I am a trustee on a local cemetery board and we need a new weed eater. I am considering getting a Stihl from the local dealer. I don't have a model in mind yet. Any suggestions/ or other brands?
I didn't even know that they made 4 stroke weed eaters. That woud make things easier, having one less gas can, and not having to buy 2 stroke oil.
I always have preferred straight shaft trimmers . . . seems to me that most of the higher grade trimmers are straight shafted . . . figure there is a reason for this.
I run 2 stihl FS90R's which is the smallest straight shaft trimmer Stihl makes. No issues at all for years other than replacing the pullcord. Echo makes good ones too that are usually known for being lighter than the stihl's. It's already been said: Other than straight gassing it, it will be the last trimmer you buy.
FWIW, just b/c it has a "straight shaft" does NOT always mean it's a "SOLID" shaft. Solid shafts will take much more abuse, torque, and transfers power to the head better.
Does Stihl have a 4 stroke model?
I think straight shaft models use a rigid shaft and gears to transmit the power to the head where curved shaft models use flexible cables from motor to head. I believe the cables are less durable.
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