Cub Cadet ST 100 Wheeled String Trimmer

[Snapper101]

I just got this last week, and after a few hours of tough use I,ll give Cub 5 stars so far. Seems very well built and very easy to operate.

 

[Snapper101]

Well, This is the first machine I,ve owned that starts on the first pull every time. Warm or Cold. from the very first fill up of gas. It says it has a Cub engine but from my research it looks like a Honda engine.

 

[Padroo]

I have about 5 hours on mine and am very impressed how well that little 159CC motor runs. I think I may have stalled it two times total, it has enough power and I too give it 5 stars. Picked mine up at Tractor Supply for $300 on line.

 

[katbird]

I have about 5 hours on mine and am very impressed how well that little 159CC motor runs. I think I may have stalled it two times total, it has enough power and I too give it 5 stars. Picked mine up at Tractor Supply for $300 on line.

I purchased one, but it won't start when hot.
What gas are you using?

 

[Padroo]

I purchased one, but it won't start when hot.
What gas are you using?

Just regular pump gas with 10 % ethanol. Sounds like a choke issue.

Mine starts on the first or second pull.

 

[katbird]

Just regular pump gas with 10 % ethanol. Sounds like a choke issue.

Mine starts on the first or second pull.

I took the first one back for refund. I exchanged it for another new one.
Same stuff, different day. It won't start hot. I have to let it sit for 20 minutes before it will start.

It may well be a choke issue, but I can only return it just so many times

 

[funflyer]

Well, This is the first machine I,ve owned that starts on the first pull every time. Warm or Cold. from the very first fill up of gas. It says it has a Cub engine but from my research it looks like a Honda engine.

The engine is a Chinese copy of Honda, but seems to be just as reliable. I believe it uses an iron sleeve in the cylinder unlike Honda which is not sleeved.

 

[Curmujn]

I have about 5 hours on mine and am very impressed how well that little 159CC motor runs. I think I may have stalled it two times total, it has enough power and I too give it 5 stars. Picked mine up at Tractor Supply for $300 on line.

The engine is a Chinese copy of Honda, but seems to be just as reliable. I believe it uses an iron sleeve in the cylinder unlike Honda which is not sleeved.

I really like my ST100, but wanted a third wheel for more stability. The conversion kit on line was too spendy, and I thought I could do better. The attached photos show an arm mounted 5" swivel caster which doesn't interfere with the trimmer. Just an idea...