[RookieJim]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking to buy a fairly cheap-ish petrol strimmer for the plot.

Can anyone make any suggestions?

Thanks

Jim

[Gwiz]

I think these are very good value...
http://www.mitoxgm.co.uk/

[andy jb]

I got one off the  Mintox strimmers back  at the start of the summer very happy with it i think it was about £160 with vat.   

[arugula]

Check out the Ryobi Expand-It range too.

[Daamoot]

Wow, looking at the Mitox range - you can get the 42.7cc version for about £220.  That's pretty cheap for such a powerful strimmer (Kawasaki/Makita's are around 300)   Does anyone know if parts are readily available (and fairly priced) for these?  Low cost is important but you don't want to spend a lot of money on disposible tools.

[Gwiz]

Mitox parts are readily available from the importer. Most independent garden machinery retailers should be able to help you out.

[RookieJim]

Does this look any good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PETROL-GRASS-STRIMMER-BRUSH-CUTTER-NEW-4-STROKE-ct61a-/160910425918?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenPowerTools_CA&hash=item2577023f3e

[Gwiz]

Looks ok, but what MAKE is it? who is the importer, and do they keep the parts in stock?

[RookieJim]

Good questions Gwiz. I shall check.

Jim

[arugula]

Looks ok, but what MAKE is it? who is the importer, and do they keep the parts in stock?

From the eBay seller's page LTS = Local Tool Sales (yes it is all in capitals):

LOCAL TOOL SALES
"WE ARE A UK BASED IMPORT COMPANY SPECIALISING IN CONSTRUCTION AND WELDING EQUIPMENT.WE DEAL WITH LEADING MANUFACTURERS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND HAVE THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES IN THE UK.ALL SALES ARE TRADE SALES ALL SALES INC VAT EST 1990 WITH OVER 25 YRS IN THE INDUSTRY
"

[Gwiz]

Tells me nowt
Except that the seller doesn't specialise in strimmers and other garden machinery and hints at the fact they might import machines but they won't be heavy on the spares front.
China is a major manufacturer, that much is a fact......

[arugula]

Tells me nowt

Oh well.

[RookieJim]

I go out-bid as I was in a meeting. Oh well, I'm sure i'll pick something up over the week

Jim

[smud6ie]

I go out-bid as I was in a meeting.

Jim

Personally,i'd say that was lucky
smud6ie