The Best hedgetrimmer

[TerryTibbs]

Though they've been slated i use Stihl, a Kombi system (The KM130R's) with the hedge cutter attachment. They're pretty good for all i've been cutting (laurel, hawthorn, privet)

No complaints so far, except the vibrations. Then there is always something to complain about.

I also have a pair of Jonsered HT21's, they make a nice job of privet hedges.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

RRP is a bit on the ouch side.

 

Pure quality tho.

Echo Price List Jan 2010.pdf

[tractorboy1]

Sorry to de-rail the thread but can anyone recommend an echo parts suppler?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Sorry to de-rail the thread but can anyone recommend an echo parts suppler?

 

Echo had some supply difficulties earlier in the year based on the financial times we are going through meaning the importer Countax couldn't borrow in the usual way. I believe the MD and founder of Countax has walked / retired and Countax is now under the ownership of Ariens USA which is good news for Echo parts when things have caught up. Ariens was distributed in the UK by FGM Claymore but is now direct. Stupidly Countax think Shindaiwa will sell better in the UK than Echo since the two are co-owned by Yamabiko corporation altho Echo-Kioritz and Shindaiwa stay seperate co's. Hopefully Ariens will have better ideas.

 

http://news.ariens.com/2010/05/ariens-acquires-countax/

 

Anyway, re Echo parts, are you in need and struggling to get or just wondering?

Edited October 1, 2010 by TimberCutterDartmoor

[tractorboy1]

Anyway, re Echo parts, are you in need and struggling to get or just wondering?

 

Ty for that just wondering best place to get parts broke the end of my cutter blade the other day.

[richyrich]

I did get a "special" price thanks to TCD (Jon) from a shop down his way in Plymouth. I think Echo said they retail for around 330 +vat, as its near the end of season may be some cracking deals around now.

here is a picture of Excalibur the Echo, a stunning work of art and craftsmanship, truly worthy of the name:thumbup:

 

I agree these are great hedgecutters. My stihl R model cuts through thick stuff but fumes are pretty horrendous. I've had a couple of huskies in the last few years which have been piles of crap (vibrated to bits)- not sure how their latest models perform. Best one i had was a husky 225 ? which was brilliant- they stopped making them!

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Anyway, re Echo parts, are you in need and struggling to get or just wondering?

 

I guess the boring answer of your local dealer or Countax direct... Did your machine come with a parts list? They used to!

[tractorboy1]

Got a couple of prices local dealer quoted £117 for a set of 2 as the said they come in pairs. Tried Rochford garden machinery the wanted 48 for 1 which isn't a bad price. Paid £60 each for a singe Kawasaki blade last year.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Got this brand spanking little beauty today! Other pics show it's older sibling; interesting differences, not least the bulk and weight of the gearbox - much less of it on the new one...

[Acle Garden Machinery]

Stihl hs86r fantastic weight only 5.6/5.7kg depends on length, there are some great deals about.