Battery String Trimmer

[WebSnyper]

I overheard someone at Lowe's talking to a customer about the E-go batteries and they were like $500 to replace the battery? That seems insane to me.

It's not that high for any single EGO battery I am aware of

I take that back, the 10 amp is $449 by itself on lowes.com

And there is also a 12 amp out that is $549. Their zero turn can run up to 6 batteries.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-56V-G3-4P-12Ah-Battery/5012964257

 

[DoggyDaddy]

It's not that high for any single EGO battery I am aware of

I take that back, the 10 amp is $449 by itself on lowes.com

They do have a good warranty though I think. They'll refurb or replace when it dies for cheap.

 

[Onebad06vtx]

I have a dewalt 20 volt weedeater.
Because I use alot of dewalt 20v hand tools.
This weedeater is BAD@$$!!!!
Not under powered at all and runs plenty long enough on one battery.
Have had it for three years with no problems,used several times a week at all my properties.
If it died,I would buy another ASAP!

 

[WebSnyper]

They do have a good warranty though I think. They'll refurb or replace when it dies for cheap.

I do love their stuff.

 

[Limpy88]

If your going for a outdoor system separate from your tool system, the stihl or echo are top end. But they are the most expensive. And a stand alone patflorm. I have used both and they better than tool battery ones for sure.

But I have had dewalt 20v stuff for a long time. And have many 60v tools and batteries. When it comes time to replace my 2 stroke echo trimmer that is the route I will be going. My free push mower has finally crapped out. Will be getting a dewalt battery push mower to replace it for the places my tractor cant fit.


My father bought the 40v dewalt stuff many years ago and still running them now. They have since discounted the line for the 60v/20v system

I literally tell every non tradesmen home owner to get the milwaukee 12v system. As most 12v tools are more than enough for any home owner. The milwaukee 18v chargers will charge the 12v batteries too. The milwaukee 18v string trimmer also has different attachments. Pole saw, hedge trimmer and edger.

 

[jsx1043]

I have a dewalt 20 volt weedeater.
Because I use alot of dewalt 20v hand tools.
This weedeater is BAD@$$!!!!
Not under powered at all and runs plenty long enough on one battery.
Have had it for three years with no problems,used several times a week at all my properties.
If it died,I would buy another ASAP!

I’m very similar here, except I have Menards Masterforce 20v tools. I don’t make a living with mine and they’ve done all I need them to do for piddling about the house.

For the outdoor tools, I have the trimmer and the leaf blower. They work just fine for me on my little patch of grass, but if you are an amateur landscaper they might run just a little shy on battery capacity for you.

I did pick up a Stihl battery powered chainsaw a couple years ago and it has been great. If I had to do it again, I’d get the leaf blower and trimmer from Stihl with the 60?/80? (Don’t remember which one I have) volt battery. Since those types of battery-powered devices run for longer intervals than say, a drill or a circular saw, I feel like those bigger batteries perform those duties better.

But, like I said, if you’re doing just a little bit of trimming and blowing (hehe) my 20v tools have worked just fine. I’ve never “needed” more power.

 

[tetter]

I have the Milwaukee trimmer. Works very well, and I didn't have to buy any batteries because I have 5 or 6 batteries for a drill, impact wrenches, angle grinder, etc. Now we have the leaf blower also. For the trimmer, battery life is pretty short. I think if you have a farm or a lot of trimming to do you should probably stick with the gas-powered ones.

 

[KLB]

I have the Milwaukee trimmer. Works very well, and I didn't have to buy any batteries because I have 5 or 6 batteries for a drill, impact wrenches, angle grinder, etc. Now we have the leaf blower also. For the trimmer, battery life is pretty short. I think if you have a farm or a lot of trimming to do you should probably stick with the gas-powered ones.

10 acres here. Only gas I still use is my ZT mower. My 2.5Ah battery will be good for 30-45 minutes of trimming

 

[jsx1043]

10 acres here. Only gas I still use is my ZT mower. My 2.5Ah battery will be good for 30-45 minutes of trimming

Oh wow. I can get the whole yard with my 2.5Ah battery, but it’s close LOL.

 

[BigRed]

uses the heavier .095in line, which some of the battery models do not.

Why I selected ego

 

[bwframe]

I have the Milwaukee trimmer. Works very well, and I didn't have to buy any batteries because I have 5 or 6 batteries for a drill, impact wrenches, angle grinder, etc. Now we have the leaf blower also. For the trimmer, battery life is pretty short. I think if you have a farm or a lot of trimming to do you should probably stick with the gas-powered ones.

What do you think of the blower?

The blower wasn't a thought until mentioned above. I might actually sweep the tree crap off my deck, porch and walkways a lot more frequently, if I didn't have to wind and unwind the damned cord.


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[glank09]

We went with Ego, have their string trimmer and blower. Zero complaints with either, trim a lot around our property and sometimes clearing weeds.

I will also say a lot depends on your expected use. Before moving here, we had less heavy duty need and had a 20v black and decker. It shockingly did a great job and still ran great after many years, just did not have the torque or size we need now.

 

[WhitleyStu]

I mow a little over 3 acers, but have a guy do my weed eating. He showed up with a new Milwaukee Fuel 18V weed eater. He was busy for just under an hour on one battery. I held it and it wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be. We already have a Stihl gas Kombi system with four tool attachments, but if I were to invest in a battery weed eater I am sure I would get a Milwaukee since I have a Milwaukee Fuel grease gun, 1/2" impact gun and 3/8" ratchet with good results.

 

[KLB]

Oh wow. I can get the whole yard with my 2.5Ah battery, but it’s close LOL.

With the quick charger, I can charge a battery in the time it takes me to drain one of the same size.

 

[bwframe]

Well, this complicates things even further...

What do the EGO trimmer owners think of the powerload line loading feature?

 

[cbhausen]

My EGO string trimmer has been great. I’m sure I’ll get the push mower next. It’s about $750 with a 10 amp hour battery if I recall correctly.

 

[Born2vette]

My EGO string trimmer has been great. I’m sure I’ll get the push mower next. It’s about $750 with a 10 amp hour battery if I recall correctly.

I have the Power head with trimmer and edger attachments and a blower with a 5 Ah battery. I have about a third of an acre but a fence and lots of things to trim around. I can edge my yard, trim everywhere I need to and blow off the walk and the driveway without charging my battery. When my gas mower dies ( a 20 year old Toro) I will likely replace it with the ego 10 Ah mower.

 

[KLB]

Well, this complicates things even further...

What do the EGO trimmer owners think of the powerload line loading feature?

Frickin awesome. I cut a piece of line, pull it through the head, push a button, and it loads the line. No more taking the head off and trying to wind new line around the head and get it back on without the line loosening and getting tangled.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Not just for OP...

But partly this decision can be made based on what else you currently own.

Have a stable of battery-operated power tools already? Then go with that brand because you're already invested in batteries AND chargers.

If starting fresh... Then basically it all comes down to how much you want to spend.

I'm also sure there are "hacks" one can do to use other system's batteries in another brand's implements - but that'll probably void all warranties. But if you buy something used / second hand and there's no battery - it may be worth researching.

 

[bwframe]

Not just for OP...

But partly this decision can be made based on what else you currently own.

Have a stable of battery-operated power tools already? Then go with that brand because you're already invested in batteries AND chargers.

If starting fresh... Then basically it all comes down to how much you want to spend.

I'm also sure there are "hacks" one can do to use other system's batteries in another brand's implements - but that'll probably void all warranties. But if you buy something used / second hand and there's no battery - it may be worth researching.

Part of what plays on my mind is all of the various battery tools laying around here that have been accumulated over the years. They vary from moderately priced stuff to cheap. A lot of these tools have plenty of use/life left in them, but for having unique or obsolete battery systems that are tired or dead.

I am thinking that centralizing around the Milwaukee battery system might be a plus going forward?

I thought I found a good deal and was about to pull the trigger on a Home Depot purchase. A Milwaukee trimmer/Blower combo without battery. They have a free battery with purchase and free shipping that would get it here Monday, so I was ready. Until it occurred to me that there was no charger.

EGO may be a better enough value that the battery centralizing issue gets voted out? I am concerned with the Amazon warranty thing though and have grown quite used to click, click ship convenience. I don't want to go to a store, if not completely necessary.


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