Strimmer for Electric fence lines?

[Moors Lad]

Looking to spend "not a lot" to clear grass where sheep 3 line system is in place. Any suggestions for something RELIABLE and not too expensive? Presumably it needs a metal cutting "disc" rather than the nylon line... TIA

 

[Lincs Lass]

Why not replaceable nylon blades instead of line

Husqvarna Trimmer Head Tri-Cut M10

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[daveydiesel1]

I just run the quad up and down it a few times to flatten the grass, far quicker

 

[Bury the Trash]

Looking to spend "not a lot" to clear grass where sheep 3 line system is in place. Any suggestions for something RELIABLE and not too expensive? Presumably it needs a metal cutting "disc" rather than the nylon line... TIA

Have you got any cordless stuff ?

 

[Bury the Trash]

Why not replaceable nylon blades instead of line

Husqvarna Trimmer Head Tri-Cut M10

Husqvarna Trimmer Accessories available from Sam Turner & Sons | Husqvarna Trimmer Head Tri-Cut M10 is suitable for all engine displacements, and available at a low and affordable price.

www.sam-turner.co.uk

I've tried a few things like that and different types of blade but keep coming back to this one

Makita 195150-5 Star Blade 230mm (cordless brushcutters)

The Makita 195150-5 star blade suitable for the DUR365UZ & DUR368AZ twin 18v brushless brush cutter. Great prices & service on all Makita accessories with next day delivery available.

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[aidan]

I've tried a few things like that and different types of blade but keep coming back to this one

Makita 195150-5 Star Blade 230mm (cordless brushcutters)

The Makita 195150-5 star blade suitable for the DUR365UZ & DUR368AZ twin 18v brushless brush cutter. Great prices & service on all Makita accessories with next day delivery available.

www.fastfix.co.uk

How many horsepower is your strimmer for that

Single wire electric fence here I have been hedge trimming for the last few hours, was wondering would the hedge trimming attachment on end of strimmer make my job easier. Fence not trimmed since last September as it's a silage field

 

[Moors Lad]

Have you got any cordless stuff ?

No...

 

[Lincs Lass]

How many horsepower is your strimmer for that

Single wire electric fence here I have been hedge trimming for the last few hours, was wondering would the hedge trimming attachment on end of strimmer make my job easier. Fence not trimmed since last September as it's a silage field

Hedge trimmers blades dont like grass ,its too wooly

 

[Bury the Trash]

How many horsepower is your strimmer for that

Single wire electric fence here I have been hedge trimming for the last few hours, was wondering would the hedge trimming attachment on end of strimmer make my job easier. Fence not trimmed since last September as it's a silage field

Cordless one will work it fine that why j posted it ,it doesn't need so much power as some others I've used.

 

[Kiwi Pete]

We've got an FS38 Stihl with the nylon blades similar to what @Lincs Lass posted, it's the smaller cheaper one they make and it's really good, nice balance and pretty lightweight. They're all pretty good for reliability if you buy a brand you've heard of, I go for Stihl stuff because you can always find parts

 

[spin cycle]

Looking to spend "not a lot" to clear grass where sheep 3 line system is in place. Any suggestions for something RELIABLE and not too expensive? Presumably it needs a metal cutting "disc" rather than the nylon line... TIA

is it not quicker / easier to.move fence...mow and put back?

 

[Kiwi Pete]

is it not quicker / easier to.move fence...mow and put back?

This is what I preferred to do. Small tractor, hay mower, blaze trails for an hour a month in summer and then the sheep can see the fence so much more clearly.
Tracks still there the next year. Job done

 

[Sam Partridge]

nylon would be fine for short/medium grass

 

[Bury the Trash]

Depends what you're intending to cut .

Strimming down tight takes a long time and is a pita for any length.
Walking alone nipping off the tops is more doable in the field .

High power fence will burn it off under high joule and it won't be a prob.

 

[Bury the Trash]

How many horsepower is your strimmer for that

Single wire electric fence here I have been hedge trimming for the last few hours, was wondering would the hedge trimming attachment on end of strimmer make my job easier. Fence not trimmed since last September as it's a silage field

cordless one on its mid power setting can nip off the tops at walking speed not hard work bit of care around the posts ,
no fumes, big noise or fiddling with a pull starter.

but if no cordless gear im sure that blade would be fine with a modest sized petrol one as mentioned above .
it will cut docks and nettles and tips of brambles as well which string wont , no fiddling with that either when you just want to get on...just put a file over him ever now and then

 

[Bury the Trash]

is it not quicker / easier to.move fence...mow and put back?

yes agree but not with a proper permanent fence .

old lawn mower with the deck opened up in front and on the side and taller wheels might be an idea..

 

[Ffermer Bach]

is it not quicker / easier to.move fence...mow and put back?

that's what I have done with temporary fencing in a rushy field, but with my semi permanent fencing (also going across a rushy field), I cut most of the rushes with a metal blade on a strimmer (Stihl FS80 I think), then put a nylon line head on to doing the bits next to the poly posts.

 

[George Mitchell]

These are great, whack anything down at tick over and don't get bogged down in long heavy stuff like the 3 or 4 teeth ones. Not so fond of stones but should be ideal for your job