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peterl



Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
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Stihl strimmers
My bullet proof Honda strimmer has broken and in my view not economical to repair!!!!!!!

Back to a stihl I think, but am unsure of the current models, the two I am looking at are the FS70 CE and the FS90, one has a flexible drive shaft in shaft whilst the other has a solid drive shaft in shaft ( which is the more expensive model).

Is one better than the other and is the extra £80 worth it.

Any advise / guidance would be appreciated.
Post #336546 8th Jun 2014 8:12am
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Boris



Member Since: 02 May 2014
Location: Oswestry
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When I was buying a strimmer , my local dealer advised getting the solid shaft as he said the flexible shafts can break quite easily Sad
I'll have a look after to see what model I've got Thumbs Up
Post #336552 8th Jun 2014 8:55am
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ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
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Sorry, I can't help on current models, my one Stihl brush cutter is a straight shaft (solid) and is approx 20 years old and still is perfect and the Stihl split shaft multi tool (strimmer, pole saw, hedge trimmer, rotary broom & cultivator) flexible shaft is 8 years old and perfect.......

Buy the biggest / most powerful you can afford in the Stihl range and you won't go far wrong.

Keith
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DAZ110



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The less weight the better.
Post #336562 8th Jun 2014 9:21am
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jst



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the less complicated the more robust i have always gone on. Cheers

James
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Andy80



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Does Honda produce a suitable model as from experience there super reliable and 4 stroke effortless Smile Working towards Carry on camping!
Post #336570 8th Jun 2014 10:10am
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RobKeay



Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
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We have several strimmers two are sitting broken in the shed, flexi shaft.

Just get the most expensive solid shaft one you can afford. We have some that are donkeys old.

A lot of stihl stuff is now 4 mix so make sure you use the green two stroke mix. Also put a little extra than 50:1.

Also look at husquarna because they offer a longer warrenty.
Post #336580 8th Jun 2014 10:31am
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custom90



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Our Honda broke down too this year.
For the time bring just bought a cheap Ryobi but that doesn't seem to bad really in all honesty.
The Honda was reliable but not the most powerful machine.
I prefer the 2 cycles to be honest fuel mixing of not.
If spending a lot in think we'd go Stihl this time not Honda.
Post #336597 8th Jun 2014 11:54am
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Romadog



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Go for a Makita. They do 4 stroke too, much quieter and less fuel useage.
Honda 4 stroke was gutless and only around for couple of years as so heavy to hold.
I've had a Kawasaki one for over 10 years and its great.
Use Stihl, Husqvarna and now Makita at work
Post #336616 8th Jun 2014 2:12pm
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Cupboard



Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
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We've just got a new Stihl one on the farm, seems pretty good.

I'll have a look what model it is tomorrow.

Replaced one that much have been about 20 years old that had had a *lot* of use.
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charliebaja



Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
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I love the Stihl one that i bought a year ago and it works brilliantly. My father always buys their products and as far as i know never has issues with them.
Post #336770 8th Jun 2014 10:53pm
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