Shopping for a good gas powered trimmer...

[fortyshooter]

My battery powered unit ran well but the trimmer head left much to be desired like keeping the line from pulling out.
I use it down at my range property and it's time to move up to a better quality gas unit.

The Honda 4 cycle 35 cc unit with it's Varattach units grabbed my attention with regular gas used,ease of starting and the ability to use
the limb trimmer attachment.

Now with a Corona Check coming soon might just invest in a good trimmer!

Anyone use the Honda 35cc with attachments? I have read some good reviews.

[John E Davies]

I cannot comment on the Honda, but I am personally very wary of hand held four stroke power equipment. My 2 stroke Echo PAS system has been stone reliable for over fifteen years. All you need to do to maintain it is use stabilized fuel religiously, and clean the air filter occasionally. I have a straight trimmer attachment, an edger and a dethatcher, all work great, the dethatcher does beat you up some ;(

You won’t go wrong with this... https://www.echo-usa.com/Products/Pro- ... /PAS-225VP. Unless you have a big property, then the larger motor will get the work done faster. Echo products are top tier and have a five year warranty.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[ChefDuane]

Don't have a Honda trimmer but I did have a Honda Harmony mower once. EXCELLENT mower. The trimmer I have now is a Ryobi 4 cycle 30cc X430. I like a 4 cycle trimmer because I hate having to mix the oil and gas and just don't see the advantage (if there is one.) Also, the mower is 4 cycle and I like being able to have one gas can for both devices. The Ryobi trimmer also has blower and edger attachments. I really don't have anything bad to say about Honda power equipment as they do make a quality product. The Ryobi was a might less expensive and it has held up well.

[fortyshooter]

The one I'm looking at
https://www.stringtrimmersdirect.com/Ho ... U0EALw_wcB

I have a Honda 2200 portable generator and it runs great! Just like the option of a trimmer with a tree limb attachment...would get a lot of use!

[John E Davies]

I don’t know how hard you follow servicing tables, but they recommend frequent valve adjustment. Not to mention oil changes every 50 hours.

You won’t find pros using four stroke trimmers.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[RanchRoper]

I bought a Stihl last fall. Great!

[Mags]

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I've got an Echo 20+ years. I have an attachment that accepts strands of wire. Works great on the hardier stalks of grass and brush.

[RanchRoper]

I got a blade attachment with mine too for branches and small trees.

[Shakey Jake]

I have a Stihl also. It's lasted a lot longer than the other cheap trimmers like Sears and Homelite.
Jake

[BigAl52]

Stihl would be my choice also. Dont know anything about the Hondas. But I have owned Honda products before and never had any issues with them.