Cub Cadet BC 280 - Best String Trimmer
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Full review of the Cub Cadet BC280!!!
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Full review of the Cub Cadet BC280!!!
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I love that weed eater you have. I want that one so bad. I am sure its way better then the Bolens. I will look for it in the future. Probably will have to get it next year if not this year some time. Maybe I will win the lottery.
If u win let me know! 😆 i was using a really cheap weedeater brand but it vroke on me. Spent a little extra on this one and i love it!
I just looked up Tractor Supply and the cost of this mower now is 179.99
I forget off top of my head, bit i think i paid $169 on sale maybe
Does the badger head fits on that
Had mine 4 yrs. Never a problem starting. Turned idle screw out 1/4 turn to stop head from spinning on start up. Replaced brush blade with 7 1/4 inch thin kerf saw blade with spacer. Cute brush real easy.
Have been using this for the past month. I leave it on the lowest power setting and it still cuts through all my weeds without any issues. Use it about an hour and use up 2/3 of the battery consistently. Love it.
It is not battery powered lol
I had one of these a few years ago, before I sold my home and got rid of it. Mine didn't come with a brush cutter, but the fixed string head was awesome! Bump head string feeds are a pain in the ass. They piss me off in a hurry. I'd highly recommend the fixed feed where you install the string one whip at a time. I do wish this came in a 4 cycle engine model, but I am only seeing the 2 cycIe option. I will definitely be getting another one shortly, once i'm in my new home. thank you for the video.
I get it with the autofeed heads but they save time
Just got this exact set-up from a buddy of mine, un-used, for $85.00. I'm looking forward to using your tips and comments to clean up the property.
Thats a great deal Martin! Using mine today!
Have my Cub Cadet 29cc 4 cycle since 2013. Still runs, been using it a lot. Congrats on the price.
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@@WHOTEEWHO is it better than husqvarna weed eater I'm asking because my craftsman weed eater 31cc heavy duty wasn't so heavy duty it stop working and I got another replace same issue so I'm thinking of switching brands is it good also nice video and review keep up the great work I subscribe right now
I can't say. Have never used husqvarna 🤷♂️. Mine still works
Got the same one and still going strong two years later!
This guy! Good to hear it. A thousand times better than the last one I had
My friend, I do believe that you have one of the coolest channels on the tube!
Hey thanks Joel! Appreciate the kind words
I bought this today after watching your review.
I'm very impressed with the string trimmer but the brush cutting blade was a major failure.
The blade that it comes with is about as sharp as a marble and can barely cut little 1/4 inch elm suckers that have taken over my acreage.
I'm going to grind an edge on it after the sun goes down and give it a second attempt in the morning.
Thanks for all the great reviews
Yeah i have not used the brush cutter except to test it for this video. Not impressed with the brush cutter blade but love the trimmer itself. Runs good and always easy to start
Thanks for watching!
How is the Tri Clone trimmer head holding up for you?
I watched your vid about it last night and it seems impressive.
I have almost 80 acres of overgrown fence rows to maintain and need something that will stand up to my abuse. lol
Hands down best ive ever used. Cuts through everything with minimal effort. Very easy to put on. I replaced the "string head" on my cub cadet with it
Thanks for your reply.
I'll put that on my list of thing to order. :-)
I have been trimming for many years and all trimmer string is not created equal. Trimmer string should not break. If yours is old and your experiencing breakage, soak the whole batch in some warm water for a few hours. When trimming taller than normal grass/weeds start from the top down when trimming. You will save yourself a lot of trouble on the working head. I also use the brush cutter head. Sharpen the blades a small amount and you will experience a surprising difference when trimming small brush. I have been trimming/cutting for 76 years.
Bought mine from T-Sup too... I'm amazed how solid it is... I love Cub Cadet. It's a solid brand and not built in CHINA!
Better than husqvarna weed eater
I give up on mine craftsman weed eater 31cc heavy duty 4cycle a lot of issues I'm thinking of getting this one is it good reliable
First time watching your channel, very helpful.
Thanks for watching Julie
The new easy load bump feed heads make all others obsolete.
Mine is a four stroke which works great. One tank lasts seemingly forever.
They all start great when they're new
Nice that you can change the heads so quickly and with no tools.
The quality is just amazing, especially for the pricing.. Stihl equivalent is $325+..... with lots of plastics and Cub has better engine I think..less buggy... . Does Cub Cadet make cars? I would buy one :)
Given I run a lawn care and landscaping business I personally wouldn't buy one of these to use for my work but as a homeowner who uses it once for 15-20mins every few weeks it probably wouldn't be too bad. I started off with cheaper gear like this and then worked my way up as I could afford and justify it but I will say I don't think I could go back now having used mainly Stihl for the past couple of years in my business. Nice video though ;)
Thanks. Yeah for the every day guy these things do just fine.
I just bought one today at tractor supply for 179 dollars. I just got done using it
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Awesome
Got my edger hooked up ! Let's go ! BC 280 #1 for the 💰
yup i dig it
Mines 2yrs old and fired on the 2nd pull when i got it out this spring.
Very nice! Love this one so far
Can anyone tell me how to replace the pawl assembly it has a small tube in front of the assembly and can’t take it off
Well that's all I have ever used is echo thay last long but i weed eat 20to 25 yard a day so echo is just what I like
That's cool that you don't change heads. I used the crap outta that same brush blade on my Remington til a few days ago. I hit something crazy and that blade buried itself into the guard! 😂😂😂😂
Great blade tho. I sharpened mine with a Tiger Paw on my grinder. Cut great.
I normally do change the heads out 😆😆😆
WHO_TEE_WHO The choke, switches, fuel tank, and motor look exactly the same as the Remington. 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Im pretty sure a ton of these are exactly the same with a different brand slappes on them
Got me one at Tractor Supply the other day similar price on sale. Just waiting for foot to heal to use it
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I expected to see a rattle head copper moccasin under that rock. If it holds up like the Cub Cadet mowers and tillers it will be great at that price.
I know it! Im always looking for snakes!!!
looks like you got a good deal on that mtd model of trimmer good video bro most cub gagets are just a rebrand of most troy bilts and craftsamans the troy bilt jump starts will work with some of there models
Some were. Not anymore. Now its two different companies that build separate things craftsmans can stay in Mexico.
Nice review as I really dig that attachment....Good stuff....
Thanks Scott!
Not a fan of those fixed length line trimmers. I prefer the bump
Head. The engine seems to be identical to the Murray 25cc one I have. Both are made by MTD.
I do like the brush cutting attached you got . Sometimes I wish I had that option.
This trimmer has been great!
Nice!! Was looking at a new one today! Echo was 2 heads for it. 458.00. Like I said" looking ".
I love this one!!! Great especially for the money. Thanks John!
WHO_TEE_WHO How is it on the weight?? I've gotta get one an it's gotta have the brush cutter head also.
The weight is not bad at all. Actually pretty loght id say
WHO_TEE_WHO Ok, I'll check it out tomorrow!! Thanks!!
I have the same weed eater I love mine. Great choice
Hey Daniel! Thanks! This is my favorite teimmer I have ever had
WHO_TEE_WHO yes sir mine too.
Sweet. Good to hear
What line do you use? .105in line is what the BC280 uses and what I've used. I noticed your link is for .155in line. Why or what are the benefits and will it still fit the trimmer hassle-free?
I quit using string. I only use metal blades now
Circular saw blade works best for cutter
How long should the string be?
Prime the weed eater 10 times then start the weed eater on 1ones you hear the engine pops off then pull the lever to 2 the warm up position then lastly 3 the run the machine weed eat your yard with the trimmer
Also forgot I was cutting thicker grass with out the brush cutter head and that's when it turned off on me could it have messed something up ? I was using the string head please comment back
Very good video
Thanks man
Thanks for watching!
Wow Flightsim 2020 looks great with the RTX 4090.
How do I feed the string the to make it longer
With the provided string head, or even with a conventional bump head, string length more than 17" (total) bogs-down the engine. Therefore, locating the cutting guard further up the shaft to yield a long cutoff distance is not recommended. You really wouldn't be happy with it, at least I wasn't.
nice 2 cycle premium grade bc280
Has been a good one
nice for the price but i would take a stihl over that
I like the bc 280 my bc 210 is horable I had to buy a brand new carburetor for it
280 has been a good one
I've got a weed eater just like that I bought brand new.... I put an actual saw blade on the end of mine.... man that thing would lob through 2-in branches like they wasn't even there... in less than a half a second... just blam.. gone ....but you got to be careful with a saw blade... it'll try to kick back on you if you don't go the right direction into large stuff... Lol... I took it and cut a piece of plywood with it...zip through it like a hot knife through butter.....funniest thing you'd ever seen....😂...DO NOT TRY THAT AT HOME!!!!!.....😬😬😬😬
I bought the same last season. Having a problem with the head loosing string. Any suggestions?
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Are you still using the cub cadet? If yes how well does it still run and after sitting for a week or so does it still start as easily?
Yup still use it. Started right up after 6 months. Only put no ethanol gas it it
I'm echo for life
I didn't turn it on the proper way and it kept turning off on me while I was cutting grass . Now it doesn't turn on at all could you tell me what could be wrong with it
Does it fire at all? Or just turn over like it has no spark? Have a strong gas smell? May need carb adjustment or check for spark
WHO_TEE_WHO no does not fire at all we've changed the spark plug also but still won't turn on ...maybe it is the spark plug not sure but when I would use it ,it would always turn off on me and I noticed when I seen your video I would always start it up wrong so not sure if I messed up something in the weed eater
You would not mess anything up by running it wrong it would simply bog down the carburetor and would work good again the next time. First thing I would do would be to check all the connections on the gas lines and the spark plug wire. If it is not firing at all it either has a spark problem or a fuel and air mixture problem. I have another video that goes over some of the basics on a lawnmower. Some of it is the same
Can this use moto oil ?
What is the fuel line size
Not sure
Shit that blade comes dull af on crip doe like if you put a good sharpen on that blade it will eat grass
Our golf course uses all Stihl products. Time, and using other brands, have taught us they're the best. Slightly more in price, but will pay-off in hard use and longevity, ie: indestructible, compared to others. Cub Cadet might make the top ten. They're O.K., for the money. Not the best for professionals.
For someone who runs it every day maybe worth the investment. For people who use it once or twice a month cub cadet works just fine
@@WHOTEEWHO I very much agree.
Looks like this one is pretty heavy duty.
Love it!!!
What happened to your old weed eater branded one that you had last?
Gave it to a friend that needed it
Better than throwing it away.
Yup yup. I would never throw anything away that works. Shoot I probably wouldn't even throw it away if it didn't work :-)
That's a craftsman 27cc trimmer dressed up in yellow
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Ballistic test it, thats what the people want.
Maybe a 3 blade brush cutter blade would work better.
Yup ive got a few different heads im trying out with it.
I will be interested to see how the 2 and 3 blade brush cutters work as I have just last week ordered a 7 in 1 unit myself (2 stroke 65cc $159)
I've been using an 80 dollar hyper tough curved shaft it's small but mighty
There ya go. Don't have to spend a ton
@@WHOTEEWHO yea dude but soon I'm getting a Stihl I think just got back from using mine
Ok when we gonna get another song.👍
Might try to record one tonight if i can!
WHO_TEE_WHO alright alright alright 👍
It didn't even put a scratch on that tree. with stihl trimmer that tree would have been gone not just weed.
Also wasted your money 😉 on a stihl #overpriced
I don't want my tree damaged. Just the weed only.
That would also make you go thru more string and time changing it out.
This is made by MTD, and shares 95% parts with Troy Bilt, Craftsman, Bolens, Yard Machines, Remington, and others. Has a full-crank 2-cycle engine and HORRIBLE string head. Uses old Troy Bilt flexible shafts and attachment system, so some of the older attachments will fit and work OK. Dump the string head and get an Echo Speed Feed, use Husqvarna Titanium .095 line for best results. Can be used with a brush-cutting blade but it bogs down the engine. 40-1 fuel/oil mix, use fresh ethanol-free fuel with stabilizer, will be good for about 90 days, then chuck the fuel. It doesn't weigh 21 lbs, with full fuel it's just over 12.5 lbs but use a good strap anyway. With full fuel, can be used for 35-45 minutes continuous. Can be fitted with handlebars for much better control, and the Troy Bilt starter can be used if you replace most of the rear of the engine. Otherwise, with some common-sense maintenance, it can be a good light-medium duty trimmer than can last 3-5 seasons. Good luck ...
21 pounds? WT hell
Its a decent trimmer, but it is still low quality. Stihl and Echo make a better trimmer.
Those are too expensive
Everything except how to replace the string./:
Any Cub Cadet String Trimmer is pure junk. It took me about 15 pulls to start my parents Bc490, & it bogs Down In under a foot of grass. Meanwhile my bosses old Stihl String Trimmer starts first pull no choke no primer after sitting for a week or two & goes through 3ft tall Grass like nothing. Cub cadet, Junk. Stihl, real work equipment.
If you are a lawncare business maybe get a Stihl. But for a regular guy who only uses a weedeater 20 times a year, Cub Cadet has always been great for me
Mine started per directions no problem.
Junk
Nah
Echo cost 4 times the $$$
Cub Cadet. Cheap low quality throw away crap.
Nah i disagree. But I am guessing you probably own a $500-$600 trimmer. LOL. Just like the guys who own glocks and say that any gun that cost less is garbage 😆 they work for me, all I can speak is from my experience. Thanks for watching!
@@WHOTEEWHO lol
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