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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2288   
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Hello Pat
I've been through three of these over the past 2 decades and ended up with one of these... https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products/s...LkEALw_wcB It's no coincidence that most professional tree surgeons / garden services Co. all appear to turn up with 'the orange kit' 
Really can't fault my chain saw and two hedge trimmers... SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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15th Apr 2020 10:01pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3997 
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Don’t be tempted by the Screwfix Titan cheapy ones. The fuel pipes rot a way in a few months and now the clutch drags and squeals away on tick over. Remarkably, it does start very easily though. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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15th Apr 2020 10:09pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19579
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Stihl KM130R or I think there is a KM131 now too with multi angle hedge trimmer attachment and they have a split shaft for different uses.
They are NOT cheap though, if it's a one off job and you have no other use it might pay to get someone to do the job for you though. Powerful machine, does a great job. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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15th Apr 2020 10:20pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4789 
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If it’s a one off perhaps a hire company maybe a cheaper option for you
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15th Apr 2020 10:28pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3021 
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It's obviously down to personal preference but if the hedge is only 8ft and very neglected I wouldn't recommend a long reach trimmer. It will be easier using a platform type ladder and a hedge trimmer with a longish blade. 600-750mm. You may also need loppers and/or a pruning saw.
Petrol machines from Echo, Stihl, Husqvarna are all decent. However they are pricey and may not make financial sense unless you use it a lot. If that is the case then get in a professional to renovate the hedge and once it's under control you can maintain it with a cheap/borrowed/hired regular or extended trimmer. WARNING. This post may contain sarcasm. |
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15th Apr 2020 10:37pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687 
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I am a husky man if I can be for garden kit. Ideally xp kit!
But two exceptions I have are top handle saw and long reach pole saw. Botha re sthil. In case of long reach pole saw km131 4 stroke head unit with saw attachment. It depends how much use it's going to get to warrant the purchase. Echo are also gaining a good reputation might be worth a look. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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15th Apr 2020 10:39pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7687
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Or mini tower, silky and std hedge cutter. Cheers
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15th Apr 2020 10:40pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3344 
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Can I suggest that if you have any petrol garden tools like hedge trimmers which oftenget laid up for months on end, to use a petrol additive to prevent the unleaded becoming stale.
I had a mate who worked as a horticultural engineer. He swore by a product called Aspen. I was not convinced, but I started using it in my brush cutter and hedge trimmer - both of which can go weeks without being started. For the first time ever I can go to either, especially at the start of the cutting season, and both will start without any issues. It is quite pricey - around £20 for five litres. They do a 2 stroke and 4 stroke version and the 2 stroke is just like buying premix petrol / oil. Neither machine smokes as badly either. It is also allegedly better for fuel pipes which prevents them from rotting. I can’t afford to use this stuff in my lawn mowers - it would bankrupt me - so I use B3 Ethenol Shield which I add a small amount to a tank of unleaded. Again, never had an issue with the mower failing to start at the start of the season. I believe Briggs and Stratton do a similar two stroke oil product with the additive. Getting back to the post, the orange stuff is the best, but not as good as it once was. That came from my tree surgeon who over the years has witnessed having to replace his kit more regularly! It is good, but if you only have a small hedge, a lot of expense. I personally would hire the kit in. |
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16th Apr 2020 8:20am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16884 
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Stihl also do an Aspen equivalent. For occasional users it is fantastic due to its much longer shelf (or tank) life.
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16th Apr 2020 8:39am |
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| jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431 
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I have been using a Stihl Combi machine for a good ten years now, with hedge trimmer, pruning saw, strimmer attachments. It is a brilliant muti-purpose piece of kit . Jeff
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16th Apr 2020 9:09am |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 685 |
+1 for the Stihl Combi, I’ve had one for work for many years with hedgecutter, pruning saw and strummer attachments.
I also have the 1m extension tube, which is ok for the odd branch but it makes it very heavy and unwieldy to use for any length of time. |
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16th Apr 2020 9:26am |
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| Harry.O Member Since: 25 Jul 2014 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 706 
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I'd normally suggest Stihl for everything but having recently moved house and wanting to get some jobs done in the garden despite my tools being in storage 60 miles away, I opted for one of these and it was delivered 3 days later.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/5-in-1-petrol-garde...1331010200 I figured for £130 and reading the generally positive reviews, you can't go too far wrong. The strimmer/brush cutter is a bit mickey mouse but for light garden work it should be grand. The lopper attachment also comes with an additional extension and it's got a 3 year warranty if it does fall to pieces. Not yet had a chance to test it in anger but will provide an update over the weekend 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
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16th Apr 2020 9:41am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3344
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3 year warranty, you are laughing! Aldi are pretty good with returns as well.
The good thing about Stihl and Husqvarna is in years to come you should be able to buy replacement parts and repair kits whereas the cheaper end of the market, you need to be finding a recycling centre. Mitox is another brand at the bargain end of the market who make quite good stuff for domestic use. |
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16th Apr 2020 9:55am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2231 
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I too am a Husqvarna guy. Last summer I bought a Husqvarna 525lk Combi so that just the one power head can run a variety of attachments. So far I have a long reach multi angle hedge cutter and a garden strimmer. May Also get the pole saw.
Absolutely faultless. Powerful, balanced, lightweight and competitively priced. Also have nothing but good things to say about my Husqvarna 560XP chainsaw But if you are an occasional user may be better to hire it... Then again there are often good buys on the used market, which you could then gift to your son and hey presto you are off the hook for future prunings! > 110 XS Double Cab > Instagram @simonlanemind Last edited by hank on 16th Apr 2020 10:38am. Edited 2 times in total |
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16th Apr 2020 10:12am |
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