In the last ten years, I’ve probably used dozens of different string trimmers for personal and business use. I’ve used all the big name brands advertised on the home shows. About five years ago I purchased my first four cycle gas powered string trimmer. This has proven to be an excellent investment although it originally cost me over two hundred dollars.
Recently a neighbor asked me to buy her a grass trimmer that she could handle. Although I am quite happy with my trimmer, it is a bit heavy and awkward for a woman to handle for any length of time. So I started looking into the various string trimmers that are on the market. I was surprised to see the large number of electric string trimmers on the market today. So I did a good amount of research before making any recommendations.
First, you have to be realistic about the actual use you have for the machine. Regardless of any hype or advertising infomercials, if you have heavy weeds or even heavy grass mixed with heavy weeds to any extent, you need a gasoline string trimmer. You definitely need the the power, double string cutting and the extra torque provided by a straight shaft. I suggest spending about two hundred dollars for a quality built four cycle gasoline engine driven trimmer. If you only have a typical yard to maintain, an electric string trimmer will do fine. Don’t waste your time with a corded type but check out a good cordless electric trimmer.
If you purchase an 18-volt or 24-volt model you should be very happy with it for a long time. Don’t listen to the story about it being good for edging. The truth of the matter is that it will trim grass and that is really what it is made for trimming grass in either a horizontal or vertical position. Edging really requires cutting down into the turf for a good straight edge and no string trimmer will do that regardless of claims.
I’ve had the opportunity to use the top timmers by Black and Decker and Worx. Both very nice trimmers, both very similar in features and weight and both are 18-volt models. You’ll be familiar with the Worx model from the ever running infomercials on TV each weekend. But I had to recommend the Black and Decker trimmer as my favorite. While they are very similar, the Black and Decker is $50 less then the Worx and comes with two batteries. Now, I’m aware the Worx is supposed to ship with newer litium-ion batteries but I have little doubt that two 18-volt ni-cad will more then make up the difference. Of course when I eventually read that the Black and Decker is judged a “best buy” by Consumers Digest, it sealed the deal.
After using the new Black and Decker for while, there is little doubt I made the right choice. So the next time you need a string trimmer, I suggest skimming over the gasoline engine series and go right for the cordless electric trimmers. You can’t go wrong. I personally recommend the Black and Decker
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