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Archie F. Swin · 04-08-2013, 12:24 PM

I'm tired of buying a wal mart cheapo that last 2-3 years and craps out. I want an electric trimmer that will stand up to a yearly beating. I don't have the time or inclination to futz around with a gas trimmer. My cap is $175

...or come mow my yard

phisherman · 04-08-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag02

I have a Husqavarna 323. ****ing AWESOME

I have the 323 as well and it's a beast. I've heard that the 223 is good as well.

BlackHelicopters · 04-08-2013, 01:26 PM

Had my Echo for 7+ seasons.

houstonwhodat · 04-08-2013, 01:47 PM

Echo and don't get an electric.

Gas works fine and no problems.

frankotank · 04-08-2013, 01:48 PM

I bought a fairly expense Toro. double string. no matter how I string it....no matter what I do...the damn string just refuses to feed. I came very close to hulk smashing the damn thing. then I saw the PivoTrim commercial. don't laugh dammit! I bought this damn thing and CHAKA KAHN....my life improved immediately.

thaks PivoTrim!

Oxford · 04-08-2013, 01:49 PM

I would stay away from any 2-cycle versions. With all of the alcohol in fuel, seems like carbureator problems are are the norm. I have a B&D battery version, but stay away from them unless it's a lithium battery. Even at that, heavy grass/weeds will overwhelm it

houstonwhodat · 04-08-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Oxford

I would stay away from any 2-cycle versions. With all of the alcohol in fuel, seems like carbureator problems are are the norm. I have a B&D battery version, but stay away from them unless it's a lithium battery. Even at that, heavy grass/weeds will overwhelm it

My echo is 2 stroke and it works great.

I dropped it a long time ago and broke the idle screw off and it doesn't care still works great.

The fuel is easy to mix, 1 bottle for 1 gallon. Lasts for months.

Only use Echo trim line and it feeds fine.

BeMyValentine · 04-08-2013, 01:59 PM

If anyone has a brand besides Echo please spend $30 and get the Echo SpeedFeed head. You will thank me later.

houstonwhodat · 04-08-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BeMyValentine

If anyone has a brand besides Echo please spend $30 and get the Echo SpeedFeed head. You will thank me later.

I have two spools and keep an extra one wrapped and ready.

04-08-2013, 12:24 PM
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	Recommend a String Weed trimmer I'm tired of buying a wal mart cheapo that last 2-3 years and craps out. I want an electric trimmer that will stand up to a yearly beating. I don't have the time or inclination to futz around with a gas trimmer. My cap is $175 ...or come mow my yard
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04-08-2013, 01:26 PM	#17
BlackHelicopters Spiraling down the Drain Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dante's Ninth Circle Casino cash: $2790588	Had my Echo for 7+ seasons. __________________ "We're both part of the same hypocrisy, Senator, but never think it applies to my family." "Fredo. You are my brother, and I love you. But never take sides against the Family again. Ever." 2019 Adopt a Chief - Travis Kelce #87
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04-08-2013, 01:47 PM	#18
houstonwhodat Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Parallel Universe Casino cash: $10004900	Echo and don't get an electric. Gas works fine and no problems.
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04-08-2013, 01:48 PM	#19
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	I bought a fairly expense Toro. double string. no matter how I string it....no matter what I do...the damn string just refuses to feed. I came very close to hulk smashing the damn thing. then I saw the PivoTrim commercial. don't laugh dammit! I bought this damn thing and CHAKA KAHN....my life improved immediately. thaks PivoTrim! __________________ A naked American man stole my balloons. Last edited by morphius; 04-08-2013 at 03:41 PM..
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04-08-2013, 01:49 PM	#20
Oxford Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield,MO Casino cash: $9625535	I would stay away from any 2-cycle versions. With all of the alcohol in fuel, seems like carbureator problems are are the norm. I have a B&D battery version, but stay away from them unless it's a lithium battery. Even at that, heavy grass/weeds will overwhelm it __________________ I summon the IRON , Cookin up a whoopin for YOU YOU YOU!
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04-08-2013, 01:59 PM	#22
BeMyValentine Starter Join Date: Sep 2012 Casino cash: $3781542	If anyone has a brand besides Echo please spend $30 and get the Echo SpeedFeed head. You will thank me later.
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