Any suggestions on a trimmer?
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I have an Echo commercial grade gas trimmer. It's the only one I've ever had that has lasted for more than a couple years. You pay more up front but it's a much better piece of machinery than the store bought ones which keep breaking. Countryside lawn and garden in Orland Park sells them.
http://www.echo-usa.com/prods_list.asp?Category=TRIMMER
http://www.echo-usa.com/prods_list.asp?Category=TRIMMER
I do not have too much trimming, but it looks a lot better when it's done.
I am talking about getting an electric, cordless one. You get a wall mounted charger and the thing just clamps to it when it's not being used and charges it. I would not be able to deal with extensions.
I am talking about getting an electric, cordless one. You get a wall mounted charger and the thing just clamps to it when it's not being used and charges it. I would not be able to deal with extensions.
Chances are you will need to replace it every year or two. The batteries fail from the vibration, heat and from not being used each winter.
Like Cliff, I also have an Echo gas trimmer. The thing starts on the first pull every spring. Echo's aren't cheap though, but you get what you pay for.
However, I would expect a battery powered trimmer from B&D to work well too.
I have a B&D 5 hp, 24v cordless lawn mower and it's great. I'll never go back to a gas mower after using this thing and I've had it for about 14 years now.
The battery is supposed to last about 5 years if you care for it properly. My previous battery lasted 7 years, but I'm meticulous about caring for it. Every winter, I pull the battery out of the mower and stick it in the fridge. This seems to help its longevity greatly.
However, I would expect a battery powered trimmer from B&D to work well too.
I have a B&D 5 hp, 24v cordless lawn mower and it's great. I'll never go back to a gas mower after using this thing and I've had it for about 14 years now.
The battery is supposed to last about 5 years if you care for it properly. My previous battery lasted 7 years, but I'm meticulous about caring for it. Every winter, I pull the battery out of the mower and stick it in the fridge. This seems to help its longevity greatly.
"Weed Eater" electric trimmer (plug in). It has to be about 7 or 8 years old now. Cheap, does a good job and is reliable.
MTD snow blower. 5 years old. Cheap, does a good job and is reliable.
Craftsman lawnmower. 5 years old. A piece of shit and was costly. Handle bar is tweaked, motor burns oil and the bag regularly falls off when half full. Can you imagine if I did not maintain the thing....
Dave
MTD snow blower. 5 years old. Cheap, does a good job and is reliable.
Craftsman lawnmower. 5 years old. A piece of shit and was costly. Handle bar is tweaked, motor burns oil and the bag regularly falls off when half full. Can you imagine if I did not maintain the thing....
Dave
This is what I use and works perfect! Had to pick up the fuel tank from abuse from a previous owner, but found them cheap online.
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