What Trimmer Should I Buy? Answering Your Questions

So many choices out there when it comes to weed eaters or whipper snippers. These are my choices for battery and petrol units out of the ones I've tried.

Ego 56v Multi Tool With Trimmer Attachment
Honda UMK425 Straight Shaft Brushcutter.

[JyveKilla]

Stihl FS55 RC-E $429 RRP. Straight shaft and good quality unit

[camrousseau]

For domestic use, really happy with the Husqvarna 129lk. Very snappy and great lightweight feel.

[anthonyb]

I've got the Honda you mentioned, versatool with attachments. Good for younger stronger people but my pick would be the Ego for home use, it would have be the powerload, great tool. For commercial use I'd think the Honda unless you want to spend a lot getting more batteries.

[troybalster]

I have one of the ego trimmers and have been very happy with it for the 2 years I have had it so far. 8 inches of snow on the ground now so will be march/April when it will be used again. It comes with the 2.5 Amp hour battery which is plenty enough for what trimming I need to do. Usually only have to charge the battery every 3 or 4th time I use it.

[stevew]

DeWalt of course, Project farm said so!!!

[averagejoe]

Makita garden tools are a great option if you're already invested in that platform. I've got an 18v line trimmer that makes light work of a small to medium yard & the 36v multi function power head with line trimmer attachment for bigger jobs. Metal blades work well on it for block clearing.

[nearly-blindbrian]

Ego just announced a new trimmer for the multi head system, this time with power load tech they have on their dedicated string trimmers..Not sure when it comes out, but it is on my purchase list

[bluerisk]

As German I'm bound to buy Stihl.

(But I ride a Ford and my PC is from Dell).

[richardportelli]

Ryobi battery trimmers can be a good option for people who have batteries already and don't wanna spend 700 bucks on an ego.

[julzy]

I just bought the battery option the EGO on your recommendation 🤞🏻😂

[andyk]

I’ve got the Honda but keen on the ego as it has the landscaping blade

[michaelcarydakis]

i bought a dewalt 54 volt great range please try them and their mower

[sdfjsdjfghssfgdsgvfs]

yeah, that's nice but also quite expensive
Do you have any recommendations for battery and petrol trimmers for around $300?

[ldvids]

Thanks, Hey Tim great videos thanks for helping people. I don’t mind pushing a mower (in my early 60’s). I’d like to do it more so hardworking husband doesn’t need to but I’m no longer strong enough to start with the pull cord. Probably not your area of expertise but do you know of a mower I should look at?

[jediage]

Great video! What wall mount hangers are you using to hang up the trimmers in your garage?

[texas-tom-]

I’m a huge fan of the echo products. I’m not sure they sell them in Australia though 🤷‍♂️

[Astonsellers]

Makita ER2650LH
Petrol 4-stroke line trimmer. Priced at $349.

[jvalentine]

The only drawbacks to a Honda GX25 bent shaft I have found is poor quality fuel lines that break, it's heavy and a really uncomfortable trigger . Like you need hands like a Gorilla to get a comfortable hold on the trigger . I would not recommend the Honda to people with a bad back or woman with small hands . A Stihl two stroke is way lighter and more comfortable to grip . Honda must have employed a low IQ giant to test their trimmers .

[John-gmty]

$600 is a sizable investment for a small yard for a wipper mate... Honda UMK425