Garden strimmer multi tool help!

[JustCruzin]

I have succeeded in giving myself a migraine trying to choose a garden multi-tool strimmer/saw/brush cutter. It seems there are loads of models boasting 52cc 3hp which seem to be manufactured in China (no bad thing I must add) which have reviews ranging from 'industry beating' to 'do not touch with a barge pole'..... :?

Some of the better known brands (Stihl, Ryobi, Makita) which command higher prices also seem o share the same review perspective as above!

I have had a 2 stroke Ryobi strimmer for 9 years which still works fine but the I need something with the versatility of a multi tool device now. There are some 4 stroke models around which negate the need for mixing petrol and oil and some with easy start systems with no pull-cords which would be a godsend given my poorly wrists!

Anyone able to recommend me one?

Cheers JC

 

[rossonr]

I used stihl for many years. Nearly indestructible and I'm sure they do a multitool

 

[rhys4]

Save the wrists and get someone in to do the work.

 

[pvr]

Stihl all the way. I have all possible attachments from saws, brishes, hedge trimmers, extension poles and strimmer.

Get the powerful one and it will never let you down.

 

[john-e89]

Stihl all the way. I have all possible attachments from saws, brishes, hedge trimmers, extension poles and strimmer.

Get the powerful one and it will never let you down.

Can't argue with that. Stihl are the best.

Even if you don't go with them can I put you off a Ryobi multiitool, the driveshaft from the engine seems weak and if the attachment you use jams it rounds the end of said driveshaft very easily, I know from experience. I never normally scrimp on tools but as I try not to do any gardening, hate it, I went cheap and in trimmer use it was fine but I added a hedge trimmer and after jamming only a few times the shaft is round instead of square. Never again.

 

[sp3ctre]

mmm, never heard of this before, interested in one myself.... is this what you are referring to?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PETROL-STRIMMER-GARDEN-CUTTER-TRIMMER/dp/B00LTNMMNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441135214&sr=8-1&keywords=Stihl

 

[pvr]

No, needs to be the multi tool and the biggest one as well if you are using it for proper work.

 

[pvr]

Like this one:

http://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/KombiSystem-and-MultiSystem/KombiEngines/21199-1512/KM-130-R.aspx

 

[D6GMB]

I would recommend Honda all day long.I have a Honda Izy lawnmower and Brushcutter wich I use everyday as I run my own gardening business.They also do a multi tool.The only downside I can find with the brushcutter is it is a wee bit heavier than the equivalent 2 stroke machines.But this is forgiveable due to lower noise,no smelly 2 stroke smoke,finger and thumb ease of starting.As I said I use mine everday all day and have never had any issues at all.

 

[ekimj10]

100% support for Sthil and Honda, avoid any 2 strokes if possible and my experience of Ryobi (2 stroke leaf blower) was abysmal.

 

[hopz121]

I have just bought a Stihl Strimmer and I’m really impressed, seems very well built and feels really nice to use.

I plan on buying any future devices from Stihl as well when needed.

Do your research as many Chinese strimmers/multi tools are pretty rubbish and won’t last long at all, Buy cheap usually means buy twice

 

[A1GSS]

Another vote for Stihl. I had a Ryobi multi and it was kind of OK, very hard to start though. The quality of the Stihl products is undeniable. I'd never buy anything else now.

 

[JustCruzin]

Like this one:

http://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/KombiSystem-and-MultiSystem/KombiEngines/21199-1512/KM-130-R.aspx

Yikes looks good but pricey!! No doubt the quality is second to none. Interesting to note that Stihl's new production facility is in Quingdao, China. I must agree though that some of these multi tool combos on paper (loads on ebay going for around £150-170) look amazing value however I must concede that suspicion runs high on the quality of these super powerful machines!

I am not a passionate gardener however, I have elderly neighbours who appear to have cultivated forests into their gardens which all invade our property on an annual basis. They are lovely folk so I don't want impose on them to clear their overgrowth. Quotes for clearing this annually range from £300-600/year

Looks like I may have to invest in a Stihl.

Cheers JC

 

[phil.a]

dont waste your money on china ones

 

[phil.a]

brought one of them china ones load of rubbish so bad i got my money back and they did not want it back only used once, at least it is ok as a strimmer cannot rely moan as its free