Compare gas, battery and corded string trimmers plus line and spools for your yard.
A string trimmer is a spinning line that cuts grass and weeds by impact, and the platform you choose determines how often you will actually use it. Gas trimmers have the most power and unlimited runtime with a fuel can, but they are loud, vibrate, need mixed fuel and winter storage, and they are heavier. Corded electric trimmers are light and cheap but tether you to an outlet and a long extension cord, which is fine for a small suburban lot and frustrating on anything larger. Battery trimmers have closed most of the gap: a modern 40-volt or 56-volt unit with a brushless motor will handle a normal yard on one charge, starts with a button and stores without fuel. The catch is that the battery platform locks you in, so buy into a brand you already own or plan to expand.
Cut swath is the width of the cut, usually twelve to seventeen inches. Wider is faster but demands more power and drains the battery sooner. Line diameter matters more than people think: 0.065 inch line is light and suits grass; 0.080 and 0.095 inch line cuts heavier weeds and brush but needs a stronger motor and a bigger spool. Feed type is the daily frustration. Bump feed advances line when you tap the head on the ground; auto-feed advances it automatically; fixed-head systems use pre-cut lengths. Bump feed is the most common and, once you learn the tap, the least fiddly. Line twist and tangles are the real time-waster, so a head that is easy to re-spool by hand saves more time than any spec.
Most trimmers can be rotated to edge along a driveway or path, and some heads lock at ninety degrees for edging. If you edge regularly, look for a wheeled guide and a shaft that is comfortable to hold vertically. A dedicated edger is nicer, but a trimmer that edges well is one less tool in the shed.
The rows below are real listings from the string trimmer and line pool. Prices are asking prices.
For a larger yard, the is a dual-battery unit that delivers real cutting power on the M18 platform, and the folds for storage. The is a simpler M18 option. On the EGO platform, the uses the POWERLOAD head that winds line with a button, which is the easiest re-spooling system on the market. The is the budget entry on the ONE+ platform. For a heavier-duty cut, the is a brush cutter with a blade option for saplings and thick weeds.
If you already own Milwaukee 18-volt batteries, the compatible 3-in-1 trimmers are the cheap way to add a trimmer. The is the premium-priced one, while the , the and the are lower-cost variants of the same idea. Check that the listing includes the head and guard you need, because tool-only means tool-only.
Line is a consumable, and buying it in bulk is where the real savings are. The is a large spool of heavier line for brush, the is a bulk pack of pre-cut lengths, and the is a ready-to-drop-in spool. For Black and Decker heads, the is a ten-pack of spools. The covers Hart units, the is a replacement head for Echo trimmers, and the is a manual rather than a tool, useful only if you own that model.
| Pick | Platform | Asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee 3006-20 M18 FUEL 17 inch Dual Battery | M18 | $299.99 |
| EGO MST1603 Multi-Head 16 inch POWERLOAD | 56V | $429.00 |
| Milwaukee 2828-21E M18 Foldable Brushless | M18 | $229.99 |
| RYOBI P20018VNM 18V ONE+ Trimmer | ONE+ | $52.47 |
| Compatible 3-in-1 Trimmer (Milwaukee 18V) | M18 | $54.99 |
$299.99Pick Platform Asking price Milwaukee 3006-20 M18 FUEL 17 inch Dual Battery M18 $299.99 EGO MST1603 Multi-Head 16 inch POWERLOAD 56V $429.00 Milwaukee 2828-21E M18 Foldable Brushless M18 $229.99 RYOBI P20018VNM 18V ONE+ Trimmer ONE+…
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$229.9900 Milwaukee 2828-21E M18 Foldable Brushless M18 $229.99 RYOBI P20018VNM 18V ONE+ Trimmer ONE+ $52.47 Compatible 3-in-1 Trimmer (Milwaukee 18V) M18 $54.99
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$160eBay Milwaukee Cordless Battery String Trimmer Weed Eater, Red/Black #milwaukee #cordless #battery #string #trimmer #weed #ad #tahabay #ebay
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$42999 EGO MST1603 Multi-Head 16 inch POWERLOAD 56V $429.00 Milwaukee 2828-21E M18 Foldable Brushless M18 $229.99 RYOBI P20018VNM 18V ONE+ Trimmer ONE+ $52.47 Compatible 3-in-1 Trimmer (Milwaukee 18V) M18 $54.99
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$52.4799 RYOBI P20018VNM 18V ONE+ Trimmer ONE+ $52.47 Compatible 3-in-1 Trimmer (Milwaukee 18V) M18 $54.99
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$69.99eBay 20V Brushless Brush Cutte r Cordless Weed Trimmer w/ LCD＆4.0Ah Battery＆ 3 in 1 Blades NOTE： This lawn mower is our store’s loss leader for traffic. It is sold at a loss price. Feel free to place your order directly if you are interested. We would apprecia
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$127.91eBay Store New Arrivals Add to Favorite View Feedback Contact Cordless String Trimmer Compatible with Milwaukee 18V (Tool Only), 3 in 1 Weed Eater with Brushless Motor & Battery Level Display, Electric Weed Wacker/Edger Trimmer, W/ 18 Line, Red Description Uni
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$54.99eBay ⚠️ NOTE: Battery and charger not included! 3-in-1 Trimmer, Edger & Mower – Clean Lines Around Walkways & Flower Beds : Quickly converts to trim fences, patios, and edge sidewalks. Replaces three bulky machines. Perfect for small to medium yards – less gea
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$66.95eBay Store New Arrivals Add to Favorite View Feedback Contact Cordless String Trimmer Compatible with Milwaukee 18V (Tool Only), 3 in 1 Weed Eater with Brushless Motor & Battery Level Display, Electric Weed Wacker/Edger Trimmer, W/ 18 Line, Red Description Pow
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$11.99eBay String Trimmer Line .095", 150 Feet Weed Eater String | Twisted Trimmer Line for Universal Replacement, Orange Premium Nylon String Trimmer Line For Medium& Heavy Grass&Weeds [High Strength Nylon Material] - The weed eater string made for tough nylon poly
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$19.5eBay 16 Pack String Trimmer Line for Black+Decker,(Af-100)String Trimmer Replacement 🚚 ENVÍO RÁPIDO DESDE ESTADOS UNIDOS 🇺🇸 📝 Descripción del producto 🌿 APTO PARA MÚLTIPLES MODELOS COMPATIBLES 🌿 Compatible con modelos: GH400, GH500, GH600, GH610, GH900, GH912,
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$14.2eBay Weed Eater String Replacement Spool Compatible with Greenworks 21332 21342 24V 40V 80V Cordless String Trimmer, 0.065 Inch Single Line Auto-Feed... #weed #eater #string #replacement #spool #compatible #ad #tahabay #ebay
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$10.99For Black and Decker heads, the is a ten-pack of spools.
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$7.89eBay Features : 1.Wider Range of Mowing: Cordless grass trimmer spool line diameter 0.065 inch to fits line hole perfectly. Spool line length 11ft provide a wider range of mowing. 2.ABS Spool and Nylon Line: The edger replacement string spool line are made of
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$9.99eBay Specifications : Suit：Echo Speed Feed 400 SRM-225 SRM-230 SRM-210 EchoWeed Eater Pas210 Pas211Pas225 Trimming head Type :Trimmer Head Color : Black Shape : round Size : 10 x 10 x 6 cm/3.94 x 3.94 x 2.36" Product specification: Diameter 10.5* Height 5.5cm
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$22.21eBay When ordering from the US, parcels may be subject to import tax and duty charges, which the buyer is responsible to pay. GENUINE STIHL FS 80 85 STRING TRIMMER OPERATORS OWNER'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL CLEAN This product data sheet is originally written in Engl
See the live listing →Trim with the tip of the line, not the whole length, and keep the head level; scalping the lawn with the shaft tilted is what leaves brown streaks. For edging, rotate the head and walk slowly so the cut is straight. Wear eye protection and long trousers: a trimmer throws stones, sticks and the occasional frog at speed. Keep the guard on; it is there to deflect debris, not to get in the way.
Maintenance is light but real. After each use, clear the head and guard of packed grass, which unbalances the head and wears the bearing. Check the line level before you start, because running out mid-job is the most common annoyance. For battery units, store the battery at roughly half charge in a cool, dry place; a battery left flat for months loses capacity. For gas units, drain or stabilise the fuel over winter and replace the spark plug and air filter annually. A trimmer that is stored clean and with a charged battery will start on the first pull or button press for years.
Trimmers are part of a broader yard toolkit, so it is worth pairing this guide with [best cordless drill deals](/g/best-cordless-drill-deals-186) when you are choosing the battery platform that will power both.
Match the platform to the yard. A small lot is well served by a light corded or entry-level battery trimmer; a half-acre lot wants a 40-volt or higher brushless unit with a spare battery. Spend the saved money on good line in bulk, because the line is what actually cuts.
Battery trimmers are quieter and need no fuel and suit most homeowners; gas still wins on power and runtime for large or overgrown properties.
0.065 inch suits grass, while 0.080 and 0.095 inch cut heavier weeds and brush but need a stronger motor.
Bump feed advances new line when you tap the head on the ground; it is the most common and, once learned, the least fiddly system.
Most trimmers rotate to edge along a path, and some heads lock at ninety degrees; a wheeled guide makes edging straighter.
