Considering that they are being discontinued, just had to get one. I traded my 130 Kombi system in on one. What a difference. I have read some posts saying that the 130 is in the same league, but trying it out first hand I'd say that is definitely not true. Just running the 25-2 trimmer head the FS250 is unbelievable - I don't know what it would take to bog this thing down - it's a screamer for sure. I think it has the hi viz guard - this is the first guard I have ever used that I think may stay on the trimmer as it doesn't seem to get in the way like every other guard I have ever had (always end up removing them). I also got an airecut 300mm blade, but have not tried it out yet. I still want to look at the comfort harness, but never used a harness on the 130. I had always thought the FS250 would be a handful compared to the 130, but the FS130 is stated to weigh 12.9 pounds versus the 13.2 pounds for the FS250 - I think the Kombi 130 would weigh more than 12.9 since it has the coupler. My point is that the FS250 doesn't feel any heavier or bulkier than the 130. My 130 never liked to run at a constant throttle in the low rpm range - I have read that others do this with no issues and that's what they liked about the 130, but it wasn't the case with mine. Maybe it just needed some adjustment?
Anyway, just felt like posting regarding my trade up. I still have a Shindaiwa T-230 and a Husqvarna 326 LS - but they definitely feel like homeowner models compared to the FS250.
Waylan
Anyway, just felt like posting regarding my trade up. I still have a Shindaiwa T-230 and a Husqvarna 326 LS - but they definitely feel like homeowner models compared to the FS250.
Waylan