Posted: Tue May 23, 06 11:40 am Post subject: Strimmers
In a fit of panic a couple of weeks ago I got my brother to buy me a petrol strimmer (things just weren't getting done), I've since realised that I could have got a 4 stroke Honda one rather than the 2 stroke Robin that I ended up with (fiddly mixing small amounts of 2stroke)
BUT it appears that I can add hedge trimmer and pruning attachments to it, anyone tried any of these things? Am I better buying a separate hedge trimmer?
The attachments are right at the bottom of this page:
I've looked at those in the past but always thought that the alternative attachments either looked too flimsy or too heavy to be usable as an alternative head on a strimmer. I could be wrong but that's the impression I get.
Last edited by Jb on Tue May 23, 06 12:00 pm; edited 1 time in total
I've looked at those in the past but always thought that the alternative attachments either looked too flimsy or too heavy to usable as an alternative head on a strimmer.
That's my worry too, but a petrol hedgetrimmer is a fair bit of dosh.
When you eventually replace your strimmer, I'd recommend a 4-stroke Honda with a brushcutter attachment.
I've never rated the sturdiness of smaller strimmers' hedgetrimmer or other attachments much either...
Bernie66
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 13967 Location: Eastoft
Posted: Tue May 23, 06 6:59 pm Post subject:
Ryobi do a similar bit of kit which you can purchase attachments for..You choose the grad spec of the original strimmer/brushcutter and then the add on's will perform to the spec of the original
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 349 Location: Mid-Suffolk
Posted: Tue May 23, 06 7:19 pm Post subject:
We are about to replace the completely crap McCulloch that I bought a few years ago on a very limited budget. Not enough power and have spent more on repairs than it cost.
I'm going for a Stihl unit with a strimmer head but also will get a hedgecutter attachment at some stage. My FIL has one, and thinks it is great.
oddballdave
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 259 Location: Telford, Shropshire
Posted: Tue May 23, 06 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Strimmers
tahir wrote:
I could have got a 4 stroke Honda one rather than the 2 stroke Robin that I ended up with (fiddly mixing small amounts of 2stroke)
I have a one litre plastic bottle from DIY store, has the mix measurements already etched on the side. With a standard 5 litre can of petrol, means that I can make up a litre of mix very easily and since my tank only holds litre and a half it makes the mixing a touch easier.
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 349 Location: Mid-Suffolk
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 06 11:43 am Post subject:
I now am the proud owner of a Stihl brushcutter, and very happy with it. So much more powerful than the McCulloch. I have flown through all the areas that I would have struggled with before, and a two year warranty to boot.
Got a hire one in whilst waiting for a spare on mine (lost the spring), it was much more powerful than mine. Should have took my time and looked around before buying
Got a hire one in whilst waiting for a spare on mine (lost the spring), it was much more powerful than mine. Should have took my time and looked around before buying
What kind did you hire ? Can be a good way to try out before committing what can be substantial funds for heavy-duty working gear (and not souped-up kit for gardens).
I have a strong suspicion that my feller has bought me a scythe for my birthday. If so, will report back comparing its performance with the high-spec Honda 4-stroke I usually use.
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