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petrol strimmer

  • 12-05-2014 09:26AM
    #1
    annetted
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭


    Hiya,
    Was thinking about buying the Stihl FS 38 petrol strimmer. Has anyone bought it and found it good. We have a half acre to get in shape.. It is the edging on our lawn that is the main job. I have see it on a website in the UK - Tom's garden at £136 and about £10 for delivery.

    Thank you
    Annette


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  • #2
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,323 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Only thing I could say is that Stihl is a well respected brand and meant to be very reliable.

    I also have a half acre site but have a slightly higher power unit (not Stihl) but its not just edging I have to do, I would have a fair few rougher areas that require a little more power.

    It should do the job for you though.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    indeed stihl is very reliable in my experience. I have stihl equipment that's 15 years old (private use) and still going well. Power to weight ratio is excellent. Its better than a lot of leading brands out there imo

    I've got a stihl fs 40. I think this is a similar size I have it 5 years and never had a problem with it. As said above its only for trimming edges.


  • #4
    annetted
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭annetted


    great stuff. thanks a million.. it seems like a good price too..


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