[greengro]

Hi All

I need some advice. I have a rough area in my garden that I would like to cut 2 to 3 times a year. Its mostly grass/meadow but weeds and some brambles are creeping in. Its about a quarter of an acre. See picture attached.
I would like to get some help with in knowing what engine size is needed for a brush cutter.
I don't want a professional grade tool as it will only do 2-3 cuts per year, that's it. I'm the type who will read the manual/maintain a machine in very good order so I'm not scared of a brand that requires some TLC.
I have seen reviews for a 26CC machines that sound capable of doing the job http://reviews.diy.com/2191-en_gb/10787579/reviews.htm and been advised by garden machinery sales people that a 500 euro 42cc professional model would be needed.
Its been 15 years since I used a brush cutter for a gardening company I worked for and I cant remember the size it was.

Any help appreciated,

GreenGro

[The Garden Shop]

Hi greengro,
The only advise i can give on this one is to definately go as big as your budget will allow. For years i persisted with a strimmer/ brushcutter that just was'nt up to the job. When i eventually gave in and up graded, the difference was incomparable. money well spent.

[greengro]

Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Out of interest, how large a job did you have and what engine size did your old strimmer / brush cutter have. These are the type of examples that can help me get an idea of what machine would be right for the job.

Thanks again,

GreenGro

[cooler]

[The Garden Shop]

[greengro]

Many thanks guys,

I appreciate the time you took to help me. I will go for the larger CC machine.

Thanks again

GreenGro