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True, but for the average guy pulling a trailer on the weekends and not actually working the truck I think it's a better choice than the 8k dollar diesel upgrade. We've had customers complain about their older diesel trucks with low miles when they need an expensive repair. All the fuel savings go out the window then. Granted you sure can't beat a diesel for pulling large loads. Takes some of the white knuckle out of the trip. For my needs a gas 1 ton would be perfect.
I hear ya on that . Exact reason I got rid of the 6.4. It was great for towing but more expensive to operate. Both of our 250's have the 6.2 gasser and seems to pull real close the diesel. Fuel mileage is about the the same for both motors but at about fiddy cent a gallon difference I like the gasser.
 
I hear ya on that . Exact reason I got rid of the 6.4. It was great for towing but more expensive to operate. Both of our 250's have the 6.2 gasser and seems to pull real close the diesel. Fuel mileage is about the the same for both motors but at about fiddy cent a gallon difference I like the gasser.
Haven't ever been overly impressed with the ford gas line up since they left the push rod engines in the dust. High rpm hp engines. The 6.2 was a bit of a relief, but still no low end compared to the push rod engines. The v10 is a turd, and a gas hog doesn't seem to matter if it was loaded or unloaded. Then again so is ever 5.4l I've ever owned as well. I'm really hoping this new 7.3l does well. Even so my wife and I have been talking about vehicle replacement since our fleet is at least 20 years old now. I find myself wanting another diesel then wanting another gutless gasser. I'm ok with bad fuel milage as long as the power is there when I want/need it. Most likely the reason I've stuck with big blocks for towing. Push the pedal, up the hill you go. No need to mat it out and hop you don't loose half your speed till the top of the hill. Just my opinion of course.
 
True, but for the average guy pulling a trailer on the weekends and not actually working the truck I think it's a better choice than the 8k dollar diesel upgrade. We've had customers complain about their older diesel trucks with low miles when they need an expensive repair. All the fuel savings go out the window then. Granted you sure can't beat a diesel for pulling large loads. Takes some of the white knuckle out of the trip. For my needs a gas 1 ton would be perfect.
Just over 9k option difference. With my dump trailer maxed out I'll be at the outer limits of Ford's published tow rating. For me the fuel savings doesn't compare with the higher maintenance/insurance/upfront cost. If I pulled close to 20k regularly I would get a diesel.
Haven't ever been overly impressed with the ford gas line up since they left the push rod engines in the dust. High rpm hp engines. The 6.2 was a bit of a relief, but still no low end compared to the push rod engines. The v10 is a turd, and a gas hog doesn't seem to matter if it was loaded or unloaded. Then again so is ever 5.4l I've ever owned as well. I'm really hoping this new 7.3l does well. Even so my wife and I have been talking about vehicle replacement since our fleet is at least 20 years old now. I find myself wanting another diesel then wanting another gutless gasser. I'm ok with bad fuel milage as long as the power is there when I want/need it. Most likely the reason I've stuck with big blocks for towing. Push the pedal, up the hill you go. No need to mat it out and hop you don't loose half your speed till the top of the hill. Just my opinion of course.
Right now I'm impressed. It obviously isn't broken in, but on a 300+ mile trip pulling my boat yesterday it got better than my older Ford got with the 6.2. (10.7mpg, varied terrain) It's not all the engine, that transmission may be the ticket for pulling. When I get back from vacation and the controller is installed and working then the gravel starts. I know it's not going to be diesel like, but I hope it's an acceptable substitute for what I do. Heck, you can see airspace around the engine when you pop the hood. Basic maintenance can be done by someone who quit working on vehicles 40 years ago. I'll keep you guys updated as I use it. First impressions have been positive.

Shea.
 
What are you guys using for string trimmers? Besides the scrounged free weed eater, which actually runs great if not anemic, I have a Stihl fs38 which is the cheapest one but works stronger than you'd expect out of a bottom of the line model. If I had a small lot in town I'd look no further but I think I'm ready to move up to a more serious trimmer. I'm on 2 acres with 900' of fence and a lot of rocks and trees to trim around. Think I'll go with a straight shaft this time

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What are you guys using for string trimmers? Besides the scrounged free weed eater, which actually runs great if not anemic, I have a Stihl fs38 which is the cheapest one but works stronger than you'd expect out of a bottom of the line model. If I had a small lot in town I'd look no further but I think I'm ready to move up to a more serious trimmer. I'm on 2 acres with 900' of fence and a lot of rocks and trees to trim around. Think I'll go with a straight shaft this time

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Straight shaft is the only way to go when power and longevity are the major considerations.
I have a 20yr old shindaiwa, awesome piece of equipment. Any of the top manufacturers have great trimmers in their pro grade products.
 
What are you guys using for string trimmers? Besides the scrounged free weed eater, which actually runs great if not anemic, I have a Stihl fs38 which is the cheapest one but works stronger than you'd expect out of a bottom of the line model. If I had a small lot in town I'd look no further but I think I'm ready to move up to a more serious trimmer. I'm on 2 acres with 900' of fence and a lot of rocks and trees to trim around. Think I'll go with a straight shaft this time

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I'm a big fan of my KM110R. I have a half mile of driveway edges along with three buildings. Plus I have cultivator, blower, hedge trimmer and bed edge redefiner attachments. +1 on the straight shaft trimmer Chipper.
 
I have a Stihl KM90 which runs a straight shaft trimmer, a cultivator and a blower. It's not as light as the curved shaft, single string Shindaiwa that served me faithfully for 20+ years, but it mows right on through the heavy, wet, overgrown stuff that brought my little Shindaiwa to it's knees. After 5 years of use, I've blown the gunk off it one time with a can of brake clean and an air hose, changed the air filter once, and set the valves once. It's been a solid rig for sure.
 
I have a husqy 128ld. Had it for 7 years now still running strong. I have about 3/4 acre I mow, but spend more time trimming then mowing. When I worked at the township we actually had nothing but issues with the stihl 4mix weed wackers. Started getting echo. Can't remember the model of echo they went to, but it was fairly light and very powerful. I'll look at echo next time I need a weed wacker.
Now I do have a few freebies that run. Some for cheap little stihl curved shaft thing that's still a 2 stroke. It's practically new, just gutless and awkward for me to use. My inlaws gave it to me when they moved, and I'm not allowed to get rid of it in case they want it back. (Roll eyes) I have a real old stihl straight shaft with bike handles. It needs rings or something doesn't have much for compression, but it's built like a tank. I keep thinking about getting it running and putting a brush cutter head on it.
 
I have a 525 husky for the serious stuff. Around the house, my wife uses a Kobalt battery powered weed eater/ She said the Kobalt was to heavy and bought one of those Hart weed eaters sold at wally world. They suit her needs and it dont take more than 15min for her to trim around the house. I also took one of these type heads and threw away the plastic blades. I replaced the plastic with pieces of bandsaw blades from my 14x8 metal bandsaw. Works wonders on thick stemy brush and briars. I dont know how long the bandsaw blades will last, but they havent needed changing in 3 years of hard use. 1627272845278.png
 
Spent a bunch of time on the little lake at my cabin yesterday. The big storm that ripped through here on Friday actually dumped my boat and moved it about 30 feet. Never had that happen before! Luckily I had taken the small motor in a couple weeks ago. Fishing was slow and was hampered by the fact that I only had a couple 3-hook rapalas which of course aren’t best suited for weedy areas. But got one little bass and enjoyed myself on the lake. My youngest son (the organizer) is going to help me put together a tackle box that we can leave at the shack so we don’t ever go without lures again.

Anyhow, here are a few pics:
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I replaced the plastic with pieces of bandsaw blades from my 14x8 metal bandsaw. Works wonders on thick stemy brush and briars. I dont know how long the bandsaw blades will last, but they havent needed changing in 3 years of hard use.
Concern I have with that is if one of those metal bandsaw pieces break loose and go flying.

Philbert
 
Concern I have with that is if one of those metal bandsaw pieces break loose and go flying.

Philbert
Can't be any worse then the plastic and metal ones you buy, that have the metal insert and are attached by plastic to the head. Had a few of them get wings..... not a good day if it were to hit someone.
 
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