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’s not working on his own ...
The Echo 58-volt lithium-ion brushless string trimmer is another powerful weed eater. We like the strong voltage and the wide cutting radius. Anyone who needs a heavy-duty machine that can tackle serious jobs will like this machine. It’s not quite as powerful as the Snapper XD above, b...
This product’s main drawback is ‘welding’. When exposed to high temperatures, the line ‘welds’ together and becomes difficult to pull apart. Additionally, it struggles with heavy-duty clearing. Overall The low price and design make this unit very appealing. Made in the USA, it cuts we...
For more heavy-duty gardening, purchasing a trimmer that has brush-cutting capabilities is also a good investment, especially if you have a large garden that has a lot of dense foliage and undergrowth to maintain. One of the first things to look out for when looking to buy a line trimmer...
That’s where the Skil PWRCore 40 Brushless String Trimmer steps in. This brushless battery-powered trimmer fills a need for a capable weed eater that doesn’t go overboard on weight or price. With more power than 18V/20V models, it’s a good fit for budget-minded individuals. It also ...
The best string trimmers and weed wackers you can buySteven John
1. Electric Weed Eater: As the name suggests, you need a cord constantly plugged into a power outlet to use this trimmer. As a consequence, these weed eaters can only be used to a distance limited by their cords. Since electricity is not much of a problem, the real problem comes when...
Low Price: The price has been coming down drastically as have most electric trimmers; selling for $155 (down from $308) at the time of writing. Compact: trimmer fits in your hand Lightweight: You only hold the trimmer - the speed controller is a separate piece. Versatility: Comes with ...
a battery or mains-powered weed eater would be great with some of the bigger battery versions allowing for more moderate weeds but if you are going to be regularly whacking tougher weeds or bushes then you should go for the more powerful and as such more heavy duty gas powered weed eaters...
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’s not working on his own ...