

The tough polymer material used for the motor housing and debris shield help keep the weight down. The 36V 3.9 amp hours (Ah) battery charges in a little more than 2 hours. This string trimmer measures just over 66 inches long, weighs less than 10 pounds with the battery installed, and works for about 25 minutes per charge. It comes from a brand with a long history of industry-leading outdoor power equipment. It makes sense that the Stihl FSA 60 R would be a top performer in this test group. These reviews describe the key features of each cordless string trimmer and how the models performed in our backyard tests. Along with cutting power, we tested for battery runtime, maneuverability, and operator comfort and determined the best battery trimmer by category. In addition to trimming the grass zones, we used the 36V, 56V, and 80V models to cut through woody, viny growth in natural areas. To earn a spot in our lineup, the lightweight 20-volt (V) trimmers had to deliver a clean, crisp cut in both clean and weedy grass sections. We put each trimmer through its paces in a variety of real-world scenarios: “clean” lawn grass, weedy grass, and natural areas featuring coarse, weedy seedlings and vines.
#WORX HEDGE TRIMMER 20V FULL#
Although some of the trimmers offer lower power settings that could extend runtime, we found that the lower settings simply made them less capable when it came to coarse weeds, so we ran them at full power for testing. Most trimmers arrived with the batteries about 25 percent charged right out of the box, but a full charge allowed us to gauge runtime at full power. To truly test these battery-powered string trimmers, we started by assembling the tools and charging the batteries. Photo: Mark Wolfe How We Tested the Best Battery Trimmers
#WORX HEDGE TRIMMER 20V PRO#
#WORX HEDGE TRIMMER 20V UPGRADE#
UPGRADE PICK: Makita XRU15PT1 36V LXT Brushless String Trimmer Kit.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Black+Decker LST300 & LBXR2020-OPE 20V String Trimmer.RUNNER-UP: Ego ST1511T Power+ 15-Inch Powerload String Trimmer.


Handy outdoor power tools make quick work of tackling overgrown weeds and grass, giving the yard a tidy look and trimming hedges and shrubs.
