Time for a new trimmer

[dartman]

Well it's time for a new trimmer and would like some opinions.I have looked at a Sthil FS 56- RC-E and a Echo srm225 and both will be from dealers and not from a box store.What does everyone think?

 

[CoreyB]

Which dealer is better? Lol

 

[dartman]

Hard to say,both are ACE hardware stores here in town.

 

[S Sidwell]

I looked at an Echo, almost bought one, didn't like the non adjustable carbs.

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[dartman]

Yeah I dont like that too but I think all of them are that way now.

 

[Fish]

The fs56 is a tad cheezy. flex cable shaft....

 

[Dub11]

@Jon1212 show them that new fs 56 rc-e bnt-sht you got in to sail.

 

[CoreyB]

The Husqvarna are adjustable but if you don't have a good dealer then that may not be a good option. The 129l is $199.00

 

[dartman]

The fs56 is a tad cheezy. flex cable shaft....

Even as a straight shaft it's flexie......?

 

[huskyboy]

I’d be looking real hard at the echo lineup. The echo 266 is the most indestructible trimmer I have ever seen. I used to work for a landscaping crew at a private school and we abused the living crap out of 10 or so 266’s. Good power and torque for tall stuff and edges easily. I own a shindaiwa 242 myself and it’s a solid trimmer, I like the wider guard on it better than echos.

 

[dartman]

Cory B,the nearest dealer I wont even walk in his door again.......

 

[huskyboy]

I prefer the steel driveshaft if you plan on mounting a blade. It’s most likely more durable for blade use. If not using a blade then cable is fine.

 

[huskyboy]

I’d buy the echo 230 over the 225 as well, always buy more than you really need. Same goes for any piece of power equipment.

 

[dartman]

Huskyboy,I just went to the Shindaiwa site and they dont show any trimmers,maybe they got out of them.....?

 

[huskyboy]

Huskyboy,I just went to the Shindaiwa site and they dont show any trimmers,maybe they got out of them.....?

https://www.shindaiwa-usa.com/products/trimmers/t242.aspx

 

[dartman]

Normally that is my thought on buying ant tool but its not in the budget.

 

[dartman]

Well what the hey,I found nothing,thanks......

 

[dartman]

Is the Echo a shaft or cable?

 

[dartman]

It's a cable,just found it.

 

[CoreyB]

Cory B,the nearest dealer I wont even walk in his door again.......

Then that is deffenitly out of the question.