When you have folks that are doing an experiment with weed trimmer line, these videos are needed, cause if you buy a weed trimmer line and then you find out the line you bought is at the bottom of value, you know you would rather have a longer lasting line, I don't really consider price that much of a problem,
Enjoyed this one guys! Josh's cute face under pressure lol Ive always used the Oregon round line. The yellow one. However, I'm now hooked on the Kress line.
Hi James and Josh, really good review, i use line called chrorine 2.4mm bought from amazon and really happy with it mind, i only use it for small garden use 👍
Great vid ! Have to say I bought the stihl square line when I got my new stihl strimmer, didn’t know that they already came with line but I tried the square and even soaked it in water like they recommended and didn’t really like it especially for edging, I went back to the cheap round line that came with the strimmer which seems better.
@@MachineryNationid be keen to see you try the fs490 and or FS 560, I've been having issues with mine melting line inside the head to the point it all sticks together and or snaps off ! Its infuriating, tired soaking in water, different diameter, different manufacturers etc.
@@Saxondog what machine where you running ? I've tried Stihl round, square & cf3 in a few sizes, as well as vortex in 3 sizes, Oregon etc. Never had the issue with the fs350, 400 & 450, or 545 / 555rxt I personally think its because the fs460, 490, 560 run to fast because of the m tronic as they are optimised for clearing saw work. As the 350, 400, 450 and 545, 555rxt don't tach out any where near as fast, Stihl just deny the issue. I wonder if a dual setting MT map or "eco speed" system would work to select mowing with nylon or blade / saw work. I also think a more ergonomic throttle system should be brought back, thumb throttle or take a leaf out of kärchers "easyforce" trigger book. To prevent fatigue on long jobs What do you think ?
Nice comparison guys, I've used Oregon Magnum Gatorline Supertwist for years here in the US and have been satisfied with it. Guess I'll have to give the Stihl CF3 Pro a shot before long. 👍 Hook Josh up to the hoist and see what his stretching limit is. 🤣🤣
I've been using the stihl square lately but I find its a little bit rough around borders... Would be good to see an actual cut test where you look into the quality of the grass blade after?
I've found the Oregon nylium square line cuts well and is reasonably durable. The most durable line is the old 3mm yellow round stuff! Not sure if you should run thicker line on smaller strimmers though? Personally if there are no obstacles I prefer a grass blade.
I previously used Husqvarna XFORCE Platinum, it was excellent. Unfortunately my dealer no longer stock it! Have to mention the skiny little line you get with the Milwaukee M18 brushcutter, it's actually pretty good! Currently using Husqvarna whisper line, it's ok, but you go through it quite quickly!
Interesting video guys I use the Oregon Flexi blade on my honda 4 stroke strimmer and husqvarna whisper cord on my battery strimmer. I do use a lot of the Flexi blade it's doesn't last long in the head I use on the strimmer. Would be interesting to see a comparison video on different types of heads for strimmers or maybe nylon heads Vs blades.
I use the cf3 pro 2.4mm. It’s brilliant. But definitely soaking in water helps.but I brought some 2.4mm huskys opti quadra line. That’s not too bad. But I’m stihl through and through
Hi James & Josh Good test be interesting to see thick verses thin line comparison have mostly used stihl line had some oregon the flexy blade ? once Thanks again
I use Oregon, Echo and Ratioparts all time. The shape and diameter depends on the machine size and what I am doing with it (just trimming and edging or mow down thick grass and weeds)
I noticed when you put your line in you do it in two separate pieces, when I do it I do one long piece, am I doing something wrong or does it not matter? 😅
I like how you guys test things and edit the video. It is a good pace compared to project farm. He talks too fast so i just go to end of video to see results a lot of times. Yall talk at a normal speed and i like that.
Hello. Have you guys compare the FSA135 against the FSA200? I have the FSA135 over 3 years and have used and abused it beyond manufacturing recommendation, this with all kind blades never have any problem. Now for what I see the FSA200 have a little more power but what about battery time? Is it like the MSA300 witch I also have but resembles a Mustang GT with gas tank in the reserve? In a 20" diameter oak log about 11 or 12 cuts and the AP500S battery is out of power and hot, if it be the case then I am better with mine 100% reliable and excellent performance FSA135.
well bugger me...... y'all have the same whiney fella with his 4 million feet of line... as we have the fella who can get 2 years fuel out of a oil tank what holds 6months oil. 👍
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The true sign that you've reached adulthood, watching videos comparing trimmer line.
Mate. I was thinking the same thing 😂
😅 very true
When you have folks that are doing an experiment with weed trimmer line, these videos are needed, cause if you buy a weed trimmer line and then you find out the line you bought is at the bottom of value, you know you would rather have a longer lasting line, I don't really consider price that much of a problem,
Thanks for your comment its great to hear your feedback
Hi James + Josh, Great review on these trimmer lines, catch you soon Take care
Thanks Shaun 👍🏼
Great test lads.
I’m still using the old Oregon yellow line. Been using it for about 15-20 years and it’s cheap too.
Thanks Stuart. Thanks for the feedback.
Enjoyed this one guys!
Josh's cute face under pressure lol
Ive always used the Oregon round line. The yellow one.
However, I'm now hooked on the Kress line.
Haha, haven’t tried the Kress line. Do they make it themselves or rebranded?
I'm not actually 100% sure but it reminds me a lot of a Husqvarna one I used to use. Silver grey type one. Real queit but strong.
The 2 most important tests really are the fray and longevity, so the oregon nylium is very closely matched to the stihl pro.
Yeah good point 👍🏼
Hi James and Josh, really good review, i use line called chrorine 2.4mm bought from amazon and really happy with it mind, i only use it for small garden use 👍
Thanks Nev. I will look it up 👍🏼
Great vid ! Have to say I bought the stihl square line when I got my new stihl strimmer, didn’t know that they already came with line but I tried the square and even soaked it in water like they recommended and didn’t really like it especially for edging, I went back to the cheap round line that came with the strimmer which seems better.
Interesting, thanks for the feedback.
Great test guys👍🏼
Thanks mate 👍🏼
Be interesting to see different results for line that's been soaked seems to last better when strimming
Stihl CF3 is 27 not 29…
Yeah 🤦🏻♂️ luckily it doesn’t change the result haha
@@MachineryNationid be keen to see you try the fs490 and or FS 560, I've been having issues with mine melting line inside the head to the point it all sticks together and or snaps off ! Its infuriating, tired soaking in water, different diameter, different manufacturers etc.
@@theautisticarborist6846I had this problem with Stihl round line 3mm. I switched to CF 3 and no problems since.
@@Saxondog what machine where you running ? I've tried Stihl round, square & cf3 in a few sizes, as well as vortex in 3 sizes, Oregon etc. Never had the issue with the fs350, 400 & 450, or 545 / 555rxt I personally think its because the fs460, 490, 560 run to fast because of the m tronic as they are optimised for clearing saw work. As the 350, 400, 450 and 545, 555rxt don't tach out any where near as fast, Stihl just deny the issue. I wonder if a dual setting MT map or "eco speed" system would work to select mowing with nylon or blade / saw work. I also think a more ergonomic throttle system should be brought back, thumb throttle or take a leaf out of kärchers "easyforce" trigger book. To prevent fatigue on long jobs
What do you think ?
@@theautisticarborist6846 I had the same problem with my FS461 and 561 so tried the Durocut first now use the Oregon Jet Fit
Nice comparison guys, I've used Oregon Magnum Gatorline Supertwist for years here in the US and have been satisfied with it.
Guess I'll have to give the Stihl CF3 Pro a shot before long. 👍
Hook Josh up to the hoist and see what his stretching limit is. 🤣🤣
Haha, thanks John. I will look up to see what the equivalent Oregon line is here.
Anytime brother, thanks. 🙂
I would buy that for the name alone ! 😀
@@jameswyeth8223 it’s good stuff 🙂👍🏼
I've been using the stihl square lately but I find its a little bit rough around borders... Would be good to see an actual cut test where you look into the quality of the grass blade after?
That’s a good idea. Thanks Jordan
Just ordered some CF3, never used Stihl line before.. looks promising.
Nice, thanks Joshua 👍🏼
I've found the Oregon nylium square line cuts well and is reasonably durable. The most durable line is the old 3mm yellow round stuff! Not sure if you should run thicker line on smaller strimmers though? Personally if there are no obstacles I prefer a grass blade.
The general consensus is a thiner higher quality line is better than a cheaper think line.
I previously used Husqvarna XFORCE Platinum, it was excellent. Unfortunately my dealer no longer stock it! Have to mention the skiny little line you get with the Milwaukee M18 brushcutter, it's actually pretty good! Currently using Husqvarna whisper line, it's ok, but you go through it quite quickly!
Xforce stuff is hard to come by now..
I'm using the husqvarna core cut, it's good but doesn't last.
@@joshuabush2569 . Actually meant titanium, not platinum. Was good stuff!
I like thiner line, if used correctly it is much better than thinker line.
Interesting video guys I use the Oregon Flexi blade on my honda 4 stroke strimmer and husqvarna whisper cord on my battery strimmer. I do use a lot of the Flexi blade it's doesn't last long in the head I use on the strimmer. Would be interesting to see a comparison video on different types of heads for strimmers or maybe nylon heads Vs blades.
Awesome Jacob! Josh and I were only discussing this earlier 👍🏼
Would be good to see the lines getting tested in the environment they were made for!! Grass and vegetation 👍
I use the cf3 pro 2.4mm. It’s brilliant. But definitely soaking in water helps.but I brought some 2.4mm huskys opti quadra line. That’s not too bad. But I’m stihl through and through
Stihl Squer 3mm line
And Fs260 best combo ever
Hi James & Josh Good test be interesting to see thick verses thin line comparison have mostly used stihl line had some oregon the flexy blade ? once Thanks again
Thank Darran 👍🏼
I like the 3mm line I have a lot of thick grass and bramble. Can we try some bigger lines next time?
We are thinking of doing a 3mm test
I use Oregon, Echo and Ratioparts all time. The shape and diameter depends on the machine size and what I am doing with it (just trimming and edging or mow down thick grass and weeds)
So which for thick grass and weeds?
@@keithhooper6123 Ratioparts Alu-Cut 2.4mm in Round shape or square 👍🏻 or the Oregon Nylium Starline, very strong
Check out project farms comparison. The husqvarna lines did well there. Maybe another run?
Whichever grey square one i bought from Aldi except in Australia
I noticed when you put your line in you do it in two separate pieces, when I do it I do one long piece, am I doing something wrong or does it not matter? 😅
It depends on the head. Some is one long piece and others are 2 pieces
I like how you guys test things and edit the video. It is a good pace compared to project farm. He talks too fast so i just go to end of video to see results a lot of times. Yall talk at a normal speed and i like that.
Do i need to soak the cf3 trimmer line in water? Beacuse i see there is a water emoji and if i need to soak it for how long?
You can but don’t have to. Over night or leave it in there.
@@MachineryNation thanks,beacuse my i bought it a whole spool of head lasted on 2 hours... so i was really questioning myself
I use the STIHL cf3 pro and love it but I would like the see the husqvarna line tested
Yeah, unfortunately they don’t get back to us.
Test of wheeled strimmers would be of interest..
Hello.
Have you guys compare the FSA135 against the FSA200?
I have the FSA135 over 3 years and have used and abused it beyond manufacturing recommendation, this with all kind blades never have any problem.
Now for what I see the FSA200 have a little more power but what about battery time? Is it like the MSA300 witch I also have but resembles a Mustang GT with gas tank in the reserve? In a 20" diameter oak log about 11 or 12 cuts and the AP500S battery is out of power and hot, if it be the case then I am better with mine 100% reliable and excellent performance FSA135.
We have done a video on the FSA200, worth checking out 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation I can't find a video where you demonstrate the two machines one against the other, FSA135 vs FSA200. Thank you.
I use this strimmer cored I don’t know what’s it’s called(handy)but it’s goes through ANYTHING ragwort and all stuff brambles u name it
I'd like a comparison of Stihl Durocut to Oregon Flexiblade/tehniblade, and those 2 against standard lines or this videos offerings
I've used both Oregon the best all day long
Hi well they actually cut grass?
I would love to see a video on chainsaw comparison
wish you had added a ebay special as a control see how cheap rubbish performs for the price . good test
That would have be a good idea 👍🏼
Husqvarna OptiRound !!!
The Stihl works best when soaked in a bucket of water and also husqvarna
They all snap. Thats why its sold to you as a reel
I run Husqvarna line
Which version?
@@MachineryNation 0.105 Titanium Force. Running a Husqvarna 525L.
Project Farm tested lines a while back, his pick was Husqvarna, the silver looking line. I’ve used it, it is very good.
I will check it out, thank you 👍🏼
On the subject of embarrassing misspellings, it's decibel not decibal.
And maths too...
@@j.sant.woodwork James is dislecsic so weren’t surprised to see this. He try’s his best 😂
I dont care about noise, price and heat so Nylium is also a winner
Stihl is 27 not 29
well bugger me...... y'all have the same whiney fella with his 4 million feet of line... as we have the fella who can get 2 years fuel out of a oil tank what holds 6months oil. 👍
Yep hahha
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Maths is hard
Maths, zero😂
stick to gardening, maths is crap
Math ….
In the U.K. we say it properly 🙌🏻🤣