My 1997 Billy Goat chipping some very small branches. I bought it 16 years ago at Ace Hardware and it's still going strong, mostly for leaf clean-up. If you really need this type of lawn equipment I'd recommend the Billy Goat. Other than replacing the bag and the recoil rope from normal wear & tear it's been useful and reliable. I do have it professionally serviced every few years. If you buy one, try to buy it from a dealer who services the engine, not just the other mechanicals and frame things.

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