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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk October 22, 2009 at 11:27am

  try www.frjonesandson.co.uk
  
  ive been looking at stihl
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk October 22, 2009 at 11:29am

  HS 86T (40" cut, 22.7cc) £511.75 £329.41 £378.82
  
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  Graeme @ BGS October 22, 2009 at 4:14pm

  I have a couple of the Stihl HS81R 30" Double Edged Hedge Trimmers and paid £299 Incl. VAT each. Can't fault them.
  
  Previously used the Kawasaki KHS750B (29") single blade trimmer which was very good until I dropped it from a great height! :-(
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  GORDON October 22, 2009 at 7:30pm

  Hi Martin
  
  As you are aware Stihl products have a very good second hand value. Therefor against Matika I would pay the extra £80 and get it back when you sell a Stihl on.
  The other thing I would say and I have Pro Gard to thank. Consider purchasing a 40" blade. Pro Gard introduced me to an Echo 40" blade which is a really great tool. The only problem and you have probably read it from Pro Gards post, is the cost of Echo spares.
  
  I came by my Echo very cheaply so I can not complain if I need to fork out at some stage for expensive spares
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    Classic Gardens > GORDON October 22, 2009 at 8:11pm

    Cheers everyone
    
    Thanks for the heads up on matika parts I will stay clear also the echo I've had one before sound machine but having to wait on the parts is a nighmare.
    
    I will look into stihl 40" and the other make that was mentioned.
    
    Once again ta for the help
    
    martin
    
    GORDON said:

    Hi MartinAs you are aware Stihl products have a very good second hand value. Therefor against Matika I would pay the extra £80 and get it back when you sell a Stihl on.
    The other thing I would say and I have Pro Gard to thank. Consider purchasing a 40" blade. Pro Gard introduced me to an Echo 40" blade which is a really great tool. The only problem and you have probably read it from Pro Gards post, is the cost of Echo spares.
    
    I came by my Echo very cheaply so I can not complain if I need to fork out at some stage for expensive spares
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  Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd October 22, 2009 at 8:53pm

  Kawasak KHS750A single sided hedgetrimmer has done me for 8 years with the minimal of fuss. Should cost less than £300 incl VAT.
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  Kieran Ray October 22, 2009 at 9:46pm

  I have the Stihl 40" trimmer great piec of kit. I get through hedges so much quicker now! I only used to have a long reach with a 30" head!
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    Classic Gardens > Kieran Ray October 22, 2009 at 11:59pm

    Lol yeah ment makita but I think you knew that. I type to quick and don't check what I've written.
    
    I have a couple of double siders just wanted a light easy to use set for general everyday use.
    
    Dan Tarleton MSc, BSc (Hons) said:

    Dont you mean Makita? Why dont you go for double bladed they are better and quicker and dont wear out as fast...go for a Stihl one
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  Kieran Ray October 24, 2009 at 11:01pm

  Ditto i find mine makes me nearly twice as fast and I dont use a deflector!
  
  Paul Williams said:

  I'm with Pro Guard on this one. Single sided machines are twice as fast & tidy if used correctly, on the right type of hedge. It's horses for courses but if I had a nice conifer hedge to cut I would use a single sided trimmer every time.
  
  My neighbour has a conifer hedge that goes on for miles, I've been cutting it for years & it's much quicker now with a single sided machine than when I used to cut with a double blade, no question at all.
  
  Pro Gard said:

  Disagree, double sided machines are heavier and generally have less reach. Further you cant fit a cutting deflector.
  
  I would happily challenge anyone to cut faster and cleaner than a single sider with deflector. Impossible with a double sided machine.
  
  Dan Tarleton MSc, BSc (Hons) said:

  Dont you mean Makita?
  Why dont you go for double bladed they are better and quicker and dont wear out as fast...go for a Stihl one
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  Graeme @ BGS October 24, 2009 at 11:10pm

  Very true single sided trimmers are quicker and better finish. I personally normally prefer to cut from left to right and therefore have a bit more choice / flexibility with the double sided trimmers.