Whats everyone using and why do you use it over others?
I use an Alloy Semi- Fixed line head. I use It cause I can get in nice and close and the alloy stays alot cooler than plastic and I reckon that helps with trimmer line longivity. Also like them cause there built like a brick crapper.
I've cot a kawa 27a with bump head 1 or 2 taps works great.
allso during sumer I keep trim line in eske full of ice water helps to keep it flexi, ends don't split
Hi Admiral. I agree. I was using a Honda 4 stroke with alloy head. Bought a Stihl FS85 like you with the auto feed head and now would never go back to alloy head....Just load once or twice a day depending on amount of jobs and it works a treat. Never hada foul up like the bump feed heads....
I have a Honda trimmer too, is there an auto feed head that fits these?
Currently use Honda's plastic bump feed, almost stuffed, would prefer either a alloy bump feed if there is one or auto feed, I have been told though that only the honda bump or manual feed will fit on though, the manual feed btw is crap.
There are two types of alloy heads. Single strand of cord and the 3-4 mtres load on alloy head. We prefer the 3-4 metre load on alloy head as gives lower cut more acurate slithering on ground.
Very easy to lenthen cord and lasts.
Apparently the newer (and dearer) Honda trimmers have an auto feed head...they may even retro fit the earlier models..Check their website www.honda.com.au
I use the alloy head type that takes 1 piece of line at a time. It probably uses a bit more line as when it wears down you whip it out and thow it away but I wouldn't use anything else.