Lehr trimmers and blowers?

[4 seasons lawn&land]

the EPA are ******s

[LindblomRJ]

Originally Posted by Terry Metro Lawn

Not only that but the EPA says that over 17 million gallons are SPILLED each year. That's more than the Exxon Valdez.

It's crazy...

When it comes to mowers and the like I'd like to think the majority of those spilling are home owners.

Looking at the Lehr I have two issues... The first are they really able to hold up to commercial use? I understand that propane is clean things like plugs and carbs will not foul up. As a whole how is the machine assembled? Can it take the being pulled off the rack a dozen times a day?

The next issue is the 1 pound canisters of fuel. For a landscape that cost might add up quicky and might not be the most effective.

For a home owner I think they would be the ticket. Not sure how viable they would be in a commercial application.

Any thoughts?

[Patriot Services]

The cannister thing is an issue as well as the overall weight of the machines is heavy.
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[LindblomRJ]

Originally Posted by Patriot Services

The cannister thing is an issue as well as the overall weight of the machines is heavy.
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I concur. I think they try to mitigate that by offering a shoulder strap.

[CL&T]

Originally Posted by Terry Metro Lawn

Not only that but the EPA says that over 17 million gallons are SPILLED each year. That's more than the Exxon Valdez.

It's crazy...

I would like to see where they get that number from. Regardless of the accuracy, a large part has to be attributed to vehicle accidents and other such events that do not directly involve user sloppiness. A couple of years ago I was filling my truck at a gas station and the nozzle wouldn't shut off spilling around five gallons on the ground until I could hit the emergency off button. I had to call the cops because they insisted on my paying for the fuel on the ground.

[Terry Metro Lawn]

Originally Posted by LindblomRJ

When it comes to mowers and the like I'd like to think the majority of those spilling are home owners.

Looking at the Lehr I have two issues... The first are they really able to hold up to commercial use? I understand that propane is clean things like plugs and carbs will not foul up. As a whole how is the machine assembled? Can it take the being pulled off the rack a dozen times a day?

The next issue is the 1 pound canisters of fuel. For a landscape that cost might add up quicky and might not be the most effective.

For a home owner I think they would be the ticket. Not sure how viable they would be in a commercial application.

Any thoughts?

I don't believe the Lehr is still being produced. It was bought by another company and will be refined and offerred again.

As for the one pounders, Manchester makes a refillable tank:

http://www.mantank.com/green/refillable.htm

Many things are in the works to make this more user-friendly.

[Terry Metro Lawn]

Originally Posted by CL&T

I would like to see where they get that number from. Regardless of the accuracy, a large part has to be attributed to vehicle accidents and other such events that do not directly involve user sloppiness. A couple of years ago I was filling my truck at a gas station and the nozzle wouldn't shut off spilling around five gallons on the ground until I could hit the emergency off button. I had to call the cops because they insisted on my paying for the fuel on the ground.

I don't know where they get that statistic. Speaking for myself, I spill from time to time. Especially my trimmer. It's tank is so small.

[Terry Metro Lawn]

Originally Posted by 4 seasons lawn&land

the EPA are ******s

Agreed but, unfortunately, we're stuck with them.

They have good intentions...

[LindblomRJ]

Originally Posted by Terry Metro Lawn

I don't believe the Lehr is still being produced. It was bought by another company and will be refined and offerred again.

As for the one pounders, Manchester makes a refillable tank:

http://www.mantank.com/green/refillable.htm

Many things are in the works to make this more user-friendly.

Now a refillable tank would be beyond handy.

If they could control weight and make sure it is able to hold up to the use and abuse I am guessing they could be successful.

[CL&T]

They have good intentions...

No, they just do what the lobbyists with the most money want.