Post by: Mossy on March 26, 2018, 08:58:27 PM
Post by: KFhunter on March 26, 2018, 08:59:18 PM
Post by: Alchase on March 26, 2018, 09:15:24 PM
I got a husky with a honda engine I like a lot
What ever you get, get a Honda 4-stroke engine, every small engine I own is a Honda 4-stroke, Mower, Pressure Washer, Weed Wacker, etc... I have never had an issue with any of them.
I have had a Craftsman Weed Wacker with a Honda 4-stroke, for about 10 years.
One pull start, never had and issue.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 26, 2018, 09:47:39 PM
Post by: tlbradford on March 27, 2018, 01:19:50 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 27, 2018, 05:23:45 AM
Post by: Henrydog on March 27, 2018, 06:43:26 AM
Post by: Mossy on March 27, 2018, 07:32:31 AM
I got a husky with a honda engine I like a lot
I've had some words with my husqvarna equipment over the last 5 years :bash: so I'm a little leery with their stuff; although they aren't Honda motors.
Post by: Mossy on March 27, 2018, 07:39:09 AM
I got a husky with a honda engine I like a lot
What ever you get, get a Honda 4-stroke engine, every small engine I own is a Honda 4-stroke, Mower, Pressure Washer, Weed Wacker, etc... I have never had an issue with any of them.
I have had a Craftsman Weed Wacker with a Honda 4-stroke, for about 10 years.
One pull start, never had and issue.
I'll be sure to handle one. Since my acre and a half is on a hillside, I'm looking for something fairly lightweight. I understand the 4 strokes are heavier
Post by: h2ofowlr on March 27, 2018, 07:42:34 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 27, 2018, 07:53:24 AM
Post by: wadu1 on March 27, 2018, 08:05:15 AM
Go big, get a more commercial one instead of a home owner model, you’ll spend more but you’ll be happier in the end. I have a sthil and have had no problems in a few years. Just run out your gas before you store it for more than a month, this ethanol gas is crap for our small engines.:yeah: Commercial is the only way to go, I run non-ethanol fuel in all my gas garden equipment.
Post by: Special T on March 27, 2018, 08:26:47 AM
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Post by: follow maggie on March 27, 2018, 08:35:59 AM
Post by: syoungs on March 27, 2018, 09:20:54 AM
Cant beat the warranty either!
Post by: PolarBear on March 27, 2018, 09:40:06 AM
Post by: Alchase on March 27, 2018, 10:14:20 AM
I got a husky with a honda engine I like a lot
What ever you get, get a Honda 4-stroke engine, every small engine I own is a Honda 4-stroke, Mower, Pressure Washer, Weed Wacker, etc... I have never had an issue with any of them.
I have had a Craftsman Weed Wacker with a Honda 4-stroke, for about 10 years.
One pull start, never had and issue.
I'll be sure to handle one. Since my acre and a half is on a hillside, I'm looking for something fairly lightweight. I understand the 4 strokes are heavier
Weight really is not an issue at all with 4-stroke Weed Wackers.
I run all Stihl power equipment. Just use ethanol free fuel and good quality and right quantity of mix and it will last for years.
Stihl was double the price I paid for my 4-stroke Honda, I also like not having to pre-mix and have multiple gas cans, but that is a personal choice.
I have talked to many professional yard maintenance people in the last couple years here in OK.
Everyone runs commercial grade Stihl equipment here.
If you can afford it commercial grade Stihl would be the way to go.
Post by: C-Money on March 27, 2018, 10:20:05 AM
Post by: Mossy on March 27, 2018, 03:02:12 PM
The Honda is a little more bottom heavy although it could be the handle position.
They are all straight shafts but I don't think any are solid driveshafts.
Post by: Naches Sportsman on March 27, 2018, 03:05:41 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 27, 2018, 04:30:59 PM
Go look at husqavarna before you buy a stihl.
Then buy the Stihl...
Post by: Threewolves on March 27, 2018, 04:42:49 PM
Post by: Mossy on March 27, 2018, 04:53:59 PM
Go look at husqavarna before you buy a stihl.
I currently have a Husqvarna mower that won't restart after 5-10 minutes of running
A Husqvarna leaf blower that usually takes 20-30 pulls to start(if it ever does)
A Husqvarna chainsaw that's hard to start but runs well afterward
So....I'm a little leery about the brand :dunno:
Post by: Naches Sportsman on March 27, 2018, 05:03:10 PM
A buddy that I used to hire for helping me on the side for my fire wise projects ran a stihl that was supposedly the same power wise compared to my Husqvarna. My weed eater out performed his.
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 27, 2018, 07:05:08 PM
My new favorite tool is the power scythe, amazing tool for brush and bracken! Gonna put a hurtin’ To the Scotch Broom this year.
Use ethanol free gas!
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 27, 2018, 07:09:32 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 27, 2018, 08:25:03 PM
Post by: fish vacuum on March 28, 2018, 02:03:36 AM
Last time I bought a weed whacker I went to Electric. Got a Craftsman, and I have plenty of extension cord.That. Except I went cordless Ryobi. Runs 40 minutes on a charge and requires zero maintenance.
Post by: PolarBear on March 28, 2018, 09:05:21 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 28, 2018, 09:08:07 AM
Post by: Alchase on March 28, 2018, 10:11:12 AM
Think hybrid hedge trimmer on an extension and used similar to a string trimmer. You can clear a lot of brush quick! Makes short work of black berries and any brush 3/4” or less.
I want one just because ......
Post by: C-Money on March 28, 2018, 11:45:51 AM
Electrics are fine if you have tiny city lots but if you have any acreage forget about it. I do own one Husqvarna backpack leaf blower and it will run great as long as it is cold outside. If it is over 70 degrees it overheats and shuts down after a half hour or so. It's been that way from the day I bought it. Not a big fan.
I agree that electric is a good way to go for city lots. I am a county resident...and trim around trees, the house, corral, etc...I just got tired of the whole gas thing, electric is pretty convenient for me. And..the kids like running the thing too!! :chuckle:
Post by: tlbradford on March 28, 2018, 12:22:18 PM
Polarbear - I haven't had that problem with a shutdown. That is interesting.
I have a husky backpack blower, chainsaw, and demolition saw. The demo saw beats anything in its class for reliability. Blower and chainsaw are as good as other brands. I have been extremely happy with all pieces of equipment. With the chain saw I would be just as happy with a Stihl. With the blower, Stihl, Echo, and I am sure a few others would be fine as well.
If you are on a hillside and doing a lot of heavy work I would not go less than a 4-stroke and I would recommend a curved shaft on your string trimmer. Get yourself a little weedeater featherlight straight shaft for edging. The cordless offerings look good as well, and I will be getting a dewalt eventually since I have a ton of batteries for it.
Post by: fish vacuum on March 28, 2018, 03:50:52 PM
Electrics are fine if you have tiny city lots but if you have any acreage forget about it.
My cordless ryobi does fine for trimming the edges and paths on my 3/4 of an acre. It even does the brush line a couple of times a year when the woods try to take over the yard. If you're cutting acres of brush then you don't need a weed whacker, you need a brush hog.
Post by: PolarBear on March 29, 2018, 12:25:25 AM
I have a 5' brush hog as well. For me to use an electric I would need 3/4 mile of extension cord. :chuckle: It usually takes me at least 2 hours per week just in trimming and 6 hours if it has gotten out of control. I also keep my fence lines and roadside cut down and that is 1,200 feet plus 1,000 of driveway and another 300' for my parents driveway next door. I have had weekends were I an running a weedeater from daylight until dark.Electrics are fine if you have tiny city lots but if you have any acreage forget about it.
My cordless ryobi does fine for trimming the edges and paths on my 3/4 of an acre. It even does the brush line a couple of times a year when the woods try to take over the yard. If you're cutting acres of brush then you don't need a weed whacker, you need a brush hog.
Post by: Mossy on March 29, 2018, 07:08:00 AM
Mossy - Sounds like you just need a carb adjustment or check your gas mix.
Polarbear - I haven't had that problem with a shutdown. That is interesting.
I have a husky backpack blower, chainsaw, and demolition saw. The demo saw beats anything in its class for reliability. Blower and chainsaw are as good as other brands. I have been extremely happy with all pieces of equipment. With the chain saw I would be just as happy with a Stihl. With the blower, Stihl, Echo, and I am sure a few others would be fine as well.
If you are on a hillside and doing a lot of heavy work I would not go less than a 4-stroke and I would recommend a curved shaft on your string trimmer. Get yourself a little weedeater featherlight straight shaft for edging. The cordless offerings look good as well, and I will be getting a dewalt eventually since I have a ton of batteries for it.
Thanks for the info. I've had my mower in a few times last year and the mechanic blamed bad gas but it kept doing it each time I brought it home.
I brought the blower into the dealer right after it happened and after I bought it and they wanted just as much money to look at it as what I paid for it. So maybe my issue with Husqvarna is my hate toward my local dealer :dunno: absolutely no service after the sale.
As of right now I'm leaning toward the Honda
Post by: Mark Brenckle on March 29, 2018, 07:14:07 AM
I'll spend a couple hundred dollars on Roundup before I spend a weekend behind a weed wacker! :chuckle: i normally spray twice a year around all my pasture fences, driveway and yard.I have a 5' brush hog as well. For me to use an electric I would need 3/4 mile of extension cord. :chuckle: It usually takes me at least 2 hours per week just in trimming and 6 hours if it has gotten out of control. I also keep my fence lines and roadside cut down and that is 1,200 feet plus 1,000 of driveway and another 300' for my parents driveway next door. I have had weekends were I an running a weedeater from daylight until dark.Electrics are fine if you have tiny city lots but if you have any acreage forget about it.
My cordless ryobi does fine for trimming the edges and paths on my 3/4 of an acre. It even does the brush line a couple of times a year when the woods try to take over the yard. If you're cutting acres of brush then you don't need a weed whacker, you need a brush hog.
Post by: PolarBear on March 29, 2018, 07:33:45 AM
Post by: JWEBB on March 29, 2018, 04:50:51 PM
Post by: tlbradford on March 30, 2018, 05:03:06 AM
Mossy - Sounds like you just need a carb adjustment or check your gas mix.
Polarbear - I haven't had that problem with a shutdown. That is interesting.
I have a husky backpack blower, chainsaw, and demolition saw. The demo saw beats anything in its class for reliability. Blower and chainsaw are as good as other brands. I have been extremely happy with all pieces of equipment. With the chain saw I would be just as happy with a Stihl. With the blower, Stihl, Echo, and I am sure a few others would be fine as well.
If you are on a hillside and doing a lot of heavy work I would not go less than a 4-stroke and I would recommend a curved shaft on your string trimmer. Get yourself a little weedeater featherlight straight shaft for edging. The cordless offerings look good as well, and I will be getting a dewalt eventually since I have a ton of batteries for it.
Thanks for the info. I've had my mower in a few times last year and the mechanic blamed bad gas but it kept doing it each time I brought it home.
I brought the blower into the dealer right after it happened and after I bought it and they wanted just as much money to look at it as what I paid for it. So maybe my issue with Husqvarna is my hate toward my local dealer :dunno: absolutely no service after the sale.
As of right now I'm leaning toward the Honda
Mossy - What I was noticing is that the mixed gas was settling in the can. So I was getting too lean or too rich of a mix depending on how full it was, and how long it had been sitting. I now make sure to shake it up prior to filling my tanks and I started to get consistency from tank to tank in my equipment.
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on March 30, 2018, 09:39:55 PM
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Post by: Mossy on April 25, 2018, 07:36:27 PM
Post by: Mark Brenckle on April 25, 2018, 07:55:05 PM
Think hybrid hedge trimmer on an extension and used similar to a string trimmer. You can clear a lot of brush quick! Makes short work of black berries and any brush 3/4” or less.Thanks for the info on this, cleared most of my fences yesterday in about 5 hours, would've taken me a month with a machete!
Post by: MHWASH on April 25, 2018, 08:12:25 PM
Ended up with a Stihl; so far so good :tup:
Well I'm sure you'll be happy. I recommend ethanol free gas, and Stihl brand 2 cycle oil. Been running both in my Echo for years with no problems.
Post by: j_h_nimrod on April 25, 2018, 10:11:31 PM
Think hybrid hedge trimmer on an extension and used similar to a string trimmer. You can clear a lot of brush quick! Makes short work of black berries and any brush 3/4” or less.Thanks for the info on this, cleared most of my fences yesterday in about 5 hours, would've taken me a month with a machete!
Glad you found it useful. Works great on bracken fern, wild black berry, and any other brush. Plus works pretty well as a hedge trimmer :). Looking forward to the Scotch Broom bloom this year, should make control much easier.
Post by: Mossy on April 26, 2018, 06:41:51 AM
Ended up with a Stihl; so far so good :tup:
Well I'm sure you'll be happy. I recommend ethanol free gas, and Stihl brand 2 cycle oil. Been running both in my Echo for years with no problems.
Already on it. 6 pack of stihl oil with purchase got me another 2 years of warranty.