A 2 stroke weed eater (trimmer) or 4 stroke? which has more power? please explain for 10pts
2007-12-25 16:35:16 · 2 answers · asked by David 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
A two cycle engine will typically have a lot more horsepower for the same weight than a four cycle one. Since there is no need for an oil sump in a two stroke, it would be physically smaller as well. In fact, I can think of no over riding reason to use a four cycle engine in such an application. Perhaps it was deemed that the two cycle emitted too much pollution. I know in California there was some concern over the pollution from outdoor grilling and from lawn mowers so I guess that trimmers could get hit with the same stick. For my money you can't beat a two cycle when the application requires high power in a small package that will operate at odd ball angles. Sure, for the most part they are throw away engines, but for the same reasons equivalent four cycle engines would be too.
2007-12-25 16:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by nladcsmm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 2 stroke will have more power BUT you have to always mix oil with the gas. The 4 stroke will be more reliable and basically maintanance free.
2007-12-26 00:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋