[Shop-talk] Electric String Trimmers

[Ronnie Day]

What ever you do make sure you get a trimmer with a removable battery, and
see if you can find a bundle that includes an extra battery. They're as
expensive, if not more, than the tools!

RD

On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 12:12 PM Jimmie Mayfield via Shop-talk <
shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I have an Ego 56V trimmer.  It uses 0.95 line and it's hard to imagine a
> situation around a home that it couldn't handle.  You might need a pair
> of 2.5Ah batteries or the 5Ah battery if you're going to run it flat-out
> for an hour. You'll find, though, that you rarely need to run it flat
> out.  A brushless motor will have enough torque even at lower speeds to
> cut through most weeds.
>
> I also have a Stihl FS85r brushcutter (25cc, smallest of Stihl's
> blade-capable brushcutters).  The Stihl is more powerful than the Ego
> and it's what I'd use for fence rows the farm but it's overpowered for
> use around a house.  Plus it's heavier, smellier, louder (!!) and just
> plain finicky-ier than the Ego.  There's a lot to be said for being able
> to plug in a battery and being ready to go.
>
> Ego, Greenworks 60V or 80V, Dewalt 60V (they also have a 40V lineup
> aimed at landscapers), Milwaukee, and even Ryobi's 40V brushless stuff.
> Any of those brands are pretty well-reviewed and would do the job.  The
> benefit of the Dewalt and Milwaukee gear is their batteries will work
> with their other power tools.   I'd stay away from brands like Worx or
> Black & Decker.
>
>
>
> On 8/16/19 11:43 AM, Philip Nase via Shop-talk wrote:
> > I’m looking into replacing a 25cc gas trimmer with a cordless electric
> model. I’m in a rural area with a 1 acre lot. I have a fair amount of
> trimming and will need it to run an hour between charges. Does anyone have
> any preferences or advice on which manufacturers and models to rely on.
> Thanks.
> >
> > Phil Nase
> > Applebachsville, PA
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