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Product Description for UMK425:
Boasting the latest in Honda’s ultra-compact, lightweight, 4-Stroke engines, Honda’s new UMK425 Loop Brushcutter puts out superb power and more torque than ever before. Honda leads the world with revolutionary mini 4-Stroke engines that deliver more power and use less oil than 2-stroke alternatives. The UMK425 Loop is powered by Honda’s new Generation II GX25 Mini 4-Stroke engine delivering commercial-grade power.And with its auto-decompression, electronic ignition and anti-flood primer system, the UMK425 Loop will start first time, every time, year after year. It’s what you’ve come to expect from Honda. Great Brushcutters.
Honda Line Trimmer UMS425 ($279 Pickup, $299 Delivered) with code 425425
http://allmowers.com.au/product/honda-ums425-trimmer
Product Description for UMS425:
Powered by the new improved Generation II, Mini 4-Stroke GX25 engine, the UMS425 Bent Shaft Brushcutter features Honda’s famous one-pull easy starting for hassle free starting every time.It uses unleaded fuel so you’ll never have to mix oil and fuel again, unlike its 2-Stroke counterparts. This model is Honda Australia’s highest-selling product. Not only are more UMS425 Bent Shaft Brushcutters sold than any other Power Equipment product, but they’re more popular than any Honda motorcycle, motor vehicle or outboard engine! Great Whipper Snippers.
10% off everything with code VB
Free NSW Delivery orders over $500
http://allmowers.com.au/
Absolutely ridiculous difference in price between $429 (straight shaft) and $279 (bent shaft).
Seems to be otherwise identical, so that means Honda attempts to get at least $150 extra for a small set of bevel gears and a diecast aluminium housing. That's half the price of the whole UMS425 unit, what a rip.
That's probably why people buy alternative chassis (KAAZ, etc) when they want a Honda-engine straight shaft.
EDIT: To those heros who are negging this comment, you would help all of us if you explain WHY.