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Re: Efco split shaft trimmer.
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2013, 06:26:05 pm »
Efco makes good trimmers. I would put them up against anything out there.

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Re: Efco split shaft trimmer.
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2013, 06:38:11 pm »
I have a Stihl FS45 that I would like to make into a FS55R. I also have a new looking FS55 that I wish was a FS55R but it would be cheaper to throw away the straight 55 and purchase a 55R almost to do either mod. The problem with a straight FS55 is that it has bike handles and you have to use a shoulder strap. The FS45 is too short for a man and too hard to start for a woman.

I have a couple old Echo gray straight shaft trimmers  (22 & 24) that I just love.
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Re: Efco split shaft trimmer.
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2013, 07:52:18 pm »
To make a 55R just put the 45 powerhead on the FS55, or buy a cheap FS38 and put it on the FS55 shaft.

The FS50 is a nice long shaft trimmer. 8 inches longer. We sell alot to guys over 6'.

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Re: Efco split shaft trimmer.
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2013, 08:19:49 pm »
We were playing with trimmers at the shop last winter. Our mechanic put a grass trimmer head on the MM55 tiller. Someone else must think like our tech. It will be a factory attachment next year.

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Re: Efco split shaft trimmer.
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2013, 08:27:09 pm »
Stefco trimmer

 

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