06-14-2014, 12:10 PM
I have been using a Husqvarna 225 L straight shaft. Lots of low end torque, good balance, smallest of the "blade" type. I personally use the nylon tooth 3 blade attachment when needed, but the heavy duty nylon .095 Echo brand 8 blade string grinds through just about anything with it if you take bites to avoid string wrap around. The advantage of a straight shaft is there is no rub on the drive cable, hence more power to the head assembly, and as long as you keep the head greased up, you are good to go. Have had it clearing 25 acres of dense Sierra brush on through commercial use for about 12 years now, and now more heavy brush is planned. I believe Steve's Power Equipment in Hilo (Honda shop) is the place. Take analysis of what you have to chew up, and start from there with a high end commercial type. If you want to raise the tree canopy, try the Stihl HT 101 power pole pruner. Makes you feel like Luke Skywalker with a light saber!
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Are you a human being, or a human doing?