Comments on: Propane Powered Line Trimmer

By: ExTex

ExTex — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:10:32 +0000

@Dr godfrey, I’m not sure what kind of axe you have to grind, but I’ve been using my Lehr for almost 2 years now with none of the problems you claim. It starts much more easily than any other gas trimmer I’ve used, including Honda. It’s quieter than most. It has power enough for practically any trimming job. It’s nicely balanced, and a tank of fuel lasts at least as long, if not longer, than a tank on a gas-powered unit. I haved no idea where you’re getting your “green” statistics (”3 on the air index quality”??), but everything I’ve seen shows propane-powered engines run much cleaner than gasoline. Refilling the cans works well, with a little care, or you can simply recycle the empties.

Give us a break.

By: B Oberle

B Oberle — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:34:31 +0000

@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.

By: Dr godfrey

Dr godfrey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:47:09 +0000

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!

By: Dr godfrey

Dr godfrey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:39:41 +0000

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.

By: B. Bullis

B. Bullis — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:27:36 +0000

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.

By: J. Turner

J. Turner — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:44:17 +0000

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.

By: Allyn

Allyn — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:30:53 +0000

If you are interested, I just tested this product and loved it, and I am very skeptical of green products.

By: Thomas Tonks

Thomas Tonks — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:32:58 +0000

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.

By: JON Jordon

JON Jordon — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:18:58 +0000

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!

By: JON Jordon

JON Jordon — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:41:16 +0000

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”