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| Lambley Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: Mid Devon Posts: 1435   
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Thanks again for the replies, it looks like being either a Stihl FS55, 56CE, 70CE or 94CE, all with handlebar type grips.
People have recommended a harness etc, looking on the Stihl website there's a few to choose from? They are quite expensive and vary in price, does it have to be a Stihl harness as there's other makes that seem ok? |
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12th May 2015 3:41am |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785 
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Harnesses are generally universal, try them on, if you can, for comfort as the fit is adjustable
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12th May 2015 7:32am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello Lambley
STIHL I had 2 chainsaws and 1 hedge trimmer of differing 'quality' makes all initially ok but any serious long term use and they all burnt out... There is probably a good reason why it appears that all the tree surgeons, and facilities companies, needing to cut back the Berkshire Countryside to do their work, turn up kitted out with Stihl. I now have a petrol Chainsaw and hedge Trimmer and my brother has the 'full on' Stihl Strimmer, 3 years hard use (Farm Work) and it's showing no signs of giving up. I would also generally go for one product... one job Expensive but you do have confidence when unlocking the outbuilding...
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12th May 2015 8:33am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I've got both Stihl & Husqvarna "stuff" - my strimmer / brushcutter is a Stihl FS450 which will happily work all day if you need it. Steve.
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14th May 2015 8:47pm |
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| Sphere Member Since: 26 Apr 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 725 
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Would not touch stilh strimmers to heavy and unreliable for the price. But I am not keen on there saws either but that is a matter of personal taste.
I run 50 or so echos and for short grass work always go for loop handle straight shaft. If your looking at using for brush then yes cow horns and bigger cc but 35cc loop does 90% of our work and easer to handle around posts trees etc. My only real advise is think about use and weight I often like light cheap ones and accept they need to be replaced, most other things are personal. Don't pay to much attention to what the big boys (councils big firms etc) use as this is often done on deals but look what the smaller one man bands use. |
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15th May 2015 2:58pm |
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| Spruce Pirate Member Since: 08 Feb 2013 Location: Stirlingshire Posts: 124  
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We run two Husqvarna strimmers and a Stihl. The Stihl (FS450) is alright for light grasses, but the Huskys will take better chord and therefore better for heavier material - rushes, docks, nettles, bracken, etc. The huskys are a 240R and a 343R, so both old machines now. Come out the shed after winter and go straight into veg management with no issues, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend either Stihl of Husky machines. Your level of use will dictate whether you go for a multi-tool type machine or a dedicated machine, if you're doing anything more than just trimming the edges of a small garden I'd say go for the dedicated strimmer.
There seems to be some confusion in posts about the difference between strimmers, brushcutters etc. If you are using a circular blade (like a circular saw type blade) then you are using a clearing saw. A brushcutter uses a blade, either plastic paddles or a metal blade with, normally, 3 or 4 cutting edges. You'll struggle to find a decent Stihl or Husky machine for your budget new, but second hand can be a viable option. Of the other options you could look at Echo, Efco, Makita or Kawasaki. Haven't heard much about any other makes. Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap |
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15th May 2015 8:33pm |
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