Curved shaft edger vs. Straight shaft

[mikiemike]

Is there a difference in equipment performance in both of these? Or is it just personal preference? I use a straight shaft trimmer because of better reach than a curve but what about edgers? Thanks.

[Sammy]

Go straight. Better power.

[GeeVee]

curved shafts run a spring/cable from the PH to the gearcase. Straight shafts run a solid shaft from PH to gearcase. Less torque loss with the solid shaft.

[Spoiled]

Like they both said, get a straight shaft you have better tq thus better cutting.

[steve-o]

Straight Shaft......................

now there are times when alittle curve to ones shaft is beneficial.

steve-o

[GeeVee]

The same can be said for trailer leaf springs too.

[steve-o]

That Was A Good One..............

The same can be said for trailer leaf springs too.

i wished i had wisdom. now i got 7 broken springs on two trailers. that one new one held up though.............

steve-o

[demhustler]

on Echo high torque trimmers (straight shaft) they start putting cable shafts inside - to relief stress and wear on centrifugal clutch and joints - i guess

[Stephen M.]

Curved shafts are for women who don't like to use a straight shaft. The other thing about a curved shaft is that it rotates in the opposite direction of a straight shaft.