Tanaka OR Robin...BOTH EXCELLENT....trimmers.
I've owned Echo, Stihl, Homelite, RedMax, and Tanaka.
The Tanaka is a 25CC model, and I can honestly say....
the BEST I've EVER OWNED.

T-Man

Agree with T-Man. I own a Robin. The lightweight feature is great and it a high quality machine.

Tanaka has a great reputation, and Robin equipment is always good stuff (Makita sells exact copies under their name, BTW). I have a RedMax BCZ2400S that I have been very impressed with. It's pretty quiet and light, and runs incredibly well with lots of power. They've got a unique stratified-charge system of induction that allows them to pass all emissions requirements without a catalytic converter. It works well. I've had good luck with Echos, too. I've heard/read mixed reviews on Stihl, where some models are great and some are not so hot. The Shindaiwa brand is highly respected, but some of the newer models with the catalytic converters have not run as consistently well as their older ones. I haven't read anything but praise for the Husqvarna trimmers.

I just ordered the Tanaka 225 so I hope the new two cycle carb.tech. is set good at the factory or is adjustable.

I am looking for the bottom pipe/shaft portion for a Robin NB253A string trimmer. I have acquired Box 1 of 2 of the string trimmer. Box 1 contains the engine, handle assembly, protector, and nylon cutting head. I need the contents of Box 2 which contains the bottom shaft/machine body and control lever assembly portion.

Where can I purchase the contents of Box 2 at a reasonable price? Is there a Makita string trimmer that is equivalent to the Robin NB253A?

HELP HELP !!!!!!