String Trimmer Engines, the Larger the Better?

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If you're a newbie in the market for a good quality string trimmer then you're probably putting a lot of emphasis on the size of the engine. Like most people, you probably believe that small engines are less powerful and just not able to chop up those overgrown grass and weeds, right?

Well, that's not really the case. There's more to it...

You need to understand, a lot of the lower-end gas string trimmers have a big bulky engine sitting on top of the shaft. The problem is these big engines don't necessarily translate into more power. In fact, most have less power than the quality grass trimmers with smaller engines.

That's because there are a lot of factors that determine engine power. Size isn't a good indicator in overall power at all.

Also, you don't want a big engine on your string lawn trimmer anyway. Remember, you actually have to carry this machine around your yard and move it back and forth and in all sorts of strange positions in order to trim your lawn properly. That big fat engine often translates to extra ponds that will negatively impact the way you maneuver it around, making it very unpleasant to use.

These best bet for you when buying a gas string trimmer is to limit yourself to the trimmers that you know are quality. Any of the well-established brands will work here, for example, the Echo or Stihl brands. These brands have been around for decades building quality gas trimmers. Yes, there are other well-known brands out there but you shouldn't have a problem finding a good trimmer with Echo or Stihl. They are one of preferred trimmers used by professionals.

The only downside is the fact that these trimmers usually cost double or more than a lower quality trimmer. However, you can get a good high quality Echo or Stihl gas trimmer for the price of a cheap no-name brand if you know where to look. Just take a look at the discounts available at Echo Trimmer Deals and Stihl Gas Trimmer Deals. You can usually see listings that are discounted at about 50% or more.

Happy Trimming!

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