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cleanmaxx_brian
"At least I am enjoying the ride"
Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Reply #8 May 15, 2005 9:30 am |
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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 ChangAriens 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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cleanmaxx_brian
"At least I am enjoying the ride"
Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
Points: 231
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Re: weed trimmer quality- echo or homelite?
Reply #11 May 15, 2005 10:57 pm |
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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 ChangAriens 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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