Hello:
Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety.
The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite.
I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better"
Thanks, B.
Man, I wouldn't do it if I were you. Spend the extra dough - once. Or spend the $70 range - often.
btw, the biggest pos I've ever had the pleasure of slamming into the garbage can was a crappo "Green Machine" I bought at Target for $69.
I recommend Echo or reasonable facsimile.
Consider a battery operated one. I have one now and there is no going back for me. I love it.
Hi, Until the battery does not hold charge any more? Tony
I had a Ryobi thats battery died after about a year. It was a number of years ago and they probably make better units now, but I find the 2 cycle Echo best for my purposes.
Hi, To me lo cost is more cost = false economy. Buy good one, keep it LONG time is the way to go, IMO. Not considering the frustration to go with lo cost one. Tony
I'm on year three now and if they only last two years it would be worth it. I got a set of trimmer, blower and hedge shears with three batteries.
I bought a MTD 3 years ago at Kent (canadian hardware store) for 99$ CAN and it works really good. it's a 25cc 2 cycle engine. Nothing fancy but it works :c)
Christian
I also have a Homelite leaf blower and have enjoyed a reliable machine for about a year. Given, it's light to moderate use; but I've enjoyed it - and its mulching capacity too.
Don't know how their weed whackers stack up. I have a Ryobi that was $20-30 more than your $70, and it's been fantastic.
Good luck! Squanklin
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