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Kombi Unit options

Hi All, 

I currently have a Stihl HL -100 long reach hedge cutter, which is run along side a HS45. Im looking to add a combo unit as i ideally want to add the extension bar, the extra length will save on ladder work etc. 

My question is, as ill be using it for long periods, i want something thats not really heavy. You feel the HL-100 after 3 solid days of hedge cutting. It will also be used as an occasional strimmer. 

What sized engine? i was thinking an 90 or 94 from stihl, 56 too small/under powered?

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  • PRO
    If you are going to be operating with the extension bar then the 56 will work but really doesn't have the grunt for longer periods of work, not sure you can still buy the KM90, but I have a KM94, and it's a good, relatively light all round engine, 2 stroke instead of the 4 mix which I prefer, it's the Kombi engine i'd go for if I'm honest.
    • PRO

      Thanks Harry, it does look the best option atm

  • PRO
    I've been looking at the Honda versatool for the same reasons as you.
    I may well get it as its an engine technology that has been proved over many years. As a real emergency strimmer if the 2 Stihl one break at the same time I have a 18 year old Honda 4 stroke model. It's still starts first or second pull even now and it's hardly been used in 5 years and not serviced in 10 years I should think!
    Not cheap but neither is any decent gear. It's worth a look
  • PRO

    I use 2 KM 94's for all my hedge trimming/strimming and polesawing. Only issues I have are with the new body of them, the black top (that used to be a HT lead) the screw has very weak threads that are easy to crush, but if your not as ham fisted as I am it will be no problem.

    Very good on fuel and unless you are doing intensive brush cutting work (although I've still done all day bramble clearance with them) you really dont need any more power.

    • PRO

      Thanks for the heads up Seth, I'm heavy handed so good to know!

  • PRO

    Has anyone had problems with using the extension and it bending after time? 

    • PRO
      Nope, I've had the same extension bar for about 5 years now after my first one got half inched, no bending at all mate.. :-)
  • PRO Supplier

    Had 2 x 90's for strimming & hedging - they did most of the grunt work and were fantastic for about 3 years (until one of my staff didn't add oil to the 4-mix and a piece of the piston shot through the orange plastic outer cover !!)

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