You never realize how important that is until you don’t have it. Another nice feature is that the trimmer only runs when the trigger is pulled. Once the trigger is let go, the motor stops—so the battery is only in use while the trimmer is spinning.
Once I got through, though, the issue was resolved. The charger has small red and green lights that tell the battery’s condition. When charging, the green light will blink until the battery is fully charged and the light becomes a solid green. The charger has an internal fan to keep from getting too warm while charging. I had an older EGO trimmer with the metal shaft.
The Ego line IQ model will NOT work with ANY .095 commercial line. It will auto wind any .095 line but will NOT ADVANCE the line using its IQ technology. This needs to be addressed by EGO and discontinue there False claims. Be set for the season with 5 sets of 14’ coils; professional grade line, no cutting from a bulk pack necessary. The EGO POWER+ Rapid Charger leads the industry in recharge times. In just 30 minutes, a depleted 2.5 Ah battery can be fully recharged with the Rapid Charger.
It is attachment capable and they make an edger and hedge trimmer and blower attachments for it. As of now, I’m pretty sold on this EGO cordless string trimmer. I’ve been a fan of EGO cordless power tools, and this one is no different. For lighter jobs that will make up the majority of most homeowners’ need for a string trimmer, this model is overpowered. There are so many tools you need to have at your disposal to maintain your lawn well, and they can take up a ton of space. Multi-Head systems are a great way to have the right tools and reduce your overall equipment costs.
Cumbersome is the word that comes to mind after working with this string trimmer throughout the yard. Since we had to hold it at various awkward angles when trimming thinner brush, it’s not the model we want to use for bigger jobs, despite its power. It weighs 10 pounds, 10 ounces, putting it in the middle of the pack in terms of heft. The Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload is all about power.
Get over 60-minutes of continuous cut time when used with the included EGO 56V 4.0Ah ARC Lithium™ battery. Patented POWERLOAD technology automatically winds your trimmer line. A carbon fiber shaft makes it the strongest string trimmer on the market
With the included charger, the 2.5ah battery can be ready for another 30-minute job after about 50 minutes of charging. Like their other products, the EGO Power+ 15” POWERLOAD String Trimmer is made of durable green and gray plastic housing—except for the carbon fiber shaft. This shaft arrives folded in two that needs to be straightened and locked down with a provided hex key . The only assembly is attaching the protective debris shield and handle. It’s a good thing I photographed the trimmer when it was new and shiny because after one session, it looked like it has been used for years . I might try it with a 2.5Ah battery, but I don’t think there will be much benefit to ergonomics or weight.