Jay Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 hi lads, can anyone recommend a good reliable petrol brush cutter. thanks jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Stihl 2 stroke (leave the 4 mix alone) juts pick the appropriate unit for your use..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oops. Misread the topic. Was wondering why the hell you would ever need a petrol powered bush cutter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Better to rent a good quality one as and when it is needed than to buy a cheap one. Still Husky or Kwak IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Better to rent a good quality one as and when it is needed than to buy a cheap one. Still Husky or Kwak IMO thats not a bad idea, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Honda 4 stroke are good but heavy depends what you need it for really I got a cracking deal on a stihl combi unit that i have the strimmer attachment for its only 27cc but plenty for a garden, if your cutting acres of heavy brush then a bigger unit required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 my k85 is still going strong after 7 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom R Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Get the best one you can afford if you have a lot of ground to cut. (I have about 10 acres of brambles and high grass) I just spent £150 on an old stihl and it blows away the cheaper models and will save loads of time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Depends what and how much you are doing. I have about 1/4 acre of brambles and a hired unit with chains and a big engine are best - I have previously spent hours with a strimmer plus blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I have hired a 4stroke Honda petrol jobbie before to clear overgrown allotments, Has 3 replaceable triangular pivoting plastic blades on a circular head, goes through grass and nettles and brambles etc etc no worries. Typical cost has been about £30 for a weekend deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Honda 4 stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Big Honda 4 stroke is powerful, but heavy and thirsty. You really need that harness, fortunately the Honda one is very comfy. For most cutting I use the star shaped line with aluminium flakes in it, it lasts ages and cuts really well compared with the round stuff. If you have heavy brush to cut then the circular saw type blades are great, but most manufacturers don't seem to recommend them - possibly for safety reasons. I find that the best technique is to let the blade pick up speed then just whack it into the brush, rather than trying to saw through slowly like you would with a circular saw. I can easily cut through inch diameter brush like this, but this is not a tool for the novice - you make your own choices and buy your own PPE. On the subject of PPE, wear a full sized face mask and a pair of safety specs - you won't believe the amount of stuff that gets thrown about by a big brush cutter, it really stings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 If you have heavy brush to cut then the circular saw type blades are great, but most manufacturers don't seem to recommend them - possibly for safety reasons. I find that the best technique is to let the blade pick up speed then just whack it into the brush, rather than trying to saw through slowly like you would with a circular saw. I can easily cut through inch diameter brush like this, but this is not a tool for the novice - you make your own choices and buy your own PPE. On the subject of PPE, wear a full sized face mask and a pair of safety specs - you won't believe the amount of stuff that gets thrown about by a big brush cutter, it really stings. LOl thats my technique rev the disc up to full tilt then swing it like a scythe!!!! (not in the manual!!!) I recommend a chainsaw/machinery helmet and glasses ideally chain saw boots (steel toes minimum and heavy work trousers (not flip flops shorts and sunnies) Oh and leave the guard on..... I don't find the harness that came with our honda very good but i don't think it is the official honda one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 heads up on cutting attachments http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/brush-cutters.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I have a big husky one with that ninja star type thing on the end. I have worked it hard and it needs repair now and again, take care, learn how and wear all the PPE those things can and do cut down trees far sturdier than a mans leg in one good whack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 We have got a few. I prefer the bigger stihl's. Get one that can be used with a sawblade as well. Most of the time I use it with the tree-point-blade, but when you have to cut near barbed wire or mesh the big head with the four strings is more ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Well lads after a lot of thought I have decided to buy a sthil fs55 brushcutter,I have nettles docks thistle and ragwort to cut, this model will hopefully suit my needs.Thanks to everyone for your input. jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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