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Anyone bought one of the newer electric weedeaters?
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:16 pm
My weedeater took a dump on me and I need to buy a new one. I saw the new brushless ones and they seem interesting, not having to deal with mixing gas and the issues caused by ethanol. I could go on a 2 week rant about ethanol, I hate that shite.
Anyway, just looking for some feedback on the electric trimmers. Are they any good, or should I stick with gas?
Anyway, just looking for some feedback on the electric trimmers. Are they any good, or should I stick with gas?
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Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:19 pm to pickle311
I bought an electric black and decker about five years ago and I'm glad I did.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:20 pm to pickle311
Make sure you can buy replacement batteries.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:20 pm to pickle311
I have an electric Ryobi that works extremely well. It has a ton of power. I’ve had it going on 3 years. I also have the lawnmower and cordless blower. All 3 came with an interchangeable battery. The mower has a slot for 2 batteries so I can use one for the blower/edger if the main one dies. I’d never go back to a gas powered. Seems like such a hassle now. Just my .02.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:21 pm to pickle311
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not having to deal with mixing gas and the issues caused by ethanol. I could go on a 2 week rant about ethanol, I hate that shite
I just use TruFuel. No mixing and no ethanol. It could get expensive if you have a ton of weedeating though.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:21 pm to pickle311
Last month I bought a 40v Ryobi and love it.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:26 pm to pickle311
Just for regular yard work, they’re completely adequate. They’re not as powerful as gas but for routine lawn maintenance you don’t need a powerful gas weed eater. The battery-powered weed eaters work just fine and I love the convenience and ease of use.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:33 pm to PrimeTime Money
Seems the general consensus is positive, I appreciate the feedback. I'll probably grab on in the morning.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:33 pm to pickle311
I have an 80 Volt battery powered Kobalt trimmer, lighter than gas powered and works just as good, if not better. I liked it so much I went and brought the push mower to mow where my riding mower can't. I don't miss the gas powered trimmer and mower at all.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:33 pm to pickle311
I have a cheap Ryobi as well. I recommend buying an extra battery pack/charger based on your yard size. The spool is incredibly easy to change out, much easier than the shitty gas one my dad made me use as a kid 
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:33 pm to pickle311
Got the dewalt 20v. fricking love it but it's only for residential type yards.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:37 pm to heatom2
I switched my crappy gas powered stuff over to electric over the last couple years.
It all (Ryobi tools + Kobalt mower) works as well as the crappy gas stuff I used to have. (The mower is actually better.)
It works as well, if not better and you don't have to deal with gas.
It all (Ryobi tools + Kobalt mower) works as well as the crappy gas stuff I used to have. (The mower is actually better.)
It works as well, if not better and you don't have to deal with gas.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:38 pm to pickle311
I just bought an Ego weed eater. It’s pretty good and quiet. The string that comes with it kinda sucks, but I like it so far.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:39 pm to pickle311
Picked up a combo weedeater/blower pack from Lowes last year and its been great.
Cordless weedeater and blower kit
Cordless weedeater and blower kit
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:44 pm to pickle311
I have almost six acres, so I bought a Stihl. They have what they call a kombi system or something, which allows for multiple attachments....weed eater, pole saw, etc. Mostly I just use poison for weeds now though
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:52 pm to pickle311
I still use the old 5amp Black and Decker Grass Hog... I have a 50’ extension cord...
This post was edited on 4/13/20 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 4/13/20 at 6:53 pm to pickle311
Yep, bought a ryobi , it is a cuttin sob.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 7:08 pm to Steadyhands
Stihl cordless is shite. I’t’s like a toy. A very expensive toy. They give the rest of the cordless OPE a bad name.
Posted on 4/13/20 at 7:10 pm to pickle311
The EGO 56v is the best electric weed eater you can buy.
I'll probably opt for the Snapper XD 82v though just so I can re-use the batteries for their mower and because it supports standard attachments.
edit: i currently own the B&D 36v and the Greenworks 40v. The greenworks always has problems with the string feeder. The B&D is actually really good and easy to handle. The only negative is that the string is thin.
I'll probably opt for the Snapper XD 82v though just so I can re-use the batteries for their mower and because it supports standard attachments.
edit: i currently own the B&D 36v and the Greenworks 40v. The greenworks always has problems with the string feeder. The B&D is actually really good and easy to handle. The only negative is that the string is thin.
This post was edited on 4/13/20 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 4/13/20 at 7:13 pm to pickle311
Electric battery trimmers have been around for ages. It's nothing new and they work the sane as the gas trimmers.
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