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Challenge: Weed Eater

Jun 1, 2010 2:17 PM

I am looking for a weedeater that is $120 or less. I do not want electric so its gas. I have a huge yard and I need something that can take out heavy duty weeds. This is what I am looking at

Poulan Pro PP125 17-Inch 25 cc 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Straight-Shaft String Trimmer with Split Shaft
http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-PP125-17-Inch-Gas-Powered-Straight-Shaft/dp/B000DZXHU2/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I38NE09G8PVFB0&colid=5CE08OEAA8N5

Any other suggestions or thoughts on the one I am aiming towards?

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http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/2eb17961-3bb4-46c1-9076-a894a84887ab/ryobi-18-volt-lithium-string-trimmer

wootfast wootfast
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If you intend to use it more than 2 seasons you should forget the 2 cycle and get a 4 stroke motor.

rocker1969 rocker1969
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Thanks for the feedback. Do the 2 cycles just wear out quicker ?

djbowman djbowman
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@djbowman: "ask this old house" recently did an episode on weed eaters and the different kinds. There is even a propane style. I checked their website but there isn't any information on that episode.

hobbit hobbit
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While they don't review that specific Poulan model, another one (the PPB330, 33cc versus 25cc in the PP125) was a weak performer in Consumer Reports testing. Their top pick is the Stihl FS 45, which at $150 is a bit more than your target price.

http://www.stihlusa.com/trimmers/FS45CE.html

If you're flexible on pricing then I highly recommend the Stihl based on my own experience with the corded electric model. It (along with a really long extension cord!) is a winner for my smallish yard. It's quite powerful, cutting through most woody-stemmed weeds easily, and very easy to reload with trimming line. The gas model should perform even better.

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