By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-10-15 15:57:42 | Word Count: 649
There are many manufacturers of weed eaters. The top brands are those garnering good reviews from users.
Weed eaters are very convenient machines in pulling out weeds from your plants, grass or any landscape. Many plant hobbyists prefer to use these machines instead of manually pulling out weeds. These machines are more efficient in getting the job done, and it does it more quickly too.
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Most people would consider the brand when looking for a weed buyer. The top brands are those garnering many good reviews from the users. One of the trusted brands is Craftsman. It is one of the leading manufacturers of weed eaters.
Craftsman has some of the bestselling models in the market. They have a 12 inch electric lone trimmer 74512 used for light duty task. It has motor powers of 3.6 amps strong. This is guaranteed light weighted electric trimmer and is easy to maneuver.
The 17 inch electric line trimmer 74517 has 5.5 amp motor. This can handle tougher jobs than the 12 inch. It maneuvers easily and has straight shafts that can cut even the weed under the decks and plants.
The 25 cc gas line trimmer 358 has a 2 cycle engine. It has an automatic feed head with edger, blower, brush cutter and cultivator. Its cutting path is 17 inch.
Another popular brand is Toro. This company is a global leader in the industry. They not only offer quality equipment but also manufacture precise irrigation system.
Produced by Toro is the 3.5 Amp 11” electric strings weed eaters/trimmers. It has a trigger grip and adjustable assist handle that makes it easy to operate. This allows you to also do edging. It has an advanced patented bump feed line. The spool does not need to be changed. It has a cord lock system to minimize if not prevent accidents.
The 4.4 Amp 15” Electric Weed Eater/Trimmer is another product of Toro. It has a dual trigger handle. This can easily switch from trimming to edging and vice versa. It has a variable cutting width system for different kinds of weed works. The edge guide feature makes it a very precise machine. And again, the spool does not need to be changed. It also has a cord lock system for safety precaution.
Home Electric Lighting Company is also getting positive feedbacks from users. They manufacture full line outdoor power equipment which includes weed eaters and trimmers. They introduced ZipStart, a gas powered string trimmer or weed eater. It has made the 2 cycle engine easy to start or operate.
Another product from Homelite is the 17 Inch 26cc Gas Powered Mighty Lite Straight Shaft String Trimmer. It has a 17 inch cutting swath and .080” line. It has an improved trigger location and it offers factory service performance. Its starting system is the new Rotochoke. It has an extended shaft that can reach the narrowest and most difficult areas.
The Straight Shaft Trimmer is also by Homelite. It has a 25 cc ZipStart power stroke engine. It is a dual line cutting head model.
When canvassing, you will also chance upon Shindaiwa, another top brand of weed eaters. It has the strongest power to weight ratio for all its equipment. Their equipments are high quality and easy to start.
Shindaiwa produces the T2500 weed eater. This model has patented crankcase combustion to boost engine power and performance. It uses mixed fuel to start its operation. It has great throttle response and lower engine emission. It can be used in multiple positions. It is lightweight, has less noise and fuel economic.
Their T230 weed eater, meanwhile, is a forced air cooling equipment. It has a spark arrestor muffler and easy access to its stop switch. The carbon steel main shaft produces minor vibrations only.
Other leading brands also include Black & Decker and Troy Bilt. Although you are often advised not to be brand conscious and to check for durability instead, there are times when durability also follows with the brand.
