Looking For Cheap, but Reliable String Trimmer.

[lawn mower fanatic]

Hey LMF, thats the one we got. It is an excellent trimmer. I had to get use to it but once I did, I couldn't believe I procrastinated as long as I did. The chainsaw attachment works a lot better than I could have imagined. All around excellent choice for a trimmer. Cheers:thumbsup:

I agree....I love mine! :cool2:

 

[LawnBoy97]

Okay, well for me it is down to the Echo SRM-225 ECHO SRM-225 Trimmer, Weed trimmer, Fuel Efficient, Straight Shaft Weed Trimmer - ECHO USA | ECHO USA , and the Kawasaki KTFR27A KTFR27 | Kawasaki - Engines, Replacement Parts, and Power Products. I can't decide, as they cost nearly the same.

 

[Kodie's Lawn Service]

Okay, well for me it is down to the Echo SRM-225 ECHO SRM-225 Trimmer, Weed trimmer, Fuel Efficient, Straight Shaft Weed Trimmer - ECHO USA | ECHO USA , and the Kawasaki KTFR27A KTFR27 | Kawasaki - Engines, Replacement Parts, and Power Products. I can't decide, as they cost nearly the same.

Just to say u might wanna look at shindawa

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Okay, well for me it is down to the Echo SRM-225 ECHO SRM-225 Trimmer, Weed trimmer, Fuel Efficient, Straight Shaft Weed Trimmer - ECHO USA | ECHO USA , and the Kawasaki KTFR27A KTFR27 | Kawasaki - Engines, Replacement Parts, and Power Products. I can't decide, as they cost nearly the same.

I would still get the Echo hands down, but then again I have never used a Kawasaki trimmer. I would go with which one feels more comfortable to you and which dealer is closer/friendlier. :smile:

 

[LawnBoy97]

Well thing is that the dealer that I prefer sells Shindaiwa, Echo, Sthil, Kawasaki, Briggs and Stratton replacement engines, Gravely, Snapper, Toro, and a bunch of others, but they seem to help and recommend based on what you need. The guy recommended the Kawi, and said that the pros switched to this one because it has a more powerful engine and is very light, which it is, I held it.
So once I have the money, I guess I will go and test how they feel, like you said, but I am mostly worried about performance, so I don't know.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

......but I am mostly worried about performance, so I don't know.

Yeah I don't know if you can demo trimmers. Maybe the dealer has a used one you can demo.

 

[LawnBoy97]

Yeah, I'll have to ask.

 

[motoman]

Time for the outlier to respond...had a Ryobi 790r I loved for 10 years and bought a craftsman 31 cc blood relative on sale recently for $113. That Ryobi would weed into earth and mow huge dog yards full of wet grass which could not be mowed with a rider due to dog holes. As for the "special tool"... if you are talking about "D" head type ... the Craftsman arrived with hi and low speeds capped with the "D" screws which would stop the poor home owner from adjusting. But there are several sources on line which sell the tool for $10-$15. Or look in this forum for the "speed and spark" diy tool which will cost you nothing. Happy trimming!:thumbsup:

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Or look in this forum for the "speed and spark" diy tool which will cost you nothing.

This is the thread he is talking about: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/small-engine-mower-repair/13075-speed-spark-trimmer-tools-diy.html

 

[macsplinter]

The Kaw. is a very good trimmer, my dad and brother both have one for years and have been very dependible.