Thanks for all the feedback smile



Originally Posted by Mowerfreak
I think any of the Japanese brands are good but Husky and Stihl are better for parts availability and they're good also of course.

Thanks Mowerfreak. The Stihl I had before was the STIHL KM56RC. Any series Husky and Stihl you would avoid? Japanese brands seem to get a good rep when it comes to engines, though are there any particular model that have come with a negative rep ?


Originally Posted by Tyler
Same advice, except don't get a stihl with a number under FS55 (inclusive). They are utter crap in my opinion.

If I were to buy a new trimmer today, I would look at echo or Husqvarna. Bear in mind echo is distributed by briggs, their parts prices are sometimes $$$.

Amazingly light and plenty of power (though only a 22cc motor it really packs a punch). One of the lightest trimmers I have ever used, on par with my old kawasaki.

Thanks Tyler. What makes <FS55 crap ? I'll keep an eye out for Echo and Husq, though wondering, what would be the minimum CC motor youd suggest for a trimmer ?


Originally Posted by thecarbymaster
Go with Ryobi Lawn Hornet built 1980. This machine was built to last.

Cheers,
CM

What model/series are those?

Originally Posted by maxwestern
It just doesn't make sense to fix line trimmers these days unless it's for yourself .

These days you can buy a new Honda GX35 35cc 4 Stroke Engine with the same power as the 322l Husqvarna
for less than $150. with free postage Then buy a second hand trimmer from a tip shop for $5. to use the Honda motor on.

Old trimmer carbies don't always clean up internally at home unless you have a ultrasonic cleaner so
most times it's easier to buy a new cheap carby on eBay.

I have a few newish 52 cc 2 stroke line trimmers , one was thrown out in the new box with the chain saw attachment
looked like it had been used once ,they seem good enough and last ages.

Cheers
Max.

Thanks for the feedback Max smile.

Oddly, searching you image on ebay nothing comes up for me smirk.

In the past I've picked a few trimmers (usually just the engine section), old Ryobis etc.. end up getting them work work (sort of) but the effort to get there, I ended up just getting rid of them. Any trimmer I find these days it would be for personal use, though the ones I generally find are cheap-brand types that end up failing more often than being useful.

The Honda engine seems like a good ida. I'm assuming (most) shafts would be straight swap? I put a straight shaft from a Husky onto a bent-shaft Talon in the past. Seemed to work.

I have one of those Jewlers ultrasonic cleaners. Pretty small but seems to work with trimmer carbs. Thought about getting a larger one but don't have the money and I don't tinker with engines much anymore.

The last trimmer I had was the Ferrix brand. Barely used it, now it just doesn't want to start so I gave up on it. Heavy thing, I think it too was 52cc, though for home use in urban area, thinking 52cc is overkill ?

Regarding Tip-shops, I see you're in Sydney. Might I ask where the nearest tip-shop is? I've Googled but can't find any, unless I'm searching the wrong keywords. Nearest I've found is way down south near Wollongong.


Thanks again guys smile