Any suggestions?
Ive been looking at this range:
http://www.ryobi-direct.com/acatalog/Ryobi_Expand_it_Range_7_.html?gclid=CJSDz7TTq7oCFTMctAodoVQAXw
I can't afford Stihl but looking for something decent where i can attach different heads for pruning and trimming. I'm happy to pay a little more if there is a dealer in the uk with a store instead of just online.
Ryobi vibrates alot theres alot of friction in the system it seems this gets to your arms and eventually kills the motor.
Id look at the hitachi CH55EPA its around 300 quid and a far superior machine will last you well compared to that ryobi.
Would forget swapping the ends around.
( how ever id still be stretching to a stihl if i could)
Stihl isn't the best. I'd be looking at a used Kawasaki, shindaiwa or echo.
where do you get parts for your echo ive got an echo leaf blower i need a carb for and im struggling because its older ? stihl definantly has the best back up and aftersales service - keeping your tools dealer only/no mailorder definantly has its plus points. my old hs25 which used to be used heavily as a commercial tool and is the same age as the leaf blower i just pop into the local stihl dealer and they service it with new parts cheap as you like.
Dont get the Ryobi - I've got one:
1. Bitch to start
2. Weighs a ton
3. Badly balanced
4. Very temperamental
5. Makes an absolute goddam racket.
If it's light work I wouldn't rule out the latest Li ion. In fact having browsed the most recent Husqvarna chainsaws I wouldn't rule out Li ion for anything.
Stihl, dunno if they are the best but very happy with mine.
Trail rat...in the industry stihl are reputable and if you get a good dealer it's fine but in general their service is awful. The company don't reply to queries and want nothing to do with the end user.
They are relying on a past reputation while the others have caught up began to overtake.
Re echo parts, just call around and find a dealer. Nairn Brown in Glasgow do them and will post spare parts out so it's worth calling them.
Echo are my top brand, smooth machines, low vibes, proper commercial build quality.
Stihl Kombi here.
Really happy with it and it stands up to commercial use as well.
Vibs are low. Plenty of power (KM85 engine) and lots of heads to play with.
Initial outlays high but it's fully repairable/serviceable if it ever goes wrong.
Stihl let me down badly on aftersale service, i'll never touch them again.
I go husky for chainsaws, honda for anything else.
Or how about this one?
http://www.mowdirect.co.uk/review/product/list/id/72/category/684/
Really cant afford any more so Stihl or similar is not an option.