I bought this exact model in September 2012, it's still going strong! I have been diligent with the oil changes and threw in a new spark plug a couple years back even though it didn't really need it. I use good gas and run some Stabil through it every now and again. It was around $385.00 if I recall, money well spent IMO. She runs like a champ. I did have a malfunction with the red rubber "emergency release" (it broke) a couple of years back, but I created a better harness anyway with a couple of Carabiners and some webbing and using the original shoulder harness. Hope you like yours as much as I like mine!
I've been running this Honda for 7 years and I like it. Decent power. I usually run 3 strands of 0.130 line. Starts easy. Not quiet but not as obnoxious as 2-stroke whine. I'm considering getting another.
Nice machine. Honda is quality.
I forget there are tools called Honda, especially in the lawn care sector. Fascinating what you find, please keep up the fantastic work!
the makita 4 stroke trimmer is lighter than the honda 25cc trimmer and those seem pretty good i have the makita 4 stroke handheld and backpack blowers and they have done very good for me.
Upgrade your cutterhead to a Speedfeed 450. You be very pleased , it is 100% better than the stock head.
Awesome how much was it?
Elisha Motorway
I have one of these, it's SOOOO smooth. I do light trimming around my yard. It basically idles and takes out everything like it's butter. No smell, super quite. I let mine warm up for about a minute and a half to 2 minutes. ❤
It is very nice, kind of heavy though