Need a good Weed Eater

[ragincajun]

Originally Posted by Matt G

My dad bought a Shindaiwa when we moved into their new house when I was in second grade. He gave me that weedeater when I built my house and bought himself a brand new Sthil. 7 years later, I'm using that same Shindaiwa and he is on his second Sthil. I vote for Shindaiwa.

Shindaiwa for sure my Dad still uses the one I used to use when I cut the grass in junior high and I'm 34. I got mine at Southland on Johnston right south of the mall.

[Deerfarmer]

I have owned echo, shindawa, and now a Stihl This is over 35 years. All of them has been good. I cut and trim several tracks of land we own. I also did lawn maintenance in the past. Never had. Never any problem with any of these. Just wore them out after many hours and years of service. Good luck.

[tgsx750f2000]

Stines has a deal going on right now on there stihl fs56 weed eater, you get a free six pack of oil and four year warranty for $216 it's the strait shaft model.


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[Let um land]

Stay away from the junk at lowes. Have a Stihl that is 14 yrs old and cranks easily. Changed the plug once and two head units that wore out. I burn about a tank of fuel each cutting.

[4fish]

Shindaiwa and be done with it

[meaux fishing]

If you dump the gas back in the can after you use it and run the gas out of the motor you will never have carb problems.

[fishfighter]

Hey alphaman, go see Champagnes on morgan street, they sell stihl and great service, locally owned no big box store but prices are close if not better than box store, oh yeah did i mention excellent service after sale

[DaPointIsDaBomb]

Don't buy any of that Japanese junk, buy 100% American and support our country. Hate seeing people buying Toyotas when they can get a good ol American made Ford. Hate a Chevy but still better than those overseas made yotas

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by DaPointIsDaBomb

Don't buy any of that Japanese junk, buy 100% American and support our country. Hate seeing people buying Toyotas when they can get a good ol American made Ford. Hate a Chevy but still better than those overseas made yotas

But Yota trucks are made in USA now with non Union workers and have fewer foreign parts in them than most of the Big 3

[Armand16]

Redmax. The premix cans are the way to go.

[Pull n Pray]

Ecos are great. I've had mine for 7 years and it still runs good. It was even under water during hurricane Ike. I think they come with a 5 year warranty and are under $200.

[ryanjag07]

I use echo and stihl products and have no issues. Your issue sounds like the carb which I would go by the recommendations above about the gas to solve that issue. If you choose to buy a new one than I would recommend any of the brands in their comercial series. They are built to have more run hours. But the infrequent use of one small yard you still need to do something about gas.

[fishizzle]

Shindaiwa! You will die before it will!

[weedeater]

I would recommend Echo, ONLY non ethonal gas with Echo mix (it contains stabilizer) and only mix what you can burn in less then 2 months and get a straight shaft so you can weedeat or edge with it plus it's easier on your back... I like buying from from shops that deal with lawn equipment vs box stores incase you need repairs done and cost will be very close at both

[netmkr]

Bought a Robin in 2006 @ Nolan's lawnmowers in Carencro in 2006 still going strong and no problems whatsoever

[rardoin]

Get one of these...low maintenance, free fuel and automated (like a Roomba for your yard):


I would also purchase one of these and you will never need to buy parts again:

[Quackhead62]

Shindaiwa by far the best weed eater i have owned cranks up after sitting up in the shed all winter long and it is just a amimal. Also you can get the blade atachments for clearing trails and cutting cane to brush duck blinds too.

[keakar]

it seams the consensus so far is, you have to buy a trimmer in the $300 range or it will be a piece of junk so you get what you pay for and if you want a good reliable trimmer that works when you need it then buy a $300 commercial name brand trimmer.

[Feesherman]

Another for Shindawa

[hardball]

Head over to Southland Engine on Johnston and pick one of these up....You are welcome!!!!

http://maruyama-us.com/products/trim...rs/b27l-turbo/

I cannot believe how good and reliable....Worth every penny!!!!!