Backpack Trimmer

[lawn mower fanatic]

I think that's why they never made it real big cause there more of a pain than what there worth. I asked the question because I never seen anyone using one.

Yeah, neither have I!

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Apparently Echo made one, too!
http://www.echo-tools.co.uk/index.php?id=334

 

[possum]

Have seen them over the years used by State road crews, fire department, drug enforcement, fence building crews, city crews, tree trimmers, REA crews. I have never hefted one.

 

[omega765]

I bought one a year ago from Canada because they are not sold in the continental U.S.. They are made for slopes, ditches, fence line. I love this trimmer. It looks heavy but the weight is centered on your back. The only weight on your arms is the shaft and trimmer head. I can cut more, faster, safer on a steep slipery slope than with a conventional trimmer. These backpack trimmers are used extensively in Europe, Asia and Australia.

 

[Micko]

Tanaka have a couple. I use one (40cc) on a regular basis. They are between a full blown brush cutter and a trimmer. If you trim steep slopes, large area trimming ie acreages, fence lines etc, they are great and a big time saver due to the power.
Not good for doing a lot of vertical edging and pointless on small properties!

Must of been writing this as omega posted. I'll support what he's saying 100%

 

[Lawnboy18]

Interesting. I just want one to add to my STIHL familly.

 

[Carscw]

Did not know about this.

My wife said the other day they need to make a backpack trimmer.
I was like yup whatever.

Looks like we are getting one.

 

[Lawnboy18]

They are about 750 Euro, so atleast 1 grand.

 

[Micko]

Did not know about this.

My wife said the other day they need to make a backpack trimmer.
I was like yup whatever.

Looks like we are getting one.

I would look at the most powerful one you can get your hands on. Tanaka for example have a 40cc and 46.5cc. I have the 40 but wish I had the 46 at times. Can do heavier brush cutting with more power and only weighs a fraction more.