The Best hedgetrimmer

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

whats the balance like on them?

 

Can't say for a double sider but my 30" single and their other products ie that brushcutter I raved about recently and funnily enough the CS-600 chainsaw are the best balanced I have ever experienced. Echo GB used to claim good balance way back in the 70s - I have all their old catalogues from decades ago. They never blow the trumpet, they just get on with the job.

[Steve Bullman]

What is it that makes the robins cut so nice?

 

Do you think its the blade speed or just the design/cutting angle?

 

Sorry I cant help with the OP question I have only ever bought the single sided hedge trimmers.

 

im not sure. i do remember several years ago asking a chainsaw mechanic why the stihl blades wouldnt cut...it was something to do with the spacings they use

[Andy Collins]

I think they have used better quality steel to make the blades, it holds an edge better than many others I've used. I use the single side Tanaka for hedge tops, with a scoop, but its still not quite as good as the Robin. I had a long reach Echo, which was superb, and on that I shall certainly look at their standard models, the qualities of the Robin, with less vibes, I hope

[Steve Bullman]

oh yeah, i just remembered the other thing i liked about the komatsu, the exhaust was on the opposite side to most others so i didnt end up burning my old man when i stopped for a break with my hedgecutter rested against me

[armchairarborist]

used a makita for about 5yrs with a robin engine, never any probs, starts second pull everytime, treat it to a carb kit every year or so and it just keeps going.. unlike the stihl i bought new 12mth ago that takes up to 10pulls to get going and dies after ticking over for 30secs..(nice reach though)

[log supplier]

robin for me all the way... others iv tried seem over weighted (either way)

nice clean cut with a robin, very light too.

others iv tried have left a feathered edge, unless they where brand new...

[Brushcutter]

I've always used the Husky ones. The 325HD60x is good i like the balance on it, bit on the heavy side. The rear rotating handle is nice helps with doing long runs of hedge. Vibes aren't bad, cuts quite well too.

[Lee Winger]

I'm a Tanaka man myself these days, they're light, reliable and leave a reasonable finish

[Robert_S]

Hs80 for getting an edge after reducing the hedge but if its an established hedge the tanaka gives a far better finish.

Good thread as i am looking to replace my 80s as they are getting on a bit and starting to get temperamental.

[Adam]

good thread this. never thought about the differentces in them really.

I use the stihl hs81. i find it brilliant but i have only ever used stihl. may invest in a tanaka for yew hedges ect....