I wonder how craftsman weed eaters work out

would love to see Toro's battery trimmers held up! Also craftsman would be interesting to see, i know they're mostly considered lower tier, but curious how they'd hold up truly against an Ego. Great Video man, love the creativity!

I'd be curious to know how my 80V Greenworks would fare - but maybe I am just lazy, and don't want to waste my own line and a rotisserie chicken.

Makita XGT.

I can find that out! Which do you have? @@Kbk542

Thanks for watching, Roman!

Thank you! They have some great stuff.

Which model Ego did you go with? There is a commercial model and homeowner model of Ego’s string trimmer. Does the Line IQ and powerload work? I’ve read mixed reviews on Line IQ. I like the idea of no bump. I bought a Stihl FS 111 R and can’t use it because the 27.2 head broke the line and wouldn’t release line on bump! It was assembled at Ace Hardware and I bought it assembled.

@@moonwork742 I have the line IQ and it works great and it's super lite.

Love it! And you got a great deal!

Thanks for the encouraging words, Danny! Appreciate you watching.

Thank you! Hope it was helpful! Appreciate you watching both videos

You are the exact reason we created this KZfaq channel and our website: thelawnreview.com/

Love it - it’s a great one!

Hey Trey - you make a good point. My goal here was to find and compare the most popular ones that were all relatively similar. This one was the most popular one sold at Home Depot. I’d love to try that newer one, though. I’ve always been a big Dewalt fan.

Thanks so much! How did you find our channel?

Wow thank you for the kind words, Jerry! You will be very happy with your purchase.

@@TheLawnReview TY...have watched many videos on this topic...yours was easily the best AND most useful...Thanks.

@JerryNeusbaum thank you so much!!

Hahaha glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching.

Glad you like it! They’re a top tier tool line

Hey man! Thanks for the comment. Honestly as I've continued to use these tools you're exactly right. It's totally cool when you're using it to reach hard to reach areas but can get you in trouble when using it as an edger. Great feedback!

That’s our bread and butter! Thank you for the kind words - appreciate you taking the time to comment. Tomorrow we are releasing a video about different types of pressure washers.

Same for me...Thought I would end up with a Dewalt too...getting 2 Milwaukees based on this video...AND...I'm a previous Milwaukee Sales Rep...hahahaha...TRUE.

Yep that’s a great way to approach it

Yeah you can get a brush cutter attachment

Yep they’re very comparable and great for the money. Thanks for watching!

hhaha it makes a tiny bit more sense now.

I know, right? They are probably my favorite brand right now.

Bad way to test with different battery volt and a.h. and change. If this was a fair test all the battery would be in the same range and the charger too. But this is mix up test and only show how bad he is

@@jasonlyijnen84 Thanks for your feedback Jason! However, virtually none of these weed eaters are packaged the exact way. They all have different Ah and V's. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the best way to compare these.

@@TheLawnReview easy buy tool only then get battery to match. Or buy extra batteries to match all. Like said before volt is power and a h. Is the tank size. But comparing a 5a.h. to a 12a.h. yes the one would running long but take long to change. So how fair was your test. Maybe you should watch some of projects farm and how he does his test

@@jasonlyijnen84savage

Thank you. It was honestly close. If you already have Milwaukee batteries then I would definitely stick with Milwaukee. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

@@TheLawnReview I actually bought a second Ego tool as an edger. It came with the removable head, so it can be used with other tools. When I use the trimmer, just as a trimmer, the trimming line last MUCH longer. I can use the same 2.5ah battery on the edger tool, the trimmer and hedge trimmer all on the same day and battery has rarely died doing all three on the same day. I bought the same trimmer with the auto loading trim line and carbon shaft, when it first came out 4-5 years ago. I love it. Definitely worth the $260 spent on string trimmer tool and battery. The other tools I bought at a cheaper price without an included battery. I have 6 Ego tools with only 3 batteries. Two 5ah and one 2.5ah with one high powered charger and 2 regular chargers (only one being used). The 5ah battery is for my lawn mower and chainsaw. I also have a polesaw (10" chainsaw) which works well with either battery. 5ah is more powerful but also heavier to hold and carry and 2.5ah battery goes through 2" branches very easy and is easier to use.

The M18 line for lawn tools is darn near the best in many categories. It’s not just you!

Yep I can definitely see that. Thanks for the comment!!

Man I wish I could grab one of those

love to hear that! do you have this model?

Haha okay i can try that one out I suppose

Let me know how you like it!

EGO is a great battery system all around so you can consider it a good investment towards a mower and blower

I got the makita too but after using a lot time, it gets to hot and won’t work.

Hahahahah yes let's just call it payback

Thanks for watching! Which one will you go with?

Thanks, Spaghetti! Appreciate it. Winters are HARD

Nice - let me know how you like it!

Which has been your favorite so far?

@@TheLawnReview So far, the Ego Commercial (stx4500). It's incredibly powerful, and very well balanced to hold, especially with a sling. It's also the best one so far (for me) to edge with. I still need to test it with my 10ah battery and see how far it can go on high. Although, I do kind of have to learn how to weed eat all over again, because of it's power and string length. It's also the first weed eater I've ever used that spins counterclockwise. It also has the drawback of being $299 without a battery. A close second however, would have to be the Ego (st1510t). I've used that for almost 2 years now, and I love it.

Thanks! Let me fix it. Appreciate the attention to detail!

Probably the EGO since it automatically feeds the string

I think all but the Dewalt which came with .08 but could hold .095.

Yeah I agree with you. Thanks for watching!

Agreed, I too use the 2ah 40v for my Ryobi trimmer and use the 6ah 40v for my Ryobi mower.

Awesome - glad you like it

Thanks Kevin! I noticed that after it was filmed and I think it has majorly decreased the views on this. I fixed it on my newest video with mower comparisons. Can you let me know how the sound is on that one?

M18 and M18

its the M18 Fuel QUIK-LOK Trimmer with the 12ah HO battery

That’s good to hear. You may have the bigger version and not the 14”

Haha i like the nicknames

Greenworks makes Kobalt so it’s in the Greenworks one

I think the Milwaukee has a really efficient REDSHIFT systetm or something like that that makes the motor really powerful. Thanks for watching!!

He had the wrong dewalt weed eater. Looked like the 20v version and used a flex volt battery. I have the flex volt weed eater and swapped the head to echo quick feed and is a monster. Also have the edger attachment with gator blade. Also a monster. Check out project farm and you’ll see the weedeater im talking about

@floatingturdgaming nope sorry. 60V

Thanks for watching! Yeah the Kobalt one just felt so .... weak.

Oooh I need to check that out

Whichever one came stock with the string trimmer.

@@TheLawnReview I was just curious because of your review was a bit different from a Project Farm video I saw which some of the same trimmers were reviewed and he had a completely different review of the DeWalt trimmer. I do realize that the reviews can be somewhat subjective but I thought I would ask if you ever saw that video. I believe he reviewed DeWalt as the best.

He is isn't using the new DeWalt trimmer. He is using the older model. It's weird that he chose that under powered model@@paulcastillo5235

It wouldn’t be the worst thing since it can use up too much string sometimes

Yes it isn’t as popular as their 24V. Greenworks is also their manufacturer so you can get a glimpse there

That’s exactly my experience. The Milwaukee tools mean business!

hahahahah thank you for watching and commenting!

NIce! I haven't tried that one but I imagine it is similar to the Greenworks once here. Glad you like yours!

This is a 2.5 Ah. It’s pretty slick!

@@TheLawnReview I appreciate that quick reply. I was just on Amazon and they have a deal where you get a 4 and 2.5 amp batteries. So that 4 would probably run for 90 minutes? Great video. I like it when you give stuff away to people who need it. That is cool for you to do that.

Maybe so - not sure which one this is but it was one of the most popular

Ask KZfaq

It isn’t one of the most popular. I think that’s a Home Depot brand?

Hahaha valid point I suppose. That was just for fun. Glad you like yours

@@TheLawnReview I enjoyed the vid no doubt! 👍

Checking that one out this week - thanks for commenting!

Glad I could help

I’ve got an individual video of the SKIL you can check out. Recently tried out the toro. Haven’t done the Husqvarna.

You like it? It was a bit underwhelming to me.

I think it was actually good though it’s like walking into a store and you have all these options and wonder which one to buy. They’ve all been compared so questions have been answered.Plus on the occasion you can’t find a knife we know which is more productive carving a chicken 😂

Yes! This is exactly why we made it. Thank you!!

The goal was to show the top sellers and most popular, not the most comparable.

@@TheLawnReview but the mix of battery type and size does not give a real world test. Just you bis test. I know with Milwaukee they have about 8 different battery and 3 different chargers which would change everything. And in you test you say one thing then in the next test say the complete difference. So how can I believe this test was fair.

@@shanerogers787 so you watch youtube then go to store to wonder?!?!

Do you like it?

Interesting about project farm. There’s a difference between specifications and features and actually using the tools and putting them through the same challenges. Maybe Dewalt would be best with other challenges, but I doubt it. I’ve got 10+ electric string trimmers and have tested dozens more. The EGO is the best.

@@TheLawnReview The Dewalt model you used in your testing is an older model 970 and has different specs than their model 972, which is the model that Project Farm tested. User comments online about the 972 as well as other testing sites generally view the 972 as a much better trimmer and is probably why your conclusion was different than others.

Not sure what he did but man I was disappointed by it.

Yeah that’s a ranking I didn’t include and is super important

Yeah that's a great perspective and I agree. Pretty close to just as good but way cheaper.

I've had my Ego mower for about 8 years now and the original battery still works. When that battery stopped working at full efficiency, I picked up a Chainsaw which had a 5ah battery 3 years ago. It came with a better battery than the original and I use it for the mower and of course the chain saw. It still feels like it's as good as new and I can swap in the original battery to finish up now, instead of waiting for 35-45 min for it to charge.

It was the best selling version - not scientific by any means.

The Amazon link in the video's product links is to one of the Kobalt 80 volt models, and the Kobalt model shown in the video looks the same as the model in the photo in that Amazon link, so it seems he tested a Kobalt 80 volt model, not a 24 volt model. The 24 volt models have a smaller battery that installs into a shoe-style mount below a traditional handle at the upper end of the shaft, and these smaller batteries are fully visible, while the 80 volt Kobalt trimmers have a larger battery that you insert into an enclosing chamber at the top end of the shaft, and there's no traditional handle at the top end of the shaft, but rather a grip point forward of the battery chamber.

The what?

I think not

Allow me to provide an example to support my argument. Recently, I had the arduous task of taming a rather sizable lawn that had grown to waist height. It took me a considerable three-plus hours to complete the job. Utilizing my trusty greenworks CORDED 18-inch weed wacker, equipped with a sturdy .95 cord, the task was surprisingly effortless. I must say, it was an awe-inspiring experience. No need for gas, no requirement for oil, no obnoxiously loud gas engine, no bothersome batteries, and no tiresome recharging. Simply plug it in and commence your work. Moreover, the versatility of this tool is remarkable, as the head can be easily interchanged to accommodate different cordage and various other tools.

That’s a great point. I actually don’t think I’ve used a corded weed eater

That one didn’t make the cut unfortunately. It isn’t all that popular and Husqvarna’s got some catching up to do in the electric space.

I can see the argument. The Milwaukee is 18V though.

Denver?

Wait these are supposed to cut weeds?

@@TheLawnReview Good ones do.

The test with the straw is about the equivalent to large weed cutting. I think the chicken was to add humor mostly.

Thanks!! Yeah Milwaukee stuff can be super expensive.

Yeah I think it can vary by the size and cutting swath of the Kobalt. There are some great weed eaters like the Milwaukee that have a lower voltage battery

Thanks they’re all in the description of this video

Yes that would have been a good one! They have some good tools

Wow that’s a good first hand experience. The EGO is pretty sweet. Glad you like yours.

Did you use a high output battery? The non high outputs do overheat the HOs are made to power these tools without over heating

@@19summers81 Explain please...Thank you.

Wow. That would melt the brains of a lot of folks

Oooh wish I would have had that one. Do you own it?

You’re totally right

Dude I need to check that out. The rear motor? Do you have a link?

The one I have been using for 3 years commercially is the st1530, it has been used for all my lawn maintenance customers, it has done serious clean ups of neglected properties, it has been left out in the rain, mud dirt. Only maintenance is I had to change the head about 4 times from wear but that’s it.

Now ego has there commercial versions but I’m not upgrading until I have an issue with this one

@kelkev85 love to hear that!

Do you have the model number of the Milwaukee dual battery model? Is it an M18? Thank you.

Haha I don’t think so! It’s not bad but compared to the others it can’t really hang

@TheLawnReview can't hang to do what exactly? You trimmed everything with it very quickly and easily. I've used them in my yard for years and there hasn't been a single second where I felt I was lacking power, if anything I feather the trigger and run it on low. You trying to cut down trees with it or what 🤣

@AlexKunstar it’s not as good as the others. Pretty clear in the video

​@TheLawnReview maybe you should rewatch your own video, 5:17 for about a minute.. the only actual relevant test you did when you used it as intended. You literally had to sprint with the ego afterwards to beat the ryobis time.

@AlexKunstar give it up!

Oh sorry about that. You can check the price in the description

That’s what I’m saying!

Thanks I can see your point. Stihls battery trimmers are mostly pretty weak and cheap

In a way that was fair. If you have an extra battery, you can just pick it up and exchange it while you charge the worn down battery. That also takes up almost no time.

@@frommatorav1 Partially. My Ryobi doesn't charge as fast as I use the battery, especially with a push mower, so I have 3 batteries. I have to have 3 batteries because it takes about 2 discharges to charge, if that makes sense. I stick #1 on the charger, and by the time I've used #2 and #3, #1 is charged. But at that point you have to include the cost, which is not small. Ryobi 40v 4 ah batteries are $180, $360 if you have 2 extras.

@@smitty2jones I use the 56V 5ah battery with my Ego push mower. I can almost mow my entire lawn with one battery. I do have one extra battery. I can swap in the original battery to finish the small amount left. Sometimes I do the front or back yard only, then put on the charger and rest 30-45 min for it to charge on the fast charger. I do understand that batteries are expensive. The Ego 5ah batteries go for $200-250 but I bought a Ego chainsaw that came with one because my original was getting noticeably weaker after 5 years. It was around $350 three years ago and it came with a better battery than my original. The original still works but not as good as the newer one.

Haha! Nothing but respect for PF ! I just feel like I need to take a breather after watching his videos! SO FAST

Clearing saw is a cheat code!

I wonder how the Kress lineup of trimmers compare?

Milwaukee is an 18V and crushed the Kobalt…

@@TheLawnReview who wants 18v or 24v when they make 40v and 80v..

@kravenfoxbodies2479 many 18V products are better than 80V products. Voltage matters less than build quality and Ah

The 80V is good, too. Just chose the 60V here as it was closer in size to the Ryobi and EGO.

Same with Milwaukee Duo battery

That's the low end 60V Greenworks The pro version is superior to my milwaukee

The 60V Greenworks is part of their "Greenworks Pro" series as well: www.greenworkstools.com/collections/60-volt/products/pro-60v-brushless-string-trimmer-2122802 @@baseballdude8491

I need to check that out - where do they sell it?

I agree although I have like line IQ less and less

Thanks for watching!

Spoiler alert!

That’s awesome. Is the echo electric or gas?

@@TheLawnReview It's gas

No it wasn’t the battery. Greenworks makes the older Kobalt stuff which you use so that’s a better comparison to what you have

Yeah I’ve had hit or miss experiences with it. I’d probably rather not have it on there

Haha there’s not a great way to make that test even

What in a battery powers a battery mower?