Gas Trimmer advice

[Hunter-Steve]

I need to replace my gas trimmer. I had a Ryobi and the power head died.. I have a bunch of quick connect heads and would like to get a new one that will also make use of the quick connects I have. I see that Cub-Cadet and Troy-Built both have 4 cycle units and Ryobi has a 2 cycle unit.

Does anyone know if Cub Cadet or Troy-Built are better than Ryobi and if so which is the better overall?

Thanks

[mikelogg]

I have had a Stihl weed eater for 10 years or so and have never changed the plug,cleaned the filter,or done anything but put gas in it and line on it .It cranks on 3-4 pulls every time.I may just be lucky but my next one will be a sthil.

[60Grit]

I have a 4 cycle unit from Ryobi that is about 5 years old and still runs like new.

[Hunter-Steve]

I have a 4 cycle unit from Ryobi that is about 5 years old and still runs like new.


Does anyone local to Snellville carry a 4 cycle ryobi? Home Depot was the only place I found Ryobi and they were all 2 cycle.

[60Grit]

Does anyone local to Snellville carry a 4 cycle ryobi? Home Depot was the only place I found Ryobi and they were all 2 cycle.

There was a brief period that HD didn't carry Ryobi, when they cycled over to all JD stuff. I bought mine at Lowes back then, but I don't think they carry Ryobi anymore since HD picked them back up. I could be wrong though, just ask my wife, she tells me every time I am...:rofl:

[contender*]

I bought a 2 cycle CC at Tractor Supply. It's been a good one. I tried a 4 cycle and it just seemed like it wouldn't turn the RPM's that the 2 cycle would.

[Twenty five ought six]

I have a Honda 4 cycle. It's a hoss. Put the brush cutter blade on it and I'm a terror. It won't turn the RPM's but its got the torque if you need to be clearing some brush.

In 2 cycle the Stihl is hard to beat. Ten million Mexicans can't be wrong. Stihl has the quick disconnect system but I would be really surprised if it interchanges with Ryobi.

Just did a little search and found out that Ryobi was purchased by MTD which makes most of the private label lawn equipment.

[lakelbr]

I have a Robin 2 cycle with brush blade, chain saw, and tiller attachments. Spent 15 years with the cheapest weedeater made. The last 4 with this one have made my life immeasurably easier.

[garndawg]

If you have a Sears Repair center near you, you can get the refurbished Poulan Pro's for about $50. I bought one from the one in Cobb County and it came with the treepruner attachment. Came with a 60day moneyback and 1 year parts and labor...

[M.R.D.]

I have had an Echo weedeater for 17 years, it has been a great purchase.

[Hunter-Steve]

If you have a Sears Repair center near you, you can get the refurbished Poulan Pro's for about $50. I bought one from the one in Cobb County and it came with the treepruner attachment. Came with a 60day moneyback and 1 year parts and labor...

Hmm.. That sounds great.. I called them but they said that was only a special tent sale.. They do hold them every so often. So I will keep my eye open for one like that.