I have over 50 acres, finish cut and trim 3 acres plus 3 rental properties. I have three weedwackers now.

I have a polan that I got cheap on a close out. It's about 4 years old now and runs goodworks good. I replaced the trimer head with a universal self feeding head because the one that came with it had the stupid tie on head that you cut the string and tie it on. That would work for some but I cut some rough stuff and break string a lot.

I have a craftsman 4 stroke (has oil in crankcase) weedeater that I use the most and it is about 5 years old and runs/works good. The 4 stroke is about 2x as heavy but the heavy weight is offset by it's power. It will not bog down and I can trim in 1/2 time. So it's heavy but fast.

Now I spent big $$$$$ on a Still a few years back, could have bought 4 polan's for the price and the still lasted three seasons.

My best advise?? Don't invest big $$$ in a weedwacker. Buy a good one with plenty of power (49cc and up min). and don't be fooled by a name.