Both have advantages, but CR's performance testing and the layout and size of your lawn can inform which makes the most sense to buy An Echo gas string trimmer (left) and a battery Makita string ...

Ryobi says its $269 4-Stroke 30cc Gas Trimmer weighs 12.25 pounds while the 40V Brushless 16-inch Cordless String Trimmer weighs 8.4 pounds. While it's just a difference of four pounds ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

Overall, I strongly recommend the EGO 56v Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer if you are looking for a weed whacker that doesn't require gas, is lightweight, easy to load, and has long run and ...