Honda Straight Shaft Brushcutters $70 off. Eg. UMK425U $609 Delivered NSW Allmowers.com.au

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  teardrops21 on 08/04/2017 - 20:21

  +5

  Does a straight shaft make it easier to get through a thick bush?

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    jv on 08/04/2017 - 20:34

    Less effort than if you have a bent shaft.

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      ameno on 08/04/2017 - 21:32

      I find it the opposite way around.

      It all comes to the technique you use and arm strength.

      I suggest people borrow or even hire one to find which style is most somfortabke to them.

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        jv on 08/04/2017 - 21:55

        +3

        I suggest people borrow or even hire one

        I'd never handle someone else's shaft. It's a hygiene thing…

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    ca6leguy on 08/04/2017 - 23:13

    I find bend shaft lighter than straight shaft. Being lighter it causes 'recoil' when getting through thicker bush. However if you thrust forward, you should be able to penetrate through the bush.

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      Gandalf the Thrifty on 09/04/2017 - 12:01

      However if you thrust forward, you should be able to penetrate through the bush

      Pun intended?

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    teddiebear on 09/04/2017 - 15:57

    I find that a bent shaft is for more light duty work such as around the home and garden.
    If you hit something hard and break the inner chain shaft, it's harder to fix.
    the straight shaft is for more heavy duty work plus it can handle a larger blade as it has a direct drive from the motor.
    you may find that 90% of true brush cutters have a straight shaft and a lot more ballsy ie; less kick-back when hitting thicker scrub.
    i currently use a 43cc engine brush cutter (generic brand) and my brother purchased this honda model last week for $629 (bull horn handles). The honda 4-stroke does the same job as mine and works first pull of the chord EVERY time!
    This brush cutter is a great model and nowhere near as loud as mine

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    argonbay on 09/04/2017 - 22:31

    Can you use it to trim the hedge?

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      teddiebear on 14/04/2017 - 20:28

      Im not sure these have the attachments that the 6in1 or 9in1 cheaper generic sets have. If you want to put a circular blade on and have a go, it might look like a halloween project gone wrong.
      i haven't used a brush cutter to trim hedges as i use hand snips……..BIG ONES! To make them nice and square
      if you want the pole saw attachments along with the other stuff, you may have to email honda or ask a sales person if its possible because i dont know, sorry

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  ca6leguy on 08/04/2017 - 22:56

  Was selling for $499

  Edit. Sorry didn't notice this is the bigger engine model.

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  lealvinav on 09/04/2017 - 00:04

  +1

  Wait, are we talking lawns or women here?

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  Damned on 09/04/2017 - 06:40

  Looks like regular prices to me. Plenty of places sell cheaper, this is without even trying to bargain yet.

  http://www.melbournesmowercentre.com.au/honda-4-stroke-brush…

  UMK435L(allmowers.com.au) $659
  I picked this up on sale few months ago for $425.79

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    Mossy on 09/04/2017 - 12:00

    Damned, that is a bargain! Does that include delivery deep into NSW?
    Also where was your post a few months ago when I started shopping for one? :-)

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    Mossy on 14/04/2017 - 23:30

    Found it. 31/12/2015 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/228305 Actually was the umk425L you listed for $499. I think $429 16 months later is a fair post :-)

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      Damned on 14/04/2017 - 23:48

      Yeah my bad. Time goes so fast!

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  Scab on 09/04/2017 - 08:53

  Overall, very impressed!

  I can see that, it's done a great job on your haircut.