Good Value Decent Battery Powered Line Trimmer

AlienC on 01/04/2022 - 22:42

So the lawn is getting pretty thick and it's not that big but it is awkward to do with a lawn mower properly so I have decided to try do it all with a whipper snippet since I have been getting the hang of it at work.

Work uses petrol and I hate pouring the petrol in as well as getting the petrol.

Even with a funnel i usually spill a bit so I'm going to go with a battery powered line trimmer also might be able to use the battery on other tools in future.

Not looking for anything high end just something that's not bad and affordable.

Not a big front yard but big enough it is getting long and hard to do all with a lawn mower.

Don't even need to be super neat and perfect just don't want council to come knocking on the door or snakes to come make a habitat.

So what battery powered whipper snippers do you recommend or suggest to avoid.

I will probably order this in unless it is from Repco or bunnings which is nearby enough for me for pick up.

So what are your recommendations?

Find Me A Bargain Line Trimmer

Comments

  • jug123 on 01/04/2022 - 22:55
    -1

    If you didnt let it get so long u wouldnt have a problem when cutting it with a lawn mower. A whipper snipper is going to take u a lot longer. Finally if you cant pour petrol using a funnel you shouldnt be playing with power tools

    • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 00:00

      Yes I know.. Yes.. No

    • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 03:08
      +1

      Maybe you can come cut it for me on the weekends while I'm relaxing from work

      • jug123 on 02/04/2022 - 20:22
        -1

        if I work 50-55hrs p/wk and find time to cut a cpl hundred sq mtrs I think you'll cope

        • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 20:26
          -2

          I bet you drive to work don't ya and sit on your ass all day.

          Then come home and don't have to clean up and tip toe around your housemate.

          Or help God knows who else needs you that day.

          I'm burning moon light just writing this out what a waste of my only free time.

          50-55? Is that all.. Rookie numbers son rookie numbers try doubling that

          Also when does the good line trimmer recommendations start because all this foreplay is making me tired

          Give me the product review recommendations or what to avoid some experience something mate

          • jug123 on 02/04/2022 - 23:36
            -1

            @AlienC: so ur doing 100+ hrs and cant afford someone to do it for u, cant use a funnel and are looking for something cheap and live with a housemate. Who puts petrol in ur scooter when ur delivering for Uber. You better go now ur housemate has his funnel and is looking for some foreplay

            • AlienC on 03/04/2022 - 03:22

              @jug123: Mate what's your problem do you have a good recommendation or just here to stir me up.. Are you someone I know because unfortunately I have met a lot of special people like you in my life

              I have no idea what you are on about now

              Stay off the grog and drugs hope you have a nice life stop talking to me I wish you could mute or block people on this website

              Go "help" another thread

              Have a nice day

              • jug123 on 03/04/2022 - 19:20

                @AlienC: No need for me to help another thread you've done a great job already "helping" on my comments on every thread Ive commented on in the last month. Not sure where u find the time when working 110hrs p/wk

                • AlienC on 03/04/2022 - 20:34

                  @jug123: Oh I find time to those that matter to me most my friend :)

                  Our time together is precious

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 01/04/2022 - 22:59

    Work uses petrol and I hate pouring the petrol in as well as getting the petrol.

    I’ve gotten freehand pouring down to an art now since losing my funnel years ago lmao

    As for decent, I didn’t mind the base level 18v Ryobi.

    • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 00:03

      Could be just the model that was a bit odd to gauge the level of the petrol.

      Might try the base model 18v unless others can comment on overwhelming superiority for the 36v or other line trimmers.

      I think ryobi seems like a good ecosystem to invest in as I'm pretty sure I will need more power tools in the future and at least starting in ryobi will be a good start question is do I get the ONE series or not.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 02/04/2022 - 00:14

        I have the hedge trimmer and the blower too. Good for light gardening work

        • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 03:04

          Just to confirm is this for the Ryobi ONE+ series or something else

    • SBOB on 03/04/2022 - 08:33

      Stump up for the brushless 18v Ryobi
      It's significantly better than the base model trimmer

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/04/2022 - 09:14

        Well I’d hope for over 2x the money it was better…

        The base model Is fine for light work imo but hey it budget allows just go makita

  • wei13 on 02/04/2022 - 00:59

    I recently got the Makita 18v curved shaft brushless kit from Bunnings, around $270. Was quite surprised as it was significantly better than the 2x18v ozito one I had before for $240. The Makita was more powerful , easy to use and could take a 2mm line.

    • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 19:33
      +1

      Hmm will consider this.

      A lot of reading the reviews is telling me none of the Ryobi ones below $230 are worth going for.

      Also the cheap ozito one or any line trimmer that uses replacement blades instead of line is also not worth going for as the blades come off very easily when touching hard objects which I will be doing a lot for my yard to get good finishes.

      So looks like going for line only and if possible double line and probably something pricier.

      I nearly went for a few super cheap ones but it pays to read reviews and do research.

      Unfortunately I did not do this for my vacuum cleaners and well I definitely got what I paid for or didn't pay for (the Coles germanica stick vacuum is terrible and barely does the job for carpet at least on hard flat smooth floors the suction works a little better but if you have any sort of carpet flat or otherwise it's pretty useless and only gets the loose items).

      It pays to do your research.

  • 87percent on 02/04/2022 - 08:03
    +2

    Ego 56v

    • EightImmortals on 02/04/2022 - 09:35
      +1

      Not sure who negged you but we bought one of these last year, brilliant machine and the powerloading of cutting line is awesome.

      • 87percent on 02/04/2022 - 10:36

        I bought mine from Masters when they were closing down, and it’s still going strong

        • AlienC on 02/04/2022 - 18:45

          What's a good place to buy this and what price did you get yours at

    • Motek Benzona on 05/04/2022 - 11:25

      I got the ST1521E yesterday, used it this morning. OMG its a BEAST!!!! I have never used a more powerful battery garden tool. It did almost all my huge yard and fronts sides and edges with one battery run (40 minutes or so) but only took like 35 minutes to charge up to finish the last 5%. The autoload trimmer line feature is worth the cost price on its own as well as I HATE loading line.. well i did until today

      it is so powerful i thought i was going to take off like sheree bobbins
      Dont bother even looking at others, buy the 56v Ego

      Im thinking of buying the blower pack with the 2nd battery and selling the battery, charger and blower just for the 2nd battery.

  • watwatwat on 04/04/2022 - 16:21

    It seems like humanity has still failed to create a cheap and reliable line trimmer.

    So far I want one but it needs to be be able to compete with me just occasionally pulling out random grass with my hands and just leaving most of my yard looking a bit overgrown. That is free versus the hundreds I could spend on a product that is unreliable.

    • AlienC on 05/04/2022 - 15:47

      I think this is the case too atm.

      I want to really try a battery operated one but my instinct is telling me it will be too weak or get damaged and useless quickly.

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