String Trimmers

Gas, battery, or corded ā€” matched to your actual use case.

Battery-powered string trimmer trimming grass along a brick path, product photograph

String trimmers differ on power source, line gauge, shaft geometry, and attachment capability. The right choice depends on your yard's vegetation, how much run time you need, and whether you want a tool that doubles as an edger or multi-tool platform.

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String trimmer buying guidance grounded in specs ā€” power source trade-offs, line gauge by use case, shaft type, and attachment systems.

Troubleshooting Why your gas trimmer won't start, bogs, or dies ā€” it's stale fuel, not a dead engine Won't start after the winter, fires and dies, or bogs under throttle? A two-stroke engine gets starved, it doesn't just die ā€” and the culprit is almost always the ethanol gas you left in it. Fuel, spark, air, in that order, before you buy a new one. Troubleshooting Why your trimmer line won't feed or keeps breaking ā€” it's the line, not the motor A head that won't feed, welds into a lump, or snaps constantly is nylon in one of two opposite states ā€” too hot or too dry. The fix is usually free, and a new trimmer or thicker line often makes it worse. Buying guide How to choose a string trimmer: gas vs battery, line gauge, and shaft type Power source trade-offs for residential vs heavy-duty use, 0.065 vs 0.095 vs 0.105 line gauge, straight vs curved shaft geometry, and what attachments actually work.

Why this page exists

String trimmer content tends to split between consumer reviews that skip the specs and professional landscaper forums that assume you're running commercial equipment daily. Neither is useful for someone choosing between a cordless platform and a gas trimmer for a half-acre residential lot.

Line gauge, shaft type, and attachment compatibility are the specs that determine whether a trimmer fits your actual work ā€” and they're consistently underexplained. This page covers them without the marketing language.

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Gas, battery, and corded options plus replacement line. We earn a small commission on qualifying sales; your price is unchanged. Full disclosure.

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WG170.3 Worx 20V 4.0 Cordless Grass Trimmer/Edger 60 Min Quick Charger Cordless string trimmer 40Vā€“80V battery platforms cover most residential yards. Lower noise and no fuel mixing. Run time varies significantly by battery capacity (Ah) and vegetation thickness. Husqvarna 122L Gas String Trimmer, 22-cc, 2-Cycle, 17-Inch Straight-Shaft Gas Gas string trimmer Unlimited run time, maximum torque for thick brush. Two-stroke engines require premixed fuel. Best for large properties or heavy vegetation where battery run time is a real constraint. Trimmer Line,0.095" Dia.,253 ft. L Trimmer line 0.095" Mid-gauge line for general residential trimming. Heavier than 0.065" (which suits only fine grass), lighter than 0.105"+ (heavy brush). Cross-section shape (round vs star) affects cut aggressiveness. Cordless Electric Weed Lawn Eater Edger Yard Grass String Trimmer Cutter mower Battery weed eater The same class as cordless trimmers ā€” useful search term for brand-agnostic comparison shopping. Look for models within an existing battery platform you already own. Straight Shaft String Gas Trimmer 4 Stroke 31 CC Weed Grass Eater Brush Cutter Straight shaft trimmer Longer reach under decks and fences; required for most attachment systems. The professional default. Curved shaft models are lighter and more maneuverable, but attachment-incompatible.
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