These units are priced equivalent to an entry-level commercial gasoline powered trimmer and provide similar torque, weight and ease of use. In the end, your trimmer decision is up to you, your lawn, and your wallet. With all the styles to choose from, picking the right one may be difficult.
With a little bit of research, finding the right one for you might be easier than you think! We work closely with GoDaddy and PayPal to provide a secure online shopping environment. Contact Us Phone Email orders rcpw. Find Us On:. All Rights Reserved. Without this feature, you'll need to turn the whole tool for vertical trimming, which can be less convenient. Fitting new cutting line re-spooling can be one of the fiddliest tasks when it comes to using a line trimmer.
A trimmer with a single cutting line is easier to re-spool than one with twin lines, though the latter can give better cutting performance. A wide diameter is useful if you want to trim open areas. Petrol line trimmers usually have a wider diameter than the cordless and electric models. Most models we tested have an adjustable handle that can be rotated on the shaft when you turn the trimmer over, to change from horizontal trimming to vertical edging on some models, the cutting head can be rotated instead for the same purpose.
Adjusting tools such as a spanner are often included as standard. Some trimmers have other accessories usually as optional extras , such as brush-cutting blades or extra edging heads.
Skip to content Skip to footer navigation. Top of the content. Lawnmowers and trimmers. Expect to cut for about 30 minutes on a single charge. Most batteries take about an hour to recharge once they've fully drained. The shaft transfers power from the engine or motor to the lines that do the cutting. Models with a straight shaft offer a longer reach, and they tend to be better for tall users and for reaching beneath bushes and other shrubs.
Models with a curved shaft shown tend to be lighter and easier to handle. On some models, the cutting head can be swiveled to a vertical position for edging. This feature is especially useful because the trimmer can otherwise feel unwieldy if you have to maneuver it 90 degrees—and hold that position—for several steps as you edge your lawn where it meets a driveway or sidewalk. All manufacturers tell you which size replacement line fits your trimmer. Trimmers with two lines cut more grass with each revolution than single-line models, so they can typically handle heavier growth.
Fixed-line heads are also available as aftermarket items. Auto-feed heads come pre-wound and release line on their own as needed. Spring-assisted starting makes pulling the starter cord of a gas-powered trimmer easier.
And a relatively foolproof sequence of pushing the fuel-primer bulb and engaging the choke delivers the proper fuel mixture to a cold engine for faster starts. Trimmers that have the stop switch within easy reach let you quickly stop the engine or motor if you need to. We respect your privacy. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story.
Sign In. Become a Member. Remember Me. Forgot username or password? Not a member? Need further assistance? Please call Member Services at String Trimmers. Sign in or Become a Member. Cordless models are more expensive. The most expensive cordless grass trimmers are designed for cutting down long grass and tough weeds, and have a long shaft and a fixed head. They're best suited to heavy-duty tasks, and it's worth paying a bit more for a top-scoring petrol model. The most common problem is the line or blades breaking or running out.
You'll be able to buy new ones from garden centres and diy stores - contact the manufacturer if you have difficulty finding them. More expensive brands, such as Stihl, can be taken to a garden-machinery specialist for repairs if the trimmer breaks.
Cheaper plastic trimmers may wind up in landfill if they break. Manufacturers often have one or two standard batteries and chargers that are compatible with a wide range of tools. Before you buy, check to see if any of your existing tools have a battery and charger that you can use with the tool you're planning to buy, as this could save you a considerable amount of money.
Alternatively, you may see it as a good chance to buy a second battery for your tools. If you're want a grass trimmer for simple tasks, such as tidying the edges of the lawn by a fence or neatening straggly grass around a rotary drier, then you won't need a model with lots of features. But for anything more, the following additions could prove invaluable:. Head over to our top five best grass trimmers and lawn edgers.
All grass trimmers cut using either a string-like line or small plastic blades. Trimmer line is designed to break if it hits something too hard to prevent it getting wrapped around the object. It also wears down gradually and will snap when it becomes too thin. As a result, you'll need to feed out more line, and this is done by one of three different systems:. In each case you need to remember to feed out more line regularly, or it can become too short and disappear back inside the head.
Most grass trimmers have a double line. This lets you cut more quickly, but threading the line on the spool is slightly trickier. Line can cost as little as 20p a metre, but it will all depend on the quality and the amount you buy at one time. Plastic line shreds when used and scatters small pieces of plastic. There are some lines that are claimed to be biodegradable.
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