Oregon 4.0 x 300mm Mulching Brush Cutter Blade, 2 Tooth Shredder Strimmer Blade for Thick, High & Dense Vegetation, Fits All Brushcutters Including Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, Echo & More (295505-0)

Fantastic bit of kit!! Used it many times for clearing over grown out of control areas! Especially good for brambles ect! Pretty much nothing left but mulch! Brilliant 🤩

The media could not be loaded. Excellent blade for dealing with brambles and brush like nettles, dried bracken, young saplings etc. Beneficial to keep the blade sharp (I used a flapper disc so not to remove too much metal) and you'll work out the best way to use the blade, like twisiting the strimmer slightly on the angle when moving side to side or more of a vertical movement for the taller stuff, then running the blade over any large debris laying on the ground. I found that long thick grass can wrap around the wings of the blade and cause it to vibrate due to the weight imbalance but as soon as the blade makes contact with some brush the issue gets resolved. For what it cost, the time it saves and the end result is seriously impressive; wish I bought one years ago. Bear in mind that depending on what your cutting it can throw out some lumpy debris so protect your legs. Not ideal but I removed the guard to reduce the snagging on the brambles so if you do the same make sure you're protected.

Very solid destroyed an overgrown weedy area. Needs a decent engine then hold on.

Came thrown in an Amazon box , no bubble wrap ech, but then again it's a big bit of metal, its rather large , me brother wasn't impressed, as had to make it fit on me petrol strimmer , hits his legs as his cuts the grass, (lucky its not me lol) it gets the job done has blown off a few times ( lucky no passer bys have been hit with it yet) gets the forest cut down in no time, get a good amount of grass in ya face , arms and legs , as it's so big and powerful, worth the money!

I have this on my Stihl FS 131, and works well on my blackberry and bamboo that has taken over the back portion of my lot. It mulches well, which was what I was looking for and does not spray debris upwards like some of my other blades. A few years back I bought some Airecut blades, and found them phenomenal at chopping and mulching but I would be covered in brush shrapnel. For some cuts I still prefer the Airecut as it does not allow long grass to wrap and wind into the spindle, but for out and out brutal mulching this Oregon blade is the tool.My only concern is that I have noticed my Stihl takes a moment to spool up speed, and sometimes there is hesitation. I have weighed the Airecut at 500 gm and the Oregon comes in at a heftier 580 gm. So definitely a heavier blade. I have ordered in the 3 mm blades and will see if it will reduce the wear and tear on my Stihl's clutch compared with the 4 mm.Update: Received the 3mm blades, and significantly lighter. The 3 mm blade weighs in at 430 gm. On my Stihl FS 131, this 3 mm revs very quickly, none of the hesitation that was noticeable with the 4 mm and none of the occasional clutch chatter. Both blades are identical in dimensions other than the thickness.After a few months of using the 3 mm and the 4 mm blade, I must say that both blades have it's place. The 3 mm is a lighter blade, and find it a bit quicker for maneuvering. It spools very quickly and I find it less taxing on the arms when I crank the high branches. On the other hand, doing the ground mulching, the branches and debris can sometimes stall the blade. The 4 mm is a beast, and with it just cranked wide open it seems nothing will stop it, there is so much inertia from the blade in motion. I have noticed that the metal on both the 3 and the 4mm needs to be sharpened often, almost after every hour of use. I do grind a lot of 1/2 to 3/4 inch branches. I do have a dremel tool and sharpening is fairly quick.Some thoughts after 4 years of using these blades: 1. If your budget allows get the biggest engine you can to maximize the potential of these blades. 2. I have destroyed a 15 year old Toro 27cc crankshaft with the 3mm blade, seized up a clutch on a 5 year old 29cc Troybilt. Stick with good quality machines such as Stihl, Echos, etc. 3. Sharpen the blade often to get the most benefit with cutting and mulching. When the blade is dull it does seem to add extra load on the engine. 4. Put a cover over the blade and this allows for a better mulch while also preventing debris from flying into your face.

An absolute game changer!! This is so much better than any other blade for cutting brash, brambles etc. A different action is required, rather than forehand and backhand sweeps you start vertical and bring the head down on your brambles. Instant pulverisation. It's less tiring and very productive. Brilliant piece of kit. I can't believe it took me so long to try it.

It is heavy. It looks great.

Fitted nicely, on my Stihl FS550 it is a bit more wiggly/vibration than I would like which means I can only use it for about 30mins at a time.I might need to have a go and adjust it or fit another flat washer or something, but it is a bit frustrating. I'm not great with rotary mechanics, so it might be me. I tightened it pretty well with socket set and rubber mallet, so don't think it is slipping.The aluminium insert is fitted and is flat, but could be riding up slightly under the hollow Stihl retaining washer - hence thinking about needing a flat bit to keep it down - just a guess though.