New Clippers

[Show Heifer]

Please explain your answer. Also, I know premier and lister clippers come in different sizes so tell me which one you have or prefer.
How easy is it to change blades on your choice?  Tools needed?
Thanks

 

[BCCC]

Beef Heads, Love the Big Andis clippers, very quite and clip real nice. I can't complain about Lister's stable mates(and can clip sheep) Only have one set but they are about 12 years old, and still run super fast and quite if well oiled. Blades are expenisve and you abotu have to send them to premier to get them sharpened. STAY AWAY from the Lister Stars, they are really noisy(worse then the old sheep heads)

 

[firesweepranch]

Please explain your answer. Also, I know premier and lister clippers come in different sizes so tell me which one you have or prefer.
How easy is it to change blades on your choice?  Tools needed?
Thanks

We have both; showed sheep and pigs before we got into cattle. Both work great and blades are interchangeable.  We just bought some premier blades today to use on our listers because they are cheaper.  Both have been used hard for over 7 years now. We have the Stablemates and not sure what the premier are called. No tools needed to change blades.

 

[GoWyo]

We bought some Lister Star clippers several years ago and the current blades cut too close.  I like the clipper alright and they are easier to hold and maneuver than the Oster flatheads we usually use.  What blade is best for clipping heads with the Listers (I think the Star and Stablemate use the same format blades)?

 

[Torch]

We only clip cattle and really like the Andis Progress. It has a smaller barrel so the kids can handle it.

If you need a multi-speed unit the Andis Delta 3-Speed would work. It goes up to 3200 rpm where the Progress is fixed at 2400 rpm.

 

[Jill]

Oops, I voted Premier, I have had them for many years and I would have sworn they were from Premier, but they are actually Lister Lasers, work great for all species, they don't require any tools to change blades just turn the screw knob pop one off and the other one on.

 

[ROAD WARRIOR]

I have several sets of clippers and have had several more brands that I have traded off or sold over the years. I have Lister Lasers and like them pretty well, they are a little pricey compared to some but I think they are worth the extra IMHO. I also have an old set of Beamers as a back up. Had a set of Premier 4000 and traded them off the first chance that I got. RW

 

[BadgerFan]

I used the old Osters for a hundred years and liked them fine.  They had their flaws- got hot and were noisy- but would go through anything and were fast.  Clipped plenty of sale bulls and heifers and they held up pretty well.

When I got sick of cobbling them all together after a lot of head clipped I went and bought a pair of the big Andis.  They're fine but won't go through as much and don't run as fast so you have to slow down.  They're a little lighter and balanced better.  Like with most things it's a matter of give and take.

I've got a pair of Wahl K2s (small clippers) or whatever they're called that I really like.  They get used a lot and the rest of my clippers are left in the box most of the time.

 

[BCCC]

I have several sets of clippers and have had several more brands that I have traded off or sold over the years. I have Lister Lasers and like them pretty well, they are a little pricey compared to some but I think they are worth the extra IMHO. I also have an old set of Beamers as a back up. Had a set of Premier 4000 and traded them off the first chance that I got. RW

You use your Listers for sale cattle? I need to buy a new set to clip sale cattle, but haven't decided on what yet. If your buying blades for your listers or premiers then buy premier blades. They don't rust as bad, and you get a niffty blade pouch.

We only clip cattle and really like the Andis Progress. It has a smaller barrel so the kids can handle it.

If you need a multi-speed unit the Andis Delta 3-Speed would work. It goes up to 3200 rpm where the Progress is fixed at 2400 rpm.

How hard are the blades to change? Noise? I'm guessing 2400 is a little slow for clipping through lots of hair.

 

[HAB]

We use the Oster with the 20 tooth comb.  We have alot of hair to go through, but don't clip as much off as most breeds.  We have acouple of small Andis, but I haven't gotten the hang of those yet.  I tend to chop with them, and dig some holes.  My son bought  himself a set of Listers for use on his show lambs...he hasn't let me try them on the cattle.

 

[ROAD WARRIOR]

You use your Listers for sale cattle? I need to buy a new set to clip sale cattle, but haven't decided on what yet. If your buying blades for your listers or premiers then buy premier blades. They don't rust as bad, and you get a niffty blade pouch.

Yes I'm using the Lister Lasers for sale cattle - I didn't get them until late last sale season so I've probably on got about 400 to 500 head on them, I haven't had any trouble with them yet but have been told to keep an extra head drive in the box as they are prone to wear out before the rest of it does. RW

 

[Show Heifer]

I have had two pair of lister stablemates and have had really good luck with them. I like how easy they are to change blades, plus they do cattle heads without a problem as well as sheep.

I was just thinking that over the course of the last 15-20 years (yes, that is when I bought my first pair), maybe something would have improved.... guess not! (clapping)

Thanks for everyones input.

 

[BCCC]

I have had two pair of lister stablemates and have had really good luck with them. I like how easy they are to change blades, plus they do cattle heads without a problem as well as sheep.

I was just thinking that over the course of the last 15-20 years (yes, that is when I bought my first pair), maybe something would have improved.... guess not! (clapping)

Thanks for everyones input.

The lister Ledgends are 280 at sullivans right now.

Yes I'm using the Lister Lasers for sale cattle - I didn't get them until late last sale season so I've probably on got about 400 to 500 head on them, I haven't had any trouble with them yet but have been told to keep an extra head drive in the box as they are prone to wear out before the rest of it does. RW
[/quote} You use anything specail as far as oil goes? I guess I've just always thought of Listers as being a more "finicky" type clipper, but I guess I was wrong.