Comments on: Review: Troy Bilt lithium ion battery cordless string trimmer

By: Rusty

Rusty — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:31:16 +0000

I just got mine a month ago. It is lightweight, which is great. I am so used to tap and go line release that I was worried that this would be a problem but it isn’t at all. I did my yard and both of my neighbors yards and the battery was at 75 percent. The past rechargeable trimmers I had were the same model, one by Black and Decker (lasted 3 years) and one from Wal Mart (lasted 2 months). They had a built-in battery. This unit, if the battery goes bad, just get another.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:41:29 +0000

I have something similar. it’s great. I don’t think they can do a double line on them because the electric motor doesn’t have enough torque, it would kill the batteries.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:06:44 +0000

Other than the problems you mention, this sounds like a great replacement for my electric line trimmer… I’m not a fan of lawns in general, but I’m stuck with one for now, and I like the idea of rechargable/no emissions vs gas guzzler. thanks for the review!
and just a public service announcement to everyone to wear their safety boots and glasses even when using lighter duty trimmers- it sounds so goofy and doesn’t look sexy, but I see so many people using line trimmers wearing crocs and flip flops and no glasses, and I always worry they are gonna lose a toe or get a piece of gravel right in the eye!

By: cindy

cindy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:28:32 +0000

oh boy, i’m 5’4″ on a good day so it sound perfect for me and my small garden that could use a good edging and trim! thanks for the review.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:39:15 +0000

I am so grateful for your review! This sounds like just what I need to clear the stairs going down into the middle and lower gardens and edging garden beds. Thank you and I glad I found your blog over at maydreamsgardens. I will explore your postings and revisit. Thank you!