Weed Eater reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 200 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 21 posts to rank the best Weed Eater brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/lawncare, r/Chainsaw, r/homeowners, r/daddit, r/BuyItForLife. Top-rated brands include Stihl (4.7/5), Ego (4.7/5), Echo (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews200
Subreddits12
Posts21
Brands19
Products86
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#1
Stihl
4.7
(57)
"I have a large, fairly heavy Stihl battery brush cutter that is amazing - probably more heavy duty than you want"
"I’ve never had an issue with my weed eater starting. Zero chance your electric matched the longevity of my gas STIHL weed eater."
"I think the Stihl FS 56 RC-E is the ideal choice due to its power, price and reliability."
"Stihl or Husqvarna are pretty reliable. Look for one that has attachment capability."
"Stihl 4 stroke is the jam then. It runs smooth so your hands don’t buzz even if you’ve run it for hours."
"Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, or Shindaiwa. All are quality. Get the straight shaft model."
"Stihl 4 stroke. Hands down."
"If gas a quick search seems like there is somewhat of a consensus with the Stihl professional use straight shaft trimmer."
"Stihl gas powered. It will last the rest of your life. Get them for 200-400."
"I went for the Stihl FS 56 and haven't looked back since! It's a workhorse, handling both those massive cemeteries without a hitch."
#2
Ego
4.7
(33)
"My recommendation to my client and his gardener, was to get into Ego products."
"Get the Ego trimmer with the string autofeed. Just the best, and 56volts doesn’t fade."
"Ego. Yes it's pricy, batteries are obnoxiously pricy. But the power is great, replacing string is easy."
"I’m obsessed with my Ego weed eater! Adding a shoulder strap was a total game changer too."
"The Ego ST1511T Powerload String Trimmer is a game-changer for yard maintenance. Its standout feature is the easy Powerload system."
"Ive really invested into the Ego lawn care equipment. They've been awesome to work with."
"Another vote for ego"
"+1 for ego. Just take care of the batteries and it will have significantly less maintenance overhead VS gas powered."
"Loving my Ego weed eater - it's powerful and efficient. The shoulder strap is a must-have for extended trimming sessions."
"I opted for the EGO ST1511T 15-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-Ion String Trimmer. It fits the bill perfectly within the budget and has a robust battery life."
#3
Echo
4.6
(25)
"I also have an Echo two-stroke string trimmer, and I've been running it pretty hard for seven years. Still runs great."
"I've had mine for 5, and aside from occasionally knocking dust out of the filter and refilling the fuel at the beginning of the season, maintenance has been non-existent, and it fires up every time."
"I have an echo for 3 years and every summer, it starts the first time and runs forever."
"I have an Echo trimmer that's almost 20 years old. Purchase price based on cost-per-year is $10, and still going down."
"Echo straight shaft 225 is about the minimum you want to go if you are going to use it a heap."
"I've had an echo srm-266 for about 3 years and it starts on the 3rd pull still."
"Best weed eater I've owned is my echo srm-3020t. I like to run heavy string (.130) and it spins it with ease."
"For 2 stroke gasoline, Echo is probably the best choice here. Stihl professional line is also good but pricey."
"My echo trimmer and blade edger are over 10 years old still going strong"
"Echo have the best weed eaters and backpack blowers so you have that base to work from."
#4
DeWalt
3.9
(18)
"It’s a beast for a cordless model. I use it for thick brush, and it never lets me down. The battery lasts about 40 minutes."
"I can weed whack for an hour straight on a 6 Ah or 8Ah DeWalt 20V lithium battery, and still not exhaust the battery."
"I can strongly recommend the DeWalt 20V cordless weedwhacker. Gets great battery life, 2 settings for power."
"Just got a DeWalt string trimmer recently, and it's fantastic. I wish I had ditched my gas one sooner."
"Second this. I have the trimmer with edger attachment, blower, hedge trimmer, pole saw, and chain saw. Worth every penny."
"I got the dewalt trimmer + blower set, comes with a 4ah battery. Lasts and lasts, it’s great."
"I have the 20Max Dewalt and can do my trimming easily on one battery."
"I love my Dewalt 60v ... this thing shreds esp with .095” string."
"I’m happy with the DeWalt"
"Dewalt."
#5
Ryobi
4.4
(12)
"Ryobi is by far the best answer for 99% of homeowners."
"I’ve had my basic entry level 40V Ryobi string trimmer for 8 years now and it still runs like it’s brand new."
"My ryobi 40v is on year 4 of heavy use. worth every penny."
"I’ve been in the Ryobi system for 23 years. High recommend for the average homeowner."
"Since I bought mine and two extra 4ah batteries I haven't used my gas powered equipment. Battery power is lighter, quieter, and I can do my entire giant yard with just two batteries."
"I have a ryobi. Amazing"
"I have the Ryobi 40v and love it. Fairly strong and the battery still shows halfway charged after I’m done my medium sized lawn."
"I’ve been using my current Ryobi 40V string trimmer for several years, with no problems, and it rotates to be used as an edger as well."
"If you’re just starting out I have been using Ryobi stuff for 3-4 years and have no issues. It’s not the top of the line by any means but I have a small yard and it’s a great value brand"
"Can’t go wrong with Ryobi 40V."
#6
Milwaukee
4.9
(8)
"The Milwaukee weed eater is a game-changer for me. Forget the hassle of gas - this electric option delivers incredible performance."
"Don’t. It’s worth the price. I like Milwaukee and DEWaLt a very close second."
"Milwaukee is currently the best I’ve used. Their brush cutter is legit af for battery."
"Milwaukee m18 12.0ah battery"
"I have the Milwaukee and I LOVE it."
"I had Ego tools, but couldn't find an edger, so I gave all my Ego stuff to my MIL and bought Milwaukee. It has *tons* more power than the Ego did, approaching that of gas."
"I’m a professional and I switched to cordless Milwaukee weed eater last year. I haven’t used my gas weed eaters since."
"Milwaukee tool"
#7
Makita
4.5
(8)
"The whole Makita family is legit. I started with the string trimmer but now have all my power tools on the same platform. They’re indestructible."
"I've got the mower, trimmer, blower, and hedgetrimmer and they are all great. I've been using the same two batteries for 4 years now and they still last just as long."
"Yeah I use the FSA86 R and it’s excellent, plenty of battery options."
"My cordless tool system is Makita 18V LXT so I chose their X2 OPE set and it performs better than expected for my 7k sqft lawn."
"For those who value premium design and rugged construction, Makita is a great option."
"I have the makita power head with various attachments, including the larger string trimmer. I like it a lot but I don’t think I’ve ever gotten 45 minutes off a pair of batteries."
"My Makita string trimmer lasts 45mins at least of constant use."
"Love my Makita, but only really makes sense if you already use their other tools and have the batteries."
#8
Kobalt
4.3
(8)
"I have 80v Kobalt Trimmer, Edger, Push Mower, and Blower. I’ve had for 3 years and no battery issues."
"I have a kobalt 80v and I’ve been impressed with it. I can trim, edge, and blow with it all on one charge on it."
"My wife got me a Kobalt 40v trimmer/blower combo in April. Best shit ever."
"My Mom got a Kobalt one from Lowes and I gave it a shot last time I was over there and I was quite impressed. Lightweight and way more power than any old plug in electric I've used."
"My Kobolt is good"
"I have the Kobalt brand trimmer. It works well, but I’m not sure if it will last a full 45 min."
"Kobalt 80v string trimmer is good, really, really long battery run time on just the 2.5Ah battery."
"Lowe's 40v kobalt"
#9
Husqvarna
4.4
(7)
"Hands down, the Husqvarna 128LD 17-inch Gas String Trimmer has been my savior."
"Husqvarna 128LD 17-inch Gas String Trimmer has been my savior. It's robust and handles tough weeds like kochia and pigweed with ease."
"I'm a big fan of Husqvarna. Used them back when I was working on a golf course and they would run all day for years."
"I really like my Husqvarna."
"Husqvarna or stihl For most landscaping power tools as others have said."
"Husqvarna"
"Husqvarna makes a damned good trimmer, imo."
#10
RedMax
5.0
(6)
"I prefer RedMax. I had a landscaping business for several years and love their tools."
"Redmax may not be as well known as others but works extremely well and long lasting"
"RedMax would be my #1"
"Redmax for the blower. Echo for the trimmer."
"I only run Redmax for my business. Won’t use anything else. Best carbs out there. Will outlast Stihl for sure."
"I like RedMax for backpack blower and string trimmer. Bulletproof. Extremely powerful too."
#11
Black & Decker
4.1
(7)
"I love mine so my mom got one two years ago and she likes it too."
"I use a B&D cordless and I love it. It cuts grass and tough weeds with no issues."
"I have a black and decker weed eater and a sun joe mower for the last 3 years and have had absolutely no problem with them."
"I had an old black and decker one for like 7 years and it was always totally fine."
"I have a cordless B&D that works great for me, cost was $50 a few years back."
"My husband loves his battery powered one (black and decker or Craftsman?). Probably won’t do really tough jobs, but is adequate for most tasks."
"After 6 months the part that holds the spool in place started to periodically give way. It caused me to randomly loose entire spools."
#12
Worx
4.0
(3)
"Convenience is king with Worx! One battery powers their weed eater, blower, drills, shop vac, and a variety of other tools."
"Just got mine this year and love it. Upgraded from a Worx one my dad gave me a few years ago."
"I had purchased a new battery for it recently, but later decided on a worx weed eater. It works perfectly fine."
#13
Shindaiwa
4.5
(2)
"Shindaiwa all day"
"Shindiawa!!!!!"
#14
Troy-Bilt
5.0
(1)
"I have this one. It's really solid. Starts pretty easy, I've had it a few years and no complaints."
#15
Toro
5.0
(1)
"I love my Toro 60v."
#16
Honda
5.0
(1)
"Not cheap but Honda makes a good, more importantly reliable 4 cycle [no mixing oil] weedeater."
#17
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"I have been slowly buying the Craftsman series of 60v electric power tools. I have the trimmer and the chainsaw, both work amazingly well."
#18
Greenworks
4.0
(1)
"I use greenworks 40v string trimmer. So far so good. One 4ah bathere can last for one hour."
#19
Maruyama
4.0
(1)
"Maruyama or Husqvarna. Walbro carburetor"
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