Weed Eaters reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 201 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 18 posts to rank the best Weed Eaters brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/lawncare, r/Tools, r/Chainsaw, r/homeowners, r/ryobi. Top-rated brands include EGO (4.6/5), Ryobi (4.2/5), Stihl (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews201
Subreddits9
Posts18
Brands21
Products86
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#1
EGO
4.6
(36)
"I’ve replaced my gas hedge trimmer, weed whacker, and chainsaw with EGO tools."
"Check out this list of the best weed eaters. All of them are really good but I personally have the one from ego and I love it. The battery can last up to one hour and it's lightweight."
"It fits the bill perfectly within the budget and has a robust battery life. The versatility is remarkable; it handles both regular trimming and thicker brush with ease."
"I recently invested in the EGO ST1511T 15-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-Ion String Trimmer, and I couldn't be happier with my decision."
"Close your eyes and go for the EGO!!!! 50V battery"
"Best: EGO ST1622. The EGO is best mainly because they have auto feed and re feed of the string line making the most annoying thing about weed whackers not annoying at all."
"For home use get a battery electric the best overall one is the EGO ST1623 (quiet, no maintenance, no emissions, no jerry can)"
"Close your eyes and go for the EGO!!!! 50V battery"
"Absolutely love my Ego, they have a few models now but I got the ST1511T, and it has the button push so you don't have to tap it to feed the string."
"If you're just a homeowner, a good battery powered trimmer will serve you well like an ego or greenworks."
#2
Ryobi
4.2
(30)
"I have the 40volt expand it. I love that thing. I have the trimmer, edger, pole saw, and blower attachments."
"Can’t go wrong with Ryobi 40V."
"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."
"Ryobi! I have the mower, weed eater, drill, and leaf blower. I love all of them!"
"Second the ryobi for the trimmer. Great product, and when I had an issue with the battery they had one in the mail the same day, no questions asked."
"My Ryobi electric weed eater is awesome! I’m almost all Ryobi and never had an issue."
"I have a ryobi. Amazing"
"I'm REALLY impressed with the ryobi 40v"
"I have had the opportunity to work with the Ryobi RY40220 for my own landscaping needs, and I can attest to its performance."
"I use the Ryobi 40V model, and it works well."
#3
Stihl
4.6
(25)
"I think the Stihl FS 56 RC-E is the ideal choice due to its power, price and reliability."
"Gas or battery powered, here are my recommendations for each: Gas powered: Stihl (commercial use). Battery powered: EGO (best) or Ryobi (budget)."
"Stihl every day. I got one last spring from amazon, and I'm never going back to my old brand ever again."
"Finishing my first season with a battery powered trimmer after years of wrestling with 2 cycle engines. Bought a Stihl FSA57 and I love it."
"If you wanna mow other people's yards get a Stihl. There's a reason they're on every damn mowing truck in your city."
"My favorite pure weed eater is the stihl fs111rx (lightweight shaft). The Kombi 111 is all you need to run any accessories and have a lighter motor head."
"I highly recommend the Stihl KM series and the Echo PAS series trimmers. They have a split shaft design that allows you to swap the string trimmer head out for multiple other attachments."
"Km 131 with all the attachments you could need. It’ll last you the rest of your life if you don’t use it commercially and use ethanol free gas."
"I'm happy with my Stihl Kombi setup, KM131R motor-on-a-stick plus accessories (weed wacker, heavier duty weed wacker, brushcutter, edger and pole saw with carbon fiber extension)."
"Either Stihl or Echo, both are made for commercial use"
#4
Milwaukee
4.6
(21)
"I have Milwaukee M18 line and the string trimmer (w/ extra edger attachment) and blower have all worked well for me."
"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 is what I use. I weedeat, trim hedges, and clean acres of brush with mine."
"Milwaukee outdoor stuff is fantastic. I have their power tools as well as the leaf blower, edger, and weed trimmer."
"Milwaukee all the way. There batteries and tools continue to improve and the new batteries work with older models."
"Milwaukee weed eater , is absolutely amazing, the trigger feels exactly like your using a gas model."
"I think the benefit Milwaukee has over Ego is that they do more than just lawn tools. Buy an 18V battery for your trimmer and use the same one for your drill, driver, saw, or any other tool on the M18 line."
"I got two M18 batteries and a charger, and I just switch back and forth between the two. Never need more than that to do my whole yard."
"My vote is for ... Milwaukee!"
#5
DeWalt
4.0
(24)
"Dewalt makes excellent tools."
"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."
"DeWalt guy and really have enjoyed the power and quality of the DeWalt line. Ryobi is good but I’ve had issues with them breaking after tough use."
"I got the dewalt trimmer + blower set, comes with a 4ah battery. Lasts and lasts, it’s great."
"I’ve had mine for 2 or 3 years now and it’s been great, I used it today."
"If you are already in the DeWalt family stick with their lawn tools. DeWalt now has the exchangeable attachments for their weed eater tool."
"I actually use the DeWalt 20v Max for my drills, saws, sanders, etc, and EGO for my outdoor power tools (mower, blower, trimmer, chainsaw). It's a good combo."
"You might want to look into the DeWalt electric trimmer. I have a Milwaukee and I think it's awesome, but from what I've read you can use the DeWalt power head with a lot of attachments from other brands"
"I started buying DeWalt because of the battery system. It helps that the tools are high quality."
#6
Echo
4.9
(17)
"Echo srm 225 is about as light as something worth a hoot can be. Not much more expensive than very crappy residential units yet worthy of some commercial service."
"Echo srm225. Straight shaft. Light, powerful, easy to start, easy to change head."
"Echo. There is nothing better for the price. Been relying on them since the 80's. Bullet proof."
"If you decide on gas get an Echo SRM-2620."
"I own two stihl weed eaters and one echo PAS power head. I use my echo 10:1 over the stihl's."
"I also have an Echo two-stroke string trimmer, and I've been running it pretty hard for seven years."
"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. Its not much more then cheap throw aways but meant to be used heavy."
"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. Red max is a solid option."
#7
Makita
4.7
(12)
"I have both Makita and ryobi stuff. Makita is way better--not even close."
"I have Makita for all 3 plus a boat load of other tools and have always been very happy with them."
"Makita blower, weed eater and drills are great, like all their tools."
"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."
"My vote is for ... Makita!"
"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."
"I already have 11 5ah batteries so I bought the 36 v power head and straight trimmer attachment. Its super powerful."
"My Makita string trimmer lasts 45mins at least of constant use."
"Affordable - Ryobi. Pro - Makita. Outdoor power is the one place where there's a big difference between the 'big three'."
"Makita, we have all three. Weed whaker has two strings and works for 40 mns on two batteries 36v."
#8
Husqvarna
4.6
(7)
"I've had acres overrun with similar weeds, and hands down, the Husqvarna 128LD 17-inch Gas String Trimmer has been my savior."
"I've had acres overrun with similar weeds, and hands down, the Husqvarna 128LD 17-inch Gas String Trimmer has been my savior. It's robust and handles tough weeds with ease."
"Husqvarna or stihl For most landscaping power tools as others have said."
"Husqvarna 535 iRXT with electric motor with backpack battery and normal battery. The battery weed eater works very well."
"I really like my Husqvarna."
"Husqvarna"
"Husqvarna makes a damned good trimmer, imo."
#9
RedMax
5.0
(5)
"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 used to sell em to landscaping companies."
"RedMax would be my #1"
"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."
#10
Worx
4.0
(5)
"For a good balance of price and performance, I'd recommend checking out Worx or EGO Power+."
"I personally have the worx string trimmer and has served me well for over a year now."
"I have WORX Tools, drill, weedeater and blower. All share batteries."
"Upgraded from a Worx one my dad gave me a few years ago."
"It works perfectly fine. Only reason I bought the worx is for the wheel attachment."
#11
Kobalt
4.0
(5)
"My wife got me a Kobalt 40v trimmer/blower combo in April. Best shit ever."
"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."
"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"
#12
Shindaiwa
5.0
(2)
"Shindaiwa or Echo. Use an ethanol free fuel with a premium 2 stroke mix, and they will serve you for years."
"Shindaiwa all day"
#13
Kombi
5.0
(2)
"If you get a kombi, the polesaw makes a great tree eater (vs weed eater)."
"Don't buy a dedicated trimmer. Buy a kombi, then get a blade attachment for it. IMO buy the km 131 and a metal blade trimmer head."
#14
Toro
4.5
(2)
"I love my Toro 60v."
"My new Toro does the job. No complaints at least"
#15
Black+Decker
4.0
(2)
"I suggest getting a cordless models such as Black+Decker 40V MAX Cordless String Trimmer."
"I recommend the Black+Decker 40V MAX String Trimmer. I have a rather large yard, and this trimmer’s charge lasts long enough."
#16
Expand-it
5.0
(1)
"The expand-it system is definitely the best bang for your buck! Very happy with my string trimmer and edger after 2 years"
#17
Craftsman
5.0
(1)
"I have the Craftsman series of 60v electric power tools. I have the trimmer and the chainsaw, both work amazingly well."
#18
Honda
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Honda 335 to check out the 4 strokes and run it with a blade most of the time unless I need it."
#19
Greenworks
4.0
(1)
"I use greenworks 40v string trimmer. So far so good."
#20
Black & Decker
4.0
(1)
"I had an old black and decker one for like 7 years and it was always totally fine."
#21
Maruyama
4.0
(1)
"Maruyama or Husqvarna. Walbro carburetor. If you have an acre or less, there are more economical options."
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