Strimmer recommendations

[Summit]

I want to get a 2nd hand strimmer to cut the dock leaves in my field, some thistles too.

Can anyone suggest what size not or or type to get please? Petrol or electric? Thanks

 

[AmyMay]

Definitely petrol, most which have a decent head width. Don't be tempted to get one that's too big as it will be heavy.

 

[millikins]

I treated myself to a Stihl petrol strimmer about 5 years ago, super piece of equipment. Easy to start and use for an average sized woman, mine has the cow horn handles, you do get covered in mashed weeds though. Don't know that electric ones would give you the power or range for established docks.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

we recently bought a battery strimmer (rechargeable). Quite expensive but tackles heavy duty weeds and is light and easy to handle.

 

[Farmer Chalk]

Without a doubt Stihl....but they are expensive but will last forever and you can get parts for them... don’t be tempted to buy cheap Chinese stuff at a third of the price as it won’t last and some of them are downright dangerous...

A Stihl will also start easier!

 

[Gift Horse]

We have a 20yr old petrol Stihl. It was my parents before it came to us, it’s worked hard and is still going strong.

A good harness makes a huge difference if you are doing lots of strimming.

 

[YorksG]

I got a new Mculloch petrol strimmer this summer, to replace the ten year old one, which had done sterling service. The new one is light enough to use for a good while, has a double strimmer head and starts very easily, reasonably cheap from Amazon

 

[AmyMay]

I got a new Mculloch petrol strimmer this summer, to replace the ten year old one, which had done sterling service. The new one is light enough to use for a good while, has a double strimmer head and starts very easily, reasonably cheap from Amazon

http://www.homehardwaredirect.co.uk...JMgv05SNC10T93bu5Csn2rhZ6gtgI80RoCuicQAvD_BwE

 

[YorksG]

http://www.homehardwaredirect.co.uk...JMgv05SNC10T93bu5Csn2rhZ6gtgI80RoCuicQAvD_BwE

Thats the one Same price too deals well with thistles and nettles and even managed to scalp out some foxgloves (I dealt with the rest with the weed burner)

 

[meleeka]

I have this one https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/einhell-33cc-2-in-1-petrol-brushcutter-and-gra/

It’s perfectly adequate for a budget strimmer and is a few years old now. I don’t use it on docks anymore as I have a ride on mower which is more effective against them.

 

[turnbuckle]

With many things a cheapo will do fine, with strimmers and chainsaws I would go Stihl every single time. Just so much better and nicer to use. Also go for one with a straight not curved shaft.

 

[Summit]

Thank you for all your replies. Re a petrol strimmer, do they come in engine sizes? Just wondering what to look out for....

 

[meleeka]

Thank you for all your replies. Re a petrol strimmer, do they come in engine sizes? Just wondering what to look out for....

Yes look for the ‘cc’ They also come In two stroke or 4, 4 stroke is easier as you don’t have to mix oil and petrol, it just goes in its own bit like a car, but you’ll probably pay more for a 4 stroke.

If you want to strum brambles and thistles too go for a brush cutter attachment, a metal blade rather than string and it will cut through more.

 

[Shady]

Thank you for all your replies. Re a petrol strimmer, do they come in engine sizes? Just wondering what to look out for....

I have become an expert strimmer as i have 7 acres to look after and nobody to help me! . The rule of thumb is the smaller the cc the harder it has to work. Some rev higher to compensate for the lack of power. 25-27cc is good for a big garden, normal use. 30-35cc is heavier in weight and normally has a handlebar system and is obviously more powerful, probably better for field , brush and longer use. 40-45cc is semi- professional, long lasting and powerful but getting quite heavy now. Lastly there is 50-60cc professional use and very powerful, can cut small trees!!
Stihl used to be better than they are now but are still good if a little complicated in their carburetor .
Mcculloch is very good and reliable too and more simple which makes it cheaper and easier to service/ repair
Iv'e been using a Mcculloch for 7 years but it's a 40cc( B40B elite) with handlebars and quite heavy , i'm used to it as i am very strong but for what you want to do you would be better off with the B33B ( 33cc) it has the handlebar system which i personally prefer as it won't jar the wrist if you bash into something.
Hope this helps !

 

[GoldenWillow]

We've a Honda 2 stroke strimmer that has been used and abused for the last 11 years and is still going strong. It has a good harness and starts easily.

 

[southerncomfort]

I was lucky enough to win a Stihl battery strimmer in a Facebook comp. Excellent strimmer. Battery life is about 20-25 minutes but it recharges really quickly.

I strimmed a 1/4 acre paddock with it and it did a really good job.

 

[Summit]

I have become an expert strimmer as i have 7 acres to look after and nobody to help me! . The rule of thumb is the smaller the cc the harder it has to work. Some rev higher to compensate for the lack of power. 25-27cc is good for a big garden, normal use. 30-35cc is heavier in weight and normally has a handlebar system and is obviously more powerful, probably better for field , brush and longer use. 40-45cc is semi- professional, long lasting and powerful but getting quite heavy now. Lastly there is 50-60cc professional use and very powerful, can cut small trees!!
Stihl used to be better than they are now but are still good if a little complicated in their carburetor .
Mcculloch is very good and reliable too and more simple which makes it cheaper and easier to service/ repair
Iv'e been using a Mcculloch for 7 years but it's a 40cc( B40B elite) with handlebars and quite heavy , i'm used to it as i am very strong but for what you want to do you would be better off with the B33B ( 33cc) it has the handlebar system which i personally prefer as it won't jar the wrist if you bash into something.
Hope this helps !

Thank you very much, I was looking at a 23cc one, having no idea, but thanks to your message I’m now going to look at a 33cc one