Best Cordless Weedwacker?

[larry4406]

My wife wants one. I think it's great. The more she cuts the less I have to do.

What say you on the best one to buy?

 

[todd_fuller]

Pretty good recent discussion:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288187

 

[BD1]

Are you considering a battery model ? Here is the one I have been reviewing. Has great reviews , super warranty, and uses .095 string.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-58-...-Ah-Battery-CST-58V4AH/205565995?N=5yc1vZcavo

I'm gonna check prices tomorrow at local dealer and see how the compare with Home depot

 

[mr.speaker]

That Echo 58v is a great one ^^..

Most of them are complete garbage and last about 15 minutes.

 

[bfm336]

Happy with my Worx 20V - got it for $85 with a blower. The blower is OK and gets a light job of getting cut grass off the driveway (not if it is wet). I've been told they are good for drying your car after a wash but haven't tried.

I can weedwack my yard and and blow off the driveway on a single charge - and the kit had 2 batteries. Look for refurb kits directly from Worx on fleabay.

 

[Ign]

Been using my 40V Ryobi everyday. Dunno how long it's going to hold up but I like it fine. Definitely lasts longer than 15 min.

On a budget I vote 40V Ryobi. Price no object, the Echo looks awesome. Re: the wife, there's a YouTube video where a guy compares the 40V and 18V Ryobi's. He says the 40V battery is much easier to remove due to retention tab design, and he actually wants to replace his mother's 18V w a 40V for this reason as she struggles w the 18V batteries.

 

[langss]

I bought this Kobalt http://www.lowes.com/pd_651246-95404-KST+120X_1z0wgb3__?productId=50327119&pl=1It It came with the Battery. My only complaint is its a little heavy, probably because I don't use it that often. In the plus category, the battery has a really long life and quick recharge. I also bought the Pole Chain Saw, and the Hedge Trimmer. All the Battery's are the same so its nice to have a spare.

 

[olytdi]

Pretty good recent discussion:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288187

Yeah, that's the thread I started. I've come from my search believing that unless you go with something badass like the 58V Echo, you'll likely be frustrated.

If you're only clearing a couple of fences when you mow, perhaps the others may be adequate. I don't have a big lot or a lot of weeds and was immensely underwhelmed with the 40v B&D with the brushless motor I purchased (and then returned).

The models I've tried and demoed all generally had the balls to get the job done. But virtually none have adequate battery reserve. The claims are way over blown.

My $0.02

I may have to break down and try the Echo. I just didn't want to spend that much.

 

[small_toys]

I have recently purchased a Dewalt 40v trimmer and am impressed with its capabilities with my short time of using it. Battery lasted for my 15 min of testing around shop with power left to do more. My wife had spent 25 min or so trimming around house and steps. She stopped because she ran out of string. (She was unaware of the bump & feed)

You can stop the motor by pushing it into heavy weeds but back off and it will cut. Not the same power as an industrial weed trimmer but much lighter and quieter.


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[LordPsychon]

Ryobi 40v or Dewalt 40v are good bets for weekly trimming. For heavy or long trimming, Echo 58v. Ryobi 18v, B&D 20v/18v, and Kobalt are okay but don't expect greatness - I'm still using a B&D 18v which for my needs is sufficient but boy is it heavy (can only find NiCads for it!).

 

[Trey T]

Cordless, I would put my money on Dewalt 40V as their battery technology has been proven. Even if money is not an object, I would pick Dewalt over Echo or Stihl.

Attach the $30 echo bump string spool and it will be golden!!

I have stressed the important of battery on this forum quite a bit and that's what makes a tool great!