle cant be beat. Hopefully next spring I will not have another 2 cycle to fight with to get to run.

 

[WoodMann]

That's cool- I'm gonna try it out tommorow, it started raining buckets just after I got home...........

 

[WoodMann]

ALrighty- well it's a 2 stroke, but that's OK. This thing buts ever so impressively, I'll keep ya'll posted with developing news..........