Weedeater Head Favorite?

[mcambrose]

Has anyone tried the new Redmax bump feed head. I saw one at the GIE. I was real excited because it looked like the Green Machine head with a couple of improvements. THe bump button had a metal rod in it so it wouldn't wear as quickly. Also, the eyelets were replaceable and I think the spool had a divider down the middle to keep the two strings separated.

I have always like the Green Machine heads because they cut nicely and aren't too sensitive on the bumping. I have a couple of shindaiwa bump heads and they feed so quickly on small bumping (like when you are trying to get under a bush) that I can run a spool out in just a few minutes even with 0.095 line. It doesn't wear that quickly, it feeds too quickly.

[FrankenScagMachines]

I used to go through string too fast like you when I first got my Stihl. Took a while to get used to it because my old trimmer kept jamming up unless you hit it just right, but now I do not go through string that fast since I am used to it. It's just the regular Stihl bump and feed head that uses dual .095" lines. I have wondered about the auto cut heads that automatically feed line, how do they work?

[Richard Martin]

I use VERI heads (they come on Echos from the factory) on my Shindaiwas. I have tried others but the VERI head is easy to reload and you can replace any of the parts in it if need be.

[bob]

I alsi use Veri heads, model VP70. These are the fully automatic heads. Not many here use them. Over te past year Ive bought a total of 20 of them on eBay. For a total cost of less than $200.

[musselman]

I also like the VERI (Echo)head. I like it because you can put alot more string on them.... and they are durable, but I do like the idea of the re-enforced button..I can make a head last all season if not longer if the button wouldnt wear out so fast.

[BobR]

Maybe I am an 'old fuddy duddy' but I remove the bump n feed and put on a manual (Echo) but then the blade that trims the line length also was removed.
BobR

[Pinkribbon518]

:dancing:

I have always taken pride in doing my own lawn, but since the day I bought my first string trimmer I have always hated the bump spool systems. I've tried many others but this last year I found the one I have been waiting for!

Its called the PIVOTRIM and I guess they call it that cause the lines can swing or pivot around. This seems to make the line last a lot longer and never seems to break off like the other ones. The first time I tried it I cut my whole yard without stopping (something I have never done before.)

I bought it at WAL-MART for under $20 but it is worth much more than that to me. I definitel recommend it and the the company (Better Heads) offers a money-back guarantee for your satisfaction. They aren't getting mine though!

I got this picture from their website.

[Grits]

:dancing:

I have always taken pride in doing my own lawn, but since the day I bought my first string trimmer I have always hated the bump spool systems. I've tried many others but this last year I found the one I have been waiting for!

Its called the PIVOTRIM and I guess they call it that cause the lines can swing or pivot around. This seems to make the line last a lot longer and never seems to break off like the other ones. The first time I tried it I cut my whole yard without stopping (something I have never done before.)

I bought it at WAL-MART for under $20 but it is worth much more than that to me. I definitel recommend it and the the company (Better Heads) offers a money-back guarantee for your satisfaction. They aren't getting mine though!

I got this picture from their website.

Spam! And a really dumb product. You can keep your cheap-azz Walmart trimmer head.

[steve m]

I like echo rapid loader on all my trimmer like it states it is fast

[georgiagrass]

We use the Stihl 25-2 bump heads and get pretty good performance from them. The only aggravating thing is how fast the button wears out. I buy spools by the dozen solely because the buttons wear down. Anybody have a good tip on how to make them last longer?

[smcunningham]

Shindy speed feed heads....:weightlifter::weightlifter:

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I like the stihl bump head...

[Vibe Ray]

We use the Stihl 25-2 bump heads and get pretty good performance from them. The only aggravating thing is how fast the button wears out. I buy spools by the dozen solely because the buttons wear down. Anybody have a good tip on how to make them last longer?

Obviously, if you avoid bumping on concrete or anything abrasive you'll "bump" up the life. Maybe you can cover it with some epoxy? Or something really hard. I suppose the abrasion is neccessary though for getting enough traction for them to effectively function. Something too hard is usually very "slippery". BTW, they [manufacturers; distributors] make more money this way!!!

I agree that the Stihl Autocut 25-2 is one of the best dual string bump heads.

[GravelyNut]

Obviously, if you avoid bumping on concrete or anything abrasive you'll "bump" up the life. Maybe you can cover it with some epoxy? Or something really hard. I suppose the abrasion is neccessary though for getting enough traction for them to effectively function. Something too hard is usually very "slippery". BTW, they [manufacturers; distributors] make more money this way!!!

I agree that the Stihl Autocut 25-2 is one of the best dual string bump heads.

That's what is on mine. Might try a Silverback head as that is one some of the LCOs down here swear by.

[lawnprosteveo]

Shindaiwa speed feed! I wonder if Echo's new UTurn head is good...looks like the same basic idea as the speed feed head.

[lawnboy dan]

i like the echo type veri head also

[topchoice]

While we might be talking about trimmer heads- the type of string being used also plays into effect. So, here is the question...what string is best to limit trimmer head fatigue through constant bumping etc? I personally use .095 X-line, but would love to know if there is anything better.