Artfuldodger
Senior Member
I don't think Stihl has big box store versions. I've only seen them at Ace Hardware and Northern Tool. I think they are the same models as the ones in mom and pop dealerships.
Any of the small Stihls or Huskys are good, as long as they're the dealership ones and not the big box versions. As for electric, I've always hated and mistrusted electric equipment, but Stihl has come out with some good-quality electric stuff in the last year or two. They're proud of it, but it works well. I'm becoming a convert.
"Ego" is the brand I most see compared to Stihl and Milwaukee in the cordless outdoor power tools. All three now make push mowers.https://egopowerplus.com/?gclid=Cjw...cq6tK_XTtt6mLgkxWghoCJmYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
We recently sold our house and 2 acres and downsized to a more manageable lawn and landscape. I have since gotten rid of all my gas powered tools and bout EGO battery powered tools. I have the chain saw, weed eater, blower and self propelled push mower. They have all performed past my expectations and the same 56V battery fits all of them.
The battery on the lawn mower last about an hour which is not quite the time needed to mow my lawn. It's all really well made.
I have to agree with this. I have 2 gas powered but for setting up stands and trimming trees, one of my hunting partners has battery powered and it is the way to go IMHO. That's what I will get next...way easier and more ergonomic to operate...Have you looked at battery operated? I know they sound whimpy but I love mine for light duty use like you describe. I bought a Stihl because I already had batteries but everybody making them now. Light, quiet, push a button to crank and let go to shut off. With a sharp blade I'd put it up against a small gas on anything. Always carry in my truck, just in case....
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Between my son and I we each own two Ego blowers and weed eaters. He bought the mower and I bought the chain saw. His yard is like a golf course and he loves the mower (near silent) I am really impressed with the chainsaw and it is very nice to be able hear while cutting. The mower comes with super sized batteries that fit all the other tools, just slightly bigger"Ego" is the brand I most see compared to Stihl and Milwaukee in the cordless outdoor power tools. All three now make push mowers.