Looking at buying a "Kombi" system with interchangeable heads. Just wondering if this stuff ever goes on sale?

Stihl is good stuff. I went with echo on my combo system and its been tough as nails for me.

Not that I can tell. Maybe a small sale at th beginning of spring or fall. They are proud of that stuff.

I have a Kombi 130 and it's a beast. Maybe too large for what I do with it (edging, weed eating, hedge trimming). If that's all you're doing I would look for a smaller model - which would be cheaper.

I've never seen Stihl or Husqvarna equipment on sale.

Buy something cheaper, like Craftsman or a store product like Lowes and the savings will evaporate very quickly. If you don't mind tinkering and repairing things, you'll save money.

Stihl is worth the money. I've had a combo weedeater/edger for about 15 years. All I've done is replaced the carb due to ethanol gas. Runs like the day I bought it. I bought a MS250 chain saw and had no problems.

I don't know that it ever goes on sale but I can buy the same saws for about 20% less in TN than I can in AL. Seems to be across the board last time I priced saws.

I've got about 550 or 600 in my stihl weedeater, it's been worth every penny.

They don't have to put it on sale.

That's what I'm thinking. Thanks guys! Maybe I can catch it on the tax free prepper weekend, if saws are included in that.

No, it doesn't. I used to sell it.

Still dealer days is just a marketing plan. Buy it from a dealer and get a six pack of synthetic oil. That will add a year to the engine warranty.

Also, only use non-ethanol gas. This will save you $$$ down the road.

The plan of buying stuff at lowe's and fixing it when it's broken is a serious waste of time. I know small engine mechanics that can fix anything and they don't buy that garbage.

I've bought my last Troy Bilt or Poulan that's for sure.

what about the echo PAS ? Anyone have experience with it

if you can wait until spring, some of the dealers should have an open house type event. it's usually 10% off so that would save you some tax money.

I spent two weeks researching and shopping around, looking at the Stihl, Echo, and Husky. I think they're all fine quality (fans of each argue that their brand is best). Here's what I discovered and where I landed.

Stihl. Superb quality, has more vibration than the other two though. It's oddly priced about $150 higher than the other two for ZERO reason.

Echo. Some dealers told me it ain't the Echo of 10+ years ago, but it's still an Echo, a'ight. (I BOUGHT THE PAS 225 WITH WEEDEATER HEAD AND EDGER) You are getting 100% the same quality as Stihl (some would say even better), but for literally $150+ less. I got a price at my local independent store, but they didn't have it in stock, so I went to Home Depot and they price-matched (and had it on the shelf).

Husky. The "smoothest" of the three in hand, but heavy. I don't care what the online specs say, they're heaviest! Did feel less quality in hand too, and I could not find Husky attachments anywhere, only aftermarket stuff.

I am not trying to argue you here but there ain't no way you are getting 100% the same quality out of any brand of equipment that you buy out of a box store as you are with dealer only Stihl products.

You may get a good product that serves your needs but it ain't no where near the 100% of the quality of Stihl.

One thing is certain, what you stated and what I stated are both opinions!

Never once have I found it on sale.

I finally splurged and got a combi worth every penny

Husqvarna is one you have to make sure if you are getting the real deal or not. It needs to have a small metal tag on it somewhere that says "Made in Sweden". That will be the tell all for quality. If it doesn't it's just made by MTD products most likely.