<div dir="ltr">What ever you do make sure you get a trimmer with a removable battery, and see if you can find a bundle that includes an extra battery. They're as expensive, if not more, than the tools!<div><br></div><div>RD</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 12:12 PM Jimmie Mayfield via Shop-talk <<a href="mailto:shop-talk@autox.team.net">shop-talk@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">I have an Ego 56V trimmer. It uses 0.95 line and it's hard to imagine a <br>
situation around a home that it couldn't handle. You might need a pair <br>
of 2.5Ah batteries or the 5Ah battery if you're going to run it flat-out <br>
for an hour. You'll find, though, that you rarely need to run it flat <br>
out. A brushless motor will have enough torque even at lower speeds to <br>
cut through most weeds.<br>
<br>
I also have a Stihl FS85r brushcutter (25cc, smallest of Stihl's <br>
blade-capable brushcutters). The Stihl is more powerful than the Ego <br>
and it's what I'd use for fence rows the farm but it's overpowered for <br>
use around a house. Plus it's heavier, smellier, louder (!!) and just <br>
plain finicky-ier than the Ego. There's a lot to be said for being able <br>
to plug in a battery and being ready to go.<br>
<br>
Ego, Greenworks 60V or 80V, Dewalt 60V (they also have a 40V lineup <br>
aimed at landscapers), Milwaukee, and even Ryobi's 40V brushless stuff. <br>
Any of those brands are pretty well-reviewed and would do the job. The <br>
benefit of the Dewalt and Milwaukee gear is their batteries will work <br>
with their other power tools. I'd stay away from brands like Worx or <br>
Black & Decker.<br>
<br>
<br>
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On 8/16/19 11:43 AM, Philip Nase via Shop-talk wrote:<br>
> I’m looking into replacing a 25cc gas trimmer with a cordless electric model. I’m in a rural area with a 1 acre lot. I have a fair amount of trimming and will need it to run an hour between charges. Does anyone have any preferences or advice on which manufacturers and models to rely on. Thanks.<br>
><br>
> Phil Nase<br>
> Applebachsville, PA<br>
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