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Great cheers Paul R it is
Hi Tony Ive looked at Kawasaki and although it is an excellent hedge trimmer my local dealers are Stihl which makes it easier for me, Many thanks for your reply though.
I know a lot of people seem to have spares problems with them but i love my echo single HC 33 single sided with deflector. It's lovely. I did have a kawasaki before this and it was very durable but didn't cut quite as well as the echo, it wasn't the one tony mentioned though.
We use both an 81 T 30" and an 81 R 30". Ideally you should have both models but if you can only afford one i would go for the 'R' model as it can handle anything. I would have to disagree with Paul slightly, the 'R' model will produce a great cut but it WILL take you longer, especially on Lleylandii. The higher revs of the T model allow for a faster, smoother cut, its also noticably lighter and therefore less tiring to use for longer periods. One problem i have noticed with the 'T' model is that if you accidentally hit a piece of metal in the hedge the blades are more likely to be damaged as they are smaller and thinner, this has happened a few times on us now.
Also, i wouldn't consider anything other than stihl, ive used quite a few different makes over the years and IMO, nothing even compares to Stihl.
I use the double sided 'R' version and it cuts exactly as I expect it to!
I did once use an electric Little Wonder when I was at college many years ago and it was a surprisingly good machine but on balance I would go for something which is heavier duty every time.
My machines are used on domestic gardens cutting hedges and shrubs where a high standard is expected.
Nick
tony h wall said:
HS 86R will be more than adequate.
Ive ordered the 86r single sided blade with deflector bar. We bought it from our local dealer for £450 inc vat which i think is a great price.