Checkout Stihl KM100R Combi and attachments. A bit pricing, but built
to last. Its what the councils use. Do not go for the KM55R unless you
have a small garden.
Having just scoured the UK for the cheapest prices, you cannot beat
http://www.charliesdirect.co.uk/prod...w%21&offset=60
Unless you go the USA, then you can buy vastly cheaper.
It looks like I bought the last KM100R thou.