Need a new trimmer!

[metz12]

So i did a job today and my trimmer is very sad. its an old craftsman with 1 sting hole head and its a curved shaft. he gave it to me to get me through last summer and since i havent been too busy this summer i figured i wouldnt go and buy a new one. well i swear i tinkered with the thing more then weed wack with it. i'm not looking for something like an echo or a stihl but something that could last me a few years that is relatively low in price. thanks in advance.

 

[Kodie's Lawn Service]

There is a echo an stihl prices at 219. They are really good machines :thumbsup:

 

[sgmgarden]

If you are looking for a new trimmer, I would definitely suggest Stihl as a good brand. They are well known and they're regarded as the leading brand in their sector. Stihl are a reliable and dependable brand with high performance rates. Definitely a winner if you ask me :smile:

 

[metz12]

If you are looking for a new trimmer, I would definitely suggest Stihl as a good brand. They are well known and they're regarded as the leading brand in their sector. Stihl are a reliable and dependable brand with high performance rates. Definitely a winner if you ask me :smile:

stihl and echo are pretty steep in price for me. i know both are great machines but its not in my budget to buy a 230dollar trimmer almost at the end of summer. i was thinking the cheaper end like a weed eater. i love my weed eater blower and i figured it was a good brand. just looking for other opinions on cheaper trimmers.

 

[Carscw]

So i did a job today and my trimmer is very sad. its an old craftsman with 1 sting hole head and its a curved shaft. he gave it to me to get me through last summer and since i havent been too busy this summer i figured i wouldnt go and buy a new one. well i swear i tinkered with the thing more then weed wack with it. i'm not looking for something like an echo or a stihl but something that could last me a few years that is relatively low in price. thanks in advance.

Since you said you do NOT want a stihl and that's what everyone will tell you to get.

I use ryobi for $100. And have had no trouble with them at all. Have one that is 3 years old and never fails to start.

The only reason to buy a $300 trimmer is just so you can say you did

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

 

[metz12]

exactly. thanks for the response. i have heard good things about their chainsaws. i dont personally like their power tools (except for my variable speed d handle jigsaw which is awesome). what cc is the thing? did you get it at home depot?

 

[Ric]

stihl and echo are pretty steep in price for me. i know both are great machines but its not in my budget to buy a 230dollar trimmer almost at the end of summer. i was thinking the cheaper end like a weed eater. i love my weed eater blower and i figured it was a good brand. just looking for other opinions on cheaper trimmers.

My philosophy has always been you can spend it now or spend it again later. I've always found for me that buying cheap always ends up costing me more money in the long run than saving my money and buying quality a bit later. I don't agree with the statement by Carscw that the only reason to buy a $300 trimmer is just so you can say you did. A good quality trimmer will not only last longer but it can also save considerable time in the field over a cheap trimmer and make you more money in doing so.
It's not that I don't understand where your coming from on your budget but if I were you I'd save for a bit and buy quality because you'll come out further ahead money wise buying once than twice.

 

[metz12]

My philosophy has always been you can spend it now or spend it again later. I've always found for me that buying cheap always ends up costing me more money in the long run than saving my money and buying quality a bit later. I don't agree with the statement by Carscw that the only reason to buy a $300 trimmer is just so you can say you did. A good quality trimmer will not only last longer but it can also save considerable time in the field over a cheap trimmer and make you more money in doing so.
It's not that I don't understand where your coming from on your budget but if I were you I'd save for a bit and buy quality because you'll come out further ahead money wise buying once than twice.

I understand your point with buying something once and being done with it. i wasnt sure if someone on here (like carscw) has used a good quality trimmer that was low in price. i wish i could afford to buy an echo because i would love to have one but i dont have the cash for one.

 

[Ric]

I understand your point with buying something once and being done with it. i wasn't sure if someone on here (like carscw) has used a good quality trimmer that was low in price. i wish i could afford to buy an echo because i would love to have one but i don't have the cash for one.

My guess is your age is young am I right or wrong?

 

[metz12]

My guess is your age is young am I right or wrong?

oh yeah, im a senior in high school. i thought you new that i was young ric?