I am a professional landscaper who has both the 329L and a 525L at the moment and have used Stihl and Echo’s top of the line weed eaters, I honestly prefer the 329L when I am on the job. It’s my go to. I grab it for both small and big jobs. I feel that sometimes companies make too powerful the equipment where as sometimes you are cutting more than just grass causing you to sling dirt and rocks, which not only cause damage to your own skin but customers houses or belongings. I feel the 329L is in a sweet spot. It was the first good string trimmer that I purchased, and recently I have purchased another one. I really think it can compete with the best of them. The only downside is that the gas tank is on the small side.
