Strimmer/brushcutter recommendation for tall person

[MarkyD]

Is there anything besides the Stihl FS 460 C-EM L Clearing Saw that has a long shaft in the 35-45cc range? As light as possible.The long shaft FS460 is a bit overkill for our needs but we have a very big worker we are struggling to get correct posture. Alternatively fitting a longer shaft or altering the handlebars if anyone has any suggestion as to machines this can successfully be done on.

Thank you

Mark

 

[doobin]

4 hours ago, MarkyD said:

Is there anything besides the Stihl FS 460 C-EM L Clearing Saw that has a long shaft in the 35-45cc range? As light as possible.The long shaft FS460 is a bit overkill for our needs but we have a very big worker we are struggling to get correct posture. Alternatively fitting a longer shaft or altering the handlebars if anyone has any suggestion as to machines this can successfully be done on.

Thank you

Mark

 

It's not really overkill. We use FS460s for everything. Pro tip- the trigger is a throttle, not an on/off switch!

The FS360 must be as heavy and not much cheaper than the 460. Below that you loose all the anti vibe, so that would be a no from me. If you care enough about your worker to find the right size strimmer, make it a decent one.

 

I have some that have done 8 years hard graft before dying, very little goes wrong with them.

Edited February 6, 2021 by doobin

[MarkyD]

2 hours ago, doobin said:

Pro tip- the trigger is a throttle, not an on/off switch!

Haha  yes well unfortunately the head groundsman has not discovered this and the lad, being closely related, makes correction/education a direct criticism. I have been working as a contractor alongside these 2 employees and its pitiful to see a legacy of poor practice. Nevertheless it will get sorted and  I thank you for the encouragement to invest in good equipment and  I will pass it on to the Administrator who control purchases.

M