Due to the continued success of the cordless string trimmers we’ve tested, we no longer recommend gas-powered string trimmers. But we did decide to drastically overcorrect, so we now have a recommendation for a scythe. Yes, a scythe.
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We’ve spent years testing string trimmers—at one point flattening 12,598 square feet of an overgrown field—and the Ego ST1511T Power+ 15″ Powerload String Trimmer is the best of these tools, offering an unmatched combination of ergonomics, power, and ease of use.
Only by the whirling grace of a string trimmer—slicing down the tall grass around the mailbox, front steps, fences, and flower beds—does a property look truly polished.
Your neighbors will stare, but a scythe is a beautiful, meditative tool—and if used correctly, it’s very effective at cutting grass or knocking down an overgrown area.
Lightweight, with a full assortment of ergonomic adjustments, this trimmer is not as powerful as the others, but it’s a great fit for small lawns.
This Ryobi trimmer is not as powerful as the Ego models, but it is compatible with Ryobi’s Expand-It system for attachments, so it can double as a tiller, a brush cutter, and more.
This model far outperformed the other brands’ trimmers in run time and power. Its telescoping shaft and handle are easy to adjust and make the tool comfortable to use, even for extended trimming sessions.
Compared with other cordless trimmers, the Ego ST1511T Power+ 15″ Powerload String Trimmer is on a different level. The ST1511T has the power to cut through 1-inch-thick Japanese knotweed as if it were grass, but at the same time this model is balanced and ergonomic enough to handle trimming around delicate flower beds. It was one of the quietest trimmers we tested, and its telescoping shaft and quick adjustment on the handle allow it to work well with a wide variety of heights and body types. The push-button line-load system eliminates the typically tedious process of putting a new line on the spool head. And run time is no issue.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTIf the Ego ST1511T is not available, we also like the Ego ST1521S Power+ 15″ String Trimmer with Powerload. This is the previous generation of Ego’s string trimmer, and it shares much of what makes the ST1511T such a success, including long battery life, excellent power, and easy line changes. The significant difference is that it lacks the newer model’s telescoping shaft and quick adjustment on the handle, so it’s not as flexible for various body heights.
If you’re looking for a trimmer that can double as an all-purpose lawn tool, we like the Ryobi RY40290 40V HP Brushless 15″ Carbon Fiber Attachment Capable String Trimmer. Though it doesn’t have the overwhelming power of the Ego models, it still has the strength to cut through dense grass and the run time to handle a large property. Unlike the Ego trimmers, however, the Ryobi RY40290 is attachment-ready, so you can remove the trimmer head and replace it with any number of other yard tools, such as a pole saw, a brush cutter, or a mini cultivator (each sold separately). This trimmer has a hand-crank reel mechanism, which makes line loading easier than with older models, but it’s not as good as our main pick’s push-button system.
If you have only minimal trimming needs, we like the Worx WG170.2 20V Power Share GT Revolution 12″ String Trimmer. It’s much smaller than the Ego ST1511T and nowhere near as powerful, but it’s great on grass and has some ergonomic adjustments not found on competing models. The WG170.2 comes with a small set of wheels, which adjust to convert the trimmer into an edger and even a mini mower. We found that it was quieter than its competitors, too, and it’s priced in the middle range of what similar models cost.
If your trimming needs include taking down a large grassy area, such as a hillside or maybe a spot that’s not quite lawn but also not quite woods, consider bringing a scythe into your life, specifically the Lee Valley Traditional Austrian Scythe Set.
This ancient tool is wildly effective at cutting grass and offers a tranquil mental and physical experience, accompanied only by the whooshing swish of the blade. There’s no question that you’ll look out of place, and people may whisper behind your back, but that’s okay because your eye-rolling neighbors probably won’t understand what an enjoyable, peaceful time you’re having. But those same neighbors should also appreciate the fact that you’re using a silent tool rather than a squealing string trimmer.
The Lee Valley set delivers everything you need to get started on your scything journey. If the Lee Valley set is sold out, the individual pieces (blade, handle, sharpening stone, and holster) are available for purchase separately at roughly the same cost.
Whether your garden is looking a bit worse for wear or you want to be prepared for warmer weather, a decent grass trimmer (also known as a strimmer) is an ideal investment and makes hefty garden jobs and general maintenance that bit easier.
Grass trimmers help you trim harder to reach places that lawnmowers can’t get to, such as path edges, around decking and immovable garden furniture. If you have grass that’s longer than your lawnmower can cope with, a strimmer can easily cut it down to make things more manageable.
Strimmers can also be used to manage patches that are tougher than grass, such as bramble or holly bushes.
A grass trimmer makes light work of maintaining your garden, so whether you’re a keen gardener and would rather spend time tending to your vegetable plot, or you just want to sit in a tidy garden and bask in the sunshine, a grass trimmer is a must-have garden gadget.
We’ve rounded up the best grass strimmers to help you decide which one is best for you. To ensure we’re giving you the best advice, we rigorously test each grass trimmer we receive. Before use, we assess how easy each strimmer is to handle, how heavy it is and what the controls are.
We then use each strimmer in real world settings by performing numerous tasks at varying difficulty levels to see how well it performs.
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We use the same tests for all of our grass trimmers, and use them all in real world settings. We first tell you how easy each strimmer is to use: how it feels in the hand, how light it is, and what the controls are like.
For our performance tests, we attack a variety of tasks, including regular trimming of grass, and tackling the edges of a lawn. We then try the grass trimmers out on thicker weeds to see what the performance is like.
Find out more in our guide to how we test lawnmowers and grass trimmers.
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Packed with safety features, easy to use and extremely powerful, it’s no wonder that the Stihl FSA 57 is one of our favourite grass trimmers.
Weighing just 3.5kg with the recommended AK10 battery attached the FSA 57 is a lightweight cordless trimmer that’s ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and control. Its height is even adjustable for extra ease.
The recommended AK10 battery offers a decent runtime of around 20-25 minutes, which we found is more than enough to see you through a medium to large sized garden. It’s recommended for the FSA 57 by Stihl as it offers a good compromise between weight and runtime.
Even so, you can pair the trimmer with larger AK20 or AK30 batteries if you do find yourself needing a longer runtime, just note that this will make using the trimmer heavier.
Included is an easy to load C3-2 mowing head which comes equipped with a 1.6mm cutting line, although you can also fit up to 2mm line if that suits your garden better. If you would prefer blades then there’s an optional polycut mowing head available which takes clip-in plastic blades too.
Although it lacks the rotating head of its predecessor, the FSA 57 performs impressively well and makes light work of the most dreaded garden tasks from mowing long grass to thicker and overgrown sections. It also has a flip-down space guard at the front which is perfect for maintenance and ensures you don’t get the trimmer too close to any plants or flowers.
The FSA 57 boasts nifty extra features including a battery locking position, which keeps the battery locked in place but without making contact, allowing you to easily transport the trimmer around without accidentally starting it, and easy to see charge levels indicated by LEDs.
Lightweight, powerful and perfect for medium to large-sized gardens, the Stihl FSA 57 grass trimmer is a perfect choice to challenge all garden tasks.
Reviewer: David Ludlow
Full review: Stihl FSA 57 Cordless Grass Trimmer Review
The baby of Stihl’s grass trimmers, the FSA 45 is designed for smaller gardens and has an integrated, rather than interchangeable battery. Make no mistake, though, this product still has the hallmark qualities that we’ve come to expect of Stihl: excellent build quality and great performance.
Rather than using a line, this model uses blades that you clip into place. They’re a touch more expensive to replace, but easier to deal with and they make short work of grass and tougher weeds.
You get around 20 minutes of battery life out of a single charge, which is more than enough to deal with your average suburban garden. Recharging takes a few hours.
Comfort is excellent, too, with a neatly balanced body, adjustable handle and a rotating head that makes dealing with edges simple.
If you’ve got a larger garden a more powerful strimmer that uses a line may be better, but the Stihl FSA 45 is a great tool for those with less grass to deal with.
Reviewer: David Ludlow
Full review: Stihl FSA 45 review
If you want a cordless grass trimmer that can handle larger areas and a variety of grasses and weeds, the EGO ST 1300E Cordless Line Trimmer is a great choice.
With its bump-feed dual line, the ST 1300E can cut quickly and powerfully. We found that it coped well with grass and even managed to work its way though fibrous weeds that often cause problems for other strimmers.
We found that the ST-1300E occasionally clogged when cutting long, mature grass of the type you might find in an orchard. In these cases, the cordless grass trimmer would simply shut down until the grass was pulled out. Impressively, the ST-1300E works fast, letting you deal with large areas quickly.
The EGO ST-1300E Cordless Line Trimmer is often available online body-only, although you can easily add a range of batteries and chargers. We tested with the CH2100 E, and the 2.0Ah 56V Li-ion battery pack, which provides a reasonable 30 minutes of run-time under load and a 45-minute charge time.
If you have a big garden or paddock to deal with, the fast EGO ST-1300E Cordless Line Trimmer is a great choice.
Reviewer: Ian Bowden
Full review: EGO ST 1300E Cordless Line Trimmer review
The Husqvarna 115iL Cordless Grass Trimmer is designed for grass and light weed trimming duties in larger gardens, with a powerful motor that makes short work of these tasks. It’s quite a chunky beast, but get past the physical size and there’s plenty to like.
With 30 minutes of run-time per charge, the 115iL should cope with most jobs – although you can buy additional batteries of varying sizes and opt for an upgraded fast charger if you need to reduce the turnaround time.
The wide 33cm cutting head made short work of wet and dry grass, with the motor never slowing – even when dealing with thick clumps. The default, relatively thin, 1.5mm cutting cable is a little fragile for tougher scrub, although you can upgrade this for bigger jobs: we recommend trying the 2mm line.
At 4.2kg with a battery, the Husqvarna 115iL Cordless Grass Trimmer is rather large and heavy. If you can get past that, however, its solid cutting performance and long run-time make this a great grass trimmer for medium-sized lawns upwards.
Reviewer: Richard Stevenson
Full review: Husqvarna 115iL Cordless Grass Trimmer review
The EGO Power Multi-Tool MHSC2002E isn’t just a garden trimmer: it’s a full system for managing your garden. With this fully loaded kit, you get get a line trimmer head, edge trimmer, brush cutter blade, pole saw and hedge trimmer, all of which fit onto the same body. With the quick changeover, you can turn the MHSC2002E into practically any tool that you need, giving a huge amount of versatility and reducing the total amount of storage space that you need. Alternatively, you can buy the power head and add attachments as you need them.
This model ships with a giant 5Ah battery, which gives an impressive 60 to 120-minutes of runtime, depending on the task at hand. That’s enough to tackle a large garden, and you can add an additional battery for continuous use: the charger takes the battery from zero to full in 45 minutes.
Impressively, the MHSC2002E is a great all-rounder: its massive 38cm cut-line trimmer and brush blade deliver excellent results, although the pole length makes operation a little unwieldy; good pole reach, and powerful chain saw and hedge trimmer deliver unrivalled cordless pole pruning.
If you’re looking for a single tool to tackle many jobs in your garden, look no further.
Reviewer: Richard Stevenson
Full review: EGO Power Multi-Tool MHSC2002E kit review
The main choice of strimmer comes down to the power type used. Plug-in, electric trimmers are the cheapest and will run for as long as you need them, but the cables can get in the way. Cordless models run on battery power, giving you greater freedom – but make sure you have a sufficient number of batteries to cover the area you want. Petrol models are also cordless and can be refilled to keep going, making them a better choice for large areas or professionals. For most homes, a cordless strimmer will be the best option, offering the right combination of power and flexibility, plus they don’t emit fumes in the way of petrol models.
Is cutting width important?The cutting width indicates how much grass can be cut in one go. The wider the width, the quicker you can tackle jobs. More expensive, professional-level strimmers tend to have a wider cutting width. For small-to-medium gardens opt for between 220 and 280mm; larger gardens will need 330mm upwards.
What about the cutting type, should I go with blades or lines?Line cutters are the traditional type of strimmer, using a line that spins at high speed to do the cutting. Lines can break when hitting something hard (and through use), but come on a spool so you can pull out more. Some models have an automatic feed, while others use a bump feed, where you bump the strimmer to extend more line.
The thickness of the line also plays its part. Lines are generally available between 1.3mm and 2mm, and you can often upgrade the thickness from the type with which you’re initially provided. The thicker the line, the thicker the weeds and grass you’ll be able to cut through. Typical gardens with long grass and a few weeds will do well with 1.6mm line, but upgrade to 2mm if your garden has thicker undergrowth.
Some trimmers use plastic blades, which are more expensive to replace but can cut through brambles and weeds with greater ease.
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