Throttle Trigger Control Handles/Complete Bull Horn Handle Bars to FIT Various STRIMMER Hedge Trimmer Brush Cutter

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Ego feels your pain and has come up with the answer – a pro-spec cordless whipper snipper that self winds. Simply grab a decent length of Ego’s industrial strength 2.4mm nylon line, feed it through the head and hold the ‘Powerload’ button. Voila, the entire line is mechanically rolled up in just 10 seconds. This is groundbreaking stuff, dude. Despite having a 25 cc engine, at only 3.9kg it’s the best lightweight petrol strimmer on our list. For those who are worried about managing heavier weights, but still want something with plenty of power, it’s a great option.

Like all strimmers, this model requires some assembly but everything you need is in the box and it’s all pretty self evident though you may struggle at first working out the orientation of the plastic protector. Specification: Warranty: yes (2 years) , 2 or 4 stroke: 2 stroke , Engine power: 0.6 kW , Weight: 3.9 kg Vibration levels are low on the Stihl, and I think this is due n large part to the high-quality materials used in its construction, coupled with some top-notch engineering. Everything on this product just lets you know that it is part of something better than the average, and I have to admit that it’s a nice feeling.

Types of Strimmer and Brushcutter

This excellent 30cm strimmer is a top option for general strimming tasks though its non-telescopic aluminium shaft is quite long so it might not be suitable for those of very short stature. The Einhell Power X-Change 18V Cordless Strimmer is a great budget model and the best lightweight strimmer on the market. It weighs just 1.8 kg, so it’s easy for just about anyone to use! Ryobi is known for producing good products that are well made, and this one is no exception. The build quality feels good and not at all flimsy. The engine, a POWR LT2 26cc 2 stroke machine, has been designed to not only be compact and very lightweight, but also to be a ‘clean’ engine that produces fewer emissions than most petrol garden strimmers, so you can feel good about doing your bit to save the planet.

The line head has a 43 cm cutting path so it doesn’t take long to cover larger areas either; if you have parts of the garden where the mower can’t go, this strimmer should be able to get in and help keep things looking tidy – especially useful around fountains, benches and playgrounds. At 10.7 kg, this is one of the heavier petrol strimmers featured here, but there are a couple of things that help make it more comfortable. Primarily, there is a decent harness included that is more than just a single shoulder strap; it’s adjustable, with padded coverings and should distribute the weight well.Most home-owners probably shouldn’t be looking at a petrol strimmer,” expert Broadhouse says. “A can of petrol is only really fresh for a couple of months after which, if you haven’t used it all, it just goes to waste.” Heavy-duty or commercial users, however, will benefit from a petrol strimmer’s greater power and range. Cordless or corded strimmer? The battery that came with this cordless grass trimmer had a run time of around 30 minutes, but you can’t expect too much from a 2.0 Ah battery. The fact that it charges in just 1 hour is a huge plus however.

Bicycle-handlebar handles allow you to balance the weight of the strimmer between two hands. Whilst this can take a bit of getting used to, it offers a lot of control and stability. This new 18v cordless strimmer comes with a number of alluring features including an adjustable spring-loaded shaft that accommodates a variety of user heights, an ergonomic non-variable speed trigger system with a safety on/off switch replete with battery gauge and a five-position handle for different arm lengths.The not so great things that you have to put up with when using a petrol strimmer are extra maintenance and running costs. You will need to make sure you have a can of petrol on hand and you will also need oil to keep the motor lubricated and to change spark plugs and such from time to time. On an aesthetic note, the finishes, such as the buttons, components and strimmer head, may be a bit crude in comparison to more premium models, but the general consensus seems to be that this doesn’t affect the running of the strimmer itself and it still offers good value.