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Originally Posted by thinkxingu
All this talk about batteries has me questioning my choice to buy a new Stihl gas weed whacker. My $80 Weed Eater has lasted 11 years without a thing other than clean, rated treated fuel. Kinda hard to believe a battery-powered unit would last as long? Concerns are both battery longevity as well as lighter materials (to increase efficiency). I've got a lot of defunct electric batteries--Makita sticks, Hitachi packs, etc.
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If you do go with the gas Stihl go for one of their “4 stroke” engines. Somehow, through their technology the 4 strokes still use mix fuel but they are the easiest starting motors. Usually one or two pulls even after sitting all winter. Quieter too!