A Guide on the Best Weed Eaters

For the average homeowner, string trimmers are a vital requirement for the maintenance of lawns, and the best weed wacker would save you a lot of effort and time. There are different types of weed eaters, categorized according to their different sources of power, namely; gas powered, electric powered and battery powered. Our review will help you pick the most suitable weed trimmers for yourself.

Essential Features of a weed eater

Handling

For an easy handling the controls must be readily accessible and the weight even distributed.

Safety

Since weed eaters can throw about debris, you must wear protective gear such as long pants, boots, goggles and ear protection when using the noisy string trimmers.

Gap

String trimmers can stall or slow down as a result of tall grass and weed wrapping around the trimmers cutting head, more so in the trimmers with a gap between their grass debris guard mounting and the head.

Line Feed Designs

In the bump feed system a winding length of line rounds the string trimmer’s spool, which extends as the spring system releases the line through the outlets. The user controls the length of line to use. Repairing this system is easy.

Automatic feed systems are similar to the bump feed system except of a spinning motor in place of the manual controls for the length of line to use, which affords the user maximum concentration on trimming.

Fixed head system uses two individual lengths of line from inside the trimmer, saving you the trouble of winding line onto the heads of trimmer. The handling of the trimmer line is thus easier. Fixed head systems are more common in commercial trimmers.

Straight shaft trimmers vs. curved shaft trimmers. Power from the motor of string trimmers is transmitted through the shaft to the lines that cuts weed and grass. Straight shaft string trimmers have a greater reach, and therefore better suited for reaching underneath bushes and shrubs, while curved shaft string trimmers are lighter and therefore easier to maneuver.

Gas Powered. Some areas of your yard can be hard to reach for your lawn mower. Due to the maneuverability of string trimmers, they come in quite handy for these hard to reach areas. Gas powered string trimmers are ideal for tall grass and weeds. They are however more expensive in maintenance and loud enough to cause ear damage. Regardless of this downside, gas powered string trimmers are the better choice for lar lot homeowners.

TOP WEED EATERS

Black & Decker LST136W 40V Max Lithium String Trimmer

This trimmer features a power drive transmission yielding excellent power output, which enhances its grass cutting performance. It also features a choice between maximum and minimum power use through a power command dial. It is portable, has an automatic feed spool and zero carbon emission. These features make it suitable for use in medium size yards.

GreenWorks 21272 4Amp 13-Inch Corded String Trimmer

This trimmer features a 5.5 amp, 120V motor that ensures the effective trimming of tough weeds and grass, a line feed system that is automatic and indicates when you should replenish, a rotating handle that is easier to use for sidewalk and driveway trimming, an adjustable shaft fitting to both tall and short people, and zero carbon emission due to its electric powered system. This trimmer is best suited for hands-on homeowners on a limited budget.

Husqvarna 224L 25cc 4-Stroke Straight Shaft Gas Trimmer, 17-Inch

A powerful gas powered string trimmer with arguably the best reliability, quality and performance. It features a smart start which eases the starting of its engine, a user-friendly twin line mechanism for cutting, a detachable shaft easy to take apart without use of additional tools, an air purge that rids the carb and fuel system of air and improves overall performance. It also has a comfortable handle and an easy to access stop switch. This trimmer is best suited for commercial trimming.

Black & Decker MTC220 12-Inch Cordless 3-in-1 Trimmer/Edger/Mower Combo

This three-in-one trimmer, edger and mower features a low footprint design making it excellent for unreachable areas of your lawn, a power drive transmission and an automatic line feed system which enhance overall performance. It also features an adjustable shaft and a pivoting handle that makes it easier to handle. It includes two batteries which ensure a longer run time. The three-in-one feature is the ultimate benefit

Conclusion

As intimidating as buying a spring trimmer may seem to you the key is to remember your needs and the essential features of a weed eater in our review. Ensure you purchase a weed eater that can handle the type of grass in your lawn and the unreachable areas of your lawn, if any.

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