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Brush cutters vs Clearing saws
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Posted by papasmithnc NC (My Page) on Thu, Dec 14, 06 at 23:46
| I am a homeowner with some good sized pieces of land on which I have used a Robin NB351N brushcutter fitted with a saw blade to cut down brush, saplings and small trees for several years. I love this tool! However, I had to replace the gear head twice now and now it looks like the shaft bearings are shot. I really feel that the unit is not sturdy enough to do what I want it to do. I could also use some more power.
Therefore, I am looking for a brushcutter or perhaps a clearing saw to do what I want. It looks like the clearing saw would be more to my liking but, I understand that they are made for short bursts of speed. Cutting brush and heavy grass, which I do also, might require prolonged high RPM operation. I need something at least in the 35 to 40cc range and perhaps larger, rugged with a heavy duty gear head.
Would the Echo SRM 400U be a good choice, perhaps a Huquvarna clearing saw or some other choice? |
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RE: Brush cutters vs Clearing saws
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- Posted by canguy British Columbia (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 15, 06 at 9:36
| You are right, that is the difference between a brush saw and a clearing saw. Also, clearing saws are heavier and many will only accept a blade, not a trimmer head. The Echo would be a good choice for your application. |
RE: Brush cutters vs Clearing saws
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| Thanks. I really do not need the trimmer attachment though so, in this regard a clearing saw would be okay. I am looking at the Echo because of the seemingly good price to power/weight ratio. However, I would like to be more sure if the gear head is up to the task. |
RE: Brush cutters vs Clearing saws
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| I bought an SRM-340 this past late fall and coverted it to be mainly a clearing brush cutter. Figured, why waste the extra available power of 34cc's just to trim grass and weeds? I've got other trimmers to handle that. I know the solid steel driveshaft and gearhead will be more than up to the challenge of anything I throw at it this side of using and actual chain saw to handle the bigger stuff. You'll get a full 2 year consumer warranty to protect you for awhile anyway. My local Echo dealer in town since the mid 70's, has said he's very rarely even torn down any Echo to make driveshaft or gear head repairs. |
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