[Yorkie]

Someone at the lotty is advertising a petrol strimmer, make McCullough (can't remember the model number - could it be something like JT 24 or 27?) for £50 ONO.

I don't have a lot of use for a petrol strimmer personally, but it could be of use in clearing plots I'm waiting to let, so that the grass doesn't get taller than me    Hence a little reluctant to spend a lot of money.

Any thoughts on this brand or things to be aware of?  If it's not a decent deal then I'm not going to go for it at all costs.

[jezza]

hi the strimmer you mention can be devils to start they have 3 stage chokes if put in wrong position they flood with out starting parts can be arkward to get they allways changing machine specifications buy oneday obselete next ,for 50 quid you could hire a strimmer brushcutter and have no repair costs as your near york you could borrow my heavy duty brushcutter if you want  jezza

[Yorkie]

That's a really helpful answer, many thanks jezza - you've saved me from a bad decision. 

Lovely offer which I'll bear in mind if needed 

[Aidy]

I have had one for years and it has been really good and reliable.

Even with old petrol where my cultivator and genny wont fire up, my strimmer would. If this blew up then I would buy another without question.

see if you can knock them down on price.