Interested in buying a decent edger any recommendations ?

[Cycledude]

Have never owned one so really know next to nothing about them, anything an experienced edger user could tell me could be helpful , thanks.

 

[sawfun]

Are you looking for a stick edger (like a weed eater with edging blade) or regular 4 wheeled edger? For a wheeled edger a good used McClain would be my choice. Ive used them since i was a kid. I see the pros mostly using Stihl 4-mix 90's for stick edgers. Also a weedeater with the green Stihl X line works well if your careful.

 

[rayjay257]

You can find good used McClains for well under $100 around metro Atlanta. Many that just need a carb cleaning are sold for $50 or less. I paid $35 for my Honda powered one at a yard sale. Of course the blade was worn about down to about 5".

 

[Cycledude]

Never even heard of McLain before starting this thread !

 

[sawfun]

Sorry, my mistake, it is spelled Mclane.

 

[jimrb]

I have a older McLane Mowers brand edger with a little Briggs engine. I prefer using it to the stick edger I have for my Stihl combi. It is less tiring to push around keep going where I want compared to the stick edger.

 

[Homelite410]

John Deere #3 is a good McLane built edger.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I have a Tanaka commercial unit at the shop for sale, been thinking of bringing it home. I have a combi setup, but it's "meh"

 

[Cycledude]

No matter how it's spelled I never heard of it before, just goes to show I know next to nothing about edgers .

 

[Cope1024]

McLane is the only way to go. I bought mine in 1978 and replaced the engine 2 years ago.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

We have a Woodmizer "twin blade" edger. Works well. Has a 25 hp Kohler.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

 

[sawfun]

View attachment 605869

That does not appear to be an edger?

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Yes, it's an edger... says it right on the side even!

 

[Cycledude]

Looks like a very nice edger !
I still have not bought one.