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Brush Cutter Universal Metal Blade String Trimmer Replacement Head

Ratings & Reviews for Shakespeare Brush Cutter Universal Metal Blade String Trimmer Replacement Head

3.8
382
Review
 3.8 out of 5
382 Reviews


74% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers praise the brush cutter's powerful cutting performance on thick weeds, tall grass, and saplings, with many noting it eliminates frequent string replacements and handles dense overgrowth effortlessly. Installation is straightforward on compatible models, particularly Ryobi and Stihl trimmers. However, a substantial segment reports incompatibility with Craftsman, Husqvarna, Troy-Bilt, and Bolens trimmers despite universal fit claims, causing frustration. A few users experience mechanical issues like head counter-rotation or blade wrapping. Overall, those with compatible equipment express strong satisfaction, though compatibility concerns significantly impact overall sentiment.

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382 Customer Reviews

It will not hold up to use

Would Not Recommend
November 22, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertNovember 25, 2024

Beast for Backyard Cleanup, Watch Out for Wildlife

Would Recommend

The Universal Fit Metal Blade String Trimmer Head is an absolute game-changer for heavy-duty yard work. I used it to prep my overgrown backyard garden for winter after letting it run wild for over a month, and it made quick work of high grass and stubborn weeds. It even managed to immobilize and mortally wound a garden snake hiding in the thicket—proof of its power! The blade is extremely powerful, so it's worth being cautious of any critters in your yard. The installation was straightforward, a...

November 18, 2024
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Good product

Would Recommend

Works great for cutting brush

November 15, 2024
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Great

Would Recommend

Love it

October 23, 2024
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Tough

Would Recommend

Easily installed, works great

October 17, 2024
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Read trimmer manual

I had to read the manual from trimmer manufacturer (Husqvarna) to learn the post had left-hand threads. Otherwise mounted first try

October 4, 2024
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Not universal fit

Would Not Recommend

Bought the Shakespeare Brush Cutter trimmer head at our local Lowe's. It is not universal fit at all, regardless of what the package says. None of the hex head bolts (3 different sizes) included in the package will fit the shafts of either my Troy Bilt or Bolens trimmers. Both shafts are threaded clockwise and the threading on the bolts appears to be counterclockwise. Be warned.

October 2, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertOctober 2, 2024

Works like a champ!

Would Recommend

This product exceeded my expectations for the amount of money that was spent. It works excellent for cutting down small trees and vine growth that would normally not be able to be cut by normal string.

September 8, 2024
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Simple attaching product

Works great on my ryobi s430

September 6, 2024
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Great attachment

Would Recommend

Works great. Easy to install. Well worth it for heavy brush.

September 4, 2024
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START HERE

Would Recommend

Lawn mower broke over a month ago and can't afford to replace it yet. knee high grass, weeds and brush taken over the yard. used 3 different attachments for the weed eater with no positive outcome. until I found this thing . you have until Friday to get yours because I am thinking about buying what they have left. Especially the replacement blades . oh yeah I REALLY like this thing

September 2, 2024
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Junk and over priced

Would Not Recommend

Breaks very easy. Then when it does break one. It throws it out of balance. Did not last long. Expensive to replace blades.

August 26, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertAugust 26, 2024

Do not buy this product

The trime head will not stay on the trimmer. Everhtime I rev theengine, the head flys off.

August 18, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertAugust 20, 2024

Would Not Recommend

I have a husquavana 130l and you’re better off using the basic string than this thing! If you have to use the washer to stop close the gap, dont waste your time and money. You’ll spend every 3 feet picking grass out of the shaft so the head can spin. It’s universal and fits the product which is the only star it gets.

August 13, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertAugust 15, 2024

Not Universal. no go on Husqvarna

Would Not Recommend

Husqvarna was on the list and on the Q&A there was a response to a 525L. It stated it fit to it. Does NOT FIT HUSQVARNA 525L

August 13, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertAugust 15, 2024

Doesn't fit properly.

Just bought two and tried to install on my Stihl as a listed product it's supposed to fit. It doesn't. The smallest nut is opposite thread direction, and will not even fit shaft bolt. I believe it could be because Stihl is standard and the nuts are metric. Highly upset, as it is a long drive one way just to return. Can't really rate because I haven't been able to use it, so I rated 1⭐..

August 12, 2024
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WeedWarriorProductExpertAugust 15, 2024