Recommendations on weed whackers

upstatedoc · 05-10-2014, 09:27 AM

My Toro gas trimmer finally pooped out after 10 years and I think I want to replace it with a cordless rechargeable. Anyone use something like that? I don't have a lot to trim, driveway, curb and around the jungle gym.

Malibu1 · 05-10-2014, 10:36 AM

I had a cordless for three years. Batteries kept dying even though I tried to maintain the charge. Went and got a Styhl gas that has the different attachments. So for me, the electric did not cut it.

upstatedoc · 05-10-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibu1

So for me, the electric did not cut it.

Lups · 05-10-2014, 10:42 AM

I only understood the word weed from that without google, and I was impressed with this thread.

I need a life.

MidwestGolfBum · 05-10-2014, 11:10 AM

This seems to fit in with the "First World Problems" thread but I the lawn care crew that comes to my house all use gas Husqvarna tools. In the past, I never really had good luck with the electric ones like @Malibu1 said. My old man has some off brand electric that has been going strong for like 6 or 7 years now though.

radiofrequency · 05-10-2014, 11:26 AM

Stihl-------------or Stihl - they do have an electric system, reputable german made products, go to a Stihl dealer to check them out. I have been using their gas machines since 1991 and still have my original backpack blower, most recently purchased their electric leaf blower for smaller jobs.

bimmette · 05-10-2014, 02:06 PM

I have a Black & Decker cordless weed wacker. The battery dies pretty fast so it's a pain in the ass but it does do a good job cutting.

finaloption · 05-10-2014, 03:14 PM

husqvarna

mccannable · 05-10-2014, 03:25 PM

I just bought an echo for my shop because of 5 year warranty and only being $200ish. I have a yard guy that takes care of my house. I assume he uses stihl.

Cuz5150 · 05-10-2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccannable

I just bought an echo for my shop because of 5 year warranty and only being $200ish. I have a yard guy that takes care of my house. I assume he uses stihl.

I'm rocking an Echo that i purchased 5yrs ago for $200 from the HoDepot.
The best i have owned, i do proper maintenance when storing it away during the Fall/Winter. Also whats cool about buying brand names/heavy duty is they offer parts. I can get a carb rebuilt kit for mine......

and every part can be had from Echo on line or a call away.

Thus making this, buy it once......for life

mccannable · 05-10-2014, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuz5150

I'm rocking an Echo that i purchased 5yrs ago for $200 from the HoDepot.
The best i have owned, i do proper maintenance when storing it away during the Fall/Winter. Also whats cool about buying brand names/heavy duty is they offer parts. I can get a carb rebuilt kit for mine......

and every part can be had from Echo on line or a call away.

Thus making this, buy it once......for life

Before I had lawn care (I actually enjoy doing it myself I just don't have the time) I went through a new ryobi every year or two. I had all the attachments and was too cheap to buy a new system.

P1 · 05-10-2014, 09:23 PM

I have an Echo and that thing does not mess around...

John 070 · 05-11-2014, 08:47 AM

Much of the stuff is junk today, and will break after one season and out of warranty. So to spend less is the name of the game. Anything around $120 or less will do from the overpriced home center store. Don't expect to get something that will last 10 yrs, those days are gone. If you have tons of time on your hands then you can read all the user complaints online. If not, just buy it for <$120, and move on....

05-10-2014, 09:27 AM	#1
upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7535 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	Recommendations on weed whackers My Toro gas trimmer finally pooped out after 10 years and I think I want to replace it with a cordless rechargeable. Anyone use something like that? I don't have a lot to trim, driveway, curb and around the jungle gym. __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-10-2014, 10:36 AM	#2
Malibu1 First Lieutenant 42 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Charger HC, Backdraft Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington State iTrader: (2)	I had a cordless for three years. Batteries kept dying even though I tried to maintain the charge. Went and got a Styhl gas that has the different attachments. So for me, the electric did not cut it. __________________ Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 10:42 AM	#4
Lups ... 11830 Rep 15,400 Posts Drives: I don't own a car. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lost as usual iTrader: (0)	I only understood the word weed from that without google, and I was impressed with this thread. I need a life.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 11:26 AM	#6
radiofrequency Field Marshall 306 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	Stihl-------------or Stihl - they do have an electric system, reputable german made products, go to a Stihl dealer to check them out. I have been using their gas machines since 1991 and still have my original backpack blower, most recently purchased their electric leaf blower for smaller jobs.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 02:06 PM	#7
bimmette YouTube.com/TvTara 6436 Rep 4,714 Posts Drives: like I stole it! (11 m3 E93) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I have a Black & Decker cordless weed wacker. The battery dies pretty fast so it's a pain in the ass but it does do a good job cutting. __________________ Watch my DIY mods at: YouTube/TvTara Follow me on Instagram at: TvTara1
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 03:14 PM	#8
finaloption Captain 189 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '13 f30 n26 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	husqvarna
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 03:25 PM	#9
mccannable First Lieutenant 207 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: central fl iTrader: (2)	I just bought an echo for my shop because of 5 year warranty and only being $200ish. I have a yard guy that takes care of my house. I assume he uses stihl.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-10-2014, 09:23 PM	#12
P1 Lieutenant General 11735 Rep 11,191 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I have an Echo and that thing does not mess around...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2014, 08:47 AM	#13
John 070 Lieutenant General 1725 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Much of the stuff is junk today, and will break after one season and out of warranty. So to spend less is the name of the game. Anything around $120 or less will do from the overpriced home center store. Don't expect to get something that will last 10 yrs, those days are gone. If you have tons of time on your hands then you can read all the user complaints online. If not, just buy it for <$120, and move on....
	Appreciate 0 Quote