This cordless Ryobi string trimmer has a lot going for it: We love the four amp-hour battery capacity, which makes this machine a great choice if you have a large yard or don’t want the hassle of stopping to recharge. Bonus points: With a strong 40-volt motor and a 15-inch cuttin...
Although cordless string trimmers still lack the raw weed-slashing power of professional-grade gas-engine machines, they have narrowed the performance difference thanks to large batteries that can produce as much as 60 volts of power. Another benefit that a battery-powered trimmer provides that a ...
That kind of flexibility is nice to have in a trimmer. If you think you will ever do dry trimming then you should definitely select the variable speed upgrade as dry bud needs to be processed slower than wet. All said though, If you know you're mostly going to trim your weed when it...
EGO started back in the day with surprisingly strong performance for a cordless string trimmer and eye-opening vibration control. Since then, it’s only gotten better as battery and motor technology have improved. Add to that, EGO’s PowerLoad feature makes line changes the easiest to load we...
Notably, the aerodynamic trimmer line is especially effective when used with cordless trimmers. Performance This line offers greatly enhanced cutting power. Its design allows the trimmer to cut efficiently without stressing the engine, which can reduce its lifespan. ...
Corded electric tend to be the cheapest – the cost of batteries drives up the price of cordless models. THICK WEEDS Trimming down brush, or other thick areas will need a more powerful trimmer. Battery and corded weed eaters lack the essential power to take down larger weeds. Gas will be...
Gear drive design of the edger/trimmer powers through tough overgrowth High-efficiency brushless motor of the cordless grass trimmer maximizes run time and motor life Lawn trimmer provides 15-inch cutting swath with 0.080-inch line (also accepts 0.095 inch) ...
weeds are strong and determined. They can wreak havoc with our gardens and turn our beautiful piece of paradise into a jungle. However, instead of having to get down on your hands and knees to wrench out those almost supernatural invasive weeds, a grass or string trimmer can do all the ha...
The best string trimmers and weed wackers you can buySteven John
Read full bio Roy Berendsohn Senior Home Editor Roy Berendsohn has worked for more than 25 years at Popular Mechanics, where he has written on carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, lawn care, chainsaw use, and outdoor power equipment. When he...