The best grass trimmers can make tidying up the garden a breeze, while the worst can leave you with chewed-up lawn edges and a battery that's dead within minutes.
Use our expert advice to help you decide whether you need a petrol, electric or cordless model — and then check our reviews to ensure you don't end up taking home a dud. Head to our best grass trimmers to find out which model you should buy. There are three main types: petrol, cordless and electric. These are designed for cutting large areas of long grass and stubborn weeds.
But because they're so powerful, they can be tricky to use for light tasks such as lawn edging. They're best suited to gardeners working away from the house for longer periods of time, for example in a meadow or on an allotment — all you need is a can of petrol and you can trim for hours.
Most petrol trimmers can also double up as brushcutters for cutting brambles. Cordless models are typically more expensive, as you're paying for the convenience of not having a power cord — perfect if you don't have easy access to a power source. They're usually lighter than corded and petrol models.
However, you will need to factor in the extra time needed to charge the trimmer in between doing large garden jobs — the worst batteries can take more than four hours to charge.
You can get cordless models for both light and heavy-duty gardening tasks. Generally the cheapest option, electric trimmers need to be plugged into the mains. They are designed for general, light tasks around the garden such as trimming around the fence and edging the lawn. Already know what trimmer you want? Jump straight to our grass trimmer reviews. Nothing — a strimmer is just a shortened version of grass trimmer. Trimmer is the generic term, while strimmer and any other distinctions are typically coined by manufacturers for the same thing.
The only exception is a brushcutter, which is a highly powered machine designed to cut tougher foliage and small trees. You can convert most petrol trimmers into brushcutters by swapping the line-trimmer head for a metal blade. However, in our tests we've found that buying a very cheap grass trimmer is often a false economy. If you're just planning to cut your lawn edges, look at buying long-handled shears instead.
These are better for the environment and much quieter in use. They're also easier to cut a straight line with than some grass trimmers. Cordless models are more expensive.
The most expensive cordless grass trimmers are designed for cutting down long grass and tough weeds, and have a long shaft and a fixed head. They're best suited to heavy-duty tasks, and it's worth paying a bit more for a top-scoring petrol model.
The most common problem is the line or blades breaking or running out. You'll be able to buy new ones from garden centres and diy stores - contact the manufacturer if you have difficulty finding them. More expensive brands, such as Stihl, can be taken to a garden-machinery specialist for repairs if the trimmer breaks. Cheaper plastic trimmers may wind up in landfill if they break. With both manual and bump feed, you will need to replace the cord spool when you use up the full length of cord, but this is much less of an inconvenience than opening up your cutting head every time the cord gets damaged to extend it.
These include:. Traditionally, grass trimmers were always powered by petrol engines, ranging from 26cc to 56cc. These are still the most common types of grass trimmers, however in recent years battery powered grass strimmers have greatly increased in popularity.
To a degree, this will depend on your personal preferences. They are heavier, louder and require frequent refuelling with 2-stroke fuel, however. Battery powered grass trimmers are continuing to get more powerful, commonly powered by 18v and 36v lithium-ion batteries.
For us, the price of petrol grass trimmers slightly edges out battery grass trimmers, however for some users the added benefits of battery grass trimmers are worth the additional cost. If you have an adjustable shaft, extend it so that you can use it without bending over too much. Some grass trimmers also feature adjustable handles, which allow the user to find the comfortable spot for holding it.
This is especially important if you plan on using your grass trimmer for extended periods of time. When purchasing a grass trimmer, you should also consider if you have the appropriate safety equipment to go with it. In general, a grass trimmer is a safe piece of garden machinery, however when dealing with any petrol powered machine you should always take precautions.
If you really want to be prepared, you could even consider buying a multi-tool, which also features a chainsaw, pole saw and hedge trimmer. If you have any additional questions and would like to talk to use, you can call us on , email info thepowersite. Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Small Gardens. Both manual and motorized edgers can give a clean edge and leave your lawn looking sharp. A string trimmer, also known as a weed whacker, is a tool used for trimming grasses and remove weeds in tough to reach places.
Because of their mobile nature, trimmers can easily reach grass around trees, houses, building, and other obstructions. These tools are made with a flexible mon-filament line allowing it to cut grass in difficult places. String trimmers can be powered by gasoline or electricity. If they are electric, they can be cordless, with a cord, or battery powered. If you have a large lawn and a lot of ground to cover, it may be wise to invest in a cordless electric trimmer—electric trimmers tend to be more powerful and convenient.
There are some other variations among string trimmers. You can have guards, guiding wheels, or choose an angled or straight rod. Lawn edgers are designed to cut edges and create boundary lines, whereas a string trimmer is designed to maintain those boundary lines. They make a great team! Both can help your lawn to look sharper.
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