small petrol strimmer reccomendation

[carlos]

as per title, dont need a massive machine, i would prefer cow horn handles but probably dont need then.

i had a small husky one that i was happy with so may well get another, any other shouts ?

thanks carl

[adw]

If you are definitely going double handle bars then the Husqvarna 128rx, or more expensive 525rx

[adw]

Sorry 129rx as it is now.

[carlos]

21 minutes ago, adw said:

Sorry 129rx as it is now.

yes that was the one i had in mind as it looks pretty much the same as my old husky one which i had for over ten years and did some heavy stuff with it.

 

[Stere]

Think I decided   id go with the 525rx if my makita rbc ever stops working.

 

 

 

THe other 129r ones a "domestic" machine?

 

Power to weight is worse and no anti-vibe also price aint that much less

[tenner]

Have you looked at the 4 stroke Honda UMK425's?

 

Husqvarna do one with the same engine too (Honda GX25) 

 

I don't know how they compare to a similarly priced 2 stroke strimmer. Heavier but less obnoxious, probably? Been happy with mine for what must be a decade now.

[Muddy42]

3 hours ago, tenner said:

Have you looked at the 4 stroke Honda UMK425's?

 

Husqvarna do one with the same engine too (Honda GX25) 

 

I don't know how they compare to a similarly priced 2 stroke strimmer. Heavier but less obnoxious, probably? Been happy with mine for what must be a decade now.

I was given a honda 4 stroke, I use it, bit wouldn't buy another. The weight to power ratio is worse, its vibey and I dont really know how to work on it compared to two strokes.

 

sorry maybe its just me!

[Stere]

I  haven't got the patience using one as they rev  slow it means also they  seem to cut slower so you have to ark then across in front of you in kind of  slo mo versus  a 2 stroke to cut a sward of grass.

 

Though I liked the idea of less fumes and if you don't mind them being slower they work fine, the hondas top model does have anti vibe mounts also.

Edited June 27, 2023 by Stere

[Peter 1955]

Re 4 strokes and speed, I have Stihl Kombi 4mix units, and when I got the first one, I too told the dealer it was slower when running line cutters. He said that above a certain speed, the line was effectively almost rigid, so it didn't matter. Perhaps I have got used to the 4mix now, it doesn't seem to be an issue any more to me.  They do seem to be very economical on fuel to me. 

[adw]

4 hours ago, tenner said:

Have you looked at the 4 stroke Honda UMK425's?

 

Husqvarna do one with the same engine too (Honda GX25) 

 

I don't know how they compare to a similarly priced 2 stroke strimmer. Heavier but less obnoxious, probably? Been happy with mine for what must be a decade now.

I was not aware of a Husqvarna in the UK with the Honda engine?