Looking for a combo lawn edger / weed eater

[Rodger Tellefson]

What recommendations do we have from the family here? I do prefer it to be a non-two stroke engine which leaves electric. Thanks!

 

[Tom Schindler]

I do prefer it to be a non-two stroke engine which leaves electric.

They now have 4 stroke weed eaters.



I prefer pistons over magnets. I like the power if gives and not having a cord always attached.



With that being said, you can buy a good brand that accepts attachments. So, you buy the weedeater and then get an edger attachment for it.





Tom

 

[EddieS'04]

If you get a 4 stroke. Get you a shoulder strap. They are heavier. Also the 4 stroke has to run almost max throttle, to get the same torque the 2 stroke gets at 1/3 throttle.

 

[LaRue Medlin]

yea Eddie, but not mixing gas IS WORTH IT!:banana:

 

[swshawaii]

My biggest peeve with most trimmers is reloading the trimmer line and the cost of preloaded spools.



After trying several brands, bought an ECHO SRM Series with a Rapid Loader Head.

No tangles and convertible with optional attatchment heads.



Although 2 stroke, very little smoke and fuel efficient with a 5 year consumer warranty.

Definitely worth checking them out. GL

 

[Richard L]

Depending upon the size of your yard and the amount of weed eating and edging you need to do, the rechargeables are getting very competitive. Most have a swivel head so they can be used as a weed eater, or can run vertically as an edger. They are light weight, do not require mixing fuel, or power cords....and if you have a large yard, get a spare battery you can probably do everything without having to wait to recharge a battery to finish.



The best rechargeables run about $130-$160.



...Rich

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Ya, I was looking at a Black'n'Decker 24v rechargable this evening that has the automatic feed, a switch between high & low torque, and comes with 2 batteries. I don't have that big of a yard. I'll probably end up with that one or something similar.

 

[Richard L]

I have looked up the rechargeable weeder/edgers and Black and Decker does not have very good reviews...Mostly about the short battery life.



I think the Worx Lithium unit has the best performance for the price. But don't take my word for it, look it up and make a comparison before you put down you money.



...Rich

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Thanks for the heads up, Richard. I did pick up the Black & Decker 24v. I does have a 30 day trial period. I have to agree about the short battery life because I took it out for a test this afternoon, and put it on the high torque mode. I will have to try it in normal mode only and see how long the battery charge lasts.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

The Ryobi P2000 cordless string trimmer looked to me as having the best rating. There is a more powreful 36v Black & Decker that was reviewed as being comparable to gas powered models.