Battery-Powered Weed EatersTested: EGO, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, Kobalt, Makita, Atlas (Harbor Freight), Greenworks, and ECHO. String trimmers (weed eaters) tested for cutting speed, trimmer head efficiency at dispensing trimmer line, trimmer head string capacity, noise level, vibration, electric motor start-up torque, maximum run time, battery recharge time, and debris shield design. I purchased all of the string trimmers to ensure a fair an unbiased review without any pressure from manufacturers. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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24 Comments
Yes please do an other ratchet video lowes store sell tool I would love to see if they are any good 👍🏻 thanks a lot
Another terrific product comparison. I really appreciate all your hard work and effort.
I recently purchased an EGO kit; trimmer, blower, 4 AH 56 volt battery and charger for $230 at ACE Hardware. So far it’s been working very well.
Keep up the great work!
Could you test cordless edgers, please
Great Review — Just wish you had put the RPM for each trimmer.
Stihl brand?
Only one trimmer from an actual OPE manufacturer….
MAJOR PROPS MOUNTING THE CHARGERS! 👏🏼 Nice job!
Wall mountable is not OEM. 🤦🏼♂️
THE Mikita for sure
You should add Hart to the mix!
I’m curious how the stihl compares to the dewalt and Milwaukee.
The Ego is a beast. It clears hedges, brush and small tree limbs, its a workhorse and works without any issues. I put it through hell and it just keeps going. With a fast recharge, foolproof spoolup, commercial quality construction and heavy duty operation, I'd easily choose it again. Plus, the battery can be used in all other EGO products.
Ego is my personal favorite brand l. I do not regret the purchases ive made
@Project Farm … I would really, truly appreciate you answering this question (which I have asked before): What battery-powered line trimmer will take a CIRCULAR (like a circular saw type blade but mounted horizontally) by just taking off the line head, and then putting on the blade? (Of course, an inexpensive adapter kit may be needed, such as a screw and washer.) (As you did with the gas trimmers when you tested blades on brush and saplings.) I thought you might know of one since you have used so many different line trimmers. 🙂 TY very much for your videos!
Perfect review! This helped me to decide on my new electric trimmer
Any chance you can do an updated test and compare the Dewalt to the Stihl and Husqvarna trimmers? As always, you did an excellent job on the testing and really appreciate the work you do!
I know it's quite a bit different price wise, it would have been neat to see harbor freights 20v trimmer compared as well. Currently they are selling them new for $29.99. Tried getting one today as my Worx bit the dust yesterday after 11 years of HARD use trimming 4 homes and 1 commercial property. The bearing in the motor went out on my worx. Unfortunately, replacement motor not available. So right now, Buying a Milwaukee. EXCELLENT deal right now at home depot. Milwaukee with Quik Lock, 8 ah high output battery + raid charger $209. Though, I'm going to resell the battery and charger, should then have the trimmer for under 100. Don't need the battery and charger, Ill use my Mowers 12ah batteries.
My Milwaukee feeds line with the slightest touch. I go through 30 feet every week trimming my small yard. It is very aggravating. I wish it was an automatic feed instead of a bump feed. I use Milwaukee line.
Have the ego for doing little lawns, love that thing.
This is the kind of review I'd pay money for. My new favorite channel.
Note that you can get a 240 wh battery for the Dewalt (DCB612). Edit: Actually the DCB615 is 300 wh.
The EGO powerload system is so easy to use it easily makes it the best choice
Gas powered video?
Great job 👏
I felt bad when I got the ryobi because not made in the US. But I've seen that none of them are. I wonder more about longevity.