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Geno


51- love God 1st, then OPE

Location: Madison, WI
Joined: Oct 19, 2002
Points: 121

weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Original Message   May 14, 2005 1:50 pm
I was just wondering if this homelite trimmer I came across is as good ( or better/worse) than the Echo GT2000R  I have? keeping only one of them. Homelite dosen't seem to have a model sticker but does say made by 'textron'.  both excellent cond.   thanks for any opinions on the keeper.
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cleanmaxx_brian


"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
Points: 231

Re: weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Reply #8   May 15, 2005 9:30 am
I have a Homelite trimmer...the cheapo from Home Depot. I paid $89 for it  5 years ago when I bought my house. Didn't want to spend big money as this was my first house and was not sure how tight money was going to be. Because it was "cheap" and I planned on getting a quality straight shaft, I never took care of it.  I left stale gas in it  and I made to much of the "mixed" gas so I am sure it is also 1/2 varnish! Still poured it in!  This thing starts and runs every time! I can't kill it!!! (And I have to, to be able to justify  getting a new one!)  It has plenty of power (I can do most of the trimming while it is ideling!) It has no clutch so one thing less to break. I have even lent it out...and this is a sure way to kill  it...but it still runs!

I just can't say anything bad about this Homlite!
My dad used a Homelite chainsaw it too was a very good performer... go figure!

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer,  Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Reply #9   May 15, 2005 1:53 pm
Very good choice Geno.  I'd buy a Homelite now if I knew they were they same quality they were 5 or so years ago. 

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Marshall


As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730

Re: weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Reply #10   May 15, 2005 7:32 pm
Good choice.
cleanmaxx_brian


"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
Points: 231

Re: weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Reply #11   May 15, 2005 10:57 pm
In my previous post I should have said "buy the Echo" as most of us know the Echo is a MUCH better machine!  I was just trying to say that  even the Homelite most likely will get the job done You made the right choice with the Echo...I just bought a Echo Blower and did not even stop to give the Homelite a solid look

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer,  Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

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