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Hello,

My name is Petros. I was looking for some info regarding weed eaters with saw blades & noticed this forum. I am in 2 other forums but they are truck/SUV related.

I have a 2 3/4 acre lot in Orangetree, FL 34120 (Northeast Naples). I've owned it for 10 months. About 2/3's of it is cleared. The rest has pine trees, I believe 1 oak tree, & some trees that my neighbor said are called Brazilian Pepper trees. I will leave the Pine trees alone except for any small pine trees that may come up and that the brush mower can tackle. I will be renting a walk-behind brush cutter to help clear the 3 or 4 Brazilian Pepper trees that I have & to mow the tall grass and any small saplings that come up.

The lot is fenced but the fence was knocked down towards the rear & I repaired it. There was a lot of brush/weeds covering the fence which I have partially removed but I still get plenty of weeds growing along the fence & a machete is not enough to remove them. Eventually I will look into buying a brush mower but renting for now. What I DO want to buy for now is a weed eater with a saw blade. I've seen a few Youtube videos of people cutting saplings that are actually a bit larger than what I have with that set up.

I am looking for any recommendations (btw, gas powered) regarding what brand & saw blade to go with.

So far I've read that a straight shaft weed eater is better for this & that a 4 stroke engine is better than a 2 stroke. The straight shaft makes sense. Don't know the benefit of 4 over 2 stroke engines except for not having to mix oil/gas.

I don't care about ease of switching back and forth from saw blade to string. I wont have a need for the string.

Thank you VERY MUCH for your assistance!
Petros

BTW, not all parts of the fence are covered in weeds & brush. Just some areas.
pics of the fence:

A few things to mention. A 2 stroke will work better than a 4 stroke. Plus it will be a bit lighter .A straight shaft is the only way to go. Depending on your budget. For me there is only 4 brands I'd buy . For my brush jobs I use a husqvarna 525ls with a brush blade or my saw blade depending on what I'm cutting. Below is 2 pics the brush blade will cut heavy tall grass well and small saplings. The other will only cut saplings well it will cut up to 6 or 7 inch stuff as well as a chainsaw.

I have an Echo SRM-266S which I have attached an 8" DIA 80 tooth saw blade to, which has never left me wanting more. The only thing I would do different, if I was to start over, is to go with the PASS-266 Powerhead which I could then just purchase the different accessories I need. 5 year warranty sold me on the Echo, this site might be of help. http://www.echo-usa.com/Products/Trimmers

Echo and Maruyama both have a 5 year warranty. I have 3 Maruyama trimmers and 2 backpack blowers. The maruyama has a lifetime warranty on the drive shaft .My maruyama trimmers have the turbo heads so I can't use blades on them. You can get them with or without the turbo power heads.

RDA.Lawns said:

A few things to mention. A 2 stroke will work better than a 4 stroke. Plus it will be a bit lighter .A straight shaft is the only way to go. Depending on your budget. For me there is only 4 brands I'd buy . For my brush jobs I use a husqvarna 525ls with a brush blade or my saw blade depending on what I'm cutting. Below is 2 pics the brush blade will cut heavy tall grass well and small saplings. The other will only cut saplings well it will cut up to 6 or 7 inch stuff as well as a chainsaw.

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Nice! Do you have a part # for those blades?

And lighter weight is definitely better

Thank you.

RDA.Lawns said:

A few things to mention. A 2 stroke will work better than a 4 stroke. Plus it will be a bit lighter .A straight shaft is the only way to go. Depending on your budget. For me there is only 4 brands I'd buy . For my brush jobs I use a husqvarna 525ls with a brush blade or my saw blade depending on what I'm cutting. Below is 2 pics the brush blade will cut heavy tall grass well and small saplings. The other will only cut saplings well it will cut up to 6 or 7 inch stuff as well as a chainsaw.

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RDA.Lawns said:

Echo and Maruyama both have a 5 year warranty. I have 3 Maruyama trimmers and 2 backpack blowers. The maruyama has a lifetime warranty on the drive shaft .My maruyama trimmers have the turbo heads so I can't use blades on them. You can get them with or without the turbo power heads.

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Rivets said:

I have an Echo SRM-266S which I have attached an 8" DIA 80 tooth saw blade to, which has never left me wanting more. The only thing I would do different, if I was to start over, is to go with the PASS-266 Powerhead which I could then just purchase the different accessories I need. 5 year warranty sold me on the Echo, this site might be of help. http://www.echo-usa.com/Products/Trimmers

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Thank you folks. I'll look into those links. I was looking to spend about $200 but I can spend $300 if needed.

TAC1 said:

Nice! Do you have a part # for those blades?

And lighter weight is definitely better

Thank you.

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I don't have the number but the chainsaw blade is called eager beaver i think ,visit a dealer that sells outdoor equipment they can help you the brush blade is a husqurvana when you buy a trimmer you will have to buy a blade kit it comes with a blade a nut and a arbor

I have an Echo PAS system which has worked very well for me over time. Even survived our recent flood with a little TLC. While I use the saw blade attachment a good bit I don't think it is the end all for small saplings, etc.. I find it works really well with tough vines, very small woody plant sprouts, etc. that are too tough for a string trimmer but too small for a chain saw. I use it primarily for clearing areas on my property. Eventually between clearing and round-up I eventually get enough room to run a mower, etc. that sort of finalizes the process. I have 3 attachments (string trimmer, saw blade, and edger).

Good luck in your quest

RhettWS said:

I have an Echo PAS system which has worked very well for me over time. Even survived our recent flood with a little TLC. While I use the saw blade attachment a good bit I don't think it is the end all for small saplings, etc.. I find it works really well with tough vines, very small woody plant sprouts, etc. that are too tough for a string trimmer but too small for a chain saw. I use it primarily for clearing areas on my property. Eventually between clearing and round-up I eventually get enough room to run a mower, etc. that sort of finalizes the process. I have 3 attachments (string trimmer, saw blade, and edger).

Good luck in your quest

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Thank you!
How much did your Echo PAS System cost?

Also, I'm seriously considering buying this one. A bit more than I wanted to spend but very good from what I have read. I like the bike handle bars also. Seems to be easier to hold securely while cutting.

What do you folks think?


http://www.stringtrimmersdirect.com/Husqvarna-966-60-92-01-String-Trimmer/p6510.html

I own the 223 not the one you are looking at but just the trimmer and I love it.

BlazNT said:

I own the 223 not the one you are looking at but just the trimmer and I love it.

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Awesome! Good to know. Thank you. As I previously stated my budget was around $200 but this one looks good & that brand is well regarded. It also comes with a shoulder strap. Not worth it for me to cheap out over $100.

Use a good vegetation killer around the fence.