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s2000zr · #1 06-23-2010, 05:24 PM

There are many discussion about trimmer but not edger. whats a good edger for around $200

Trevor8 · #2 06-23-2010, 05:35 PM

I would get a stihl.

Richard Martin · #3 06-23-2010, 05:47 PM

I don't know about the cheap edgers. The last one I bought was $400. Stihl FC95.

mowerbrad · #4 06-23-2010, 06:15 PM

Most edgers are not 'cheap', they are usually more expensive than trimmers.

The best cheap edger would be one thats on-sale.

s2000zr · #5 06-23-2010, 07:35 PM

how about this one for 199 at costco
http://www.swisherinc.com/e4_lawn_edgers.asp

freshprince94 · #6 06-23-2010, 07:50 PM

No edger for $200 will stand up to regular commercial use. It will also not have an engine powerful enough to cut through thick overgrown and wet edges. Go to a dealer, not HD or Lowes and pick up a commercial edger. I run all Stihl and use their FC 90 edger. It's not too heavy, leaves an beautiful edge, and cuts through anything. I think i paid $330 or so but you can get one now for about $300 I believe.

s2000zr · #7 06-23-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by freshprince94

No edger for $200 will stand up to regular commercial use. It will also not have an engine powerful enough to cut through thick overgrown and wet edges. Go to a dealer, not HD or Lowes and pick up a commercial edger. I run all Stihl and use their FC 90 edger. It's not too heavy, leaves an beautiful edge, and cuts through anything. I think i paid $330 or so but you can get one now for about $300 I believe.

where can i get fc90 for $300? my dealer wants 349.

nepatsfan · #8 06-23-2010, 08:44 PM

Homelite...

20xd · #9 06-23-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by s2000zr

how about this one for 199 at costco
http://www.swisherinc.com/e4_lawn_edgers.asp

I can't find that edger on the costco site.I have the same model in a trimmer.It is a Shindaiwa T2510 C4 powerhead relabeled for Swisher. It says Shindaiwa on the shaft and powerhead.

Keith · #10 06-23-2010, 09:50 PM

I bought two more Kawasaki KEL27A edgers, brand new, on ebay a few weeks back for $230 each, shipped. I have never owned a more powerful edger than these. I don't see any for that kind of price right now, but if you are not in a hurry, it's worth keeping an eye out for them.