Gardening Tools

Brett H

Hi team,  I a looking at buying a Petrol Garden Multi Tool.  There's not much Aussie info on these so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience to share.  I don't want to buy Sthil because frankl it would only be used four times a year an I have a newish whipper-snipper.  Does anybody know anything bout these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160774795078&clk_rvr_id=344639021550&crlp=1_262691_262721&UA=?*S?&GUID=326d80e71360a0aa1802e612fe1114fa&mt_id=641&query={query}&fitem=160774795078&linkin_id=7001106&kw={query}&sortbid=19&ff4=262691_262721#ht_3646wt_1205

There is a Trade Tools Direct equivalent for about $450 but the Shindawia and Sthil equivalents seek for well over 1K with attachments. 

Thoughts... 

derrilex

Probably worth it just for the pole saw. I see 6 of the 8 attachments are whipper snipper like attchments and Ive never had the need for any of those blades of death. I think your average suburban joe would have no use for them either. But the pole saw - gold. As for the particular brand, well it aint no Shindawa but at 1/10th of the price who cares

derrilex

Motor looks like a stihl clone

RichardM

I have a shindaiwa whipper snipper, so priced a hedge trimmer attachment. Couldn't believe they were over $400! I guess they have their market, so one of these would probably be sufficient.

Brett H

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I have a shindaiwa whipper snipper, so priced a hedge trimmer attachment. Couldn't believe they were over $400! I guess they have their market, so one of these would probably be sufficient.

That's exactly what I was thinking RM.  The motor units of the big brands being circa $500 is fair enough.  To have a similarities on attachments is where I lost interest.  I dont expect the thing to work 5 days a week however the trade tools version is according to them capable.  Even 4 times a year is pushing it for me.  I'd appreciate any owner feedback AM.  Thanks guys!

paranomia

You may want to do some research on the vendor - lots of interesting reading, particularly on whirlpool. I'm currently looking for a block splitter and was amazed at the prices - even after my research the prices are almost cheap enough to make you take the chance.  Luckily the other advice I found was that the small electric ones (ie. < 2400W) can't generate enough pressure to split difficult wood anyway - unfortunately I've got lots of wood that is @#$%! difficult to split by hand :tearhair: