i kinda figured something out last weekend, we got a couple dozen yards to take care of around here, and me and borther inlaw do it. he mows, and i wack. i found out, that it is much eaiser on the arms with our "cheapy" then with my heavy 4 cycle. all we cut is grass and small weeds with it. so what i am getting at, bigger might not be better for you. if you are knocking out some heavy sh*t with it, then its great, but just grass and some small edging, don't waist your money on a big heavy thing.

 

I have 3 Honda's 4 stroke 2 weedeaters and one edger... And the same motor on a water pump.. They are pretty good!

I like stihls too!

 

john deere.... pullan.. best ones

 

Why not start a poll based off the most popular votes??

 

I had a Stihl for over four years (used for business). It finally died in April. I made the mistake of buying a Home Depot "bargain". Don't do it. It's hard to start, only runs line that I could use to go fishing with and overheats very quickly. If it gets through the season, I'll likely get another Stihl for next spring.

 

Used both Shindaiwa and Echo's commercially and they both last forever. When it came time to purchase my own I went with the Echo because of cost. Like everyone else said go with a straight shaft, they are more practical and will outlast any curved unit.