Stick Edger vs. Wheeled Edger

[theminigardener7]

I am wondering the difference of quality between the two. I currently have a wheeled edger because I grew up with them and the popular brand. Anyways I still looked into them but obviously the only way to really know is by using them. Also, my dealer said that the wheeled were better(probably because of the price) because the stick edgers were unwieldy and awkward. Thoughts would be appreciated!

[DLAWNS]

I've used both and as much as I like push edgers, I now prefer stick edgers because they are quicker to use and produce just as good of an edge in my opinion. Hope this helps.

[Exact Rototilling]

I bought the Echo PAS 265 along with the stick edger option. Works pretty well as long as the edges are not heavily overgrown. If edges are heavily overgrown and you need to do sod cutting it becomes work. :cry:

Bought the Tanaka TLE-600 last fall at a 25% discount and it will quickly blow through heavily overgrown edges in less than half the time with way less physical effort IMO. :)

Others will say they can edge just as well with a string trimmer once an edge is established. Lots of debate on that.

The Mantis tiller with the edger attachment works fairly well on curved concrete edging especially on inside radius curves.

[White Gardens]

I'm a big fan of stick edgers.

The stihl Four-mix is my favorite because the torque is enough to bust through tough edges with ease.

[4.3mudder]

Stick all the way. Less time to load unload. Very quick and easy to use. Very maneuverable, espesially around curbs and tight corners, and you don't have to go as slow with a stick edge because you can constanly change the articulation of the head at the ground. I would never use a push edger again for all these reasons.

[LawnGuy73]

I've used both, I like the stick edger myself. Mostly because we us the PAS products from Echo.

[Tommy Boy]

Stick edger no question about it. Easy to secure in the rack, easy to work on, easy to use. Our company policy is that line trimmer will not be used as an edger unless the stick edger goes down. So they work the stick edgers every day. My question to the group is this:

Stright Shaft: More torque at the head

Curved Shaft: Less Tourque,

[LawnGuy73]

Only strait shaft here........

[Jason Rose]

Another vote for a stick edger. Retire the wheeled edger for new properties with overgrown edges.

Power is your friend with a stick edger, I have a Sthil FC95 and really like it, plenty of power, you can even step up to the FC110. Redmax also makes some large edgers, straight shaft too.

As for straight Vs. the curved shaft... The jury is out for me. I think my old Echo curved shaft was more ergonomic/more comfortable to use. The straight shaft does require it to be held differently, and I'm tall with long arms, yes it's awquard. But the power it has to blow through just about anything makes up for it.

It would take me 4 times as long to edge some of my properties with a wheeled edger, and doing curbs with them is tough, at least when the curbs vary in height and style along a run!

[JPsDuramax]

Here's a vote for the stick edger. I found its much quicker than the wheeled edger. The nice thing about the wheeled edger is if you have an overgrown edge. I have done many foreclosures that wished I had a wheeled edger or at least a straight shaft. The curved one works well but is not quite as powerful.

[RonAyersMotorsports]

Depends on what type of edging your doing. Just a note but the STIHL MM55 also offers and edger attachment. And STIHL usually offers the unit in the spring standard with the wheel kit. I personally have one of the machines for tilling and looking at getting the edger atttachment. I love this unit, has many uses easy to use and plenty of power. Double handlebars make it comfortable and easy to use as well.

Still think I would like a stick edger for quick maintained jobs though.

[fluxerj]

We have always vertically weedwacked our edges, but we think picking up a nice edger will speed up lawncutting and ensure a good edge. Which is better, stick edgers or the larger push edgers? Does anyone know any good stick edgers to buy? We were looking into a Redmax, 300-350$. Thanks.

[RonAyersMotorsports]

The STIHL FC90 and 95 depending on whether you want a curved shaft or straight shaft.
$329.95-409.95. Great power, fuel effecient, and low noise.

[ddivinia]

Where did you get 25% off on your Tanaka?

D.

[Exact Rototilling]

Where did you get 25% off on your Tanaka?

D.
PayPal 25% off when you use a "buy it now" via the www.live.com search feature. I also bought 3 Toro single stage throwers from the same place with the same discounts. Wisesales.com had them all listed on ebay.

Live.com and ebay have discounts that come and go.

[ddivinia]

PayPal 25% off when you use a "buy it now" via the www.live.com search feature. I also bought 3 Toro single stage throwers from the same place with the same discounts. Wisesales.com had them all listed on ebay.

Live.com and ebay have discounts that come and go.

Thanks!

D.

[mowerdude777]

I have used both, and I liked my stick edger but it was stolen a few weeks ago and now I am using a craps man wb edger, I perfer a stick edger by far

[budman163]

I prefer my stick edger for most jobs. I use an OLD push edger (from the mid to late '60"s) on overgrown drives and for one customer that likes a wider edge. I can't make as wide an edge with the stick edger.

[Stillwater]

Stihl Stick.......

[freshprince94]

Love my stick edger. I use the Stihl FC 90.

[AGM Inc.]

stick edger

[Disgruntled_Veteran]

I prefer the stick as well , just like previous post . Stihls have plenty of power to cut the thick stuff .. I prefer the Straight shaft , comfort never was a problem for me but the power was much better with the straight..