Does anyone make a weedeater that will last more than a year??

[SloppyShooter]

I wouldn't buy Ryobi! But that's just me. I've heard mostly bad news about them.

I had a 2 stroke Ryobi string trimmer. It worked flawlessly for almost 2 months. I don't know what the problem is???

Seriously, I have 2, (absolute crap, and I know how to mix gas and use equipment). On the other hand, the latest 18v lithium Ryobi tools are awesome. I have many, including a string trimmer.

On my wish list is a Worx. You couldn't give me a gas trimmer now.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I went Stihl this time around. Very pleased with it. Also... Don't put that junk gas station gas in it. Buy the pre-mix non ethanol.

 

[Charlie]

I went Stihl this time around. Very pleased with it. Also... Don't put that junk gas station gas in it. Buy the pre-mix non ethanol.

Smart move!

 

[pronstar]

I had a 2 stroke Ryobi string trimmer. It worked flawlessly for almost 2 months. I don't know what the problem is???

Seriously, I have 2, (absolute crap, and I know how to mix gas and use equipment). On the other hand, the latest 18v lithium Ryobi tools are awesome. I have many, including a string trimmer.

On my wish list is a Worx. You couldn't give me a gas trimmer now.

My ZT mower and pressure washer are the only gas tools I’ve got.

Everything else is battery and so far so good

I have a DeWalt battery mower for the spots in my lawn that the ZT can’t get to, works great even in tall damp grass and uses the same battery as the string trimmer.

Black and Decker hedge trimmer and blower also share batteries. Plus I have one extra.

Having extra batteries ready go is key IMHO.

Also key is getting an extended warranty, replacement batteries ain’t cheap and I’ve already had a B&D battery die after 12 months...amazon took care of it no questions asked.




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[oldag]

I tend to stay away from battery powered tools for the most part. Batteries don't last and they cost half as much to replace as the tool did originally.

 

[smittyb]

Speaking of batteries, I have a Green Works 40V pole saw that is freaking awesome.
No more struggling to start my pole saw when hanging off a ladder 12 foot up, just pull the trigger, and down comes the limb.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Speaking of batteries, I have a Green Works 40V pole saw that is freaking awesome.
No more struggling to start my pole saw when hanging off a ladder 12 foot up, just pull the trigger, and down comes the limb.

My Mother'n law showed me her Stihl battery powered chain saw the other day. Not my cup of tea... but VERY handy little sucker. Perfect for small jobs and folks that don't have a lot of muscle. Like my Dad always tells me "right tool for the right job". The battery has it's place.

 

[SloppyShooter]

My ZT mower and pressure washer are the only gas tools I’ve got.

Everything else is battery and so far so good

I have a DeWalt battery mower for the spots in my lawn that the ZT can’t get to, works great even in tall damp grass and uses the same battery as the string trimmer.

Black and Decker hedge trimmer and blower also share batteries. Plus I have one extra.

Having extra batteries ready go is key IMHO.

Also key is getting an extended warranty, replacement batteries ain’t cheap and I’ve already had a B&D battery die after 12 months...amazon took care of it no questions asked.




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B&D batteries suck, no other way to put it. The tools are second rate. Part of that "get what you pay for" thing.

 

[SloppyShooter]

My Mother'n law showed me her Stihl battery powered chain saw the other day. Not my cup of tea... but VERY handy little sucker. Perfect for small jobs and folks that don't have a lot of muscle. Like my Dad always tells me "right tool for the right job". The battery has it's place.

Yeah, you definitely want a gas powered chainsaw when your victims have a lot of muscle.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Yeah, you definitely want a gas powered chainsaw when your victims have a lot of muscle.

 

[SQLGeek]

Yeah, you definitely want a gas powered chainsaw when your victims have a lot of muscle.

*Chortle*

 

[Big Green]

Yes indeed, I think that is the key too. I use Stabil for my mower gas. Good stuff there.

I've also found adding Seafoam to my gas can keeps it long term. Even had some gas that had sat for a while and after putting in in my Deere riding mower it started to bog down. Added some Seafoam and after a few try's it fired up and ran like a champ.

 

[cajunautoxer]

Ryobi 4 cyl for me. It's lasted 4 yrs so far. I use it a lit since I'm on a ace lot and use it for weeding, edging, and blower. Trick I use is I add seafoam EVERY time I fill my fuel tank.

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[pronstar]

Ryobi 4 cyl for me. It's lasted 4 yrs so far. I use it a lit since I'm on a ace lot and use it for weeding, edging, and blower. Trick I use is I add seafoam EVERY time I fill my fuel tank.

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A 4 cylinder weed whacker?
I’d love to see the weeds you’re whacking!


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[pronstar]

Gas goes bad when the higher distillates evaporate out of it. I don’t know of any additive that replaces these...?


A 4 cylinder weed whacker?
I’d love to see the weeds you’re whacking!


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[cajunautoxer]

A 4 cylinder weed whacker?
I’d love to see the weeds you’re whacking!



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The extra power helps more with the edging than weeding

Gas goes bad when the higher distillates evaporate out of it. I don’t know of any additive that replaces these...?

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Between the mower and weedeater I can easily go through 5 gallons in a month. Since I have a septic system right now I can mow every 5 days

 

[grasshopperglock]

A 4 cylinder weed whacker?
I’d love to see the weeds you’re whacking!


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Wouldn't that be something.

Imagine if it was really a 4cylinder. It'd come with a transmission. 1st and 2nd gear for the front yard. 5th gear for the back yard. Want to cut a tree down? Shift down to 3rd and open the throttle up.

I'd own one. Lol

 

[SQLGeek]

A 4 cylinder weed whacker?
I’d love to see the weeds you’re whacking!


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That's a helluva workout lugging that around.

 

[SloppyShooter]

Meh....sissy tool. I'll stick to my V-8 chainsaw.

 

[cajunautoxer]

4 cycle bastids.....