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Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: woodentop on April 17, 2007, 19:10

I recently posted about troubles with my Robin strimmmer - I found the problem eventually - broken inlet manifold.  I now need a new one as it probably isn't repairable and seek advice on getting another.I know Honda are the best but they are very expensive and I don't have a lot of work to justify it. My main criteria is easy starting ! I hate McCulloch stuff and have been looking at Ryobi electronic ignition range ( £130 ish ) - any good ?

If you have a good easy starter please let me know. Thanks.

Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: shaun on April 17, 2007, 21:09

you wont go far wrong with a stihl and if you ever need any spares then its very easy to get them.
and get this,they do an attachment now to make there brush cutter into a cultivator a bit like the mantis http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/acatalog/SITHL_Combi_attachments.html
there not cheap but i think they are the best,
Ive got a partner brushcutter and thats not bad at all but not a patch on a stihl,
like anything you only get what you pay for  :wink:

Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: ihusker on April 18, 2007, 00:12

I agree with Shaun, I don't think you can beat a Stihl. Mine is about 15 to 20 years old and still (stihl?) works a treat. It always starts after a couple of pulls and the only problem I had with it was a blocked fuel filter in the fuel tank. There is a knack to starting 2 stroke strimmers and chain saws.
I was told by an old Pro toput the choke on and turn it until it coughed once then take the choke off and it should start. If you leave the choke on after it has fired once it will flood and you'l never start it without taking out the plug and drying it. Best of luck.

Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: woodentop on April 18, 2007, 19:43

Thanks -I'll get a Stihl then !

Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: shaun on April 18, 2007, 21:08

you will be well pleased with it,good tip there on starting 2-strokes husker,
try and use the stihl 2 stroke oil and stick to it

Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: Gwiz on April 21, 2007, 07:26

sthil are very good.
but have a look at the strimmers at northern tools, before parting with any cash. :D
i think that they could well be zenoah komatsu (been making them for years) :D

Title: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: toto691 on April 23, 2007, 22:00

I use the RYOBI RLT-254SFC, very reliable and is split shaft for any add ons.

Title: Re: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: LILLILEAF on June 03, 2017, 07:08

My best buy ever is my kawasaki strimmer,it has 4 nylon head,i use 400lb fishing line this will cut anything but trees :lol:,i bought it 25 plus yrs ago,we have only replaced the spark plug and the petrol cap.At the time it was expensive at £250,but its still going strong.Lillileaf

Title: Re: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: jezza on June 04, 2017, 13:38

hi I use Stihl and have done for 30 years have used other makes Mountfield Husqvarna, Honda ( absolute dodo, under powered ) jezza

Title: Re: Best Petrol Strimmer ?
Post by: Digger the Dog on July 14, 2017, 09:16

Quote from: LILLILEAF on June 03, 2017, 07:08

My best buy ever is my kawasaki strimmer,it has 4 nylon head,i use 400lb fishing line this will cut anything but trees :lol:,i bought it 25 plus yrs ago,we have only replaced the spark plug and the petrol cap.At the time it was expensive at £250,but its still going strong.Lillileaf

Now sold under the brand name of Mitox, I believe