New subscriber here. Ernie Hatmaker recommended your channel and I’m glad she did. We’ve been considering getting one of these and have had good luck with other Troy-Bilt gas powered pieces of equipment. Thanks
I have a 32 year old Craftsman version of this trimmer. Mine has a 6 HP Briggs on it. I don't think you have to hold the handle down to start it. On mine the handle engages the string head. You start it with the handle released then pull the handle down to engage the strings.
It’s great for areas I’m afraid to take the riding mower. We have lots of rocks here and it’s one thing to hit a rock with a string - and another to hit it with a blade and chip it.
I bought one , actually two, from Home Depot. It’s a great machine until it isn’t. One lasted less than 15 minutes before it just quit. The diagnostics say it wasn’t a fuel issue, it was an ignition problem . The ignition module went out which can happen to any new piece of equipment so I returned it to Home Depot who immediately accepted it back and credited my account. I ordered another that arrived about four days later as they donot stock this trimmer. Fired up beautifully on the second pull and ran for about an hour and quit. Same issue. Now too be fair i later found out the two came from the same run which could account for the problem.
Nice review! That looks very efficient for cleaning up large areas. Another big positive with it being a string trimmer over blade, is if it hits something hard you can replace the string instead of damaging your blade.
@@timothykeith1367 I’m not sure for your area but I did a quick search, homedepot sells a different model that is 22” deck and has a .155 string available in a 100’ length. Hope that helps!
I have one like it and same brand It’s a work horse and really works great for me My wheels turn and have a locking handle Very nice and it’s old model
That works pretty good! Do you soak your line for 3 days prior to using it? I just got a DR and it recommends to do that. I cant wait to do a review on it as well. I like the way the string goes in the Troybuilt! It looks easy to manage. Great review! Get that cat more boxes! 😂
Thanks for watching. I haven’t soaked the strings but maybe I will give that a try. I think I remember reading somewhere that you should lol. Oh well next time.
I have seen this machine take down some pretty tall grass and weeds. It has a hard time catching some of the thicker stalked weeds. But the biggest reason we use this is to prevent carrying all that weight of a hand held trimmer on our hands and arms. Thanks for the questions.
i have one.....if the weeds are under 24 inches you can pretty much cut them like a slow lawnmower.......when the grass and weeds are over 6 feet tall they'll wrap around and choke the machine to a stall.....clearing the debris is most of the battle when the weeds are that big. It gives you a uniform level result with ease and isn't bothered much by loose branches or stones......but if you tangle with brush or wire you'll snap your strings off pronto.
Great video. How has it been holding up so far? Did you have to replace the internal belt? You mentioned you had a Southland trimmer before, and it had more power than what you have now?
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These don’t hurt your back like a hand held weed eater
Love it 😍
We dont have this brand, but one that we use in a similar fashion and its the BOMB, I love it!
I had a Southland before this one and it really had the power to get through tall field grass
Thanks for sharing my friend. Have a nice day!
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New subscriber here. Ernie Hatmaker recommended your channel and I’m glad she did. We’ve been considering getting one of these and have had good luck with other Troy-Bilt gas powered pieces of equipment. Thanks
We have an Echo hand held, but this looks great to go under fences (and it's on wheels! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching. I like saving my wrists from not holding a hand held.
Really like Troy built, their mowers can take allot of punishment. If my goats don't work as well as I want them to, may have to get one of these
At least goats have a few more uses. 😀
😁😁😁
The goats will do the job, but when they eat everything you might have to buy hay for them. I'd like to borrow a couple goats for two months a year.
That cutter is a beast lot easier than using a weed wacker.Good job on the review.Have good night.
I find it’s easier on the arms rather than holding a weed wackier. Thanks for watching.
I have a 32 year old Craftsman version of this trimmer. Mine has a 6 HP Briggs on it. I don't think you have to hold the handle down to start it. On mine the handle engages the string head. You start it with the handle released then pull the handle down to engage the strings.
That sounds like a nice option as then I could take a break and not have the trimmer shut right off on me. Thanks for watching. 😀
I could really use one of those. I bet that really is handy like you said in tall grass.
It’s great for areas I’m afraid to take the riding mower. We have lots of rocks here and it’s one thing to hit a rock with a string - and another to hit it with a blade and chip it.
@@HomeNorth I know that’s right. It would be great for cutting under fences too it seems.
I bought one , actually two, from Home Depot. It’s a great machine until it isn’t. One lasted less than 15 minutes before it just quit. The diagnostics say it wasn’t a fuel issue, it was an ignition problem . The ignition module went out which can happen to any new piece of equipment so I returned it to Home Depot who immediately accepted it back and credited my account. I ordered another that arrived about four days later as they donot stock this trimmer. Fired up beautifully on the second pull and ran for about an hour and quit. Same issue. Now too be fair i later found out the two came from the same run which could account for the problem.
Nice review! That looks very efficient for cleaning up large areas. Another big positive with it being a string trimmer over blade, is if it hits something hard you can replace the string instead of damaging your blade.
Absolutely.
Is the string widely available?
@@timothykeith1367 I’m not sure for your area but I did a quick search, homedepot sells a different model that is 22” deck and has a .155 string available in a 100’ length. Hope that helps!
I have one like it and same brand
It’s a work horse and really works great for me
My wheels turn and have a locking handle
Very nice and it’s old model
I’m still using mine and i haven’t had to do much maintenance!
Beautiful!!!
Cheers😀
ohhhhh lord 99 deg here in Seattle, nice machine , but not today hahaha
I heard Portland’s 112. This heat is too much
You made a very helpful video
Glad you found it useful!!
Great info.
Thank you!!
Its look handy kind of mower machine its good.
Thank you for watching 😀
That works pretty good! Do you soak your line for 3 days prior to using it? I just got a DR and it recommends to do that. I cant wait to do a review on it as well. I like the way the string goes in the Troybuilt! It looks easy to manage. Great review! Get that cat more boxes! 😂
Thanks for watching. I haven’t soaked the strings but maybe I will give that a try. I think I remember reading somewhere that you should lol. Oh well next time.
Dang that little guy destroyed the grass
It helps that the grass is so dry I think. 😀
New friend here. Very informative vide👏🛎
Thank you for watching 😀
@@HomeNorth You’re welcome always, dear friend. My pleasure 🙏😍💖👏
How much more effective is this then a typically hand held string trimmer? Is it worth the extra investment?
I have seen this machine take down some pretty tall grass and weeds. It has a hard time catching some of the thicker stalked weeds. But the biggest reason we use this is to prevent carrying all that weight of a hand held trimmer on our hands and arms. Thanks for the questions.
@@HomeNorth thank you!
i have one.....if the weeds are under 24 inches you can pretty much cut them like a slow lawnmower.......when the grass and weeds are over 6 feet tall they'll wrap around and choke the machine to a stall.....clearing the debris is most of the battle when the weeds are that big. It gives you a uniform level result with ease and isn't bothered much by loose branches or stones......but if you tangle with brush or wire you'll snap your strings off pronto.
Great video. How has it been holding up so far? Did you have to replace the internal belt? You mentioned you had a Southland trimmer before, and it had more power than what you have now?
The Troy Bilt is still running with no repairs yet.
Will it cut blackberry vines or stalks?
Hmm I don’t think it would do much more than 1/4 inch thick. Or less. It works best on thick grass
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@home north your fairy video won't let us comment in it!!!
I do apologize. YT keeps disabling comments. Probably because of the kids in that video.
@@HomeNorth does that mean you're going to post a new one?
@@leeannabrobst7058 I may have to. Please stay tuned.
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