KS94R or PAS 2620 ???

[whitesnake]

What's everyone's opinions? Stihl KM94R or Echo PAS 2620? Strong points? Weak points? ...etc. I need a new trimmer this year but also really need a rubber flap wheel...maybe some other attachments later on. So figured I'd go with an attachment system. I've always liked echo trimmers but I have no dealer support close by. It's probably over an hour to the nearest dealer. Not a huge deal since I usually repair most of my own stuff but still. Now Stihl dealers I'm surrounded by and I've heard lots of good things about the 94r. I want a true old school 2-stroke. Your opinions are greatly appreciated.

 

[Fish]

I use a FS90, and just swap the KM attachments on the end of it. Works great!!

 

[sawfun]

I have a fs94r and it is much nicer to use than my fs250r. The Echos work well, but I prefer the Stihl build quality much better.

 

[Fish]

Echo makes great stuff, just harder to find and keep dealers around here. That makes a difference.

 

[whitesnake]

Yeah I'm leaning towards stihl for that reason. The dealers are everywhere. I think the 94R is fairly bulletproof. How's long term on the 90's, 110's, and 130's? Heard some horror stories about the "4 strokes"

 

[Fish]

Mine is older than dirt and still running strong. I don't know much about the newer model fs94. Not sure if the shaft is as hardy, it is too new for me to bother with parting out.

 

[whitesnake]

So you just use a FS standard trimmer and the attachments work?

 

[Fish]

The fs90 has a solid steel shaft. Just loosen the gear trimmer head and slide it on, and then just slip on the attachment you have, and tighten the screws.