Ego String Trimmer Review
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Yet as much as we value consistent battery compatibility, we think $100 for a cordless trimmer that hits all the right points is a solid value . Compared with the Ego, the Ryobi is loud—a squeal-like, whiny loud. We recommend using ear protection no matter which string trimmer you use. But even with padded ears, it’s easy to pick up on the Ryobi’s whine. If the Ego ST1511T is not available, our next choice is the Ego ST1521S Power+ String Trimmer with Powerload. It’s Ego’s previous version of the tool, and it is nearly identical to the ST1511T, other than that the shaft is not telescoping and the trigger design is slightly different.
Battery lasts even for 15 minutes when working on dense grass or weeds. EGO POWER+ provides you with easy yet more intelligent ways of achieving an admirable lawn by giving you the power in your hands. You don’t have to worry about line breaking or the trimmer going through too much of it. This thicker line is sturdier and will cut through a lot more. This is the type of line that is used in professional trimmers and you get to use it too.
While the Black+Decker tool weighs in at a very slim 6.8 pounds, Greenworks only managed 7.8, with a smaller battery, and with a drop in cutting power. You can definitely do most of the jobs this trimmer will do with the Black+Decker, and our top pick has a wire guide and rotating head for easy edging jobs. The Ego’s hand grip lets you hold the trimmer sideways to do edging, but it doesn’t feel like a purpose-built solution the way our top pick does. 33 minutes of working time is close to average, but there’s a handy power dial feature to save power when you’re only doing light cutting. There are definitely jobs that this trimmer is too small for, but the motor and battery aren’t really the limiting factor. If you’re working around sharp stones or tough plants like vines, then the 0.065-inch trimming line will disappear quickly.
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The dual-line, bump-feed head can handle cutting just about anything down short of larger bushes and is easy to restring. Snapper makes several attachments for this trimmer including a hedge trimmer, cultivator, and pole saw. Swapping out the trimmer head with one of the others is essentially painless.
It’s great that technology today allows a battery trimmer that matches the power of a gas model. After using the EGO for many days, I can’t imagine going back to my gas trimmer. My dad loves to clean our backyard and his trimmer just broke.
The trimmer is powerful and the Powerload head design means no more fumbling around with loading line. The Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload is all about power. This trimmer churns through thick grasses and stubborn brush with ease. This had our testers holding the trimer in awkward, un-ergonomic positions when doing smaller jobs. If you want a string trimmer to power through thick brush, this option works great. For cleaning up grassy yards after mowing, though, we advise you to look elsewhere.
Clean your gutters with ease using the EGO gutter attachment and your POWER+ Blower. Compatible with the LB5300, LB5750, LB5800, and LB6500 blower models. This appears to me to be a good weed eater to use, in spite of it’s three or four negative points. Steve is a one time gardening hater turned into gardening obsessive.
Look for a trimmer that has a clutch that keeps the blade still any time you’re idling. Look for the DWYM seal for products that are the best in the category. Sorry, there are no products available online or in your local store. Please use our Store Finder to select another local store.
Basically, it is the same easy stat feature that’s offered in most of the power tools these days. This Husqvarna weed eater is offering a contrast of string pull method and an unbeatable sure fire way of turning on the engine despite of the worst climatic conditions. At the same time, it takes 4 – 5 hours to recharge the battery. If you want to get 40 minutes’ worth performance from this Black & Decker LSTE525 string trimmer, you need to purchase an extra battery set and keep it recharged for backup. This is a good strategy for power users who like to get done with the entire lawn in one go instead of waiting to recharge the battery over and over again. Having said that, BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 is meant for light duty tasks.
Between batteries with the same capacity and voltage, a shorter run-time means more wattage is being pulled by the motor. First, we looked at reviews and customer feedback for the top-selling trimmers on the market. We also covered the top-placing trimmers from publications like Consumer Reports and the Wirecutter. Ryobi’s bump-feed system works well, with slightly more consistent re-loading than Ego’s, so it’s not a total failure as a serious tool.
- It’s the only technology of its kind and removes a major pain point in reloading string.
- Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture, as do the two-cycle engines found in most trimmers.
- But even with padded ears, it’s easy to pick up on the Ryobi’s whine.
- One of the notable features that our team got super stoked about is the carbon fiber shaft.
- Performance wise, the tool is going to offer a simple operating mechanism for well over 20 – 30 minutes on one full battery charge.
Battery lasts even for 15 minutes when working on dense grass or weeds. EGO POWER+ provides you with easy yet more intelligent ways of achieving an admirable lawn by giving you the power in your hands. You don’t have to worry about line breaking or the trimmer going through too much of it. This thicker line is sturdier and will cut through a lot more. This is the type of line that is used in professional trimmers and you get to use it too.
While the Black+Decker tool weighs in at a very slim 6.8 pounds, Greenworks only managed 7.8, with a smaller battery, and with a drop in cutting power. You can definitely do most of the jobs this trimmer will do with the Black+Decker, and our top pick has a wire guide and rotating head for easy edging jobs. The Ego’s hand grip lets you hold the trimmer sideways to do edging, but it doesn’t feel like a purpose-built solution the way our top pick does. 33 minutes of working time is close to average, but there’s a handy power dial feature to save power when you’re only doing light cutting. There are definitely jobs that this trimmer is too small for, but the motor and battery aren’t really the limiting factor. If you’re working around sharp stones or tough plants like vines, then the 0.065-inch trimming line will disappear quickly.
The 4 String Trimmers We Tested
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The dual-line, bump-feed head can handle cutting just about anything down short of larger bushes and is easy to restring. Snapper makes several attachments for this trimmer including a hedge trimmer, cultivator, and pole saw. Swapping out the trimmer head with one of the others is essentially painless.
Power+ 2 5 Amp Hour Battery With Fuel Gauge
It’s great that technology today allows a battery trimmer that matches the power of a gas model. After using the EGO for many days, I can’t imagine going back to my gas trimmer. My dad loves to clean our backyard and his trimmer just broke.
The trimmer is powerful and the Powerload head design means no more fumbling around with loading line. The Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload is all about power. This trimmer churns through thick grasses and stubborn brush with ease. This had our testers holding the trimer in awkward, un-ergonomic positions when doing smaller jobs. If you want a string trimmer to power through thick brush, this option works great. For cleaning up grassy yards after mowing, though, we advise you to look elsewhere.
Clean your gutters with ease using the EGO gutter attachment and your POWER+ Blower. Compatible with the LB5300, LB5750, LB5800, and LB6500 blower models. This appears to me to be a good weed eater to use, in spite of it’s three or four negative points. Steve is a one time gardening hater turned into gardening obsessive.
Look for a trimmer that has a clutch that keeps the blade still any time you’re idling. Look for the DWYM seal for products that are the best in the category. Sorry, there are no products available online or in your local store. Please use our Store Finder to select another local store.
Basically, it is the same easy stat feature that’s offered in most of the power tools these days. This Husqvarna weed eater is offering a contrast of string pull method and an unbeatable sure fire way of turning on the engine despite of the worst climatic conditions. At the same time, it takes 4 – 5 hours to recharge the battery. If you want to get 40 minutes’ worth performance from this Black & Decker LSTE525 string trimmer, you need to purchase an extra battery set and keep it recharged for backup. This is a good strategy for power users who like to get done with the entire lawn in one go instead of waiting to recharge the battery over and over again. Having said that, BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 is meant for light duty tasks.
Between batteries with the same capacity and voltage, a shorter run-time means more wattage is being pulled by the motor. First, we looked at reviews and customer feedback for the top-selling trimmers on the market. We also covered the top-placing trimmers from publications like Consumer Reports and the Wirecutter. Ryobi’s bump-feed system works well, with slightly more consistent re-loading than Ego’s, so it’s not a total failure as a serious tool.
