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smcapstick · Apr 22, 2022

Dman2 said:
Is it much heavier than a 2 stroke?

Not much but you do notice it.

If you were doing large areas, it would be fine on the harness with handlebars. I have awkward bits of verge, a ditch and the garden to do, though - hence the D handle. I find those better in varied areas.

colhonk · Apr 22, 2022

From looking at your avatar I always thought you must be tallish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but seeing your `get you home` pushbike in your truck I think maybe not

Universe · Apr 22, 2022

Also those lawn mower engined, 2 wheeled, strimmer jobbies are an ideal addition to the armoury. Driven or push. Their heads run multiple, larger & wider diameter cord, and so can really whack it down

vantage · Apr 22, 2022

smcapstick said:
At the weenie end of the scale, a new strimmer! Honda UMK435E.

I’ve fancied a 4-stroke strimmer for ages… and after my father borrowed my Husqvarna for ONE BLOODY DAY and melted the piston, I thought I would treat myself. It runs off the smell of an oily rag!
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Hopefully being a Honda it will be ok. On the other hand I bought a Makita a few years back, absolutely pathetic. Went back to the dealer after it continually cut out, new coil, apparently, just as bad. Given up with it, it’s hung prominently in a small building on the yard, maybe a pikey will take it! Fffing useless.

Renaultman · Apr 22, 2022

smcapstick said:
At the weenie end of the scale, a new strimmer! Honda UMK435E.

I’ve fancied a 4-stroke strimmer for ages… and after my father borrowed my Husqvarna for ONE BLOODY DAY and melted the piston, I thought I would treat myself. It runs off the smell of an oily rag!
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I got a Hikoki battery one, power/battery hungry but very impressed I only got it because my Hikoki hedge trimmer is so good.

Fragonard · Apr 22, 2022

sjt01 said:
A replacement for our 1992 self propelled, only 8 years old!
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Like new.
What make is it?

Fragonard · Apr 22, 2022

vantage said:
Hopefully being a Honda it will be ok. On the other hand I bought a Makita a few years back, absolutely pathetic. Went back to the dealer after it continually cut out, new coil, apparently, just as bad. Given up with it, it’s hung prominently in a small building on the yard, maybe a pikey will take it! Fffing useless.

A Makita what?

sjt01 · Apr 23, 2022

Fragonard said:
Like new.
What make is it?

Farmgem. We are lucky to have an excellent sprayer firm 2 miles away, Acare.

vantage · Apr 23, 2022

Fragonard said:
A Makita what?

4 stroke strimmer. Can’t recall the model number, might take a photo later.

box · Apr 23, 2022

Aha! After all these years, I've finally figured out what a "strimmer" is.

smcapstick · Apr 23, 2022

box said:
Aha! After all these years, I've finally figured out what a "strimmer" is.

My phone always tries to change it to ‘strummer’!

Richard Smyth · Apr 23, 2022

box said:
Aha! After all these years, I've finally figured out what a "strimmer" is.

Makes more sense than whipper snipper that everyone calls them here.

Lowland1 · Apr 23, 2022

After preaching the benefits of no frills combines. I’ve turned all hypocritical and gone for the smarter option and sent the Indian machine back and bought the European machine. Heading for bankruptcy no doubt but at least heading there in style.

Old Tup · Apr 23, 2022

Lowland1 said:
After preaching the benefits of no frills combines. I’ve turned all hypocritical and gone for the smarter option and sent the Indian machine back and bought the European machine. Heading for bankruptcy no doubt but at least heading there in style.View attachment 1031012 View attachment 1031013 View attachment 1031014

But there are two combines in the first picture…

YELROM · Apr 23, 2022

Old Tup said:
But there are two combines in the first picture…

Demo to go back and the new one being delivered maybe

Lowland1 · Apr 23, 2022

Old Tup said:
But there are two combines in the first picture…

YELROM said:
Demo to go back and the new one being delivered

Exactly the demo one was staying but then we went all extravagant.

ollie989898 · Apr 23, 2022

smcapstick said:
At the weenie end of the scale, a new strimmer! Honda UMK435E.

I’ve fancied a 4-stroke strimmer for ages… and after my father borrowed my Husqvarna for ONE BLOODY DAY and melted the piston, I thought I would treat myself. It runs off the smell of an oily rag!
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I have the twin handle version of the 425. Honda garden equipment just oozes quality and it runs like a sewing machine. I'm just wary of the little crank case only holding 80ml of oil so I intend to change it probably twice a year. I've not put the blade on mine as all I strim is grass and nettles really.

sahara · Apr 23, 2022

Lowland1 said:
After preaching the benefits of no frills combines. I’ve turned all hypocritical and gone for the smarter option and sent the Indian machine back and bought the European machine. Heading for bankruptcy no doubt but at least heading there in style.View attachment 1031012 View attachment 1031013 View attachment 1031014

That looks great.
A new Combine is always exciting, especially a brand new one, fresh out of the box!
Hope it goes well for you.

Lowland1 · Apr 23, 2022

sahara said:
That looks great.
A new Combine is always exciting, especially a brand new one, fresh out of the box!
Hope it goes well for you.

It’s the first combine I’ve ever bought. When I told my wife it was probably the best day of my life she got all huffy.

Lofty1984 · Apr 23, 2022

Lowland1 said:
It’s the first combine I’ve ever bought. When I told my wife it was probably the best day of my life she got all huffy.

Funny that was her reaction you are lucky your knackers are still in place

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