billytheghillie Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 After 18 years my Stihl FS55 has gave up the ghost, time for a new one. What do you boys use and recommend? Must be petrol and at least 25cc. Looked at Hyundais, Titan from Screwfix but getting a lot of mixed reviews. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 dont be silly .......just get another Stihl.....simples i just sold my stihl handnt been touched for 2 years............pumped it up started 3rd pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 I’m Stihl for everything except my grass cutter (which is Honda). My Stihl FS40 works away above where it should. The bonus of buying branded, you get parts no problem. Get a Stihl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, ditchman said: dont be silly .......just get another Stihl.....simples This 👍👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 Found this one from sgs engineering, 54cc, 3 year warranty for £104, seems to get good write ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 10 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Found this one from sgs engineering, 54cc, 3 year warranty for £104, seems to get good write ups. Which one 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 On 28/05/2023 at 07:07, harrycatcat1 said: Which one 🤔 52cc petrol trimmer, sgs-engineering.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: 52cc petrol trimmer, sgs-engineering.com This? https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gps520-52cc-petrol-trimmer?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmtGjBhDhARIsAEqfDEe5NxonvrcufqB1pp4APRkvx1aNauABnHoIWJJtmUtB5pTe3z3U0zgaAvSBEALw_wcB 2 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: This? https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gps520-52cc-petrol-trimmer?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmtGjBhDhARIsAEqfDEe5NxonvrcufqB1pp4APRkvx1aNauABnHoIWJJtmUtB5pTe3z3U0zgaAvSBEALw_wcB Or this one https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/products/stihl-strimmer-fs38?variant=32605822779531&fo_c=603&fo_k=c374680e07102f35d7449e5644737d73&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmtGjBhDhARIsAEqfDEd_la4M9nbIzZwlygbZrBYLLUecDHkFkCwsAhB13YSa4VMp6ieVh84aApQ6EALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 I have had EFCO branded gear for years, 36cc strimmer has given up the ghost after 10 years of >10 gardens a week as a side line plus my own and in laws and only thing I am leaning towards is the switch to E10 petrol. It doesn't work well with 2 strokes! By the time I paid enough attention to it it had goosed it! Petrol Brushcutter Deals | MowDirect - Oleo mac are the parent company also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 18 hours ago, RyanMc said: I have had EFCO branded gear for years, 36cc strimmer has given up the ghost after 10 years of >10 gardens a week as a side line plus my own and in laws and only thing I am leaning towards is the switch to E10 petrol. It doesn't work well with 2 strokes! By the time I paid enough attention to it it had goosed it! Petrol Brushcutter Deals | MowDirect - Oleo mac are the parent company also. Probably just needs a carb clean and rebuild. The E10 can gum up more and damage the diaphragms, won't have done any damage to the engine. OP - if you had a good experience of 18 years trouble free service from a Stihl why would you now be looking for cheaper options. Did it not prove it's value? I had a Triton split shaft a few years back. Incredible value and worked well but 3 months in it just stopped running right and the carb can't be adjusted. Screwfix too it back no issue, so in that respect good if you do it every year but also rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) I pulled the carb apart and used a degreaser and thinners through it to clean it in an ultrasonic bath to no avail. The E10 reduces the lubrication properties and increases the combustion temps causing premature wear/damage. Worked hard for 10years so I can't complain too much, approx. £30/yr to purchase it. Replacing it with this: DS 5300 T: Professional brushcutters - Efco (myefco.com) Edited May 30, 2023 by RyanMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Not a strimmer - but I love my Viking Lawnmower - they don't exist as a brand anymore as they were taken over by Stihl (no PW Drift here ). If the VK goes I would replace with the equivalent Stihl I have an RYOBI multi head thing but it is used infrequently and TBH more hassle than its worth - the last fix didn't really fix it and it won't tick over now. Would love to go Stihl to get one of these heads as well but the price!! https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/products/stihl-rg-rotary-cutting-head-attachment?variant=34419032326283&fo_c=603&fo_k=8e6671790a3528a9ebf06a5630411726&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U6K4FWKB0JYa4p4AgLXDZZlXx6fHKiv85cV88or1UazO0srf0OpotxoC-8kQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, discobob said: Not a strimmer - but I love my Viking Lawnmower - they don't exist as a brand anymore as they were taken over by Stihl (no PW Drift here ). If the VK goes I would replace with the equivalent Stihl I have an RYOBI multi head thing but it is used infrequently and TBH more hassle than its worth - the last fix didn't really fix it and it won't tick over now. Would love to go Stihl to get one of these heads as well but the price!! https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/products/stihl-rg-rotary-cutting-head-attachment?variant=34419032326283&fo_c=603&fo_k=8e6671790a3528a9ebf06a5630411726&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U6K4FWKB0JYa4p4AgLXDZZlXx6fHKiv85cV88or1UazO0srf0OpotxoC-8kQAvD_BwE Sack that Idea - just looked at Stihl and they have basically gone full on battery bar two model lawnmowers (with a "type of fish" grass collectors) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, discobob said: Not a strimmer - but I love my Viking Lawnmower - they don't exist as a brand anymore as they were taken over by Stihl (no PW Drift here ). If the VK goes I would replace with the equivalent Stihl I have an RYOBI multi head thing but it is used infrequently and TBH more hassle than its worth - the last fix didn't really fix it and it won't tick over now. Would love to go Stihl to get one of these heads as well but the price!! https://www.sam-turner.co.uk/products/stihl-rg-rotary-cutting-head-attachment?variant=34419032326283&fo_c=603&fo_k=8e6671790a3528a9ebf06a5630411726&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjwvdajBhBEEiwAeMh1U6K4FWKB0JYa4p4AgLXDZZlXx6fHKiv85cV88or1UazO0srf0OpotxoC-8kQAvD_BwE Ryobi strimmers are utter carp....they work for about 3 mths then they start getting difficult to start.....as said utter carp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 I've got a 52CC SGS strimmer. A LOT cheaper than Stihl, and fine for my needs of a few hours bramble bashing a year. Powerful, heavy and quite thirsty but it will munch through almost anything with the blade on. (Line feeder was fiddly and I don't use it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Update on my SGS £104 strimmer. Have used it now about 6 times and really impressed with it. Pros,very powerful, splits into 2 for transporting, has a trigger lock switch on it for long runs, starts very easily, ive used different diameters,makes of string on it no problem. Cons, it is a heavy beast, but seems well made. Overall well impressed with it, plus 1 year warranty. Worth a look if your in the market for one 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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