This trimmer is essentially a head/power unit with a "TrimmerPlus" brush cutter attachment. From my research the absolute cheapest way to get into a brush cutter at this price point.
The first one I received bogged from idle (carb out of adjustment) - and since the EPA has jacked up standard carb adjustment screws (remember when all you needed was a screwdriver?) I just returned it instead of buying a set of carb tools. Amazon was great about the replacement - and the second ones runs fine.
I was not too impressed with it until I replaced the blade with a Renegade 8" blade. Cuts like a beast now - I've felled 4" trees with it (although the blade did get bound a few times).
Yes - it's kinda' on the cheapish side but I don't run it professionally - comparable to the $129.00 (cheapest) Ryobi at the big box stores - and then you have to buy (another $70.00) the brush cutter attachment -
I've run it for about 20 hours so far - the top plastic housing does get hot (and will occasionally contact your forearm) but nearly as bad as my old Ryobi curved shaft strimmer. The weak link, IMO, is the J handle - not particularly comfortable and does not lend itself well to changing the hold on the shaft (for cutting up/above your waist, for example).
All in all a good deal if it lasts -
UPDATE 4/28/19: So 2 years later and it's still running! I'm using pre-mixed fuel in it (to minimize stabilizer/ethanol/carburetor issues) and have transitioned from the blade mentioned above to a Pivotrim Rino head (3 lines) and Gator Magnum .95 square line. Still cuts like a beast and starts after 4-5 pulls. Installed a slip-on shoulder pad on the strap. STILL a good deal - added a star because I originally figured it would have died by now based on how cheap I thought it was when I got it...
UPDATE 7/3/19: Installed a TrimmerPlus" TPP720 Pole Saw attachment and (since it's all MTD anyway...) - it fits perfectly and works/cuts like a champ. Powerhead still going strong - so far so good.
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From the manufacturer
- 27cc 2-cycle engine full crank engine
- Lightweight design
- Straight shaft for trimming under bushes
- QuickStart Technology
- 8-inch cutting width
- Converts to string trimmer with bump head (included)
- Accepts additional attachments to turn into a blower, pole saw, edger, cultivator, and more
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty
Remington RM2700 Ranchero 8-inch Straight Shaft Gas Brushcutter
27cc 2-Cycle Attachment Capable Brushcutter with QuickStart Technology
Whip through even the thickest grass and weeds with the attachment-ready Ranchero. Despite its burly 27cc 2-cycle engine, this straight shaft brush-cutting machine is lightweight and easy to handle, so you can get under bushes and hard-to-reach places with minimal effort. The full crank engine is designed to add years to the life of your equipment. The Ranchero also is quipped with Quick Start technology for smoother and easier pull starts. The RM2700 Ranchero easily converts to a string trimmer with an attachable bump head included in the box.
What's in the box:
- RM2700 Brushcutter
- Attachable String Trimmer Bump Head
- 2-cycle oil
- Operator's Manual
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Reliable 27cc 2-cycle Engine27cc 2-cycle full crank engine for longer life in the yard. |
Attachment ReadyTurn your brushcutter into a trimmer, edger, cultivator and more!. |
8-inch Cutting Width and Straight Shaft DesignWhip through even the thickest grass and weeds. |
QuickStart TechnologyQuickStart technology reduces the effort it takes to pull start your engine, allowing for easier starting. |
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Good product, but too-tight nut keeps a consumer from swapping the blade for the trimmer head.
The engine is good, starts fairly easily, runs smooth. Be sure to use no-ethanol fuel and oil mix or buy the pre-mixed fuel.My problem was with the brushcutter blade; if you are a regular person with a decent set of normal household tools, chances are you will not be able to remove the brushcutter blade to put the trimmer head on. That's the whole reason I bought this, so I could easily use one or the other. Note - the nut/shaft that holds the blade on is reverse threaded, so you turn clockwise (righty) to loosen. The shaft rod they supply to keep it from spinning is a tad too thick, so it needs to be hammered into place. I started off with a socket wrench... no dice. Moved on to a pair of pliers, nothing. Put a 10" pipe wrench on it, all I did was tear up the nut. I'm 6' tall, 245 lbs, so not a small guy, and this thing wouldn't move, even putting all my upper body into it.I called MTD for some help - their "escalation" guy told me the manual was wrong, that you need to follow righty-tighty-lefty-loosy. It's not wrong. The threads are indeed reversed, so left to tighten, right to loosen. They sent me a whole new unit, but it wouldn't loosen either.So here's what you do. Save yourself the headache and just go down to your local Ace hardware or equipment repair shop, and have them do it with a Stihl shaft lock rod and a torque wrench. It will take them about 10 minutes and you're out.Photos - One shows the hex nut chewed up from the pipe wrench. The other is the shaft locking rod, bent from the force I was applying trying to loosen that nut.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
My problem was with the brushcutter blade; if you are a regular person with a decent set of normal household tools, chances are you will not be able to remove the brushcutter blade to put the trimmer head on. That's the whole reason I bought this, so I could easily use one or the other. Note - the nut/shaft that holds the blade on is reverse threaded, so you turn clockwise (righty) to loosen. The shaft rod they supply to keep it from spinning is a tad too thick, so it needs to be hammered into place. I started off with a socket wrench... no dice. Moved on to a pair of pliers, nothing. Put a 10" pipe wrench on it, all I did was tear up the nut. I'm 6' tall, 245 lbs, so not a small guy, and this thing wouldn't move, even putting all my upper body into it.
I called MTD for some help - their "escalation" guy told me the manual was wrong, that you need to follow righty-tighty-lefty-loosy. It's not wrong. The threads are indeed reversed, so left to tighten, right to loosen. They sent me a whole new unit, but it wouldn't loosen either.
So here's what you do. Save yourself the headache and just go down to your local Ace hardware or equipment repair shop, and have them do it with a Stihl shaft lock rod and a torque wrench. It will take them about 10 minutes and you're out.
Photos - One shows the hex nut chewed up from the pipe wrench. The other is the shaft locking rod, bent from the force I was applying trying to loosen that nut.
Good product, but too-tight nut keeps a consumer from swapping the blade for the trimmer head.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
The engine is good, starts fairly easily, runs smooth. Be sure to use no-ethanol fuel and oil mix or buy the pre-mixed fuel.Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
My problem was with the brushcutter blade; if you are a regular person with a decent set of normal household tools, chances are you will not be able to remove the brushcutter blade to put the trimmer head on. That's the whole reason I bought this, so I could easily use one or the other. Note - the nut/shaft that holds the blade on is reverse threaded, so you turn clockwise (righty) to loosen. The shaft rod they supply to keep it from spinning is a tad too thick, so it needs to be hammered into place. I started off with a socket wrench... no dice. Moved on to a pair of pliers, nothing. Put a 10" pipe wrench on it, all I did was tear up the nut. I'm 6' tall, 245 lbs, so not a small guy, and this thing wouldn't move, even putting all my upper body into it.
I called MTD for some help - their "escalation" guy told me the manual was wrong, that you need to follow righty-tighty-lefty-loosy. It's not wrong. The threads are indeed reversed, so left to tighten, right to loosen. They sent me a whole new unit, but it wouldn't loosen either.
So here's what you do. Save yourself the headache and just go down to your local Ace hardware or equipment repair shop, and have them do it with a Stihl shaft lock rod and a torque wrench. It will take them about 10 minutes and you're out.
Photos - One shows the hex nut chewed up from the pipe wrench. The other is the shaft locking rod, bent from the force I was applying trying to loosen that nut.
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