Best "Quality" cordless weed eater?

[larry4406]

I have the Makita brushless 2x18V trimmer and love it, but it is overkill for my suburban lot. I can string trim 4 times before needing to recharge. The 18V would have been fine.
Makita just came out with a 36V head that you can attach a bunch of different yard tools to.

Engineer2 - Is this the Makita unit you have? I have 3 acres and wife wants a cordless. I have Makita 18V tools so this looks like a nice fit.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-206058496-_-302346211-_-N

 

[Voi]

Engineer2 - Is this the Makita unit you have? I have 3 acres and wife wants a cordless. I have Makita 18V tools so this looks like a nice fit.[/url]

[EDIT] Deleted for incorrect content. I'll leave the rest of what I typed below in case it's helpful to someone. Rest is correct as far as I know.

The XRU09z has the opposite rotation from the XRU07z so it's more useful if you want to turn it on its side and use it for edging. Also, it will take those aftermarket pre-strung heads. I gather these features are significant enough that Makita is no longer making the XRU07z.

For what it is worth, I bought the XRU08z for my wife since she's only 5' tall and 100 lbs and it's the lightest/shortest cordless string trimmer on the market. I really like it. Depending on what the yard on our next home is like I may pick up the XRU09z for myself and my boys as they get bigger.

I do have a couple of those free grinders that I got with other Makita X2 yard tools. Really like them. Haven't had a wheel mounted on any of my corded angle grinders since I got them.

 

[engineer2]

Mine is the XRU09Z. I love it, but 36V is more appropriate for larger lots. My only objection is the bump feed is a little sticky for line feed. I have to learn how to wind it better.
If I had a choice nowadays, I would buy the Makita MAKXUX01Z power head that accepts different attachments. With a string trimmer, it would be about the same price.

 

[Fbmoose48]

Who makes the EGO products?

Chervon

 

[Mandres]

I'm tired of fighting with 2 stroke engines that never want to start so I broke down yesterday and ordered the Makita 36v trimmer kit (+ free grinder) and their 12" chainsaw too. Looking forward to never having to mix gas or rebuild a carb ever again. Feels like the future!

 

[Parrothead]

I'm tired of fighting with 2 stroke engines that never want to start so I broke down yesterday and ordered the Makita 36v trimmer kit (+ free grinder) and their 12" chainsaw too. Looking forward to never having to mix gas or rebuild a carb ever again. Feels like the future!

Welcome to the other side. You’ll wonder why you didn’t convert sooner!

 

[GTO]

I have the Echo 56 volt li-ion,good for me.

 

[jonshonda]

Welcome to the other side. You’ll wonder why you didn’t convert sooner!

But will you be cursing your purchase when you have to spend $150 on a new battery in 5-10 years? I have good luck with engines, and that known battery expense is what has me leaning towards 2 stroke Stihl.

 

[ScottsGT]

I do have one complaint about my Milwaukee string trimmer. Also think I have a remedy for it too. Not sure, but I think the string on my gas one spins clockwise. Electric is CCW. Throws grass trimmings into my legs. Also the guard on the end of the shaft is only about 4"-5" wide where my old gas trimmers guard was about 12" wide. It does look like an easy swap out though. Couple of Allen screws clamping the guard on the shaft.

 

[Mandres]

But will you be cursing your purchase when you have to spend $150 on a new battery in 5-10 years? I have good luck with engines, and that known battery expense is what has me leaning towards 2 stroke Stihl.

Maybe, but I use the same 18v Makita battery platform for my drill, driver, circ saw, vacuum, etc. If I have to buy a couple new batteries every few years to keep all these tools running that's easily worth it. Hell, a two-pack of 5ah batteries is <$100. I spend that much on gas+oil mix for the two-stokes over the same lifetime easily.

And honestly, I don't care about the cost. I hate it when a tree limb falls across my driveway and the goddamn Stihl saw won't start without 45 mins. of tinkering. Most recently, the gas line in my Tanaka trimmer deteriorated. I replaced it, the machine ran fine for a day, and now it won't start either. I just want my stuff to work when I need it, like my drill/driver/saw/vacuum do ...

 

[ScottsGT]

And honestly, I don't care about the cost. I hate it when a tree limb falls across my driveway and the goddamn Stihl saw won't start without 45 mins. of tinkering. Most recently, the gas line in my Tanaka trimmer deteriorated. I replaced it, the machine ran fine for a day, and now it won't start either. I just want my stuff to work when I need it, like my drill/driver/saw/vacuum do ...

Preach it brother! Nothing like pulling the string trimmer/blower/hedge trimmer down and just pull the trigger and hearing them run without laying out the extension cords.

 

[yamaha0343]

leaning towards 2 stroke Stihl.

Best lawn purchase ever. Run TruFuel And you’ll have no issues. Ethanol gas kills outdoor power equipment.

 

[arrowhead]

Just purchased an 80V Kobalt trimmer from Lowes for $200 on sale. I've had a bunch of cheap gas trimmers over the years and so far, this unit eats them up. No jacking around with mixing / filling gas and pull starting etc. Did all my trimming on one charge that would have a taken a full tank on a gas unit. Never thought I'd say it but I love my battery trimmer, it's awesome. A couple other things I like about it, the auto feed button on the head is just stiff enough where you don't get false feeds just because your skimming along the ground, but not so hard that you have to smash it to get it to feed. The string that comes with it is also very tough, only had to feed out line a few times where i would have used a whole spool with regular line. Can also take other attachment heads. Wonder if they make a snow broom. That would be sweet!

 

[4x4_G30_Sportvan]

I just bought the Craftsman 24V max trimmer. Very happy with it, surprising how well it worked on some tough weed stems.

I have ended up with the chainsaw, polesaw, hedge trimmer, and blower. I have tons o fbatteries from ebay as well as the ones that come with each. It has been a great use of my SYWR points and free cash offers.

 

[larry4406]

Well based on Engineer2's positive response, we purchased the Makita XRU09PTX1. Came with weed eater, dual battery charger, two 5AH batteries, and a cordless grinder. Also I have migrated my cordless tools to Makita 18V, so this made for a nice addition.

Here is the unit we purchased:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-...d-Brushless-Angle-Grinder-XRU09PTX1/302346211


Trimmer has truly outstanding performance! It performs superior to my gas Ryobi CS300 trimmer in all aspects. Lighter weight, very well balanced, obviously starts every time, and no longer reeking of exhaust fumes. The dual speeds are very nice at conserving battery life. First use on high speed it lasted at least 45+ minutes while cutting very heavy weeds (first cutting this year). Have never had to use reverse as it has the power to blaze thru everything I tried. Very easy to install new string and bump feed works every time with no hangups.

Only complaints are that I had to order it vs buying it in the store and that it does not include a shoulder strap although it does have a hook for one so I purchased an aftermarket strap.

Have not tied the included angle grinder yet but it is a nice addition

 

[jonshonda]

Best lawn purchase ever. Run TruFuel And you’ll have no issues. Ethanol gas kills outdoor power equipment.

Ended up getting a sweet deal on a Stihl FS94R and love it so far. With .090 line this thing will take care of the grass, and beat back the underbrush in the woods next to my house.

I seam to have pretty decent luck with engines, and always run 91 octane fuel with NO ETHANOL!

 

[Ign]

Ended up getting a sweet deal on a Stihl FS94R and love it so far. With .090 line this thing will take care of the grass, and beat back the underbrush in the woods next to my house.

I seam to have pretty decent luck with engines, and always run 91 octane fuel with NO ETHANOL!

Nice! Thanks for following up and enjoy the new machine!

 

[firebird1999us]

Was kind f impressed with the build quality of the echo 58v... looked heavier duty than the dewalt 60v (that seems to have vanished from home depot) and the milwaukee trimmer.

I've read that while echo doesn't condone using the attachments they will fit on the electric trimmer. Anyone have any experience with this? I'd like to gte the edger attachment...

 

[todd_fuller]

Was kind f impressed with the build quality of the echo 58v... looked heavier duty than the dewalt 60v (that seems to have vanished from home depot) and the milwaukee trimmer.

I've read that while echo doesn't condone using the attachments they will fit on the electric trimmer. Anyone have any experience with this? I'd like to gte the edger attachment...

I’ve had the Echo 58V trimmer and mower for about two years now. I got the edger attachment and it works great. The trimmer is an animal and the edger doesn’t really bog down like every other electric I’ve used (cordless or otherwise). It’s a bit heavier than other cordless models but you can always get a strap. It has a good variable speed trigger and two speed settings.

 

[intillzah]

I got the WORX GT, does a great job for me....