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fish2011 · Sep 1, 2006, 10:17 AM

I need to buy a new one. Any advice?

thebriggsdude · Sep 4, 2006, 01:02 AM

Echo, stihl, husqvarna are good names...

Poulan (and poulan made stuff like craftsman) are to be steared clear of... mtd in my book (on trimmers) are OK.

tamzid · Sep 9, 2006, 05:24 PM

Black & decker makes good weedwackers (not sure about if they make gas ones?) I've had one for 10 years and no problems... just stay away from their battery rechargeable weedwacker... has a really short duration of use - 20 minutes on full charge! :mad:

lawntech · Oct 28, 2006, 05:37 PM

I have stihl weedeater and have had it for over 25 years. Not one problem with it!!

RichardBondMan · Oct 28, 2006, 05:43 PM

Go for a gas one if you don't like messing with an elec extension cord or if you must stray far from an elec source. As to brands, I like the mid range priced Craftsman brand, they seem to last and are dependable and easy to start if you don't store gas in the unit for long periods. I do like the more expensive brands but you can buy two or 3 Craftsman for one of those.