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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6
Bought a new toy, oops I mean a new tool. Ha ha, what do they say about boys and their toys…..
I have been meaning to buy a new line trimmer for a while now. With this purchase the most important thing at the top of list was for it to be as light as possible. Power is usually at the top of my list and I would always recommend buying the most powerful machine you can afford as this makes the job easier. However power isn’t my main requirement for a line trimmer because 99% of my jobs are regular weekly / fortnightly services and therefore I’m only taking off fine over growth from the edges. This machine is a Husqvana 522L and is basically the entry level professional grade model. Petrol line trimmers range from about 4kg up to about 9kg for a heavy duty brushcutter, with the 522L weighing in at 4.2. Most of the models I was looking at ranged from about 4.2kg to 4.8kg. Now this might not sound like much on paper, but I can tell you from experience, your body can certainly tell the difference, particularly after a days use. The other benefit of a lighter machine is its ability to be angled with ease to suit different cutting situations.
This purchase is a bit of a break in tradition for me owing to the fact that I have always been a Stihl man. In affect I’m swapping one orange brand for another and looking forward to seeing how it performs. I love buying new tools for my business, especially if they make the job easier.
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That looks awesome, when my curved Stihl trimmer packs it in, I’ll get a straight shaft model, heaps easier for the vertical cut edges.