Why I prefer my EGO 56v String Trimmer vs EGO 56v Edger

Why I prefer my EGO 56v String Trimmer vs EGO 56v Edger

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[thomasfirby]

Thanks "Howard" for saving me close to $400. I spent the last 2 days researching different cordless edgers to replace my 40v B&D trimmer/edger which uses the nylon trimmer line. My yard equipment is EGO ( mower and blowers) and B&D (hedge trimmer, cultivater, trimmer/edger, blower/vac). I came real close to ordering the EGO edger like you have since I already own 4 of their batteries. After watching your video and a bunch of other videos, they show that the edger clearly makes a bigger mess on the sidewalk, especially with dirt. Plus, my B&D trimmer is very light with its small 40v battery, and I only have to charge it about once a month (using it at least once a week). Plus, those EGO batteries are so heavy. I'm staying with my trustworthy B&D.

[craigd]

Both tools have their purposes. The edger is best for doing a new edge or edging for the first time after winter - a trimmer just won't trench deep enough and remove enough backfilled soil. A trimmer also won't cut through any woody shrub roots if you're edging a plant bed. After the initial cut with the edger, I follow up with my trimmer to maintain the edge with each mow during the growing season. A trimmer is definitely easier for ongoing maintenance. But in my opinion, a trimmer can't completely replace an edger to do that initial cut for the aforementioned reasons.

[Rangerteam]

The edger is a must. Doing that kind of work with trimmer just eats up the nylon string. If only EGO distributed the edger in Canada!!!!

[dylantran]

Both tools have their places. It really comes down on what kind of edge you prefer and the type of grass you have. Down south, the grass tends to grow out more than up and the edger makes cutting through the runners a lot easier than a string trimmer but a lot of People do still use a string trimmer. It really comes down to preference really in my book. Great video as always

[shion_lwn]

Great video as always.
I have Ego string trimmer and edger as well.
I'm not good at using String trimmer. I gues I still struggle with holding the tool, my hands gets sore and lose focus on going straight 😅
I haven't tried the edger yet. I'm clumsy and I hope I won't make too many scratches all over the sidewalk lol

[timdecker]

Good video! I think edger is great for keeping beds clean and string trimmer for regular maintenance

[markbratt]

I used to cut the grass last with a Honda 21'' HRX with bagger to suck up the trimming/edging waste. However, I got a zero turn without the bagging option. I now trim, mow and then edge. I currently edge with a Stihl Edger. I'm thinking of switching over to Ego for a trimmer/edger in the future.

[dhowting]

Edgers are primarily used to first establish an edge then use a trimmer to maintain it through the season.
Your dirt is surprisingly higher than the sidewalks! Ours is almost level to them.
For hearing protection I use Anker Soundcore Air 2 noise isolating ear buds and listen to my tunes!! They're like earplugs with speakers! Lol

[dannymcneal]

I keep my grass edged regularly, so I have no need of the EGO edger. However, I’m not the best at edging with the string trimmer—until recently! Even on my best day of edging with the trimmer, the trimmer can “walk” into the lawn on its own and without warning. Now? I walk on the yard side and edge from left to right. No more walking into the yard and hacking it up. The EGO 56V string trimmer with carbon fiber shaft is the bomb!! So light and so simple.

[johnloran]

The trick is to cut the lawn last and it acts like a vacum Hoover. Edge/strim first and blow the dirt on to the grass - then bag the first bit around the edge with the mower. This also stops grass growing in the borders. Then mulch the main bit in the middle 👍

[mikematt]

I took that guide thing off the back of my Ego edger and it works great!

[johncurtis]

I also prefer the trimmer much for the same reason as you. However, I find it easier to do the trimming from the concrete side rather than from the grass side.

[LDBecker]

I have the EGO select cut XP, blower, string trimmer and edger - and the Worx Trivac... My lawn doesn't have curved edges, and it has smooth concrete all around - so the Edger works just fine. If I neglect edging, I end up digging up a lot of dirt - but if I use it regularly, it's fine. I just blow the edge grass cuttings up onto the main lawn and the mower picks up all the mess when I mow. I get a good straight cut with the edger, where with the string trimmer I struggle to get a neat cut. If I had curved edges it might be different. Thanks for the video! Looking forward to an Ego cordless vac as well...

[Coffeeismyhappyplace]

Which one hurts your back less. My worxs trimmer/ edger kills my back. Ang ego would probably b even heavier

[GirLzLawn]

I love using my edger to trench. I have some issues with the sidewalk dipping, so edging a little trench helps prevent water build up. I do love using my trimmer as well. I use the edger once a month and the trimmer every other time I mow.

[seannoh]

Edging with a trimmer is difficult with the guard on and if you take the guard off, the debris kick up can be brutal. So what I like to use is an edger a few times and use a Ryobi trimmer/edger with a wheel for light edging. The Ryobi has a nice wheel that gives me a guide to follow a straight edge and is lightweight, too.

[emyhR]

I have a question. If using a blower to clean up sidewalk. Where do you blow the stuff? New to owning a home and don’t wanna piss anybody off lol

[ajgreen]

Great points my man! I’ve always edged with a trimmer, and it gets to a point you don’t have to trim it every single time. 👍🏼

[chazbofun]

I use both. Every month or so I'll edge with the edger to cut a nice trench with my St. Augustine grass. Weekly I will use the trimmer. Less mess to clean up and the edge looks sharper.
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[oh-qnht]

I just purchased and used the edger attachment a few days ago. There's a learning curve with it. I also had a ton of dirt and debris like you showed but I have the brush attachment as well and it made the cleanup super super easy. Very impressed with what the brush can do.