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Brush cutter/ strimmer recommendations

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Bebabelouba · 06/08/2023 17:52

I need to replace a strimmer which is an old weight weight corded one.
I have quite a large area of grass to edge and also lots of areas that are undulating, prone to weeds and grassses.
I think I'd like something cordless and powerful ideally with a blade, but I'm pretty short, about 5ft so need something that won't be too unwieldy or heavy.

Can anyone recommend? TIA

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Dombasle · 06/08/2023 18:00

I think this is the one we have or it's very similar.

www.screwfix.com/p/mountfield-freedom-500-mbc50li-48v-li-ion-e-power-brushless-cordless-brushcutter-bare/242kt?ref=SFAppShare

Bebabelouba · 06/08/2023 18:06

Dombasle · 06/08/2023 18:00

Thank you. Do you find it easy to use? I don't want to buy something I put off using because it's such hard work!

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Harrysmummy246 · 06/08/2023 20:28

We have a stihl battery multitool and just got a brush cutter blade with it too. But then I work in horticulture and am a bit of a tool snob

DH and I have bought relatively cheap previously and really regretted it

Bebabelouba · 07/08/2023 19:17

Harrysmummy246 · 06/08/2023 20:28

We have a stihl battery multitool and just got a brush cutter blade with it too. But then I work in horticulture and am a bit of a tool snob

DH and I have bought relatively cheap previously and really regretted it

Thank you. That's good for thought.

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BarrelOfOtters · 08/08/2023 10:43

Yes, I had a cheap one, eventually replaced it with a Stihl, a petrol one that started really easily and with handles. It's like a completely different thing - so much better, quicker, easier to use.

I'm cutting a fairly large area of allotment. The only time I wish I still had the old cordless one is for a bit of bank at the front of the house where it being lighter would be useful.

Harrysmummy246 · 08/08/2023 19:30

BarrelOfOtters · 08/08/2023 10:43

Yes, I had a cheap one, eventually replaced it with a Stihl, a petrol one that started really easily and with handles. It's like a completely different thing - so much better, quicker, easier to use.

I'm cutting a fairly large area of allotment. The only time I wish I still had the old cordless one is for a bit of bank at the front of the house where it being lighter would be useful.

Battery Stihl is professional type, it's a difference better again. Noise and vibration so much lower

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