Trimmer & Edger Reviews & Buying Guides Archives

Trimmer & Edger Reviews & Buying Guides

Lawn care may start with a mower, but it finishes with a nice string trimmer or weedwacker. We’ve evaluated the best string trimmers by reviewing most current models and paying close attention to cut quality, the cutting width and speed, features, and runtime. For battery-powered string trimmers, power and run-time take up a huge consideration in testing. Our best battery weed eater review and best gas trimmer reviews let us test that and more. Both gas string trimmers and electric models range from entry-level to professional tools. Battery models have started successfully competing with gas models for residential and commercial use. This is particularly important for areas with noise ordinances. Battery-powered trimmers and edgers also achieve lower vibration levels for the user than gas tools. On the ranch and large property side, brushcutters tackle thicker patches of weeds, brush, vines, and grass. For hedges, our hedge trimmer reviews focus on cut quality, cutting efficiency, features, and more. Battery-powered hedge trimmers show very promising run-time that matches gas. We also cover both standalone trimmers and edgers as well as those using backpack batteries.

June 11, 2018 0

Makita Single-Side 4-Stroke Hedge Trimmer EN7350SH

by PTR Editorial Staff

How does a 30″ hedge trimmer sound to you? There’s a Makita single-side 4-stroke hedge trimmer that’s available with just […]

May 15, 2018 0

Kobalt 24V Cordless Hedge Trimmer

by PTR Editorial Staff

We’ve talked a lot about Kobalt’s 24V power tools – they’re a nice blend of performance and value that fits […]

April 1, 2018 0

EGO Cordless Nose Hair Trimmer Preview

by PTR Editorial Staff

This week a well-known manufacturer of outdoor power tools has ventured into new territory. The rechargeable EGO Cordless Nose Hair […]

April 1, 2018 0

LineSand Sanding Disc System for String Trimmers

by PTR Editorial Staff

APRIL 1, 2018 – Looking at the new Diablo SandNet sanding pads, you’d think all possible sanding innovations have already […]

March 8, 2018 0

Echo High-Torque String Trimmer SRM-2620T

by Kenny Koehler

Sorting through the wide array of professional level string trimmers can be overwhelming. A lot of Pros are pretty brand […]

October 26, 2017 0

Husqvarna String Trimmer Model 525LS

by Chris Boll

We recently had the opportunity to take one of the new Husqvarna string trimmer models out for a spin. Model 525LS […]

July 31, 2017 0

Makita XRU09 18V X2 LXT Brushless String Trimmer

by Kenny Koehler

Most of the major power tool manufacturers now have cordless OPE lines out. But where Makita has an advantage over […]

June 9, 2017 0

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer Video Review

by Kenny Koehler

Hedge trimmers are one of the most consistent performers in the cordless revolution away from gas engines and extension cords. […]

June 2, 2017 0

DeWalt FlexVolt String Trimmer Review

by Kenny Koehler

When we first introduced the DeWalt FlexVolt OPE line, it begged the question of who it’s targeting as a user […]

May 29, 2017 0

Ryobi One+ 18V Brushless String Trimmer Review

by PTR Editorial Staff

To know is to love – at least that’s how the saying goes – and I’m getting to know the […]