Post by: b23 on May 11, 2020, 01:09:23 PM
I have Milwaukee 18V and Dewalt 20V tools with multiple batteries for both. I'm looking at the Milwaukee and Dewalt battery powered string trimmers. My Milwaukee stuff has been great and since switching my DeWalt tools over to the 20V Lith batteries I no longer want to throw them away. At this point I'm kind of leaning more toward the Milwaukee trimmer but I've only ever used a gas trimmer and have no experience with the battery powered stuff so I'm open to opinions.
For what it's worth, those are the only two battery powered trimmers I'm interested in because I can buy just the trimmer, don't want anything with yet another different battery and charger.
Post by: Stein on May 11, 2020, 01:16:13 PM
The one thing I can't figure out is why they made it spin backwards. Every trimmer I have ever run spun in the same direction, so maybe check on that because it sucks having to do everything backwards. I'm not sure if it is just the jokers at Craftsman or something having to do with battery power.
We have tons of battery life, but a small yard so I can't speak much to that.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 11, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
If I was in landscaping or had a ton of trimming, I'd probably go with the big gas versions; but the places I take the trimmer and the size seems to be about right for the battery capacity. I wouldn't want a gas one now. These aren't like the old plug in electric, I was surprised.
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 11, 2020, 01:23:21 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 11, 2020, 01:25:11 PM
I have an EGO trimmer and love it. No more gas and it runs pretty long. I would think the ones your interested in work pretty well.Is yours the 56 volt?
Post by: 2MANY on May 11, 2020, 01:28:49 PM
Post by: b23 on May 11, 2020, 01:33:04 PM
I really like it because my kids can run it without me having to go out there and start it, mix the fuel, gas it up, etc.
Ohhh, I never even thought of that. I'm liking this idea better all the time. :tup:
Hmm, wonder if I'll be able to interest my wife in using it. Now that's something I'd definitely pay extra for! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: b0bbyg on May 11, 2020, 01:35:39 PM
I have one, not of the two listed, though. Mine is the 40V Ryobi. I think it is great. It can sit all winter, then just throw in the battery and go. I don't have to troubleshoot for two hours even if gas was drained in fall. The power is close, but not quite as much as the gas style. I can get about 40 mins off a full charge and it takes about 3 hrs to charge back up. I think one of the main sellers on it for me was I can throw it in the back of the car and not have to have a gas can, go to the gas pump, measure out oil, etc.I have the same one and have been happy, also have the hedge trimmer that both mount off the same drive shaft.
If I was in landscaping or had a ton of trimming, I'd probably go with the big gas versions; but the places I take the trimmer and the size seems to be about right for the battery capacity. I wouldn't want a gas one now. These aren't like the old plug in electric, I was surprised.
Last weekend the old gas chainsaw bit it and I bought the battery chainsaw to match with a 2nd 40V battery. I have yet to use them enough in one day to burn through both batteries. I don't go out and cut loads of firewood, I just need to be able to trim or drop the occasional trees on 2+ acres.
I will probably carry it in hunting season when on dirt roads for the occasional fall down, won't clear the huge trees but will clear anything reasonable.
Post by: b23 on May 11, 2020, 01:38:44 PM
I have a Stihl that is awesome.
I love my Stihl stuff, leaf blower and one of my chainsaws is a Stihl, but I already have Milwaukee and DeWalt batteries and chargers. I don't want another different battery and charger.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 11, 2020, 01:42:34 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 11, 2020, 01:46:43 PM
I have an EGO trimmer and love it. No more gas and it runs pretty long. I would think the ones your interested in work pretty well.Is yours the 56 volt?
I have a ego hedge trimmer and a blower..both 56 volt .they are both awesome and are comparable to gas for power rating..
That said I wouldn't trade my gas string trimmer for a cordless..gas string trimmer's just plain produce more power for the work I do. If you have a small yard and just trim grass then cordless would work..but I'm constantly trimming heavy grasses, stickers and small trees.
Post by: grundy53 on May 11, 2020, 02:36:08 PM
I have an EGO trimmer and love it. No more gas and it runs pretty long. I would think the ones your interested in work pretty well.I just bought one of these too. Love it.
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Post by: jackelope on May 11, 2020, 02:46:43 PM
Is this the Ego one you guys are buying?
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/ego-st1521s
Post by: grundy53 on May 11, 2020, 02:51:15 PM
I've been thinking about one of these after my el-cheapo gas trimmer won't stay running this year. It's one of the cheap Homelite ones from Lowes. They're like $99 and seem to last 5-7 years and then die. Was thinking one of these battery powered ones might be the way to go.Yeah. That's the one I got.
Is this the Ego one you guys are buying?
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/ego-st1521s
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Post by: follow maggie on May 11, 2020, 05:28:51 PM
Went ahead and bought the Milwaukee Quik-Lok version. Not sure if I'll ever have a need for any different attachments but you never know and I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and wished I did. Kinda sucks, but it doesn't look like I'll get it till the end of next week at the earliest.
Dos it use the same batteries as my Milwaukee tools? Impact driver, oscillating tool & such?
Post by: b23 on May 11, 2020, 06:36:27 PM
Went ahead and bought the Milwaukee Quik-Lok version. Not sure if I'll ever have a need for any different attachments but you never know and I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and wished I did. Kinda sucks, but it doesn't look like I'll get it till the end of next week at the earliest.
Does it use the same batteries as my Milwaukee tools? Impact driver, oscillating tool & such?
If those are 18V Milwaukee tools, yes, should all be the same battery. I watched a couple vids on youtube and they all were using the same Milwaukee 18V batteries as I have.
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Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 12, 2020, 07:39:10 AM
I have the milwaukee 18v String trimmer, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower. Work great for what I need/want.
The ability to just throw the battery in and go is great. After I mow the yard, I can do a quick edge with the string trimmer around the fences in no time and not worry about the maintenance of the trimmer, storing it over the winter, loaning it to a neighbor, etc.
Keep an eye out for deals, I think i got my string trimmer in a package with the hedge trimmer for a song.
for these tools, the bigger 8ah battery is worth it.
Post by: buglebrush on May 12, 2020, 07:51:46 AM
My neighbor has the Milwaukee and really likes it, but borrows my gas for trimming along his drive, etc...
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 12, 2020, 03:22:37 PM
If you're just trimming yard grass they're great, but can't match the gas trimmer for knapweed, etc...exactly.
My neighbor has the Milwaukee and really likes it, but borrows my gas for trimming along his drive, etc...
if one understands their limitations, they can be GREAT. for those that get a milwaukee and expect gas powered results, you're fooling yourself.
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Post by: bearpaw on May 12, 2020, 06:03:14 PM
Went ahead and bought the Milwaukee Quik-Lok version. Not sure if I'll ever have a need for any different attachments but you never know and I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and wished I did. Kinda sucks, but it doesn't look like I'll get it till the end of next week at the earliest.
Does it use the same batteries as my Milwaukee tools? Impact driver, oscillating tool & such?
If those are 18V Milwaukee tools, yes, should all be the same battery. I watched a couple vids on youtube and they all were using the same Milwaukee 18V batteries as I have.
We got a larger battery for our blower, it worked much better than the smaller batteries I have for drills and drivers.
Post by: b23 on May 12, 2020, 06:30:36 PM
If you're just trimming yard grass they're great, but can't match the gas trimmer for knapweed, etc...exactly.
My neighbor has the Milwaukee and really likes it, but borrows my gas for trimming along his drive, etc...
if one understands their limitations, they can be GREAT. for those that get a milwaukee and expect gas powered results, you're fooling yourself.
I'll never need it for anything more than a little touch up here and there so it should do everything I need it for, and probably then some.
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Post by: jackelope on May 26, 2020, 01:49:38 PM
I found a good deal on an 80V kobalt trimmer/blower set and have been very impressed by both units. For reference, I've used both corded and gas units in the past.
Recently? I was thinking of buying this one.
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Post by: jackelope on May 26, 2020, 04:21:16 PM
Post by: HikerHunter on May 27, 2020, 12:33:41 PM
I found a good deal on an 80V kobalt trimmer/blower set and have been very impressed by both units. For reference, I've used both corded and gas units in the past.
Recently? I was thinking of buying this one.
About a week ago, not from a retail store though. Used but basically unused.
Post by: Widgeondeke on May 27, 2020, 01:00:44 PM
EGO has a full compliment of products. There is even a power head that will work with 8 attachment options :tup:
https://egopowerplus.com/products
To the OP, glad you are enjoying your choice in the cordless options
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