I've got 6 acres and need a gas trimmer that's between residential and commercial, leaning more commercial. Have been a fan of Stihl and was looking at the FS94R but found some bad carburetor reviews so that forced me do further research. Now my biggest interest is in a Husqvarna (324L???) or a Honda (HHT35SLTAT???). I want something that will last and be comfortable and lastly is considering 4-stroke trimmer a good idea?
Echo SMR-266 is the one I always recommend. For the last 5 years I’ve put mine through hell and back and the only thing I’ve done to it is replace the bump head twice, because I’ve worn them out. Might be a bit more $$$ than others, but well worth it in the long run.
If it is a toy it’s the best toy I’ve seen in the last 15 years. I‘ll take it over everything else I’ve seen in the last 15 years, except the older Tanakas.
I am still loaning out my FS 45 that we bought 30 years ago to desperate customers .
I would propose that like mowers there is no such thing as a "best" line trimmer
There is the "Right" line trimmer for you & the work that you do but "best" is a very subjective term
If I was to buy one for myself now, then it would be a 35cc Honda or a Shindiawa
Both are about twice the price of the others in their class & capacity for a very good reason .