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I need to buy a weed wacker. I'd like to buy a battery powered one - corded is a hassle probably won't reach all areas, gas is kind of a pain for maintenance (had one before). Any thoughts on this one? I have 2 small drill size M18 batteries. Do I need a big one (they are expensive)? I could probably only do about 30-60 min at a time before getting tired.... https://www.milwaukeetool.com/...ing-Trimmers/2725-20 Dewalt has something similar. Thinking of sticking w/ M18 unless Dewalt for some reason is better. Other recommendations?This message has been edited. Last edited by: konata88, "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | ||
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https://egopowerplus.com/power-string-trimmers/ Ego has well made products, batteries last quite a while and they have plenty of power. I have the trimmer, blower, also bought the edger with detachable ends, picked up the pole saw and hedge trimmer with extension... | |||
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I have a bunch of battery powered Dewalt tools and love them a lot. That said I bought one of the EGo blowers from Home depot. Its 56 volt. They no longer sell them but Lowes does and maybe Ace. I really like that blower and am thinking about buying one of the trimmers to replace my Craftsman LP fueled trimmer. | |||
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Another vote for the Ego stuff. I have the trimmer and blower. Great products and power. Will be purchasing the chainsaw this year. ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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Thanks. So, seems like some love for Ego. Is Ego sufficiently better than the M18 version to justify a new battery / charger set? Better weed wacker to ignore compatibility with existing M18 batteries I have? Or, comparable and may make sense to just stick w/ the M18 version? Looking at the Ego offers - trying to determine which one is applicable for my situation. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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That looks literally exactly like my Cobalt but red instead of blue. Does one manufacturer make all these and they just re-brand them? I’m really impressed with the one I have, and has really good power, it doesn’t last long but I have three batteries so I just swap them out when it starts to lose juice. I’d say a good 15 minute run time per battery. | |||
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They sounds pretty good. I think I've narrowed down to this model. https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-P...-Included/5000200343 HOWEVER, seems like this is a PRC company and trying to intentionally obfuscate. If so, this gives me pause. I know the M18 has been bought by a PRC company, which also gives me pause, so, I'm in a no-win situation. Not sure which way to go.... http://global.chervongroup.com/en/who-we-are Any chance anyone has used both M18 and Ego weed wackers? Any tie breaking opinions considering I already have (small) M18 batteries? "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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I've had an M18 trimmer for a couple years and it's been great. My favorite thing about it is that my wife can use it and doesn't mind doing so. | |||
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I have the Milwaukee string trimmer you asked about initially. I love it, and I have no complaints. I have a small yard (~1/4 acre), and I could probably trim my yard most of the summer if I didn't use the battery for other tools too (I have the 9 AH battery, not sure how it would do with smaller batteries). I know the Ego tools are highly regarded, but if you already have other Milwaukee tools I can't see any reason to switch to another battery ecosystem. "The people hate the lizards and the lizards rule the people." "Odd," said Arthur, "I thought you said it was a democracy." "I did," said Ford, "it is." "So," said Arthur, hoping he wasn't sounding ridiculously obtuse, "why don't the people get rid of the lizards?" "It honestly doesn't occur to them. They've all got the vote, so they all pretty much assume that the government they've voted in more or less approximates the government they want." "You mean they actually vote for the lizards." "Oh yes," said Ford with a shrug, "of course." "But," said Arthur, going for the big one again, "why?" "Because if they didn't vote for a lizard, then the wrong lizard might get in." | |||
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My one and only battery trimmer was not a good experance went back to echo gas. Hot summer days seems to be a problem with some. Mine was not a M18. Thermal overload seems to be an issue with some battery trimmers. Swath width, line diameter, ambient temperature, and run time all play a roll with this issue. There is reason why many battery trimmers run a reduced Swath width and line diameter compared to better gas trimmers. I would suggest you watch this youtube and read the commets on this Milwaukee string trimmer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E99AWAJPBnY | |||
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Have both the Ego push mower and the Ego string trimmer and love them both ... so much that I am saving up my dollars for the Ego chainsaw. Another plus I like is that all the Ego batteries, no matter the size, will swap back and forth between all the Ego tools. | |||
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Also vote for Ego. Trimmer, blower , hedge trimmer and chai saw here. All work very well , the trimmer and chainsaw seem as powerful as gas powered . | |||
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I know that M18 can be good but: 1) why so, so many bad reviews (esp regarding thermal interlock), 2) 9AHr battery and only 10m of use vs the same 10m of use of the Ego w/ a 2.5AHr battery (4x bigger battery to do the same amount of work)? I wanted to stay w/ a single battery system. I want to avoid a PRC company (actually, in this case, the two front runners are both PRC companies), but seems like Ego is the way to go here. Looks like I'll be trying the Ego. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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Final question: Should I get the new model w/ the line autoload feature? Or the older model with the combo weed wacker & blower? I could use a blower too. I'm leaning toward the newer wacker model and getting the stronger blower (ie - not getting the combo deal although not a bad price). $400 for best of each vs $280 for combo deal.... "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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Ego uses 56 volt batteries. 56 V * 2.5 Ah = 140 watt-hours 18 V * 9 Ah = 162 watt-hours The actual power capacities of the two batteries are pretty similar. The Milwaukee M18 9 Ah batteries have fifteen 3.6V, 3Ah cells in them. The Ego 56V 2.5 Ah batteries have fifteen 3.6V, 2.5Ah cells in them. | |||
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Loading the previous model isn't difficult and for the money, the ego 56V blower is a hoss teamed up with it you have a good start. I"ve nothing against or bad to say on the Milwaukee, just like you wanted one battery platform for the yard tools, the hand tools use a different set, which is fine. Neighbor bought the self propelled EGO mower and it's quiet and does a good job, he took the Kobalt back and Lowes gave him a trade to the EGO. Has the edger/trimmer, blower as well.. | |||
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I have both the Milwaukee trimmer you linked to, as well as this one... Qwik attach trimmer The have both been solid runner machines for the past few years. I like the second version better as I also purchased the hedge trimmer attachment and extension. Now I can keep my wall of arborvitaes at about 10' height without having to break out ladders and scaffolding. I can do it all the trimming while standing on the ground. I usually just throw a 9.0a battery in there, as that is what I have the most of. But I have also trimmed up everything I needed to on my 1.5 acre parcel with just a 5.0a battery installed, and it didn't even go below half charge. Loading string onto the new (qwik lock) version is also a lot easier than the first version Milwaukee, or any of the other trimmers I have had in the past. "Si vis pacem, para bellum" If you want peace, prepare for war. | |||
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Ok. Bought the ego with extra 2.5 battery and trim line. Hope this shit lasts Thanks for the help guys. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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When you get the handheld blower you will want the 5ah battery. It is a battery hog. Though honestly it is not a leaf blower. It does great after you’ve done trimming and mowing also does well drying off the car after a wash. It does decently blowing a driveway and sidewalks after a very fluffy snow but and snow with weight or ice not so much. As for leaf blowing I have 23 Premier Pears lining my backyard. They are a heavy waxy leaf and tend to fall late and it is usually wet. The handheld blower is on turbo the whole time to move them and the 2.5ah battery lasts all of 10 minutes. I may give the backpack blower a try but that is big money to only use once a year. Currently I just do the leaves in 2 or 3 days with the handheld. Make sure you go online and register them as soon as you get them so you don’t forget and save the receipt. You must register each item with Ego for the warranty to be valid. Not the case with Milwaukee. Don’t feel bad I have multiple battery families too. 56v Ego 18v Ryobi 12v Milwaukee ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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I have 2 acres, and while I usually trim with Round-up, I have never needed to go to the 2nd battery with the trimmer (have have 2x 2.5Ah & 1 5Ah). Ego makes solid products w/o a lot of bullshit. I have evangelized them here before, but I would have advised you to buy the Milwaukee just because you already had batteries. I attacked this 2021-03-30_08-45-10 by With the Ego blower, a Stihl gas blower & the Worx trivac. I ended up using the zero turn to blow & chop them off the patio & then the blowers & vac to spread the litter off the grass. Well, I did blow/vac everything that didn't burn from the exhaust catching a pile on fire... Some things you just need 20HP to accomplish & you're not getting that in a hand-held. | |||
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