I use a stihl brushcutter on a lot of sloping and undulating ground. I bought a toro hover mower thinking it would be as good as my old 2 stroke flymo I had years ago for the less inclined large areas. The toro was unfit for purpose being so heavy, it just bullied me everywhere, didn't really hover and almost impossible to steer, heartrate around 150- a slope mower that can't do slopes. It went in same canal as chap below, just made a bigger splash. So glad I watched your review as a I was considering a wheeled strimmer, but, no more, thanks.
I use both machines (DR trimmer and Echo strimmer) and both have their place, doing fine edges around garden borders and the like I’d use the strimmer every time however I also look after a property that has a near 1/4 mile track to access it with rough grass both sides and for that the DR trimmer has saved me a lot of time and backache 👍🏼
I bought a DR wheeled brush cutter a few years ago as a handlebar strimmer gave me tendinitis in my fore arms. I don’t have any slopes so the wheeled brush cutter works well for me.
I wonder what that wheeled strimmer would be like with an older 6HP two stroke and a few more lines added. I think the Suzuki engines on Toro commercials were 6HP, or the engines some of the later two stroke Lawn-Boy mowers had.
I think a good brush cutter and a good operator would make more sense than a 2 wheeled one. May as well use a lawn mower on a high cut if it is for flat surfaces
Brave man strimming in shorts josh 😂 I do love my Dr wheeled trimmer over a normal strimmer they definitely have there places. excellent video josh 👌 you say about two stroke and four engines what do you think to four stroke strimmers like the Honda gx35?
Hey Machinery Nation, Bit late to the party, could you guys do a video on professional back pack brush cutters & strimmers. I'm really trying to find an in-depth comparison on Stihl, Husky, Echo, Kaaz, Honda & Kawasaki why not throw one of those cheap one back pack multi tool kits in just for the fun of sheer comparison😂 Basically I'm a professional looking to invest in 1 of the above, I'm sick of being bent over by Stihl & Huskys Prices which in the back pack area are well over 1k in my local dealers when I know there's other good lesser known brands for a fraction of the price. So I recently got a new ZT ride on that runs a Kawasaki & I'm now leaning towards buying Kawasaki ground kit for hedge trimmers & strimmers? but I've also discovered Kaaz recently who apparently have been around for a long time & are reputable. Can you guys help by making a fair comparison of this kit which often isn't seen in the past UK? Kind regards Samurai Tree Care
I have 2 bikehandle brushcutters and 2 loophandle trimmers/brushcutters. The large ones are for heavy jobs, the others I use for the lawn care Business for trimming around flower beds, trees, fences etc. A wheeled one is not an Option for me now, they are too large to fit around all the small places where a mower cant reach in
Well let me tell you all something... 5 years ago at 60 years old I would have taken a loop handled trimmer over anything. Now that I'm 5 years older things have changed. My next purchase is DEFINITELY going to be a wheeled trimmer for my benefit. Easier on the arms, shoulders, back, etc. And to think I used to bash them to customers so I could sell them a standard weed Wacker, you know the ones that slam all that great green shit all over your face, glasses, pants, shirts, etc. It's a wonderful world 🌎👀🤣
I use a stihl brushcutter on a lot of sloping and undulating ground. I bought a toro hover mower thinking it would be as good as my old 2 stroke flymo I had years ago for the less inclined large areas. The toro was unfit for purpose being so heavy, it just bullied me everywhere, didn't really hover and almost impossible to steer, heartrate around 150- a slope mower that can't do slopes. It went in same canal as chap below, just made a bigger splash. So glad I watched your review as a I was considering a wheeled strimmer, but, no more, thanks.
I use both machines (DR trimmer and Echo strimmer) and both have their place, doing fine edges around garden borders and the like I’d use the strimmer every time however I also look after a property that has a near 1/4 mile track to access it with rough grass both sides and for that the DR trimmer has saved me a lot of time and backache 👍🏼
Nice One Josh Thanks again
Thanks Darran 👌🏽
I bought a DR wheeled brush cutter a few years ago as a handlebar strimmer gave me tendinitis in my fore arms. I don’t have any slopes so the wheeled brush cutter works well for me.
That’s great to hear it has helped you Al 👍🏼 thanks mate.
Watching you work that wheeled trimmer wiped me out!
Me too 😂
Great demonstration and review Josh 👍👍
Cheers Nev 👍🏼😎
😂I bought a wheeled strimmer years ago...the only thing good about it was it sunk well when I chucked it into the canal
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I have a McCulloch wheeled strimmer and find that the nylon line is very effective in dealing with brambles, contrary to the comment in the video.
I wonder what that wheeled strimmer would be like with an older 6HP two stroke and a few more lines added. I think the Suzuki engines on Toro commercials were 6HP, or the engines some of the later two stroke Lawn-Boy mowers had.
I think a good brush cutter and a good operator would make more sense than a 2 wheeled one. May as well use a lawn mower on a high cut if it is for flat surfaces
Great feedback, thanks mate 👍🏼
Brave man strimming in shorts josh 😂 I do love my Dr wheeled trimmer over a normal strimmer they definitely have there places. excellent video josh 👌 you say about two stroke and four engines what do you think to four stroke strimmers like the Honda gx35?
Haha, yeah short we’re a brave move 😂 we like the GX35 engines up to a certain level.
Always thought that the 2 wheel trimmer could use a third guide wheel up front
That makes a lot of sense, so it would be a useful pushchair 👍🏼
The wheel trimmer be handy with a weed brush head
Hey Machinery Nation,
Bit late to the party, could you guys do a video on professional back pack brush cutters & strimmers.
I'm really trying to find an in-depth comparison on Stihl, Husky, Echo, Kaaz, Honda & Kawasaki why not throw one of those cheap one back pack multi tool kits in just for the fun of sheer comparison😂
Basically I'm a professional looking to invest in 1 of the above, I'm sick of being bent over by Stihl & Huskys Prices which in the back pack area are well over 1k in my local dealers when I know there's other good lesser known brands for a fraction of the price.
So I recently got a new ZT ride on that runs a Kawasaki & I'm now leaning towards buying Kawasaki ground kit for hedge trimmers & strimmers?
but I've also discovered Kaaz recently who apparently have been around for a long time & are reputable.
Can you guys help by making a fair comparison of this kit which often isn't seen in the past UK?
Kind regards
Samurai Tree Care
you dont have one of them french mowers with tilting engine for banks
I have 2 bikehandle brushcutters and 2 loophandle trimmers/brushcutters. The large ones are for heavy jobs, the others I use for the lawn care Business for trimming around flower beds, trees, fences etc.
A wheeled one is not an Option for me now, they are too large to fit around all the small places where a mower cant reach in
I agree a standard Brushcutter type is better for around lawns and awkward areas
Well let me tell you all something...
5 years ago at 60 years old I would have taken a loop handled trimmer over anything. Now that I'm 5 years older things have changed. My next purchase is DEFINITELY going to be a wheeled trimmer for my benefit. Easier on the arms, shoulders, back, etc. And to think I used to bash them to customers so I could sell them a standard weed Wacker, you know the ones that slam all that great green shit all over your face, glasses, pants, shirts, etc. It's a wonderful world 🌎👀🤣
Thanks Don, I know what you mean 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation I kinda figured you might! 😂
And if you are really concerned about your health condition you`d buy a hover mower th-cam.com/video/plHVt6gqQg8/w-d-xo.html
I have an Allen 218 that makes cutting the banks of my stream really easy. I don't really see the point of a wheeled strimmer.
Heavy old machines them! Glad it works for you 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation do you know of any lighter?
the amount of wheel trimmers i saw for sale in the states senond hand if only they made them self propeled
I do know of a couple brands who make the self propelled.
@@MachineryNation i imagine much easier know there more money
That wheel trimmer is a toy. Grillo HWT 700 supertrack is way to go💪💪
I mean you guys should have gone with at least 43cc brush cutter
It's tiring me out just watching that wheeled trimmer
Hahaha 🥵🥵
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