Amazon Brush Cutter Review | Proyama Extreme 42cc | Box Opening | Weed Wacker
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- In this video I'm unboxing a 42 cc Brush Cutter I got on amazon. I used it for a couple of months and I do like this. It's comes with a bunch of attachments and can take down 3 inch trees with no problems. I've used it mostly to take down small trees, but works well with grass, nettles, thistles, and tall weeds. Good deal for the price.
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Just got one a few days ago and I've already opened a few overgrown logging roads out back and did my ditch with it today. The balance is really good but if you're going to upgrade anything get a better harness.
Ha. Yeah. It's a fight every time.
The blade on the bottom shield is to trim the line off when too long and it also protects the plastic from being damaged from the longer length of line
Yeah I figured that out a little too late. Plus the plastic shield on this isn't tight enough. It turned and the blade hit it. It's no longer on there. Thanks for watching!
I laughed way too hard at you trying to figure out the string guard. 🤣🤣
:)
Appreciated your information. I just got mine. I can't figure how you open the string holder to replace cutting string when it runs out. I also don't see any air filter to clean like is mentioned. Is there one? Thanks for help.
The string holder has 2 clips on the side. You need a pry bar or a big screw driver to push one end in then do the other side. Definitely find a better quality string. As for the air filter, I haven't had to mess with it yet. Let me know if you figure it out.
Curious if this machine is still running and performing well? Can you give us an update? Thanks
Yeah its still doing good. I still have problems loosing these 3 little screws attached to the blade cover, locktite won't seem to hold them. But what's 30 cents in screws.
You're using the wrong blade you should be using the 80 tooth blade my brush cutter with a 82 blade cuts 1 in trees with one swing
Yeah the more the teeth the better. I was just using the tri blade for weeds and brush mostly. But the 40 tooth blade it came with was great at cutting saplings.
@@NicholsCounty I have a old troy built brush cutter and I use the
Echo blade and it works great.i spent the last two days cutting bushes and swap a inch thick.it only took one swing running wide open..
@@eugenelaky1993 Awesome, Yeah this cutter one swings them as well. Couple swings for the 3 inchers. But works great.
@@NicholsCounty what cutter do you have
@@NicholsCounty you have the $600 from lowe's.im thinking about getting a new one mines 30 years old troy built went outta business and probably can't get parts it's never been serviced
What oil gas mix do you run ? Just put mine together today. Working great but randomly stopping sometimes. Maybe I’m pulling on the wiring or something. Seems like the air filter had some oil on it already. Seems like my gas tank is leaking oil or fuel. Has oil on it.
40:1 on the mixture. I have had some issues where the wires come loose when I'm cutting. But it doesn't shut off on me, just makes the blade keep turning. No issues with oil or gas leaking on my end.
@@NicholsCounty hey there ! Well I went back and did some more work after getting some more oil and gas. My Manuel says 25-1. That’s what Iv been mixing with the mix bottle that came with it so far. After the second run it ran better. Maybe because I got 91 octane and new bottle of oil But Iv been running 25-1 I believe. Iv got the coocheer from Amazon 45 Cc and man it’s just what I needed and working great so far. Now I’m ready to dial it in more and check all bolts etc and worry about maintenance. It says to grease the shaft every 25hrs. I’ll get there quick I’m a little rusty on 2 strokes but I believe I was running 50-1 in my old outboard and now that I think about it everyone usually says add a little more oil. I did but was still around 25-1 I believe.
i use stihl moto mix in mine
My Manuel says 24:1. Been working great. Seems first spark plug dirty already. Wouldn’t start. New one started it. Will clean up old one. It better be reusable lol
I just got mine today and used it for about an hour. Mainly on 2 foot long grass, weeds, and small branches/trees. Works great! Trigger finger gets sore from all the holding and vibration but overall would recommend!
I'm pretty sure there is a trigger lock. Not at home to look.
Can it be used to cut grass...
Yeah with the string head.
I bought the same one as you, the only difference for me is the harness. Mine has a ring and your's has a clip so, it took me a while to figure out how to put it on and that's why I watched your video. It helped me out, thanks.
Awesome. Glad you figured it out.
I was having a bad day untill i saw you struggle wth the harness......nice review though
Glad I could help.
How do these machines stack up to the big brand sthill and echo shindawa ext
I wouldn't know. They're too expensive. Maybe someone else can chime in here
Just ordered one. Was deciding between this and the wemars. Heard anything about the wemars ? Same price with the shipping
I haven't sorry. I just busted this Proyama out the other day to clear some small trees around my pond. Still works great.
I am about to buy one and this excellent video just sold it. I had a Stihl for 12 years, looks almost the same and it worked good till the other day when it blew the piston.
This is definitely not as good as stihl. But its gets the job done for a fraction of the price. Thanks for watching!
@@NicholsCounty After watching your video I bought one from Amazon for 349.00 Canadian as I am in Canada Should get it next week . As long as it gets the job done and lasts 4 years I am OK with that as the same thing in Stihl would cost around 700 or so Canadian plus tax. The one I just bought was free shipping an no taxes.
@@erwinerwin1245 I've had mine for about 1.5 years and it starts right up with no issues.
@@NicholsCounty lucky the blades and weed wacker line head fits on stihl
@@erwinerwin1245 wich one you get a 12 in 1 52cc chikura like mine for $565.00
Thanks for the review - I just got mine today and haven't tried it yet. I did assemble it - no problem. I have used brush cutters before. I recommend wearing hearing protection - the one that came with the unit seems pretty good.The tri-blade seems like it is a bit flimsy but I am sure it will work for a while. I have ordered another tri-blade since that will probably be the preferred blade for our use - lot of heavy grasses.I am not sure about getting replacement parts down the road, like an air filter foam. I know in past with a lot of use the head at the end of the shaft takes a beating so I would like to know how to get a new one if needed. Again - thanks for taking the time to record this.
Awesome, I am glad this was useful to you. The tri-blade is not that bad on grass and brush, just don't get it any where near metal posts, ha. The only problem I had with this cutter after using it for many hours is the 3 screws on the head, one would come loose. Eventually all 3 became loose and it was a pain to get nut off to replace a blade(had to use a vise). I recommend getting some Loctite and putting on those 3 screws. Other than that this thing is a beast.
@@NicholsCounty Great - Glad to hear that it keeps working for you. I am very aware of the need for securing bolts and nuts - Loctite is a good solution. I will let you know if I run into other issues.
the 52cc split shaft chikura weed wacker parts are shared by stihl wich they use same partswich is nice
Hi, I just got mine yesterday, Jan. 30th 2023, and it did not come with an handle bar. Did you have to make a special order for it?
You probably just ordered a different model.
@@NicholsCounty The model I got has all the attachments yours have except for the handle bar. the model is the PMT43. Is yours a different model?
@@grounddove Mine is different. CG430. I have a link in my description to it if you want to check it out.
How has it held up since you posted this video two years ago?
Engine is great, starts right up. The shaft is a little messed up near some bolt holes, twists a little when cutting, nothing major and definitely fixable, it doesn't bother me.
Had no clue they sell them on amazon
Yeah, pretty cheap compared to Stihl. Holds up pretty well too.
yeah im gonna buy a 52cc chikura split shaft with 12 attachments and asseries wich pretty cheap for $545.00 comparing a over $2,000 stihl 36.3cc km131R with 9 attachments
@@NicholsCounty yeah plus more power then km131r wich has 36.3cc wich chikura like mine runs 52cc
For mine today it works great
Good to hear
i just bought a 13 piece chikura 52cc kombi tools wich was pretty cheap for $565 instead paying over $6,000 for a km131r 36.3cc with 6 attachments and its nice too it can use stihl parts wich chikura and stihl are identcle same machine but more power with 52cc
Mine seems to be a bit different. I have a black differ shape guard
@@joesmith-fi1sx yeah guards on them are mostually identicle the same like the stihls
Sorry to bother you. I got my brush cutter today and did the full assembly. Now I did not yet put gas in.
Question. I notice that the blade turns freely just by hand and also if I pull the start cord the blade does not move one bit. Is that normal and only moves once the engine runs? I bought premium gas in advance and now I see in the manual only to use regular gas. So I assume one must use regular gas.
Regular gas, I don't think premium will hurt it though. Not sure on that. If the blade spins freely when its off and doesn't spin when it is on then you just have to loosen the nut and make sure its aligned correctly. Just be on there tight as well.
@@NicholsCounty After I sent you my question I should have known that the blade only spins once the transmission kicks in and it does that only after a certain RPM.
I forgot about that as my Stihl would spin just by pulling the cord and now think it should have not done that. I have not had a chance to start it yet but do find that the pull rope has a lot of resistance.
@@erwinerwin1245 No, not at all. This thing starts right up.
@@erwinerwin1245 I would guess it has a centre fugal clutch like a chainsaw
Would you still recommend it after a year of using it
For the price and what it can do yes. Just check it after every use and make sure all the screws are tight. That's the only issues I've had. I put this away for a few months and it started right up without cleaning the carb or anything.
@@NicholsCounty these chinese machines are a beast
@@alexloeragallos You're absolutely right. I haven't had a single carburetor issue with any of my Amazon (Chinese) machines. I have a kids 4 wheeler that has only ever been started 4 times in 2 years with the same tank of gas (kids don't like it, too loud). Starts right up every time. I just used this brush cutter last week and it started up on the second pull.
@@NicholsCounty yes ive had mine for 3 years and still like new 2 pulls and starts rigt up.
I have the echo 410x. It sounds better than this one in my opinion, but costs $600. Hard to judge on video.
Yeah if I was going to spend that kind of money, I'd just buy Stihl.
@@NicholsCounty the 410x is pretty bad ass. Don’t sleep on echo.