Looking for a petrol strimmer, any recommendations? 43CC Kawasaki Strimmer on special in local diy?

Question

brought a grass trimmer last year for €45, but not enough power. Want a decent Strimmer that will last years with little bother, good power as large surrond around garden.

Answer 1

Personal experience - Shindaiwa trimmers are the best for the money. I use them professionally  in my landscaping business and have never had a major problem.

I'm partial to the 230 model

Here's the link

http://www.shindaiwa.com/eur/en/products...

While they are more expensive than the typical DIY store models, they are well worth the investment if you want a tool that is powerful and built to last.

The 43cc Kawa you mention is probably heavy. You really don't need much cc in a string trimmer, the key is the rpms of the engine and how effectively the driveshaft gets the power to the head. A straight shaft trimmer will always outperform a curved shaft trimmer in terms of power at the head. All of my trimmers are 23cc engines - even brushcutters - and I've never had a problem with power.

Some other popular brands with the landscapers - RedMax, Stihl, Tanaka

Answer 2

My suggestion; look at area landscaping professionals trucks/trailers. What kind of trimmers are they using?

The way I look at it, use the "industry standard"!!!

They buy the best for the money, reliability, power.

  In the USA that would be a Stihl. 99% of the lawn services, Golf courses, city and counties, and the highway department use them.