Propane Powered Line Trimmer

February 24th, 2009
Filed under Environment, Equipment

I was sent this video about a propane powered line trimmer. Check out the video and let me know your thoughts.

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20 Responses to “Propane Powered Line Trimmer”

Jon in the Garden Says:
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Great find Richard. I have been looking for a cleaner tool than my gasoline trimmer and I do not want the hassle of a cord or the unpredictability of a battery one. I will definitely check this out.
Richard Stewart Says:
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Greetings Richard and Jon – Here is a little more about the Lehr Eco Trimmer. Look forward to your reviews.

Propane Powered String Trimmer

Greetings – In case you have not heard there is a company based in Los Angeles, LEHR Incorporated, that has developed and patented the technology to run a 4 stroke string trimmer using a 16 ounce “camping-style” propane canister as its fuel source.

I invite you to take a look at their website (www.goLEHR.com) to find out more about how much cleaner and more efficient this is over a gasoline burning unit. Click on the media section (or go directly to http://www.YouTube.com/LEHRinc) and you will be directed to video clips of how other media outlets have already covered this exciting “green” development in the lawn and garden industry.

Or contact me directly and I can set up a conversation between you and the CEO and Founder of LEHR, Captain Bernardo Herzer.

Richard Stewart
For the Lehr Eco Trimmer
Richard Murphy Says:
March 3rd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Hi Richard and thanks for the information.

I actually spoke with Bernardo yesterday about his company and products. It is fantastic how LEHR is innovating technology to create ‘greener’ equipment.

I am about to write a post about LEHR and there commitment to our environment. Stay tuned!
obland Says:
March 7th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Maybe its just me but i think I will stick to the tried and true. Nice to see some innovation though.
Richard Murphy Says:
March 8th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
It is nice to see…I am trying to get my hands on one of these trimmers. I’ll be posting a review when I do.
Dr godfrey Says:
March 9th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Have had two units to test out. Hard to start, Pukes oil out of intake, can not refill tanks to 100% cap. only about 70 to 75 % on refill very expinsive to buy bottle after bottle. Can not run on side to edge. Have honda trimmer thats converted with backback 1 gallon bottle that runs great in any position. and no oil leakage. Innovative, but not where my hondas at that was converted. And its From China,noot happy with that. my rating is a 1 at best.
MotoDave Says:
March 15th, 2009 at 12:30 am
I have one of these and it runs great. None of the issues you described. Starts easily and runs any position for quite a while with no oil leaks. It sounds to me like your trimmers are overfilled with oil. I know all 4 strokes will pump oil out the breather if over full.
Michael McAuley Says:
April 5th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Was wondering if a 5 lb can could be hooked to one of these things? I’m thinking of the larger canister mounted on a freighter style or ALICE type frame with a little shelf at the bottom then an extension hose to the unit itself. I really like the idea of what I’ve coined “backpack enabled tools” that allow longer run times with the power supply on your back – sort of like leaf blowers already do. Anyway, any thots on the conversion I propose? I’m getting one of these in the next couple weeks so I’m planning to do it anyway.

Michael
mmcgolly@yahoo.com
Herm Kanan Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 8:56 am
To: Dr Godfrey … You mention in your 3/9/09 post that you converted your Honda trimmer to 1 gallon bottle. Is that a 1 gal. gas or, since post under the Lehr propane trimmer, did you somehow convert to the Honda to propane? If to propane, please let me know how to do same. I like the advantages of a propane trimmer but a Honda conversion with same would be best of both worlds. Thx.
Michael McAuley Says:
April 10th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Checked with Lehr and here’s the response:

Hi Michael,

Thank you for your inquiry to LEHR Incorporated – we appreciate your interest in the Eco Trimmer.

In response to your question, I checked with our engineering team and yes, the arrangement you are proposing with the larger cylinder will work.

If you have any further questions or feedback, please let us know.

Thank you,

Jennifer Sterling
Bill Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
The person having problems refilling a 16oz. bottle should know that the empty container needs to be cold (put in refrig. over night) the filling container needs to be warm (warm room or use heat wrap). Weigh a new container full then empty and you’ll find that you can refill 100%, I do it all the time. I use a digital postal scale.
JON Jordon Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
A 5 LB back pack tank, when you already have 2 hrs run time? Michael Macauley must be a Lawn Pro!
Even so I think I would fore go the extra LBS,& Labor! But you would save on Gas! Some are saying they are refilling the 16 oz bottles from the 5 Lb Tanks But with the extra Gas, what are you going to do about the 5 min no hassle string Head? I replaced mine with an Echo U-Turn Head”. Removed the hassle free” and it screwed right on! Just leave the brass cover plate then the 2 washers, Turn left to screw on! I don’t know if I’ll need to replace the Nut. The U-Turn came loaded from Ebay and I didn’t want to unload to remove it. When the 24 Ft of string is used up I may need to install the Nut”
JON Jordon Says:
May 9th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I just used my Lehr craftsman from sears.
With the Echo U-Turn (strings itself) head I installed.
I saw none of the problems (DR GODFREY) noted!
It runs on either side!
No oil Spillage!
You have to pull a few times to get gas into the system when starting!
But “Unlike gasoline ( I have a toro, craftsman, & Echo gas) you feel as though it is going to start!
As soon as it gets contact (gas).
And when it starts, it runs differently!
Quieter, Smoother, Like constant, running!
And with just the 095 line, even without the crossfire,
or Square Lines, it seems to cut more effectively, more efficiently than my other gas trimmers.
My sidewalk edges this time Looked like Carpets like my neighbors, whom are done professionally, with a Power Edger!
Thomas Tonks Says:
May 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Michael McAuley, adaptors are available. Check an RV accessory, camper store. There are adaptors that allow you to hook up a 5LB-60LB propane cylinder to a Coleman Camping Stove. These stoves use the same disposeable propane canisters that is used in this new line trimmer.
Allyn Says:
May 13th, 2009 at 9:30 am
If you are interested, I just tested this product and loved it, and I am very skeptical of green products.
J. Turner Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I work in the propane delivery business so plenty of availability to a fuel source. I have to get one of these to try out. Propane is an excellent (clean) fuel choice for lawn care products.
B. Bullis Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
For those of us with Natural Gas piped to our homes are there any plans for a NG conversion kit like one can get for a gas grill? Far more convenient to get the bottle refilled right in my garage than running to a store.
Dr godfrey Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Will be a you tube vid soon on out of box lehr propane unit. Lots of tests on unit for the commercial consumer and problems that will arise in future. Fuel cost is 3.00 a can with tax at home depot. Unit is at a 3 on the air index quality. Hondas are a 1 on regular gas. Not to green for this cowboy! May want to do more research before posting how green you are. There are 2 cycle units in the 2 on air index quality.Where are the tanks going consumers are using? Sounds like a landfill to me! So how green are these units being produced in CHINA! Sounds like consumer america, look at me i’m green. Check this site http://www.dust to dust .com (IF YOU DARE) Please don’t be suprised.
Dr godfrey Says:
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:47 pm
EPC conversions on many diffrent apps. Gas vehicles to diesels, to mowers. Honda not on market yet,some still in testing. website http://www.mccoyslawn.com, Enter EPC from there. We sell propane for 1.79 a gallon. CHECK YOUR GAS PRICES!
B Oberle Says:
February 28th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
@Dr Godfrey, If you’re blowing oil out the intake its because you overfilled. Right now the LEHR is the greenest thing on the market. Sears is currently selling them for $135 on sale. At the price there is nothing that can touch it. Some Jurisdictions do recycle propane tanks, tho not all. Putting it int he freezer before refilling is absolutely the way to get your full pound of propane in. Its no trouble at all.