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We’ve compiled expert-recommended string trimmers across gas, electric, and battery-powered options and price ranges. DEWALT 20V MAX String Trimmer. EGO Power+ ST1511S 15-Inch 56-Volt Cordless String Trimmer. Greenworks 18-Inch 10 Amp Corded String Trimmer.
What’s the best string trimmer on the market?
How we tested. Our pick: Ego ST1511T Power+ String Trimmer with Powerload. Flaws but not dealbreakers. Runner-up: Ego ST1521S Power+ String Trimmer with Powerload. Also great: Ryobi RY40270 40V Brushless Expand-It String Trimmer. Also great: Worx WG170. Also great: Echo SRM-225 String Trimmer. The competition.
How do I choose a string trimmer?
Look for trimmers with adjustable-length shafts or handles so you can customize the size to your height. Noise output: Gas-powered trimmers are always the loudest; corded electric and battery-powered trimmers are quieter. Even so, it’s best to use ear protection when running string trimmers.
Which is better gas or battery trimmer?
Battery-powered trimmers are good for a yard up to about a 1/2 acre, and they can tackle much larger yards if you have multiple batteries that you can charge and swap in. Gasoline string trimmers work for a yard of any size.
What is the most powerful trimmer?
ECHO Incorporated today announced the launch of the company’s most powerful trimmer in North America, the SRM-410X.
Are Ryobi string trimmers any good?
Performance. The Ryobi One+ 18V String Trimmer is relatively lightweight compared to other battery-powered string trimmers. However, the combination of a brushless motor and Ryobi’s 18-volt battery does a very nice job of maintaining plenty of power for trimming duties.
What size trimmer should I buy?
Match Your Trimmer to Your Yard In general, a larger landscape needs a more powerful trimmer to efficiently maintain it. Lawns Up to 1/2 Acre: Cordless trimmers ranging from 20-volt max to 40-volt max work well. If there’s a power outlet within 100 feet of the lawn perimeter, consider a corded string trimmer.
Are all trimmer lines the same?
Trimmer lines come in different shapes and diameter sizes to be used for heavier or lighter jobs. The size of your yard and thickness of your grass should be determined before choosing your line shape or diameter.
How long does 40V trimmer last?
I was able to run the 40v String Trimmer for about 90 minutes before having to switch to another battery, which impressed me to no end.
What is a brushless string trimmer?
What is a Brushless Weed Eater. A brushless tool uses a motor that does not have brushes. The benefits of a brushless tool are that the motor will last longer, run more efficiently, and the batteries will hold a charge longer. You also never need to worry about replacing worn out brushes.
Is Thicker trimmer line better?
String Trimmer Line Thickness This probably comes as no surprise to anyone, but the general rule with string trimmer line is that the tougher the application, the thicker the line needs to be. A larger diameter will increase the power and durability of the line, which leads to less breakage and wear-out.
Which is better 18v or 40V?
40 volts will be more powerful over 18 volts. Longer battery life has to do with the amp hours, not the voltage. This battery has 1.5 amp hours (1500mAH) of capacity. Without knowing the current draw, you can’t calculate how long the battery will last per charge.
Who makes Ryobi string trimmers?
The “Ryobi Tools” brand is owned by Techtronic Industries of Hong Kong, an original equipment manufacturer for brands such as Craftsman, RYOBI, and RIDGID.
Which Ryobi trimmer is the best?
Our Choices For The Best Ryobi Weed Eater Of 2022 Best Overall:Ryobi 40V Li Ion Cordless Trimmer. Ryobi 40-Volt X Expand-it Trimmer. If You Just Want A String Trimmer: Ryobi 40210 40V Weed Eater. Buy If Attachments Don’t Matter. Best Electric Corded Wacker: Ryobi RY41135. Value Bundle: Ryobi Cordeless Sweeper+Trimmer Combo.
Why does strimmer wire keep snapping?
The most frequent cause of a line breakage is through contact with something in the garden. Usually this is the result of the cutting head being taken too close to objects, e.g. garden stones, paving edges, walls etc.
What size string does Ryobi 40V trimmer use?
The head of the Ryobi 40V EXPAND-IT String Trimmer is a traditional bump feed design and uses 0.080” line. A couple lengths of line are included, but any trimmer line of the same size will work.
Which is better round or square trimmer line?
The type of line the trimmer uses affects how powerful the string trimmer will be. Round lines work well when trimming grass and light vegetation. Square string trimmers work better on medium and heavy vegetation, with extra cutting power that allows you to cut through thicker weeds.
What happens if you use the wrong size trimmer line?
Thinner line doesn’t stand up well with thick weeds like thistles, or last long when contacting cement ( like when you edge the sidewalk). Thicker string takes more power to spin up, is noisier, and your spool won’t hold as much.
Is Twist trimmer line better?
Twisted trimmer line is an improvement upon standard round line. The twisted shape gives twisted trimmer line a bit of an edge in comparison to round. Trimmer line shapes that have edges are sharper. The edges that square and 5-point trimmer lines have allow the lines to actually slice through grass and weeds.
What is the advantage of a straight shaft trimmer?
Straight shaft trimmers are good for hard to reach places such as under decks, behind trees and around fences. These shafts put more distance between the ground and the operator for better reach, and less risk of kickback debris.
Are Ryobi gas trimmers good?
The Ryobi RY253SS, while providing excellent value, falls squarely into the “homeowner” category. It’s a great piece of equipment in its own right, but it probably won’t find much use in pro applications.
