Lidl - 4 in 1 petrol strimmer

theparish

Lidl are selling a florabest 4 in 1 strimmer
hedge cutter chainsaw and blade strimmer for 159.99 this thursday.Im considering purchasing for use once a month or so around medium size garden.Does anybody have any reviews or other of similar items bought in Lidl.Thanks.

beertons

I got one on my dad's recommendation years ago. Waste of time. I only wanted the strimmer. I have a hedge strimmers already, and a loppers for getting branches that are out of reach. The chainsaw attachment is a bit dangerous imo, get a telescopic saw if needs be and do it the old fashioned way. Buy a decent strimmers with the money and forget about the rest.

kaiserrussel

These seemed to fly off the shelves, are these still in stores?

veetwin

Plenty left in Coolock Lidl yesterday evening.

Discodog

beertons wrote: »

I got one on my dad's recommendation years ago. Waste of time. I only wanted the strimmer. I have a hedge strimmers already, and a loppers for getting branches that are out of reach. The chainsaw attachment is a bit dangerous imo, get a telescopic saw if needs be and do it the old fashioned way. Buy a decent strimmers with the money and forget about the rest.

I use a Stihl Combi which operates on the same principle. The hedge cutter is way better than a normal cutter. I can cut a 6 ft hedge without a ladder. The chainsaw is way safer than a standard saw because the chain is well away from your body.

Everyone I know that has got one of these is pleased with it. It's around a tenth of what I paid for my Stihl

kaiserrussel

im not in Dublin for a few weeks, anyone know if these are available down Munster way?

Willie Stroker 1976

A brilliant strimming tool, we have one too. I would stand around the bog in summer strimming high grass because it is satisfying to use

Ogie84

theparish wrote: »

Lidl are selling a florabest 4 in 1 strimmer
hedge cutter chainsaw and blade strimmer for 159.99 this thursday.Im considering purchasing for use once a month or so around medium size garden.Does anybody have any reviews or other of similar items bought in Lidl.Thanks.

Picked up a florabest strimmer a few years ago. Grand job, very powerful and easy to run. It's an Einhell engine. But unfortunately it has gone through 3 piston heads already, as the metal is cheap, poor quality and wears fairly easily. Was able to order the spare parts off Einhell, took about 3 weeks to deliver but if it happens again, it'll be heading for the scrap heap.
http://www.einhelltools.co.uk/product-list.php

fryup

am i right in saying these 4 in 1 multi tools (of whatever make) are a jack of all trades but master of none?? i.e. they do an average job compared to one thats designed for one specific job??

Discodog

fryup wrote: »

am i right in saying these 4 in 1 multi tools (of whatever make) are a jack of all trades but master of none?? i.e. they do an average job compared to one thats designed for one specific job??

Not at all. I use a Stihl combi every day & it performs all functions perfectly. I would never go back to individual machines.

NIMAN

I'd say that would be right.

Can't see how a €150 all in one tool could be as good as a separate €150 strimmer, €150 hedge cutter etc.

These are built for lightweight home use, which will of course suit a lot of the potential buyers, but I find you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to garden power tools.

Discodog

NIMAN wrote: »

I'd say that would be right.

Can't see how a €150 all in one tool could be as good as a separate €150 strimmer, €150 hedge cutter etc.

These are built for lightweight home use, which will of course suit a lot of the potential buyers, but I find you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to garden power tools.

Having looked at my neighbour's Lidl machine I would disagree. It seems well made & it's a straight shaft strimmer - most €150 strimmers are bent shaft.

Yes it is a domestic machine but the hedgecutter seems good & the chainsaw uses an Oregon chain & bar.

FishOnABike

NIMAN wrote: »

I'd say that would be right.

Can't see how a €150 all in one tool could be as good as a separate €150 strimmer, €150 hedge cutter etc.

These are built for lightweight home use, which will of course suit a lot of the potential buyers, but I find you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to garden power tools.

The most expensive part of any strimmer, hedge cutter, etc.should be the engine. The incremental cost for the additional attachments in a 4 in 1 should be much less than buying several single purpose tools. I'd expect to pay a bit more for a 4 in 1 than a single purpose tool, I'd expect to pay much less for a 4 in 1 than four separate tools without sacrificing any quality. It boils down to how good / reliable the engine is.

Discodog

FishOnABike wrote: »

The most expensive part of any strimmer, hedge cutter, etc.should be the engine. The incremental cost for the additional attachments in a 4 in 1 should be much less than buying several single purpose tools. I'd expect to pay a bit more for a 4 in 1 than a single purpose tool, I'd expect to pay much less for a 4 in 1 than four separate tools without sacrificing any quality. It boils down to how good / reliable the engine is.

The Stihl Hedgecutter attachment is almost as expensive as the engine unit. Engines aren't expensive as they are mass produced.

kaiserrussel

hi there

following up again to see if any these are available in Cork/Waterford or Munster area?

theparish

So I bought one of these from lidl 3 weeks ago.Just unboxed it yesterday due to bad weather last few weeks.
The minute I filled the tank the fuel was squirting out through the hose.There was also serious vibration from the engine while not being used.
Brought it back and got refund.
Will bite the bullet and buy a higher end model.

Discodog

My neighbour bought one & he's very pleased with it.

Stihl Combi is the best but it will cost many times the price. The hedge cutter attachment alone cost me nearly €400

Ronney

On Sale again this week,

A year on anyone have any opinions as thinking of buying one for use on a fairly large domestic garden. (Sick of using multiple extension leads on existing tools!)

vicwatson

Ronney wrote: »

On Sale again this week,

A year on anyone have any opinions as thinking of buying one for use on a fairly large domestic garden. (Sick of using multiple extension leads on existing tools!)

+1

I assume it has a 3 year warranty?

DANNY2014

Will be getting one of these and yes it has 3 year warranty... Have been reading up bout them and they are hit and miss... If ya get a bad one bring it back for refund...

carbonceiling

my recommendation is to avoid it. I bought one a few years back. it was a powerful but tempermental creature and aged very poorly. starting it got more and more difficult and it would conk out just as you were getting into the job. The vibration from it left my hands tingling If I used it for any decent length of time. After much frustration, I eventually got rid of it in the skip a few weeks ago.

DANNY2014

In fairness all power tools have their problems... Father has a chainsaw from aldi and it tackled just a big a branch as €600 husqvarna that we had with us on the day... And no lie if the husqvarna got too hot she wouldn't start where as the cheap hape a dirt aldi €99 tool kept going...

I'd avoid this thing. It's trying to do too much if ye ask me. The bar with the cog end that drives each of the 4 accessories has worn now after 5 or 6 tough enough uses on a big garden. Ye kinda have to start it up easy and then starts slipping just when ye want it not too. Headwrecker now, gonna end up in the next skip on the road TBH. Cost me 20 quid a use. That's still cheaper and less hassle than renting one I suppose. I'm a glass half full person.

Do ye need a receipt, packaging or any of that for the 3yr warranty?

Before it goes to heaven

NIMAN

You tend to get what you pay for.

Discodog

I know people that have had them for years without any problems

StopWatch

Having had one a couple of years my experience, overall, has been mixed, but heading for very good.
I've used it ALOT. On a homestead type setup. .
It can be temperamental. And I've found the main issues have been in smaller parts being a bit cheap. Clasps and rivets and such. The main body and accessories have been pretty solid for me.
I also think it can be a mixed bag what you get, some people have had trouble right from the start, and if that's how it seems, bring it back a.s.a.p
Having said that, I myself definitely got my money's worth out of it. It has strimmed acres worth of grass and brambles, lopped numerous branches, and cut plenty of hedge. Tonnes and tonnes.
I'm in a position to upgrade soon, and will, as it won't last much longer I imagine. But it was not a bad buy at all for me.

DANNY2014

I got one last week and found the engine to be solid enough now... Starts first two or three pulls...found hedge trimmers to be pretty decent... Handy for me as now I don't have to be up and down off a ladder... Messed around with the branch cutter and haven't found that as good (maybe because I tried it out on fair big logs rather than branches) as far as I can see the chain needs sharpening... I was in the local hire shop two weeks back and it was €50 to hire same type tool for a day so with that pricewise it ain't bad for €160... I reckon if I get two years out of it doing the work I have IL be happy...

Hocus Focus

This Lidl product looks very like the identical Chinese-produced [isn't everything?:) ] strimmer multitool combinations sold under various brands on line, one of which I purchased earlier this summer (2017). I have been very happy with it so far.

dauhee

I got one of the florabest 4 in 1 last month. Starts like a dream. After about 4 uses I noticed fuel mix was leaking around the engine block. On further inspection, 2 nuts were missing from the engine block, and the ones that were remaining were loose with no tension (next to go). Via lidl I raised a case with the company in Germany and had the nuts sent out so was back in action after 2 weeks.

First couple of uses I was able to run it till full tank of gas ran out, but now it cuts out due to overheating after 40 minutes. Might get another few minutes on subsequent restart. I've noticed it also will cut out if engine is turned sideways. I have a lot of work is very inconvenient.

I got a brush cutter from vidaxl.ie (86Eur) before this and had to send back as it cut out about 20 times on first use, and the spark plug hood came apart. Engine was solid and good power, so a pity.

P.S. for folks having excess vibration, make sure nut is fully tightened on brush cutter blade.

mikefoxo

I'm guessing there's not a hope in hell this thing is still for sale? Or that it'll be for sale again in the next few weeks?

koppy

beertons wrote: »

I got one on my dad's recommendation years ago. Waste of time. I only wanted the strimmer. I have a hedge strimmers already, and a loppers for getting branches that are out of reach. The chainsaw attachment is a bit dangerous imo, get a telescopic saw if needs be and do it the old fashioned way. Buy a decent strimmers with the money and forget about the rest.

Agree with all this. I changed the strimmer head to one of the auto laod ones. Think it was €30. Strimmer very good haven't used any of the attachments.

ozmo

Looking for one of these - are they available buy online anywhere?

The attachments look ideal for my purpose.

dauhee

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Garden-Hedge-Trimmer-5-in-1-Petrol-Strimmer-Chainsaw-Brushcutter-Multi-Tool-52cc-/252176816874?hash=item3ab6e8daea:g:NCoAAOSwAKxWUuyW

ozmo

dauhee wrote: »

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Garden-Hedge-Trimmer-5-in-1-Petrol-Strimmer-Chainsaw-Brushcutter-Multi-Tool-52cc-/252176816874?hash=item3ab6e8daea:g:NCoAAOSwAKxWUuyW

Thanks
I was just about to buy the one below - £139.99 - it's almost the same but with without the safety gear included...

It is Amazon though which means free shipping and great if anything goes wrong... so.. choices...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TRUESHOPPING%C2%AE-GARDENERX5-PETROL-FUNCTION-INCLUDING/dp/B004X9TTJC

dauhee

yeah ebay are very good to deal with also, maybe not at same level as amazon, although I had to return brush cutter from ebay I bought few months ago, was no issue. If looking to get the cheapest chain oil and 2t oil, agri direct is the way to go. If get over 70Eur of bits, get free postage. Happy gardening

Hocus Focus

theparish wrote: »

So I bought one of these from lidl 3 weeks ago.Just unboxed it yesterday due to bad weather last few week.There was also serious vibration from the engine while not being used.
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A 2-stroke motor will do that on tickover. It's not a fault, they're not as smooth-running as a 4-stroke due to their design.

jc500

First day out the cast metal on the chainsaw attachment broke, very flimsy, wouldn't like to use that chainsaw close up.

ednwireland

was looking to get one of these for hedge trimming and occaisonal branch lopping. but local lidl sold 3 pallet loads in 45 minutes

so now thinking of getting a hyundai version
https://www.justlawnmowers.co.uk/hyundai-hymt5080-petrol-5-in-1-multi-tool.html

ozmo

ednwireland wrote: »

was looking to get one of these for hedge trimming and occaisonal branch lopping. but local lidl sold 3 pallet loads in 45 minutes

There are some that look identical available on amazon.co.uk all year round for around 150 euros ish.

This one is 150 pounds - but has a load of safety gear included and all the cutting attachments:

https://amzn.to/2Lw8dss

Hocus Focus

kaiserrussel wrote: »

im not in Dublin for a few weeks, anyone know if these are available down Munster way?

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Garden-Hedge...oAAOSwAKxWUuyW
LIdl.

Hocus Focus

fryup wrote: »

am i right in saying these 4 in 1 multi tools (of whatever make) are a jack of all trades but master of none?? i.e. they do an average job compared to one that's designed for one specific job??

No, the motor section detaches from the tools, each of the tools is fit for purpose in itself. Depends what your purpose is; own garden maintenance, yes, commercial work, no.

Hocus Focus

FishOnABike wrote: »

The most expensive part of any strimmer, hedge cutter, etc.should be the engine. The incremental cost for the additional attachments in a 4 in 1 should be much less than buying several single purpose tools. I'd expect to pay a bit more for a 4 in 1 than a single purpose tool, I'd expect to pay much less for a 4 in 1 than four separate tools without sacrificing any quality. It boils down to how good / reliable the engine is.

+1, I got the identical machine on line last year and can't fault it. After being stored (properly, with the tank run dry!) over the winter, it started this spring on the second pull.

Discodog

jc500 wrote: »

First day out the cast metal on the chainsaw attachment broke, very flimsy, wouldn't like to use that chainsaw close up.

My neighbour cut a load of thick Leylandi with no problem.

blackbox

I bought one of these, mainly for the pole saw attachment.

I find the pole saw excellent. There were poor instructions for the chain oiler, but I was familiar with these.

I tried the strimmer and it works very well. However it is noticeably heavier than a petrol strimmer that I already had.

I have not really used the hedge cutter. Unfortunately the hedge cutter can only be used with the long extension - you can't use it as a regular short hedge cutter (or if you can, I'd love someone to tell me how)

One tip is to make sure the clamp for the attachment is always good and tight. I did a little damage to mine when it vibrated.

ednwireland

ednwireland wrote: »

was looking to get one of these for hedge trimming and occaisonal branch lopping. but local lidl sold 3 pallet loads in 45 minutes

so now thinking of getting a hyundai version
https://www.justlawnmowers.co.uk/hyundai-hymt5080-petrol-5-in-1-multi-tool.html

bought this in the end got to a few high branches and hedges at the weekend worked fine nothing broke, the shaft the joins the extension seems better than the electric ones i had which broke - this is a seprate splined shaft. obvously some power loss down the shaft when you have a 3 meter shaft but happy so far.

NIMAN

Screwfix do a decent deal on their Titan version of this tool.

ednwireland

NIMAN wrote: »

Screwfix do a decent deal on their Titan version of this tool.

25cc motor vs the 52cc on the hyundai though that may be a good thing !

and the one im looking at doesnt have a chainsaw

Blagadan

I bought one of these 4-in1 Parkside multi-tools yesterday and I did some work with it lastnight.

First off, the gripes:
The instructions are piss poor.

The double shoulder harness seems only suitable for a right handed person. I am left handed so it was a bit akward for me to use.

The drive shafts in the attachments are not retained in the tubes, so they can slide out of position which makes it a pain to assemble the various attachments to the main body of the machine. I fought with the strimmer shaft for ages before it finally clunked into place. This is a bad design. An even worse solution provided by the manufacturer was to provide removable rubber hoods to hold the shaft in place when the attachments are not in use. Why they didnt retain the shafts in place is beyond me. I was close to giving up and returning the unit at one point lastnight.

But once I moved past that and started using the machine, I was very impressed.

I filled the machine with premix and primed the pump and it started on the first pull. I don't think I've ever had that happen with a brand new machine before. The choke popped in as soon as I pulled the throttle trigger, and needed no further choking after that. It revved up without hesitation and ran flawlessly for the following hour or so as I tried the different attachments. I did several hot starts over the course of the evening with no problem, no choke needed.

It has a powerful motor which cuts tall grass & weeds with ease. The string head and brush cutting heads work well, no issue there.
The hedge cutter also works well, but with the extension pole fitted, the whole lot becomes quite heavy and a bit unwieldly. You will get a good workout cutting tall hedges, thats for sure.

I also tried the little chainsaw. It was bit of a fiddle to assemble but it eventually slotted together properly and worked very well cutting through 6-8" branches. Probably more suited to cutting 3-4" branches or disembowelling zombies from a safe distance :-).

The machine is a good bit heavier than my older curved shaft strimmer so I'll be looking for a more comfortable double harness suited for lefties in the near future.

Overall, I'm impressed but i am very interested in hearing other reviews on this tool too. Anything I should look out for?


how long will it last, time will tell.

tinofapples

Blagadan wrote: »

I bought one of these 4-in1 Parkside multi-tools yesterday and I did some work with it lastnight.

First off, the gripes:
The instructions are piss poor.

The double shoulder harness seems only suitable for a right handed person. I am left handed so it was a bit akward for me to use.

The drive shafts in the attachments are not retained in the tubes, so they can slide out of position which makes it a pain to assemble the various attachments to the main body of the machine. I fought with the strimmer shaft for ages before it finally clunked into place. This is a bad design. An even worse solution provided by the manufacturer was to provide removable rubber hoods to hold the shaft in place when the attachments are not in use. Why they didnt retain the shafts in place is beyond me. I was close to giving up and returning the unit at one point lastnight.

But once I moved past that and started using the machine, I was very impressed.

I filled the machine with premix and primed the pump and it started on the first pull. I don't think I've ever had that happen with a brand new machine before. The choke popped in as soon as I pulled the throttle trigger, and needed no further choking after that. It revved up without hesitation and ran flawlessly for the following hour or so as I tried the different attachments. I did several hot starts over the course of the evening with no problem, no choke needed.

It has a powerful motor which cuts tall grass & weeds with ease. The string head and brush cutting heads work well, no issue there.
The hedge cutter also works well, but with the extension pole fitted, the whole lot becomes quite heavy and a bit unwieldly. You will get a good workout cutting tall hedges, thats for sure.

I also tried the little chainsaw. It was bit of a fiddle to assemble but it eventually slotted together properly and worked very well cutting through 6-8" branches. Probably more suited to cutting 3-4" branches or disembowelling zombies from a safe distance :-).

The machine is a good bit heavier than my older curved shaft strimmer so I'll be looking for a more comfortable double harness suited for lefties in the near future.

Overall, I'm impressed but i am very interested in hearing other reviews on this tool too. Anything I should look out for?


how long will it last, time will tell.

Out of curiosity, how much and are these a special atm or was it just stock leftover?

ednwireland

tinofapples wrote: »

Out of curiosity, how much and are these a special atm or was it just stock leftover?

gardening special yesterday 27/06
https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?id=845


my hyundai is still going strong

Blagadan

tinofapples wrote: »

Out of curiosity, how much and are these a special atm or was it just stock leftover?

Special offer on 27 June 2019.

€159.99.

There were half a dozen guys waiting outside the store at 8am to grab one, so I'm assuming these are a hot ticket item?