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The EGO 56V Powerload String Trimmer features a lightweight carbon fiber shaft and a line loading system that completely changes the game. As it currently stands, the EGO 56V Powerload string trimmer is the best we’ve tested for any homeowner. Its latest innovation enhances the world’s first self-winding string trimmer by giving the user the ability to customize the shaft for ultimate comfort. Ego Powerload String The Echo is available at Home Depot, where it currently carries a 4.6 rating across nearly 7,000 customer reviews. This model shares some problems common to any other gas trimmer—it’s super-loud, it vibrates your hands at full throttle, and it’s strong enough to kick all kinds of junk up into your face. Wear eye and ear protection, long pants, and gloves to be safe when using it.
For small lawns with minimal trimming needs, we like the Worx WG170.2 GT Revolution 20V PowerShare String Trimmer and Edger. We tested it against a number of other light-duty string trimmers, and it was clearly the best. It impressed us with its fantastic ergonomic adjustments, quick speed, quiet sun joe lawn mower operation, light weight, and the wheeled edging capabilities. The Worx is much smaller than our other picks, and it can’t handle thick weeds or extended trimming sessions. But for small lawns or people who simply want a lighter load, it’s a budget-friendly trimmer that should get the job done.
So it’s nothing more than a whirrr followed by a quick little pop as the line is cut. The other trimmers we looked at all had slower motors, which resulted in a loud smacking noise as the string slapped against the cutter, until it reached cutting speed. This really sounds awful, and in one case, we actually thought the trimmer was broken. Trimming is such a start-stop activity that having to deal with a less-than-perfect auto-feed system got old really quickly. The Worx is powered by a 20-volt battery and has no problem with grass, but it struggled with thicker, stalkier weeds. It comes with a 2.0 Ah battery, which gave us a bit over 20 minutes of cutting time.
I like Echo’s speed load – other companies use a version of it too – namely husquvarna and stihl. Similar to how you describe the other system – you run in the string 1/2 way and the head has a ratchet mechanism that you can crank back. Yes it takes all of 1 minute maybe 2 but very simple. Meanwhile overall I like the idea of the CF shafting I don’t like the foldable bit.
You can also load either 0.080 or 0.095-inch line. If you have a lot of hard edges or fencing, go with the 0.095-inch. You’ll get more runtime out of the 0.080-inch if you don’t need the extra thickness, though. Ace Rewards members spending $50 or more are eligible to receive free Next Day delivery on in-stock orders. Orders must be placed on days the store is open, before 4pm local time or 2 hours before store closing time, whichever is earlier.
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#1 RATED BATTERY POWERED PLATFORM Cover up to 4 acres on a single charge Add more batteries to cut 5, 6, 7 or as many acres as needed – unlike an… #1 RATED BATTERY POWERED PLATFORM Cover up to 2 acres on a single charge Add more batteries to cut 3, 4, 5 or as many acres as needed – unlike an… The EGO 0.095″ twisted trimmer line is ideal for all of the EGO POWER+ 15″ String Trimmers.