So with the boys mowing yards, I am in the market for a trimmer "multi tool". A trimmer with a big engine, and switchable attachments. All the name brand boys make them now. When it comes to tools and equipment, I like to own the best. That said, I have bought some used "cheap" tools before with really good luck. Example: I owned and ran FOR YEARS a Weed Eater brand trimmer that we got at a garage sale for $1 because the starter rope was broke. It was nearly new when I got it. As I recall, I just bought another better trimmer (bigger and straight shaft) and quit using it. It's on the list to get running again for the boys as it's small and gutless.... great to teach kids to use a trimmer with. I also have a Weed Eater brand hedge trimmer. Also bought used and have had good luck with. A Poulan Wal-Mart chain saw... so I know the durability of the cheap stuff when properly cared for. I also own Stihl, Homelite (the OLD Homelite), McCulloch, Echo and Shindaiwa. All "big names" in power tools.
So, back to my question.... I'm more than willing to buy used equipment, especially if I get a Stihl, Echo or Shindaiwa tool. But I see for about half the price (of the big name boys, Stihl, Echo and Shindaiwa) Cub Cadet sells a multi attachment power trimmer. It appears to be the same (and have interchangeable attachments with) any of the tools advertising as "trimmer plus" attachments. So, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Ryobi and maybe others. They also offer in both 2 and 4 stroke. All the brands seem to run their powerhouse in about the same CC engine size, between 25cc and 30cc. Except Stihl, who offers a 36cc. Now, I have an old Shindaiwa brush cutter with ether a 30cc, or 35cc engine and I've never ran anything with more power, and I like power!!
So... anyone own a Cub Cadet "trimmer plus" trimmer? How about any of the other brands of these multi tools? How about the 2 vs 4 stroke in terms of power? I've ran a 4 stroke trimmer, but wasn't overly impressed. May have been the brand, and it was 15 years ago. Give me some feedback....
So, back to my question.... I'm more than willing to buy used equipment, especially if I get a Stihl, Echo or Shindaiwa tool. But I see for about half the price (of the big name boys, Stihl, Echo and Shindaiwa) Cub Cadet sells a multi attachment power trimmer. It appears to be the same (and have interchangeable attachments with) any of the tools advertising as "trimmer plus" attachments. So, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Ryobi and maybe others. They also offer in both 2 and 4 stroke. All the brands seem to run their powerhouse in about the same CC engine size, between 25cc and 30cc. Except Stihl, who offers a 36cc. Now, I have an old Shindaiwa brush cutter with ether a 30cc, or 35cc engine and I've never ran anything with more power, and I like power!!
So... anyone own a Cub Cadet "trimmer plus" trimmer? How about any of the other brands of these multi tools? How about the 2 vs 4 stroke in terms of power? I've ran a 4 stroke trimmer, but wasn't overly impressed. May have been the brand, and it was 15 years ago. Give me some feedback....
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