What is the best between 4 stroke and 2 stroke brushcutters? What are the pros and cons? I am looking at the 25cc to 35 cc range (a brushcutter is a heavy duty version of a weed wacker, string trimmer that you can mount a steel blade to if necessary.)

Hi, thanks for replying. Here in Australia we may be a bit behind, I haven't heard about removal of 2 strokes but I don't have my finger on the pulse of what is going on, either! I am only aware of 2 manufacturers of 4 stroke machines of this sort, ( Honda and Robin/Subaru ). How do the 4 strokes compare for power? I have heard people say that they are only about 60 - 70% as strong; what is the truth and facts about the comparisons.? Thank you for your time once again. Hi, thanks for replying. Here in Australia we may be a bit behind, I haven't heard about removal of 2 strokes but I don't have my finger on the pulse of what is going on, either! I am only aware of 2 manufacturers of 4 stroke machines of this sort, ( Honda and Robin/Subaru ). How do the 4 strokes compare for power? I have heard people say that they are only about 60 - 70% as strong; what is the truth and facts about the comparisons.? Thank you for your time once again.

Hi,Thank you for replying. There certainly are some things to consider and I do appreciate your advice. Darryl Hi,Thank you for replying. There certainly are some things to consider and I do appreciate your advice. Darryl

Hi again, Thanks for replying. We currently have a 25cc straight shaft Husqvarna which is about 14 years old. It is going not too bad now thanks to Fixya. I am just looking at having a backup/replacement. We have (in pieces) a 30cc 1/2 crank shaft Homelite "HBC 30" straight shaft brushcutter; it has a broken clutch (otherwise it was ok). We have been told that you can no longer get parts for the old Homelites, as they have been bought out by somebody who does not look after older machines, only new, no parts? We live on a 1/2 acre block with a gully/creek in the middle ( not quite mountain goat country but close) . I sometimes (regularly) let the grass get knee high to waist up the back section. I should be using a steel blade more often but I love the way the string throws it clear of where you are and chops it up a little better. So I guess speed and torque are important. (cake and eat it too). From what I gather from the two feed backs, yours and the other gentleman, that 4 stroke may have more torque but 2 stroke more speed! Have I got that correct? Also, last night I googled ( searched ) other makers of 4 stroke machines, with little succes so far! What I did discover to confuse the issue, is Stihl have something that they call 4-mix, which you use a 50:1 fuel/oil mix in a 4 stroke machine with no sump for oil. They had very little technical information, only the usual sales pitch about all the pros. Are you aware of these machines and are they worth considering? Thanks for your time once again. I keep checking to see if anyone has added anything new but we are probably on different time zones! I am about to press send and it is 8:04 pm in Australia on the Eastern coast ( facing New Zealand) Hi again, Thanks for replying. We currently have a 25cc straight shaft Husqvarna which is about 14 years old. It is going not too bad now thanks to Fixya. I am just looking at having a backup/replacement. We have (in pieces) a 30cc 1/2 crank shaft Homelite "HBC 30" straight shaft brushcutter; it has a broken clutch (otherwise it was ok). We have been told that you can no longer get parts for the old Homelites, as they have been bought out by somebody who does not look after older machines, only new, no parts? We live on a 1/2 acre block with a gully/creek in the middle ( not quite mountain goat country but close) . I sometimes (regularly) let the grass get knee high to waist up the back section. I should be using a steel blade more often but I love the way the string throws it clear of where you are and chops it up a little better. So I guess speed and torque are important. (cake and eat it too). From what I gather from the two feed backs, yours and the other gentleman, that 4 stroke may have more torque but 2 stroke more speed! Have I got that correct? Also, last night I googled ( searched ) other makers of 4 stroke machines, with little succes so far! What I did discover to confuse the issue, is Stihl have something that they call 4-mix, which you use a 50:1 fuel/oil mix in a 4 stroke machine with no sump for oil. They had very little technical information, only the usual sales pitch about all the pros. Are you aware of these machines and are they worth considering? Thanks for your time once again. I keep checking to see if anyone has added anything new but we are probably on different time zones! I am about to press send and it is 8:04 pm in Australia on the Eastern coast ( facing New Zealand)

Hi, Thanks for all your time and effort and advice. When I get home this afternoon, I will have a look into some of the things you suggested. Thanks again. Darryl. Hi, Thanks for all your time and effort and advice. When I get home this afternoon, I will have a look into some of the things you suggested. Thanks again. Darryl.