Buy Cheap Troy-Bilt TB525CS 17-Inch 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Powered Curved Shaft String Trimmer With Detachable Shaft
REVIEW:The joys of the four-cycle engine are many. First, they run on straight gas, so there's no need to prepare an oil-gas mixture. Second, they give you more torque at a greater range of speeds. Third, they run quieter than two-cycle engines and produce fewer emissions. As with most good things, however, there is also a downside: Two-cycle engines will give you more horsepower, pound for pound, than four-cycle engines (in other words, they're lighter per HP).
The question, then, is whether you're willing to put up with a little more weight or sacrifice some HP in order to have a clean, quiet cut. (In some states, this decision may already have been made for you-there seems to be a trend toward mandating that two-cycle engines be retrofitted with catalytic converters.)
If the answer is yes, then Troy-Bilt's 29 cc curve-shaft trimmer is a great option. At 13 pounds it's lighter than older four-cycle models, and it has a wide 17-inch cutting swath. It features "SpringAssist" starting, which means you don't have to yank on the pull-cord-a slow and steady pull will get the thing started. This trimmer is well-balanced, and the curved shaft and adjustable D-handle make for comfortable use. Like most trimmers, this one includes a bump-head line release; Troy-Bilt's "SpeedSpool" system means quick, easy line replacement. As an added bonus, it's compatible with interchangeable Troy-Bilt attachments, too.
Overall, a powerful trimmer that's comfortable to use, clean, and quiet. Two-year limited warranty. For a comparable trimmer with a straight shaft, see Troy-Bilt's model #TB575SS.--Josh Dettweiler
Trimmer with adjustable D-handle; oil included in carton
Technical Details - A powerful 29 cc 4-cycle clutched curved-shaft gas trimmer ideal for home or professional use
- Adjustable ergonomic soft-grip D-shaped handle for easy right and left-handed use
...but that's one too many. I purchased my Troy Bilt from Lowe's last year, and wish I hadn't. Have experienced the same problems that others have pointed out. The little gas engine runs well, once it warms up, but finicky to get started. Had to adjust the idle setting to keep it running. My biggest gripe is with the 'Speed Spool' head. The first time I had to re-string it with line, I followed the instructions to the letter. But on restarting the trimmer, the line spooled out uncontrollably. The faster the engine ran (and the head rotated) the faster the spool emptied. I went through this 3 times before I finally gave up. Only tonight, after reading some other reviews did I find out that someone else figured out what the problem is. Even though the instruction manual tells you to reload the spool with line by turning clockwise, this won't work. You have to spin it counter-clockwise. What sort of quality control do they have at Troy-Bilt?? This may seem like a minor oversight, but something as critical as reloading the spool? Inexcusable. How very sad that a once proud American brand name that was once synonymous with quality...especially their tillers... has sunk to this level.
There could be some healthy debate about whether or not the fact that Troy-Bilt trimmers are assembled in Mexico has something to do with all these problems. But I do know that nothing with the Troy-Bilt name will enter my home again. This trimmer has just been too much trouble. But I'm too heavily invested in it to just junk it. I also have the heavy brush cutter and the pole saw attachments, so it will still get some use. Considering my old Ryobi 775r 2 cycle is still going strong after 9 years, that says a lot about their quality versus Troy-Bilt. If you watch the professional lawn care guys, nearly all of them carry Echo or Stihl, one of which will be my next weedeater. You couldn't GIVE me another Troy-Bilt.
I purchased this during the fall of 2009. I used it a few times and then not again until Spring. One thing I noticed immediately that I didn't like was the number of times I had to re feed the line. It either would disappear into the head or it would extend out so fast that it would cause the head to wobble. Very frustration to deal with when you could only use it for 5 minutes before having to reline the head.
Now its beginning of fall and its basically stopped working all together. The engine is strong and great, but mixed with this line head attachment it is a piece of junk. Do not buy this. I managed to get this returned and upgraded to the TB6040 XP which clearly has a better more durable line head on it.
The one on this model has such a cheap plastic design and housing that its no wonder it didn't last. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. On the plus side, the engine ran like a champ and even on the day I returned it, that engine was as strong and smooth as the day I bought it. Hopefully Troy Bilt will get wise and use one of the better line heads that will last.
I've had this product for almost 3 years now and deeply regret not returning it the first year. I thought it was me - didn't know how to start it. Well, after I've had couple of my friends try it and have as much luck as I did, I am now convinced that it is NOT operator issue, it's the product. I like the fact that I don't have to mix fuel & oil, and I like the fact that I could buy other attachments and have a multi-purpose tool. However, none of that has any value when I can't start the darn thing. It looks like new, but I will be forced to trash it and buy another one. Does anyone have a brand & model to recommend? I would like to stay with 4-cycle gas models - but something that starts easily and reliably. Many times I got myself all ready to trim, with long pants, longs sleeves, eye goggles, gardening gloves, you name it, only to come to the same sad conclusion as the last time - the darn thing will not start. I think this is the last Troy Built tool I'll ever spend my money on.
DON'T BUY THIS ITEM. THE PRODUCT STINKS AND TROY-BILT'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS JUST AS BAD! I WOULD GIVE ZERO STARS IF THAT WAS AN OPTION.
I bought this product for $169 at Lowes and it has been nothing but trouble. Over the winter, all the oil leaked out. It was in an enclosed garage in Florida, so the elements were not an issue. Clearly this all happened before the warranty expired on May 3, but I did not need the trimmer until recently so I was not aware of the problem. When I saw the oil on the floor, I cleaned it up, put new oil in and got it running. Within a few minutes, the trimmer was belching blue smoke, a sure sign it was burning oil. So I called Troy-Bilt and got no help whatsoever regarding my warranty options. They told me I could take it in and if it turned out to be a manufacturer's defect, they would cover it, but if it wasn't I would have to pay the service charge even for the inspection myself.
Needless to say, I won't be buying any more Troy-Bilt products.
2010-05-25
I've owned a TB425CS for three years. I really liked it until the curved shaft trimmer cable broke and I couldn't get a replacement from Troy-Bilt. I tried a Ryobi universal replacement trimmer attachment but it was worthless. So, I bought the new almost identical TB525 (that's how much I liked the TB425). Right out of the box I noticed part of the plastic handle was broken. So I decided to at least try the trimmer attachment with my TB425 power unit. It worked for about 1 minute before the string completely disappeared into the hub. I retrieved it from the hub and tried again but this time the string fed out of the hub unrestricted and twisted around the shaft. Re-read the instructions and reloaded a few times with the same result. I could easily pull the string out of the hub with my hands. Returned product. Very disappointed with Troy-Bilt now.
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