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Yard Machines (MTD) Or Homelite For String trimmer ?
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Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. |
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Robert11 wrote:
Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. Man, I wouldn't do it if I were you. Spend the extra dough - once. Or spend the $70 range - often. btw, the biggest pos I've ever had the pleasure of slamming into the garbage can was a crappo "Green Machine" I bought at Target for $69. I recommend Echo or reasonable facsimile. |
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Robert11 wrote:
Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. Consider a battery operated one. I have one now and there is no going back for me. I love it. -- Joseph Meehan Dia duit |
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Joseph Meehan wrote:
Robert11 wrote: Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. Consider a battery operated one. I have one now and there is no going back for me. I love it. Hi, Until the battery does not hold charge any more? Tony |
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Tony Hwang wrote:
Joseph Meehan wrote: Robert11 wrote: Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. Consider a battery operated one. I have one now and there is no going back for me. I love it. Hi, Until the battery does not hold charge any more? Tony I had a Ryobi thats battery died after about a year. It was a number of years ago and they probably make better units now, but I find the 2 cycle Echo best for my purposes. |
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Robert11 wrote:
Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. Hi, To me lo cost is more cost = false economy. Buy good one, keep it LONG time is the way to go, IMO. Not considering the frustration to go with lo cost one. Tony |
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I have a Homelite trimmer and leaf
blower. Some may argue these are not "Tim Allen" hardened. However, for home use these are pretty good. I had a Paramount trimmer (from Builders' Square (K-Mart)) and it was horrible ... went for $10 at a garage sale. Robert11 wrote: Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. |
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Tony Hwang wrote:
Joseph Meehan wrote: Robert11 wrote: Hello: Want to get a very low cost string trimmer of the weed-wacker variety. The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I realize these are el-cheapos, but any opinions on which brand is "better" Thanks, B. Consider a battery operated one. I have one now and there is no going back for me. I love it. Hi, Until the battery does not hold charge any more? Tony I'm on year three now and if they only last two years it would be worth it. I got a set of trimmer, blower and hedge shears with three batteries. -- Joseph Meehan Dia duit |
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The only two that seem to be offered in the $ 70 range are a model by Yard Machines which I guess is MTD, and one by Homelite. I bought a MTD 3 years ago at Kent (canadian hardware store) for 99$ CAN and it works really good. it's a 25cc 2 cycle engine. Nothing fancy but it works :c) Christian |
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I also have a Homelite leaf blower and have enjoyed a reliable machine
for about a year. Given, it's light to moderate use; but I've enjoyed it - and its mulching capacity too. Don't know how their weed whackers stack up. I have a Ryobi that was $20-30 more than your $70, and it's been fantastic. Good luck! Squanklin |
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