"covehithe" wrote ...
Looking to buy a Brushcutter/Trimmer as a retirement present ( approx
1/4 acre grass , trees and rough area to cut). Got max £300 to spend
Slightly overwhelmed by models/makes etc. Any advice??
Should it be 2 stroke or 4 stroke, straight or bent shaft - which is
best make to go for??

The ones used by professionals are by the German make Stihl, very well
built, spares available. If you go to their UK site you can find the name
and address of your nearest stockist and go and get a catalogue and browse
at your leisure.
They have quite a range of machines to choose from (and the price range is
vast too). :-)
http://www.stihl.co.uk/

Ensure it has a shoulder strap and buy yourself a full face mask and ear
defenders.

Personally I have had a Husqvarna strimmer for years and am more than happy
with it.
http://www.husqvarna.co.uk/

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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London