Best Gas Trimmer?

[TxRab]

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?

Thank you in advance for your opinion.

 

[Rivets]

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.

 

[TxRab]

THANK YOU so much for your reply! I'll give it a serious look.

 

[slomo]

Maruyma, made in Japan. 5 year Commercial warranty. Nuff said.

slomo

 

[TxRab]

Thank you slomo! Greatly appreciated! I'll check them out.

 

[mikehouse]

Stihl FS70R is my horse.Low end commercial.Highly recommended residential,plus it's a STIHL!!!

 

[Rivets]

Echo also has a five year warranty.

 

[slomo]

Echo also has a five year warranty.

Not 5 for commercial use though. OP wanted the best trimmer. Echo and Stihl are big box store toys.

slomo

 

[Rivets]

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.

 

[bertsmobile1]

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 .