Your favorite Trimmer Line

[vomeisentor]

I am looking to buy a long lasting durable yet cut well trimmer line for my Stihl FS85/FS110. I have Auto-Cut 25-2 head on it and currently using STIHL premium quality .095 line. At a STIHL dealer location the owner told me that he likes to use a Magnum Gator Trimmer Line .105 on his STIHL trimmer. I think he said squire. Mine is round. Now, there are Twisted line as well, and not quite sure which (including other brand) is the best!? :cool2:

[1993lx172]

I use Echo .095 line and fount that of all the other lines that I have tried it was the most durable. I had a 3lb spool of the magnum .095 line (the square stuff) and it did a pretty good job but didn't last long. Now unless I'm edging or get to close to a chain link fence I only have to bump the head once per yard. The Echo stuff I run is similar to the stihl line but is cheaper.

[LawnPro19]

i use shin .080

[lawnproslawncare]

I use the orange stihl line. Works better than anything I've tried

[mowerdude777]

I personaly like .130 if you soak it in water it will never break I only need to add string about every week

[Juan91]

i run .95 i got at sears hardware, and i soak mine in water as well!

[LouisianaLawnboy]

I just bought my second 3lb spool of SilentTwist from Shindaiwa.
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[Two Seasons]

Stihl, orange line, 0.095

Best stuff I've used.

[tamadrummer]

I am now on my second 5 lb. spool of Gatorline Magnum .095 square.

I have used and hated: Stihl X-cut, Grass Gator star, and Echo (cant remember the designation but it is orange)

I loved but cannot replace the John Deere Premium line lasted the longest.

All in .095 size. I like the Gatorline and it seems to last the longest of all with the exception of the John Deere line.

I have heard that the Shakesphere pulvirizor stuff is awesome too.

[grassman177]

?????twist by desert extrusion is the longest spiral line if have ever seen, tough as nails but it cuts not as clean as it is rounded not edged. we use a blue square spiraled line ?????twist by shakespeare and it cuts really clean with hardly any power drain on the engine. i wish it lasted longer. have used square in the past, was pretty good, used echo and although it is tough and edged(star pattern) i think it did not cut as clean and it seemed to make the trimmer head grab and pull down into the grass.

[a plus bob]

My favorite is the free samples they give away at trade shows :p

[cutterschoice24]

i use the gator line round haven't tried the square i also run fs80r weed eaters the ones they don't make anymore damn them anyway i swear by it i also have about 12 stock weed eater spools from stihl i wind them and keep them in my truck it saves lots of time just pop one off put the spring on your other spool that's wound up and go back to work less than 30 seconds i also use the .095 best thing about it is it just doesn't break off into pieces it actually wears down like its suppose to just my 2 cents.

[vomeisentor]

i use the gator line round haven't tried the square i also run fs80r weed eaters the ones they don't make anymore damn them anyway i swear by it

What do you like about FS80r ?? I am debating to see which one to keep FS85r or FS110r. ... they are both clean, looks good and runs good. I know FS110r has a cleaner engine with environmentally friendly rating.

[J&R Landscaping]

.095 Echo Crossfire line. Match that with a speed feed trimmer head and its a great combo!

[Sammy]

Echo CrossFire .095 in my FS 85's.

If U don't want that FS 85, send it to me.

[turfrider1020]

firecracker line is the ****, 3 lb. spool will last 2 crews about a year, it is pricey and hard for me to find but that is what i use

its red with a white center and supposedly has titanium in it all i know is it is very light and strong

[tamadrummer]

firecracker line is the ****, 3 lb. spool will last 2 crews about a year, it is pricey and hard for me to find but that is what i use

its red with a white center and supposedly has titanium in it all i know is it is very light and strong

You can get it on Amazon for $33.00

Here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Titanium-Firecracker-commercial-Trimmer-Spool/dp/B000IVHX3S

[turfrider1020]

thanx , i think i paid like 70 bucks for the last 3 lb. spool i got thatll save me some money

thanks again

[Two Seasons]

firecracker line is the ****, 3 lb. spool will last 2 crews about a year, it is pricey and hard for me to find but that is what i use

its red with a white center and supposedly has titanium in it all i know is it is very light and strong

I spooled twice with it and took this crap back to the dealer. :mad:

Firecracker on concrete wears out faster, breaks one side off, or simply will not unspool from the head. Worse 5lb spool I've ever owned.

You ought to try the Stihl 0.095 line, the orange stuff. It's not any more than the firecracker and won't give problems as noted above. Thumbs Up

[lawnangel1]

Whatever is cheap. Line is not one of those things to splurge on. Of course I am an owner not very often an operator so I guess I am kind of partial. But I really have not found anything worth what they charge for it.

[clipperslawnservice]

.095 echo, kept soaking in a lidded 5 gal. bucket.

[Somthinrandm]

I Use Gator Line .095 round, havn't tried the square yet. but i love it and i don't think i'll change brand names.

[mnglocker]

Echo .095" is what I've liked best between generic round lines and stihl .095 orange stuff.

[MCLC]

Currently using Husqvarna Titanium Force .105 but prefer using Desert Extrusion Desert Vortex .105. Have also used Echo's and Shakespeare's before but will get them again on small spools only if in a pinch.

[NASHLAWNSCAPE]

Cable twist by redmax .095 on a fs90 is what i've used and will continue to use...i have a friend that is a manager at a turf supply co. And he said that this was one of the best lines out.

[Turf Dawg]

Gator Magnum Super Twist 095 here. I love the way that the twisted lines fly straighter and put less drag on the engine. I can run the line 1" longer without any RPM loss or stress on engine and clutch.

[subhunter]

Production has halted on the FS80. Some dealers and distributors may have a few left, but it's spring order season for Stihl dealers and most of the remaining inventory is being snapped up. New for next season will be the FS70 RC-E. It has a 27.2cc engine rated 1.2 hp (vs. 25.4cc/1.27 on the 80), similar weight to the 80, and a forged connecting rod. The gearbox has four bearings and is cable driven. Also standard will be the Easy2Start recoil and the semi-automatic choke system. It has a two year commercial warranty, but a lifetime warranty on the cable and clutch. There's also a FC 70 RC-E edger version. Nice, compact units.

[Kiril]

http://www.oregonchain.com/nylium.htm

[Turf Dawg]

Production has halted on the FS80. Some dealers and distributors may have a few left, but it's spring order season for Stihl dealers and most of the remaining inventory is being snapped up. New for next season will be the FS70 RC-E. It has a 27.2cc engine rated 1.2 hp (vs. 25.4cc/1.27 on the 80), similar weight to the 80, and a forged connecting rod. The gearbox has four bearings and is cable driven. Also standard will be the Easy2Start recoil and the semi-automatic choke system. It has a two year commercial warranty, but a lifetime warranty on the cable and clutch. There's also a FC 70 RC-E edger version. Nice, compact units.

Or these still going to be twice bangers or the 4 mix?

[subhunter]

Two bangers.

[ubirajara83]

Hi everyone. I tried the Squared trimmer line .130 and .105. The .130 lasts the longest and its tough but the only bad thing is that i bogs down the trimmer and it may not fit in some trimmers aswell. The .105 seems to work best for me it lasts long and wont bog the trimmers as much. I never heard about soaking it in water, but thats a good Idea. How long do you soak it for and what does it actually do for it?

[rcslawncare]

I don't know the make, but its a twisted black string. Almost no noise and it lasts very long. It cuts nice and doesn't curl up. Ill try and find the box it came in. i get it at the Toro dealer.

[grasshopperslawn]

5 lb Gator Magnum Trimmer Line .95 square

[Lawn Freak]

I just use the Pulverizer .095 line from Wal-Mart. I only restring once maybe twice a week. I've been happy with it.

[The Grass Guy]

I used to use the echo cross fire line, I really like it and it lasted, I then was turned onto rotary .105 black twist, this stuff is out of this world, i hated it at first because on a chain link fence it would just jerk the string trimmer right out of your arms.I was complaining at the dealership one day and had a guy start asking questions about my use, it turned out he was the Rotary rep. It was pointed out that the string was not breaking and that any line worth having will show a knife blade appearance on the end after use and not a clean break.I have learned to back off the chain link fences and let the tip cut.I give more of the stuff away in parking lots to other cutters and have a good local following,just good stuff and not afraid to say so.

[bobcat48]

I use rhino tuff from home depot .095 line,restring twice a week two.. its good line,i like it.

[FuturePilot4u]

simply the best.

[Camo Lawn]

Soaked ur line in water? Please explain this process.

[sw45]

weed warrior made by shakespeare at walmart cuts great and lasts a while too. Has a line cutter on the package too.

[sw45]

Soaked ur line in water? Please explain this process.

softens the line so it doesnt break off as easy. just dump your package of line in a bucket of water and leave it until you need more.

[Camo Lawn]

Im sorry but water will soften plastic line? dont get mad Im just askin! I'll do anything to make my spool last longer! You put a whole five pound spool in a wash tub then mount it on my trailer and it stays softer or it needs to stay in the water until u use it?

[sw45]

I leave mine in a bucket or plastic container with a lid in the toolbox. Leave it til you need it then put it back. It will soften just like fishing line does when its been in water. With more moisture in the line, it will be more flexible and less prone to breakage

[Camo Lawn]

i will try it out!! Thanks guys!!

[JCLawn and more]

I mow 31 lawns a week and I am only half way through my second spool of line on my trimmer this year. am I doing something right? i even trimmed a whole pond today, that took 2 hours of trimming

[Green Industry Pro]

I mow 31 lawns a week and I am only half way through my second spool of line on my trimmer this year. am I doing something right? i even trimmed a whole pond today, that took 2 hours of trimming
LOL, if the line works properly, cuts cleanly, doesnt bog your trimmer. Id say you are doing everything exactly right. idk how u can cut that many yards and have used that little amount of line. props

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[Green Industry Pro]

I mow 31 lawns a week and I am only half way through my second spool of line on my trimmer this year. am I doing something right? i even trimmed a whole pond today, that took 2 hours of trimming

it also depends on how large your spools are haha. i think this is an interesting thread. it has given me som valuable info. soaking your line in water? i dont think anyone around here does that. i might should try it, but i dont know how much it would affect anything.

[punt66]

Arnold EXTREME TITANIUM. I wouldnt use anthing else. Lasts FOREVER.

[JCLawn and more]

i use a polan pro weed whacker with the guard taken off. every bit let out I use. i use
Rino-Tuff now, and some walmart brand before. The last spool got wet and helped out a bunch.

[clydebusa]

I personaly like .130 if you soak it in water it will never break I only need to add string about every week


Tried the water but went to beer, if I get thirsty when weedeating I can chew on the line.:cool2:

[Green Industry Pro]

Tried the water but went to beer, if I get thirsty when weedeating I can chew on the line.:cool2:

I see we have many comedians on Lawnsite lol. Nice to see that. Hmm I might should start some sort of comedic thread. I know a lot of guys remove the guard/ debris shield off of their trimmers, I however have never tried that before until recently. I took em off and I'm gonna run them this way for a while to see what I prefer. Still haven't soaked my line yet, might try it soon though. I run Shindaiwa and Echo trimmers by the way. I have used economy commercial round line .095, Echo Crossfire .095 line, Shindaiwa Silent Twist .095 line. I haven't tried any larger diameter lines although it seems to me that most of you guys use the larger line.

[grassman177]

I leave mine in a bucket or plastic container with a lid in the toolbox. Leave it til you need it then put it back. It will soften just like fishing line does when its been in water. With more moisture in the line, it will be more flexible and less prone to breakage

does anyone know if this works just as well on older line that has been sitting inside a storage closet for about 2 years? will it still add viable life back into it worth the trouble!?

[onlythebest]

echo crossfire for me i feel it leaves a better cut than the round stuff stihl gave me... haven't used anything other than those two and some emergency square stuff from lowes

[BlackBirdWS.6]

I agree with OTB the echo crossfire is the best IMO

[gmlm]

i use rhino line with core-loc .105, bought at mowmore.com. i love the stuff. i have issues with angled line tangling up in the bump head and not feeding like it should, so i use round.

although i didnt know about soaking the line in water to make it stronger. how does that work?

[kilgoja]

i just use .95 orange line...doesn't have to be a brand name...some say commercial grade on the package or whatever...i never use round because it doesn't cut as well....i dunno if it's square or octagon or what...i've never really looked lol

[RECESSION PROOF MOWING]

Like the soak in the water technique, never heard that. My crew loves the Stihl round .095, no shaped line, just the smooth round orange basic. Second choice the guys like the Echo .095.

[derekslawn]

I use the lime green .095 X-line by Stihl; it's lasted longer than any other line i've used.

[Patriot Services]

Still trying to understand the soaking thing. Plastic is 100% waterproof. The Florida sun warms it to a certain degree but not enough to affect the tensile strength. I go with operator technique above all. Also I leave the guards on, gotten hit with too much nastiness over the years.
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[bobcat48]

Bought a 3lb spool of echo cross fire and its very nice and really thick,caint wait to use it this season.

[LibertyFarmLandscaping]

I use the lime green .095 X-line by Stihl; it's lasted longer than any other line i've used.

Agreed. I also use .105 for thick tough conditions. Far outlasted alot of others tried over the years.
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[organiclawncanada]

I have used Echo Cross Fire 0.95 for the last 2 years, really like it. Going to try Husqvarna Titanium line. Supposedly a lot quieter and because of its shape/design it is also supposed to save fuel.

[grassman177]

i still want to try scorpion line by desert extrusion. looks impressive on paper for sure. I never got a response from them about aquiring for a sample and to get the most local dealer of that particular product.

looks like i will have to try harder

[gasracer]

This is my second season of using Gator line and I love it. I have tried the Red Max twisted line and it did ok but if you are doing a long fence it will get hot and stick together.

[Humbertslawncare]

I have been using .95 square gatorline for a couple of years also. I think it is good trimmer line.

[MONINAMONEY]

Husqvarna Ti line has been the best line i've used. I have tried gator magnum .95 twist, stihl, echo and the Husqvarna has been the best. It last the longest and does not brake of fuse in the feed head like the gator magnum.

my Fs130 would snap the other lines if i hit a pole or large rock. With the TI I almost cut through the wood and chip rocks and pavers. IT will cut the led yard lights in halve without trying. THat trimmer has way to much power!:weightlifter:

[organiclawncanada]

I have been using the Husqvarna Ti line all week and i am really liking it. I usually have to change line once or twice a day and have gone a couple of days so far on the same spool.

[mattmkng]

Echo .95 is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

[grassman177]

getting a sample of the scorpion line next week, will let you guys know