Looking at getting a trimmer for my parents after they said how hard their current model is to load the head. Did not see what they have, but knowing them, it's very low end. I have the Echo SRM-266 and find it easy to reload and feed so leaning toward the Echo CDST-58V2AH, but open to other options. Also like the EGO with power winding, but unsure about the brand. I'm pretty sure my dad has some 18 volt Milwaukee but not sure how universal their batteries are. Interested to see what others are using and how they like it. Thanks in advance for the advice. Stephanie
I have the Ego. It's light and easy to use. It's good if you don't have a huge yard. It's definitely not as fast/powerful as gas. I've had it for 2 years now . It came as a package deal with a blower. Both tools are very convenient.
OK... I was not willing to believe this rig would be worth 10 cents, but we bought one 4 years ago... and it's really surprised me. The super thin string line does an incredible job, for what it is. We have the mondo blaster gas powered Husky trimmer too... but I rarely reach for it now. Worx has sent us a 6 pack of string spools, twice... and they're free. We have one battery charging while we're using the other, but we usually can do all of our trimming on one battery.
Never thought about it. Always thought each brand was unique. Maybe I will try to find out what they are using. Thanks.
Anyone have any experience with the Stihl FSA57? Picked one up for Mom today so hope she likes it. Seemed lighter than most, and well, it's a Stihl.
I have the Makita battery one, largely because I use Makita across all my battery tools. It's been great.
I have a Ryobi 18v and it works well for our 1/3 acre yard. If the yard was any bigger Id get the 40v or an extra 18v battery.
I bought my wife the Stihl battery powered model. I can’t remember the model. She likes it, more so once I put an aftermarket sling on it for her. Seems to Hold the charge well. I use a bigger Stihl gas model...
My ryobi battery powered weed wacker has been great for 9 years so far. Still on the original battery. It can still trim the lawn edges and the brushy corners of the yard twice on a charge. I also use it to trim the trail into my woods, and to beat the wall of brush back when it starts encroaching on the yard.
I’m on the Milwaukee train with the 18v. It’s been a good one but for really optimal use it wants the 9 amp high capacity battery. And they aren’t cheap. I use the 9 amp and one or two of my 5 amps while it’s recharging if I have to. But I am doing a LOT of trimming. Works out good because I already have nearly everything else of the 18v line! So lots of batteries. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Had second thoughts about the Stihl so returned it the next day. Looked at the Milwaukee but seems heavy for my 82 year old m0ther. Makita has one that you just line up the head, put a piece of line through it and wind it up, plus, about 7.5 lbs with battery.
I run the Milwaukee quik-lok system, excellent setup, tons of power, and easy to load the head oh, and the battery lasts forever just make sure you get a fast charger (IDK if it comes with this system, I got mine tool only)
Looked hard at the Milwaukee, just seemed heavy. I think this just came with the standard charger, but easy enough to add a couple batteries if they like it. While looking I saw the Makita top handle 18 volt saw. I have a feeling it will end up on my shelf in the near future.
it is a little heavy, but if thats a concern, get two or three 6 amp batteries instead of the 9 or 12 amp, I only use the 9 and 12 amp on it, there is always a way I think makita makes a similar system, my brother has a husky version from lowes, gas powered but SUPER easy to start, I think its a spring assist its a little heavy tho
We have the Milwaukee trimmer that you can switch to other pieces, pole saw, edger etc... It has the simplest string loading we've ever seen. Use it quite often vs our two other Stihls.
