Not all options listed available on pre-owned models. Priced at just $199 with a 2.5 Ah battery included, EGO is looking for this to be a competitive model in the residential and commercial markets. It’s covered by both a 5-year tool warranty and a 3-year battery warranty. The build quality of most of the battery operated chainsaws, trimmers, blowers that I’ve held do not feel very skookum. I’d like to see them bring out an attachment system capability with the CF shaft but I wonder how the real weight savings over the AL shafted products actually is.
The 15-inch EGO Power+ PowerLoad string trimmer features a telescoping aluminum shaft that keeps the weight down while ergonomically matching your height. This feature automatically winds your trimmer line with the push of a button. Nathan, yes the auto winder, Ego calls it “PowerLoad”, does use the motor to load the string via a ratchet mechanism much like what you described. There is a large green button where the head attaches to the carbon shaft, that you hold down to wind the string into the head after you feed a 15 foot piece of string halfway through the head.
It cut as fast as we could swing the trimmer head. Other trimmers bound themselves up in the tall grass or pushed the grass over rather than cutting it. On thick Japanese knotweed, the Ego blazed right through 1-inch-thick stalks like they weren’t even there. Other trimmers either took much longer to do this or couldn’t make the cut at all. With a press of the trigger, the 56 Volt 2.5Ah ARC Lithium™ battery and the high-efficiency brushless motor spring to life delivering 45 minutes of continuous cut time on a single charge. Recharge in just 50 minutes, and then get back to work.
In 2021, a tree worker borrowed it in a pinch and was impressed with how easy it was to use. In general, we were impressed with how all of the attachments performed when attached to the cordless tool. The Ego ST1521S is very similar to our main pick, but it lacks the telescoping shaft and quick handle adjustment.
These Beta Test Program Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and Ace Hardware Corporation (“Ace” OR “we” OR “us”). 4 out of 5 stars 1 product ratings – Ego Powerload Cordless String Trimmer Carbon Fiber 15In. 4.5 out of 5 stars 10 product ratings – Ego Power+ 56V String Trimmer Kit 15” With Rapid Reload & Split Shaft Certif… Way more power than I’ll ever use, light and easy to work….great product. This policy is only valid within 30 days after your purchase date.
Learn how we create the most in-depth and scientific tech reviews on our About page. With so much power, this model is best suited for thick weeds and brush clearing. Biggest thing – attachement capable as I was also getting the edger attachment. Never edging with a trimmer flipped over ever again – just not worth it. I agree on the mower part I mean there are now cordless riding mowers – but not really made for the runtime to meet 3 acre yards.
To advance the line, simply bump the head against the ground. In addition to convenience, the bump line feed offers more control over the amount of line used. For this guide, we focused on rechargeable cordless trimmers with enough power to cut everything from simple lawn grass to thick overgrown weeds. Over years, our testing has proved that the best cordless tools have the run time and cutting ability for everything but the most extreme clearing jobs.
You could do without them, but personally I am really liking the auto-winding head. Having experienced it, I’d pay the premium for this feature. With a 16-inch cutting swath, the EGO 56V string trimmer mows through the grass and weeds with ease. And, there’s plenty of power from the 56-volt arc-lithium battery and brushless motor. A button above the trigger allows you to select Low or High speed. Using a 4Ah battery, the EGO string trimmer will run on Low for about an hour.
The quick handle adjust also makes it easy to change the grip, if you use the trimmer as an edger. Along with my now shelved Stihl gas trimmer, I have an older corded electric trimmer that I’ve almost never used for one main Ego Powerload String reason—and it’s not the cord. There is no variable speed trigger like gas models have. Chalk up another win for EGO, because the POWERLOAD String Trimmer has a variable speed control that works just like a gas trimmer.