Trimmers
| Summary: If your lawn, driveway, or sidewalk is starting to look rather unkempt, you may want to consider purchasing a trimmer. Before you buy trimmers, you should research which brands and models are most popular with consumers. You should also check out what features each model has, and compare these features to your own specific needs. |
Although brand name doesn’t always mean best quality, it is important to remember that you often get what you pay for. Here are some brands that are rated highly by consumers who have recently purchased trimmers:
- Black & Decker
- Husqvarna
- Bosch
- Homelite
- Echo
- Ryobi
- Poulan
- Honda
- Craftsman
- Weed Eater
Trimmers have a wide variety of features that make them unique. Below, you will find a list of a few common features found desirable by consumers. It is then up to you to decide which features are most relevant to the job you need to get done.
Trimmer Evaluation Checklist
- _______ Power
- _______ Displacement
- _______ Trimmer
- _______ Edger
- _______ Cutting path
- _______ Motor
- _______ Spool
- _______ Blade length
- _______ Handle
- _______ Vegetation guard
- _______ Cordless
- _______ Cutting string
- _______ Nylon head
- _______ Shoulder harness
- _______ Weight
Trimmer Brands and Models
Bosch
- Grass Trimmer ART 23 F
- Hedger Trimmer AHS 55
- Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Black & Decker
- Grass Hog 14” Trimmer-Edger GH600
- Hedge Hog XB High Performance Hedge Trimmer HTD22
- 16” Hedge Trimmer
Craftsman
- 10 in. Electric Weedwacker Line Trimmer/Edger, Cordless 900013
- 11 amp Electric Edger 79647
- 18 in. Gas Hedge Trimmer 79570
Where to buy Trimmers
How to Choose the Best Trimmer
After you have evaluated different trimmers, use our handy Evaluation Matrix to determine the best one to buy. This easy to use spreadsheet lets you choose which features matter the most to you, and automatically shows you which trimmers is the best one to buy. Click here to download it now!
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| Related Topics: The features you saw on the checklists above can apply to a variety of trimmers. |
