Buying a new trimmer

[jakesteel22]

Im looking into buying a new string trimmer. Im just getting started so i dont want anything that will kill my wallet. Ive been looking at some of the stihls. Should i go with a homeowner one or a commercial? Any models you would recommend?

 

[Ric]

Im looking into buying a new string trimmer. Im just getting started so i dont want anything that will kill my wallet. Ive been looking at some of the stihls. Should i go with a homeowner one or a commercial? Any models you would recommend?

If your talking about commercial use then go commercial. I'd recommend the FS 90R it's a straight shaft with a 28.4cc engine that would give you the power to use other attachments and it also has the 18oz fuel capacity for longer run time between fill ups unlike the residential units with something like 11oz. The 90R runs $329.95. I've been using the same 90R commercially for like 8 years averaging 60 lawns per week and never had an issue.

 

[Carscw]

If your talking about commercial use then go commercial. I'd recommend the FS 90R it's a straight shaft with a 28.4cc engine that would give you the power to use other attachments and it also has the 18oz fuel capacity for longer run time between fill ups unlike the residential units with something like 11oz. They run $329.95. I've been using the same 90R commercially for like 8 years averaging 60 lawns per week and never had an issue.

I agree with ric the FS 90R is the better trimmer in $330.00 price range.
It's really not worth the money to go with a cheap trimmer. I just tossed my second ryobi in the last 12 months onto the scrap pile.

 

[jakesteel22]

I agree with ric the FS 90R is the better trimmer in $330.00 price range.
It's really not worth the money to go with a cheap trimmer. I just tossed my second ryobi in the last 12 months onto the scrap pile.

Well i know im going to get a stihl, just not sure if it will be a pro grade or homeowner, or what model

 

[possum]

If you are going to use it a lot get a good one. A cheapo one is not worth working on.

 

[BWH]

Well i know im going to get a stihl, just not sure if it will be a pro grade or homeowner, or what model

I understand breaking the bank(been there), if its the difference between feeding the family or buying a lesser trimmer you have to do what you have to do. But with that said if you have the cash to swing it don't hesitate to go the quality route you'll never regret it.

 

[Ric]

Well i know im going to get a stihl, just not sure if it will be a pro grade or homeowner, or what model

If you want to spend a little less money you can go with the FS 70R for $279.95 it's the bottom of the commercial trimmers for Stihl. Something you may want to remember or be aware of about the 90 R and up is your getting a 4mix engine (4cycle 2 stroke lubricated engine) more power and torque than a two stroke.

 

[jakesteel22]

If you want to spend a little less money you can go with the FS 70R for $279.95 it's the bottom of the commercial trimmers for Stihl. Something you may want to remember or be aware of about the 90 R and up is your getting a 4mix engine (4cycle 2 stroke lubricated engine) more power and torque than a two stroke.

Well i was looking around and i took a look at the KM 90 R. Would i be better of getting something like that? Then i could get more attachments for it.

 

[Ric]

Well i was looking around and i took a look at the KM 90 R. Would i be better of getting something like that? Then i could get more attachments for it.

That's up to you. yes they work and if your a homeowner I think it would be alright but if your working as a business and doing a good number of lawns daily and weekly I think that doing trimming, edging and maybe hedge trimming would be putting a lot of pressure on one engine or power head and the thing is if that engine goes down you've lost everything. The thing I have always believed in was having back up equipment and to buy two power heads, one to use one for a back up your not going to save any money, your better off just buying the FS 90 and maybe the FC 90 and just add when you can to build the business. Just my opinion.

 

[exotion]

That's up to you. yes they work and if your a homeowner I think it would be alright but if your working as a business and doing a good number of lawns daily and weekly I think that doing trimming, edging and maybe hedge trimming would be putting a lot of pressure on one engine or power head and the thing is if that engine goes down you've lost everything. The thing I have always believed in was having back up equipment and to buy two power heads, one to use one for a back up your not going to save any money, your better off just buying the FS 90 and maybe the FC 90 and just add when you can to build the business. Just my opinion.

Also the thing with multi tools is the time spent switching functions in the middle of a job yes its a small amount say 1min but if your switching twice per job and ten jobs that's 20 mins that's almost a whole job