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Author Topic: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?  (Read 4417 times)

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Offline yvesjv

Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« on: Mar 26, 2022, 07:00:55 AM »
Hi all,

Have a bad shoulder that comes and goes and have to buy a whipper snipper to keep the edges under control.
The yard is approximately 800m2.
The Fun Minister being a farmers daughter from Vic recommends petrol.
What do you guys please recommend?
 

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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #1 on: Mar 26, 2022, 07:30:44 AM »
Honda.

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Offline pig75

Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #2 on: Mar 26, 2022, 07:35:04 AM »
If it was me i would go a battery one. I have a Makita 4 stroke one and a 18v battery one the petrol one just gathers dust now
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #3 on: Mar 26, 2022, 08:20:24 AM »
I bought an Ozito Bunnings cheapie about 6 months ago.    I'm impressed at it's cutting ability. The head spins a lot faster than the 2 stroke one I persevered with for years and is now waiting  for my next trip to the dump.    I favoured the Ozito because I already batteries, it uses  2 x 18V batteries.
No more mixing fuel, no more fouling spark plugs, no more swearing at it.
 
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #4 on: Mar 26, 2022, 08:25:00 AM »
I bought my wife a  :icon_thumleft:Milwaukee 18 volt for Christmas. She loves it, I have not had to do the edges since.
Light, quiet, no smell, always starts. Bloody ripper
 

Offline Java

Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #5 on: Mar 26, 2022, 08:28:37 AM »
Go Battery
I had my makita dual battery combo kit blower and whipper snipper for 8+ years now
Still going strong. Plenty of power and very quite.
Can use them at night it no one will notice
Compared to my neighbours 2 and 4 stroke that annoy me on early mornings

Every year during hard rubbish collection days i see dozens of Ozito tools thrown out. Havnt seen any other brand thrown out like that.
One neighbour  had ozito whipper snipper blown out within 1 year, he managed to get replacement.
I think ryobi is bit better than ozito
 
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Offline guyfromaus

Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #6 on: Mar 26, 2022, 10:24:53 AM »
STIHL  is still the  best-  petrol or  battery.
 
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Offline sap

Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #7 on: Mar 26, 2022, 11:54:12 AM »
I use a Bush Ranger whipper $300 plenty of power and if you get the straight shaft (giggity) you can also attach the included steel blade brush cutter attachment! The things a weapon...

https://bushrangerpe.com.au/browse-products/home-series-units/l2301-bushranger-home-series-2-stroke-straight-shaft-trimmer
 
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #8 on: Mar 26, 2022, 12:56:41 PM »
Just bought a Ego best money spent in a long time - now to save up for a battery mower.
 
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #9 on: Mar 26, 2022, 05:33:58 PM »
Just bought a Ego best money spent in a long time - now to save up for a battery mower.

I've got 1 of their chainsaws, brilliant  :cup: I call it my "national park " saw  :angel13:
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #10 on: Mar 26, 2022, 06:29:59 PM »
I got a mower man. No fuel. No flat battery and it still cuts when I'm away.
The Victa mower and Echo whipper just gather dust now.  :hello2:
 
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #11 on: Mar 26, 2022, 09:17:15 PM »
Had a McCulloch petrol for 32 years but couldnt get another when it carked it, so I got a Cub Cadet petrol and its going great. (4 yrs so far)
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Offline yvesjv

Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #12 on: Mar 27, 2022, 07:10:36 AM »
Thanks Guys.
Appears the only difference would be the battery powered are not as noisy.
But which type is best for a sore back shoulder?
 

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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #13 on: Mar 27, 2022, 07:44:19 AM »
I don't think there is much difference in weight but if you use a sholder strap to suport the weight you can tuck it in a bit closer as there is no hot motor to worry about.
 
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Re: Whipper Snippers, recommendation who makes the sturdiest?
« Reply #14 on: Mar 27, 2022, 11:26:54 AM »
Thanks for the tip.
Mower world i Darwin sells them, I'll go to harass them for an electric one with a shoulder strap.
 

 

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