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Battery powered trimmer and leaf blower recs
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:16 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:16 am
Save the "gay" comments, I'm tired of gas-powered maintenance and just need to get shite done and move on to the next.
I've read so many reviews that I'm just going in circles now. Help?
I don't need any professional stuff. I just need a decent trimmer and leaf blower, and I don't want to have to take out a loan to buy a few spare batteries. If the brand has other tools that take the same batteries, that would be a plus.
I've read so many reviews that I'm just going in circles now. Help?
I don't need any professional stuff. I just need a decent trimmer and leaf blower, and I don't want to have to take out a loan to buy a few spare batteries. If the brand has other tools that take the same batteries, that would be a plus.
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Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:17 am to Korkstand
Ego is the absolute best if you've got the $$
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:18 am to Korkstand
all i know is the 20v black & decker leaf blower gets about halfway around my pool before it dies..and takes 12+ hours to recharge.
its good for very very VERY minor leaf blowing and that's about it.
consider (a) how long it runs and (b) how long it takes to recharge before you consider this.
its good for very very VERY minor leaf blowing and that's about it.
consider (a) how long it runs and (b) how long it takes to recharge before you consider this.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:19 am to Korkstand
how long does it take you to weedeat and blow off the clippings? make sure the battery can handle both time frames or get two batteries. you don't want to have to stop and charge the battery
EAT: what CAD said
EAT: what CAD said
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 11:20 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:21 am to Korkstand
I have a Worx battery powered trimmer and blower that I like. Ive had them for a year and they get the job done. If you want the batteries to transfer over to hand tools you might want to look into Black and Decker or something along those lines.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:22 am to Korkstand
It's an absolute must to go 56v or above. Otherwise you'll always be changing batteries. High output batteries are a must too. 5ah is sufficient.
Ryobi and kobalt have affordable options with 56v or 80v systems if you don't want to spend the $$ on the Ego
Ryobi and kobalt have affordable options with 56v or 80v systems if you don't want to spend the $$ on the Ego
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 11:23 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:22 am to Saskwatch
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Black and Decker or something along those lines.
ryobi got a set for $229 at HD
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:23 am to Honky Lips
quote:I've read a lot of good about them, but they seem to be very proud of their batteries.
Ego is the absolute best if you've got the $$
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:24 am to Honky Lips
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Ego is the absolute best if you've got the $$
I have one. It fricking rocks. Got a buddy and my dad hooked on it too.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:26 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:Bout half an hour.
how long does it take you to weedeat and blow off the clippings?
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:26 am to Korkstand
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I'm tired of gas-powered maintenance
Maintenance on a two-stoke weedeater and leaf blower is very minimal. Suck it up and buy a stihl.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:26 am to Korkstand
quote:
, I'm tired of gas-powered maintenance
stop buying crap
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:27 am to Korkstand
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I've read a lot of good about them, but they seem to be very proud of their batteries.
I've got an Ego lawn mower and it rocks. 56v 5ah battery and it charges from dead to full in like 25 minutes.
Battery voltage and output is more important than brand. Like i said earlier, go with 56v or 80v and 5ah and you'll be fine.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:29 am to Korkstand
Dewalt has a set that takes the 20v max that's standard on most of their tools now.
Black and Decker's 40v set is what I have and it works pretty great for the price ($130)
Black and Decker's 40v set is what I have and it works pretty great for the price ($130)
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:29 am to Honky Lips
quote:I'm looking at a 56V 4ah Ego battery that costs $200! I know it's always cheaper to buy a new tool when you need another battery, but come on.
It's an absolute must to go 56v or above. Otherwise you'll always be changing batteries. High output batteries are a must too. 5ah is sufficient.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:30 am to Korkstand
I have a 40v B&D elec trimmer and its more powerful than I expected and incredible battery life. I can do entire yard around fences, edge drives/walks, and trim ditch area with no problem.
Also have B&D blower (don't know voltage off hand but its not 40v) which does great as well although that battery doesn't last as long but more than enough to blow off everything after mowing or just blowing carport garage driveway porches etc.
Also have B&D blower (don't know voltage off hand but its not 40v) which does great as well although that battery doesn't last as long but more than enough to blow off everything after mowing or just blowing carport garage driveway porches etc.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 11:32 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:30 am to Korkstand
Greenworks. $166.00 for trimmer, battery, and charger.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 11:32 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:33 am to StarkRebel
quote:What you call "minimal" I call infinitely more than "none".
Maintenance on a two-stoke weedeater and leaf blower is very minimal. Suck it up and buy a stihl.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:35 am to Chad504boy
quote:Thanks for the tip, but even the best gas-powered equipment needs to be maintained.quote:stop buying crap
I'm tired of gas-powered maintenance
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:36 am to Chad504boy
quote:I have echo trimmer and edger and I use the electric equipment almost exclusively now. Its just way easier to pick up and use. No adding gas and oil and starting it, just squeeze the trigger.
stop buying crap
One con is the shaft length. After using the long straight echo the shorter shaft on the electric b&d is awkward/shitty at first but you get used to it.
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