Just got one and it is amazing. Everyone has things they feel are of value. Getting the job done with as little fuss and hassle as possible is of great value to me. This EGO trimmer takes a lot of fuss and hassle out of yard trimming job. You don't have to hassle with line feed and feeding new line is a breeze with the power feed. The trimmer is well balanced and powerful. Unlike a gas trimmer you don't have to deal with the constant running sound of the engine and you can turn it every witch way without worrying about fuel making it to the engine. My mowing and trimming is around 1 acre with lots of chain link fencing and concrete/brick. For my needs and application this is by far superior to others I have tried.
Hey, could you tell me how it works edging holding the trimmer upside down i’ve heard some people say that the line IQ goes insane. Let me know how it works for you, thanks for your time
the first time I used mine, I was still nervous about holding it sideways for too long, because I've used nothing but 2 stroke trimmers for the past 30 years and it's hard to break old habits. I started it while holding it level, didnt want to tilt it too much, and even felt I didnt want the trimmer to stop running because part of my brain was thinking I'd have to start it again.
For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.
Just my 2 cents, just bought this. Coming from a Ryobi, this thing is a beast. I kept it in the 1st speed mode and never had fully press the trigger. I think its amazing.
Pretty heavily invested in Ego for my gardening business, I do really like their tools. I'm currently using the power head and trimmer attachment and it's a beast!
Good information, I was doing research on the Ego after getting an ace hardware flyer. And I came across your video just now, I am leaning towards getting one now.
Thanks for the review. I bought this trimmer overs a month ago after selling the older but EGO’s lightest carbon fibre trimmer due to its design was more catered towards taller people and I absolutely love the Line IQ feature which I have been missing since I sold my old cordless Black & Decker trimmer with AFS(automatic feed spool) feature four years ago. It is expansive as a kit; however, for the people who already has EGO product they should just buy the tool only which is still a great buy vs last year’s telescope model with tool only. Even though this unit is carbon fibre it is actually a hair heavier than the last year’s aluminum telescope model and spins a bit slower due to the heavier mechanics of the IQ head; however, for me the Line IQ feature actually speeds up the work flow especially when edging without the need of flipping the unit back to regular trimming position in order to be able to bump the head a few times to be sure the lines out while creating few alien crop circles aka “bald spots” along the line of the edge of a freshly cut lawn 🤯. Using the strap is a treat compared to the old metal screw down fix ring as well. I can adjust the strap to balance the unit on the fly whenever I switch to difference size of battery depending on what batteries (modified “Select Cut High Lift Dual Blade” LM2142SP can take two batteries) I am using in the lawn mower between the 4.0, 5.0,7.5 & 10.0Ah batteries so I don’t have to walk back into the house just to grab the lightest battery to do a quick trimming job. Thank you for a great review; however, I would say: sell the older unit and get this one in tools only just to have the Line IQ feature to save time and basal of bumping the trimmer head which has cause many trimmer owner’s Power Load feature to stop working (I was able to fix mine by disassemble , thorough cleaning and reassemble once) if the owner already has battery and charger.
There are two things I'm concerned with. I like a variable speed on the trigger itself when I need to be really careful in certain spots to not gouge up something, and I like the guard off for more string feed out making a wider cutting swath like the landscapers do. I'm thinking maybe the sensor would just limit the feed out to what it wants and won't let it out enough for what I want. Since I don't want to go back to a troublesome carburetor trimmer, I can live with certain lackings I guess.
I went and bought the Milwaukee trimmer last year. That was my first and only battery trimmer ever. Worked fine for awhile. Then issues with battery/motor overheating. Trimmer would shut off to protect motor from overheating before I could finish my average size yard. Had high hopes of getting rid of gas. Brought everything back and went back to gas trimmer. Looking at this unit and researching reviews for any overheating issues
I've never had any of those issues with any of my ego tools. Maybe look into ego. That's unfortunate to hear about the Milwaukee they usually make fantastic stuff!
I second Brett’s comment. I have used EGO tools for almost 5 years. Never had any problems with overheating. The only issue I’ve had, if you want to call it that, is my wife got a giant rock stuck in my single stage auger lol. I have the, I think, second gen power load trimmer. Runs flawless.
I ordered this recently when Amazon had it discounted for 10% off. I used it once so far. I thought i'd mention that people will want to remove the blue protective tape that is on both blades on the guard, though be careful since that protective tape is there for a reason and those blades are sharp. My older EGO trimmer is not that old to me but it is an old basic EGO model, maybe original, so the new one's carbon fiber shaft, auto-string loader, and auto string extender "LINE IQ" features seem worth it to me. It is a little heavy, but i'm ok with it. I have the 4 Ah battery and extended the shaft and adjusted the front grip so that it has a good balance for me. It seems powerful and I only used the low setting. Thanks for the review.
Bought the top mower and the powerload line IQ four days ago. It was pricey as you know but mower was $100 off at Lowe's for Father's Day. These suckers are awesome. I have severe spinal arthritis and this weed trimmer will be a game changer for me in terms of weight, and all the hassle with line. It will save actual working time outside which will mean less pain for me. Thanks for the video.
Question is how well will all the cool line features hold up to use and the dirt and grit that will invevitably happen. Obviously it going to have to be cleaned alot for everything to continue to operate properly. Again my friend thanks for the great video.
$300 is a lot to swallow, but if you already have a battery like from another EGO tool you already have, you can save yourself $80 and get the tool only (sold as the 1620T). I already have the 650 CFM leaf blower, so coulda gone that route myself, but the leaf blower always runs out of juice close to the end of the job, so having the extra battery made sense for me. And it's waaayyy cheaper to get the battery bundled.( $80 diff w/battery vs over $200 to buy it separately)
I got this model the other day and it is just amazing as all of the videos make it seem. But there is one unadvertised feature that no one seems to notice or mention. On top of the main unit where the battery goes, the area where I usually brace my forearm to steady the trimmer is wide and flat and at the perfect angle for the forearm to rest. And since it's battery powered, it doesn't get hot like on the gas trimmers. Even other battery powered ones often have sharp, square edges to the housing in that area.
Bought th I s trimmer yesterday. Absolutely worth every Penney of the $300. With the 4 AH battery & Charger included and the advanced features it is a bargain.
@@Loren07201will I regret saving a $100 on the 15” carbon fiber model that doesn’t have telescoping features? Has the same 4ah battery but it doesn’t adjust length and needs the bump to get more string.
I have many Ego products that I like but not this one. Immediately returned it. I thought this trimmer would replace my 10 yr old Echo SRM-225. Not a chance. The Ego is underpowered and slow to use compared to my Echo gas trimmer. Also the line iq only lengthens to line when it gets quite short. Much better to have a bump head to lengthen the line whenever you want. Only think better is the power load feature but I fill my trimmer line in about 60 seconds so not big deal. The head holds the motor so more weight in the head. They EGO and the Echo weigh the same but the Echo feels lighter because you aren't holding the weight of the heavy head. Obviously if you only have a small area to trim you won't notice the weight but on large trim jobs you feel the weight.
Great review, very informative, and helpful. I am retiring my 15-year-old Stihl gas trimmer and replacing it with this EGO unit. We mow 2 acres of our 10 in rural Rochester, MN. Many trees, gardens, fencing, landscaping features, and a 350-foot driveway all demanding trimming. Seems this trimmer with the 4-amp hour battery will do the job. I really like the Line IQ and power load features. Field repairs with the Stihl for running out of line and occasional hard starting are challenges I hope to avoid with the EGO. We will continue to use our larger commercial grade Stihl trimmer with the saw blade for really big weeds and saplings. I have many Stihl products, and all have performed well. However, the technology is walking away from gas powered tools as evidenced by the two hybrids (one of which is a PHEV) parked in our garage. Time to move on. Thanks again.
If you have the EGO CS1803 18" chainsaw with the 4.0aH battery, this is a no-brainer. You get the trimmer and another 4.0aH battery that can also be used to hot swap on your chainsaw for bigger sawing jobs.
I have this trimmer but don't like the auto feed line. I have a lawn business and wanted to run this without the guard which you can't do becasuse it doesn't have a bump head. how does power compare to the 1511t. They both have 2 speeds so I figured it was probably the same.
Not working out for my lawn business as I’d hoped. The only flaw is the line IQ does not advance often enough as I need for effective use. When it is at the full length, it’s great, but spinning with a short line wastes my time and energy slowing me down. I mow 60 lawns per week, I can’t wait for a machine to decide to work. Any suggestions how to get a faster advance ….a smarter IQ, mine seems to have a low IQ?
Hi Brett! Thank you for the review. I went and bought one last night. Used it today and I love this thing. Lots of power. Battery life was perfect for my small yard. I have plenty of battery left for the next trimming. The line IQ feature is amazing. No more messing with line issues or bump feed. And the power line load worked perfectly. Very happy so far.
I just got one of these and it blows the old "power feed" model I have away!!!! I only use it on low power since it works SO! well...The extra $100 is not even a thought! It's a must buy unit!! I HATE fighting with bump head trimmers!!!! LOVE IT!!
In the middle of doing my review of the ego line IQ and edger. The battery I got with mine is no good haha. Doesn’t charge. Doesn’t do anything 😂😂. Gotta drive back to ace in slc and swap it out for a replacement. Also, I resubscribed on this new account. Keep the great content coming, Brett.
If the power load feature breaks can you do it manually? Which direction does the head spin? I saw two speeds but does it still have variable throttle speed?
I got one yesterday, took it out of the box, set it up, and let the battery charge while I used my lawnmowers battery since it was ready to go. Took this sucker out, and my yard looks amazing. The one thing I liked the most was I have a curb that hasn't gotten much love, so it was covered in dirt and weeds. The trimmer whacked all the dirt and foliage off and left a curb that's waiting for rain to wash off the rest. Edging with this trimmer is amazing. Even my neighbor said, "Wow, I didn't even know there was a curb there 😂 super happy with it.
Great video again Brett! But I think the bigger battery and i.q. string line head are worth the extra 100 bucks especially on a larger yard. Thanks for all your videos you are #1 in my book .thx Charlie
I’ve just watched an add for what is said to be German tech but it’s all Chinese using the thing but it’s got a 50 year warranty and it’s supper advanced and for 59 bucks plus a 14 day money back guarantee 🙄I’m sure many people will buy this thing which is pure false advertising yet TH-cam keeps allowing them to advertise complete lies I think TH-cam should refund the people who get caught in these scams maybe then they would make sure what’s advertised on their platform is for real
I have this same trimmer but for the life of me i can't get it to work like you do in the video. The thing is extremely powerful but it doesn't seem to cut anything. Doing my fence line has been brutal. It will just blow the grass over and if i move it a little closer it starts marking up the fence and pulls the trimmer forward and jerks all over the place scalping everything. I've tried everything and can't figure it out. Never had a problem with my old black and decker.
Thanks for the review Brett. I am a commercial solo operator in Aussie land, and after using this for one day, I think I will be returning it. I have the old carbon fibre model which has not skipped a beat for two years almost daily solid use. I don't think I've used my multi tool head for the string trimmer option!! (I use it every day almost for hedge trimmer / power broom occasionally and my fav is the cultivator). The problem I have with this after one afternoon's use ( on 5 different commercial properties) is that my line is not auto feeding out to the original 400mm as claimed by EGO. I have tried different 2.4mm line, (no longer than 4 metres as per EGO instructions) but same issue; it has to be really short before it auto feeds back out. Maybe I have a faulty head from factory? (auto load line feed worked perfectly). I will check, but your idea of fence grinding it (and see if there are small pieces) was a good one, I will try this out tomorrow on a 3 acre property. Otherwise (as one other reviewer noted) you are paying in essence for a shorter line length trimmer. Otherwise the trimmer is perfect. I got approx: 45 mins heavy weed whacking out of a brand new 5 AH battery. The head speed is slower than the old carbon model but feels more durable, Maybe they are running this motor at 80-90% for longevity. Balance is outstanding. However the vibration is significant if the line is not evenly fed, which I experienced multiple times during the afternoon. I had to stop, reuse self retracting line feed, then wait for auto feed to do its thing to get the line even again. This solved the vibration issue, but if you are not using up line super quickly this could be a real pain. Overall after one afternoon of approx 4hrs use I found it disappointing. (Enough to instantly consider returning). I have multiple EGO equipment, 21 self propelled mower, (Replaced under warranty after 3 months commercial use), 2x hedge trimmers & power head with multiple attachments (faultless). Overall time is money as a contractor as you know. If you spend multiple minutes per job trying to get the auto 'IQ' feed to self extend the line to get it to the factory length, then give me a bump feed any day of the year. I also found the line would be always approx half- 1 inch from the cutter, and was pot luck whether or not it fed out to the correct length. Anyway I'll get back to you.... Cheers from Wes.
Mines a piece of crap! Had to have it repaired ( line feed didn’t work- completely died) Now it pulses off and on every three seconds. Going to have to send it back for a second time. Again- a piece of crap!
Love my Ego edger and thought about getting the trimmer attachment but my gas powered trimmer is still going. Not sure if the new head comes as an add on for the head unit. I like the clip for the strap as that battery gets heavy on the end after a while.
Probably my last season with gas. I will be getting the higher ah mower and trimmer units just to account any battery degradation over time as I will run them at least 10yrs so the additional cost is worth it to me..Great review!!
I was very excited to get this trimmer! Went to my local ACE and picked one up, read the instructions, put everything together, waited for the battery to fully charge, attached the battery, set my speed, pushed the lock forward, pulled the trigger and absolutely nothing happened, watched some videos did all the trouble shooting I could think of still nothing. And off course I did all this because by the time I did everything the support lines were closed!!! Bottom line, over $300 and I have a brick!!!!!! Very disappointed in EGO!!!!!!
I can’t stand my 2 cycle troybilt - i can never start the damn thing. I’ll prime it and pull that cord for like 20-25 min no joke before it will start. Then it will die at least 5x after i start it. I’m so tired of dealing with it. Plus gas is now $4.89+ a gallon, so screw that too. I remember paying about $225 for my 2 cycle one. Honestly $300 imo isn’t bad at all, b/c I’m getting a tool, plus the battery and the charger. I’m also not getting frustration with loading spool and am getting a much lighter tool. Weed eating will be a pleasure for me again instead of a chore.
I got the $175 one 2.5 amp battery lasts 1/2 hr, bump head no issue, carbon fiber shaft , 15 in head, 10.5 lbs with battery, no adjustment on handle or shaft, 50 min to charge . 2x times to do whole yard. I’m 78 need rest day anyway. Same power as gas Echo.
Avoid Ego. My battery died after a year after purchasing. Replacement died after 2 and now they are saying tough luck that it's outside warranty. My string trimmer went down and it took 3 months to fix. It seems customer service has gotten pretty bad over the last 8 years I have used their stuff.
I'm not into electric but I ran out of gas in the middle of cutting my yard had to stop go to the gas station.so I decided to get a battery one for a back up I got the ego very ice looking weedeater but it did not last I have a half acre I got like 10 min out of it so I brought it back and got another one same thing so I got a greenworks I can actually do my yard twice with it before I charge.what are the chances of me getting 2 bad batteries from eco
Thanks for the review. We have been traveling the last 10 years and have been out of the land owner game for all that time BUT now we are buying again and the tool have changed so much in that time that I have to research them all. Heck back then I would have NEVER considered battery operated.
Bought one. Performance has been great. Battery life is great for my 1 acre property. Lowes had an offer going which included a second battery. The unit comes with one battery and a charger. It works flawlessly every time. Highly recommended. Well worth the price.
How about last year's ST1524 with 5 ah battery on sale for $279? No "String IQ tech" but, having an acre with a lot of landscaping I think perhaps the extra run time would be beneficial for me. With the 5 ah battery costing $150 - $250 alone, I think $279 for the ST1524 might be a deal? Thoughts?
You can buy it without the battery and charger for a lot cheaper if you have other ego products. To me it is worth the $300 given the battery it comes with.
I know this is an old video but the bulk of the expense for this trimmer IS the battery. If you are already in the ecosystem or you are planning on getting a different unit.....get just the trimmer without the btty or get an aftermarket battery and save.
Can anyone say if this comes apart easily to put in a trunk for example? I have property several hours away and my Milwaukee comes apart easily for transport. I'm looking at the EGO line because of the chainsaws and mowers as well and the string trimmer coming with the 4ah battery is a huge plus
I’ve had this for 2 weeks and it’s amazing really. But the line iq on mine at least is hit or miss. I find myself wishing the line would come out already as I trim with tiny pieces of string and there is no way to make it come out so you just wait and hope it comes out soon. Hate that part of it
I don't know if it was last year's model, but almost a month ago we bought a lesser model that was part of a package with the blower (originally $300 and down to $200), and it was horrible. The bump didn't work more than half the time. We just picked up this one today. If it works as advertised the Line IQ is worth its $300 price tag in my opinion. It's also VERY nice that my wife and I no longer have to use an allen wrench to adjust the handle or length each time one of us uses it after the other.
👎👎 My gripes: the string length is too short, shaft is too short and it’s WAY TOO HEAVY to do a big job. It’s built well, it’s like an elephant. Experimented with taking off the guard to achieve better swath, won’t go any longer. I can’t see the hype for this unit. Was $330, $299 on sale at Lowe’s and my light weight Echo was much stronger. 👎👎
I have a lawn service and only use ego tools. But I use an echo electric string trimmer. The reason: ego spins clockwise echo spins counterclockwise, and I am right-handed. This was a deal breaker for me, anyone who doesn't care which way it swings I would recommend the ego string trimmer.
I can understand that. I dont mind it spinning clockwise. I hope they make it to where you can choose which way it spins at some point. That would be a cool feature.
Hi Brett. I'm thinking on pulling the trigger on this model soon. Do you still recommend it? Any issues with it a year later from this review? Thanks for the great, informative videos.
I'd honestly recommend the previous model that doesn't have the auto feed. I find myself using that model far more often as the auto feed only auto feeds when it feels like it.
May I use your knowledge for a moment? I hesitate to buy a multitool brush cutter/string trimmer or the EGO IQ line. I want to use it for the sides (nettles, weed, etc.) of 1 hectare of meadow. What would you recommend? Thank you for the advice!
As I am a commercial guy what I do not like about it is it that it spins clockwise unlike the commercial weed whackers all spin counter clockwise so when your engine like you’re supposed to and walking backwards it’s all gonna go in your face it’s too bad they couldn’t make one that spins which ever way you want to
It would be really cool and honestly shouldn't be too hard to do with an electric motor to make it where you can decide which way the head spins. I would love to see that feature in the future.
@@Brettsgrasscapades We currently do 325 Alonso week we have all gas equipment right now with the gas prices we are really taking a little bit of a meeting we raise the prices but still only covers the fuel and labor not putting money in my own pocket would love to see some commercial battery operated machines that would last all day but I think that’s a little bit further into the future
@@Brettsgrasscapades I should be retired in five years lol so it would be for the next in line who takes over my business I am in New York so I’ll be heading down south
I also can’t see electric being for a blower like the red max 8550s that we use so much power comes out of them electric would have to be probably so heavy
Just got one and it is amazing. Everyone has things they feel are of value. Getting the job done with as little fuss and hassle as possible is of great value to me. This EGO trimmer takes a lot of fuss and hassle out of yard trimming job. You don't have to hassle with line feed and feeding new line is a breeze with the power feed. The trimmer is well balanced and powerful. Unlike a gas trimmer you don't have to deal with the constant running sound of the engine and you can turn it every witch way without worrying about fuel making it to the engine. My mowing and trimming is around 1 acre with lots of chain link fencing and concrete/brick. For my needs and application this is by far superior to others I have tried.
Great reply, I'm going to get one.thx
Hey, could you tell me how it works edging holding the trimmer upside down i’ve heard some people say that the line IQ goes insane. Let me know how it works for you, thanks for your time
Is it heavy? The website says 14 pounds but people say 12. Is it comfortable to use with the weight?
the first time I used mine, I was still nervous about holding it sideways for too long, because I've used nothing but 2 stroke trimmers for the past 30 years and it's hard to break old habits. I started it while holding it level, didnt want to tilt it too much, and even felt I didnt want the trimmer to stop running because part of my brain was thinking I'd have to start it again.
@@reycastillo3645. It’s too heavy, a big gripe for me. Battery is huge.
For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.
I bought the ego today. Used it. And it's great. So glad I researched it and watched your video.
Just my 2 cents, just bought this.
Coming from a Ryobi, this thing is a beast.
I kept it in the 1st speed mode and never had fully press the trigger.
I think its amazing.
Come on J you gotta open that throttle up! hehe.. Hawaiian grass is different.. tough!
Great review! I have been trying to decide whether to change from my gas powered trimmer and you sold me on the EGO. Thanks dude!!
Pretty heavily invested in Ego for my gardening business, I do really like their tools. I'm currently using the power head and trimmer attachment and it's a beast!
Good information, I was doing research on the Ego after getting an ace hardware flyer.
And I came across your video just now, I am leaning towards getting one now.
They have a deal on these now, if you get this newer model, they are throwing in a 2.5ah battery free. ($180 value) I am getting one!
Thanks for the review. I bought this trimmer overs a month ago after selling the older but EGO’s lightest carbon fibre trimmer due to its design was more catered towards taller people and I absolutely love the Line IQ feature which I have been missing since I sold my old cordless Black & Decker trimmer with AFS(automatic feed spool) feature four years ago. It is expansive as a kit; however, for the people who already has EGO product they should just buy the tool only which is still a great buy vs last year’s telescope model with tool only. Even though this unit is carbon fibre it is actually a hair heavier than the last year’s aluminum telescope model and spins a bit slower due to the heavier mechanics of the IQ head; however, for me the Line IQ feature actually speeds up the work flow especially when edging without the need of flipping the unit back to regular trimming position in order to be able to bump the head a few times to be sure the lines out while creating few alien crop circles aka “bald spots” along the line of the edge of a freshly cut lawn 🤯. Using the strap is a treat compared to the old metal screw down fix ring as well. I can adjust the strap to balance the unit on the fly whenever I switch to difference size of battery depending on what batteries (modified “Select Cut High Lift Dual Blade” LM2142SP can take two batteries) I am using in the lawn mower between the 4.0, 5.0,7.5 & 10.0Ah batteries so I don’t have to walk back into the house just to grab the lightest battery to do a quick trimming job. Thank you for a great review; however, I would say: sell the older unit and get this one in tools only just to have the Line IQ feature to save time and basal of bumping the trimmer head which has cause many trimmer owner’s Power Load feature to stop working (I was able to fix mine by disassemble , thorough cleaning and reassemble once) if the owner already has battery and charger.
Man you cover it all in this comment!
@@Brettsgrasscapades everything but the weight.... how much does this thing weigh?
@@thimitri1 if I remember correctly I think I saw 12.5 pounds somewhere with the battery
There are two things I'm concerned with. I like a variable speed on the trigger itself when I need to be really careful in certain spots to not gouge up something, and I like the guard off for more string feed out making a wider cutting swath like the landscapers do. I'm thinking maybe the sensor would just limit the feed out to what it wants and won't let it out enough for what I want. Since I don't want to go back to a troublesome carburetor trimmer, I can live with certain lackings I guess.
We just ordered the weed whacker & plan to share the battery from the leaf blower, which my husbands loves. Apparently, it has a ton of power!
I went and bought the Milwaukee trimmer last year. That was my first and only battery trimmer ever. Worked fine for awhile. Then issues with battery/motor overheating. Trimmer would shut off to protect motor from overheating before I could finish my average size yard. Had high hopes of getting rid of gas. Brought everything back and went back to gas trimmer. Looking at this unit and researching reviews for any overheating issues
I've never had any of those issues with any of my ego tools. Maybe look into ego. That's unfortunate to hear about the Milwaukee they usually make fantastic stuff!
I second Brett’s comment. I have used EGO tools for almost 5 years. Never had any problems with overheating. The only issue I’ve had, if you want to call it that, is my wife got a giant rock stuck in my single stage auger lol.
I have the, I think, second gen power load trimmer. Runs flawless.
I have bought the exact same model with Line IQ after watching your review. You forgot to mention it’s an absolute beast!
I ordered this recently when Amazon had it discounted for 10% off. I used it once so far. I thought i'd mention that people will want to remove the blue protective tape that is on both blades on the guard, though be careful since that protective tape is there for a reason and those blades are sharp. My older EGO trimmer is not that old to me but it is an old basic EGO model, maybe original, so the new one's carbon fiber shaft, auto-string loader, and auto string extender "LINE IQ" features seem worth it to me. It is a little heavy, but i'm ok with it. I have the 4 Ah battery and extended the shaft and adjusted the front grip so that it has a good balance for me. It seems powerful and I only used the low setting. Thanks for the review.
Great points! Thanks for watching!
Best unboxing ever. Opening scene. Leave it to" Mr. Review". Well done as always sir.
Thanks my friend!
Bought the top mower and the powerload line IQ four days ago. It was pricey as you know but mower was $100 off at Lowe's for Father's Day. These suckers are awesome. I have severe spinal arthritis and this weed trimmer will be a game changer for me in terms of weight, and all the hassle with line. It will save actual working time outside which will mean less pain for me. Thanks for the video.
You will love it!
Question is how well will all the cool line features hold up to use and the dirt and grit that will invevitably happen. Obviously it going to have to be cleaned alot for everything to continue to operate properly. Again my friend thanks for the great video.
$300 is a lot to swallow, but if you already have a battery like from another EGO tool you already have, you can save yourself $80 and get the tool only (sold as the 1620T). I already have the 650 CFM leaf blower, so coulda gone that route myself, but the leaf blower always runs out of juice close to the end of the job, so having the extra battery made sense for me. And it's waaayyy cheaper to get the battery bundled.( $80 diff w/battery vs over $200 to buy it separately)
Thanks Brett for the video! I just got this trimmer for Christmas, can’t wait to use it!
I got this model the other day and it is just amazing as all of the videos make it seem. But there is one unadvertised feature that no one seems to notice or mention. On top of the main unit where the battery goes, the area where I usually brace my forearm to steady the trimmer is wide and flat and at the perfect angle for the forearm to rest. And since it's battery powered, it doesn't get hot like on the gas trimmers. Even other battery powered ones often have sharp, square edges to the housing in that area.
Yep, the economics is awesome.
Probably meant ergonomics
Bought th I s trimmer yesterday. Absolutely worth every Penney of the $300. With the 4 AH battery & Charger included and the advanced features it is a bargain.
@@dougm8050 yep. Lol
@@Loren07201will I regret saving a $100 on the 15” carbon fiber model that doesn’t have telescoping features? Has the same 4ah battery but it doesn’t adjust length and needs the bump to get more string.
I have many Ego products that I like but not this one. Immediately returned it. I thought this trimmer would replace my 10 yr old Echo SRM-225. Not a chance. The Ego is underpowered and slow to use compared to my Echo gas trimmer. Also the line iq only lengthens to line when it gets quite short. Much better to have a bump head to lengthen the line whenever you want. Only think better is the power load feature but I fill my trimmer line in about 60 seconds so not big deal. The head holds the motor so more weight in the head. They EGO and the Echo weigh the same but the Echo feels lighter because you aren't holding the weight of the heavy head. Obviously if you only have a small area to trim you won't notice the weight but on large trim jobs you feel the weight.
Great review, very informative, and helpful. I am retiring my 15-year-old Stihl gas trimmer and replacing it with this EGO unit. We mow 2 acres of our 10 in rural Rochester, MN. Many trees, gardens, fencing, landscaping features, and a 350-foot driveway all demanding trimming. Seems this trimmer with the 4-amp hour battery will do the job. I really like the Line IQ and power load features. Field repairs with the Stihl for running out of line and occasional hard starting are challenges I hope to avoid with the EGO. We will continue to use our larger commercial grade Stihl trimmer with the saw blade for really big weeds and saplings. I have many Stihl products, and all have performed well. However, the technology is walking away from gas powered tools as evidenced by the two hybrids (one of which is a PHEV) parked in our garage. Time to move on. Thanks again.
If you have the EGO CS1803 18" chainsaw with the 4.0aH battery, this is a no-brainer. You get the trimmer and another 4.0aH battery that can also be used to hot swap on your chainsaw for bigger sawing jobs.
I have this trimmer but don't like the auto feed line. I have a lawn business and wanted to run this without the guard which you can't do becasuse it doesn't have a bump head. how does power compare to the 1511t. They both have 2 speeds so I figured it was probably the same.
Not working out for my lawn business as I’d hoped. The only flaw is the line IQ does not advance often enough as I need for effective use. When it is at the full length, it’s great, but spinning with a short line wastes my time and energy slowing me down. I mow 60 lawns per week, I can’t wait for a machine to decide to work. Any suggestions how to get a faster advance ….a smarter IQ, mine seems to have a low IQ?
The bueno dias hat got you a subscriber! Nice no BS review.
Hi Brett! Thank you for the review. I went and bought one last night. Used it today and I love this thing. Lots of power. Battery life was perfect for my small yard. I have plenty of battery left for the next trimming. The line IQ feature is amazing. No more messing with line issues or bump feed. And the power line load worked perfectly. Very happy so far.
Thanks for being honest.
I just got one of these and it blows the old "power feed" model I have away!!!! I only use it on low power since it works SO! well...The extra $100 is not even a thought! It's a must buy unit!! I HATE fighting with bump head trimmers!!!! LOVE IT!!
I just bought one. 😊
When others call it a beast, they’re not kidding. I have more strange weeds than grass and it goes through all of them. Rarely need the ‘turbo’ mode.
In the middle of doing my review of the ego line IQ and edger. The battery I got with mine is no good haha. Doesn’t charge. Doesn’t do anything 😂😂. Gotta drive back to ace in slc and swap it out for a replacement. Also, I resubscribed on this new account. Keep the great content coming, Brett.
If the power load feature breaks can you do it manually? Which direction does the head spin? I saw two speeds but does it still have variable throttle speed?
I got one yesterday, took it out of the box, set it up, and let the battery charge while I used my lawnmowers battery since it was ready to go. Took this sucker out, and my yard looks amazing. The one thing I liked the most was I have a curb that hasn't gotten much love, so it was covered in dirt and weeds. The trimmer whacked all the dirt and foliage off and left a curb that's waiting for rain to wash off the rest. Edging with this trimmer is amazing. Even my neighbor said, "Wow, I didn't even know there was a curb there 😂 super happy with it.
I’m curious… why/when would you need to use a ‘Low’ speed as opposed to keeping it set to ‘High’?
Best present I ever bought for myself! All the guys in my culdesac have hedgetrimmer envy! 😂💯👍🏻
Great video again Brett! But I think the bigger battery and i.q. string line head are worth the extra 100 bucks especially on a larger yard. Thanks for all your videos you are #1 in my book .thx Charlie
Thanks Charlie!
Your wife is gonna be mad. Lol. You helped me make an informed, unbiased decision. Thank you as always.
that trimmer is a beast
Cracks me up how people talk about $300 being a lot for a string trimmer, gas ones under $400 are generally total junk quality costs money people.
Bumping your head can cause memory issues.
Bumping your head can cause memory issues.
😂😂😂😂
I’ve just watched an add for what is said to be German tech but it’s all Chinese using the thing but it’s got a 50 year warranty and it’s supper advanced and for 59 bucks plus a 14 day money back guarantee 🙄I’m sure many people will buy this thing which is pure false advertising yet TH-cam keeps allowing them to advertise complete lies I think TH-cam should refund the people who get caught in these scams maybe then they would make sure what’s advertised on their platform is for real
But the $199.00 model is not an IQ trimmer correct??
Wish they would have come out with this a few months ago
I have this same trimmer but for the life of me i can't get it to work like you do in the video. The thing is extremely powerful but it doesn't seem to cut anything. Doing my fence line has been brutal. It will just blow the grass over and if i move it a little closer it starts marking up the fence and pulls the trimmer forward and jerks all over the place scalping everything. I've tried everything and can't figure it out. Never had a problem with my old black and decker.
They have this available without the battery and I own the 2.5 battery, what kind of runtime do you think I could expect?
Thanks for the review Brett. I am a commercial solo operator in Aussie land, and after using this for one day, I think I will be returning it. I have the old carbon fibre model which has not skipped a beat for two years almost daily solid use. I don't think I've used my multi tool head for the string trimmer option!! (I use it every day almost for hedge trimmer / power broom occasionally and my fav is the cultivator).
The problem I have with this after one afternoon's use ( on 5 different commercial properties) is that my line is not auto feeding out to the original 400mm as claimed by EGO. I have tried different 2.4mm line, (no longer than 4 metres as per EGO instructions) but same issue; it has to be really short before it auto feeds back out. Maybe I have a faulty head from factory? (auto load line feed worked perfectly). I will check, but your idea of fence grinding it (and see if there are small pieces) was a good one, I will try this out tomorrow on a 3 acre property. Otherwise (as one other reviewer noted) you are paying in essence for a shorter line length trimmer. Otherwise the trimmer is perfect. I got approx: 45 mins heavy weed whacking out of a brand new 5 AH battery.
The head speed is slower than the old carbon model but feels more durable, Maybe they are running this motor at 80-90% for longevity. Balance is outstanding. However the vibration is significant if the line is not evenly fed, which I experienced multiple times during the afternoon. I had to stop, reuse self retracting line feed, then wait for auto feed to do its thing to get the line even again.
This solved the vibration issue, but if you are not using up line super quickly this could be a real pain. Overall after one afternoon of approx 4hrs use I found it disappointing. (Enough to instantly consider returning). I have multiple EGO equipment, 21 self propelled mower, (Replaced under warranty after 3 months commercial use), 2x hedge trimmers & power head with multiple attachments (faultless).
Overall time is money as a contractor as you know. If you spend multiple minutes per job trying to get the auto 'IQ' feed to self extend the line to get it to the factory length, then give me a bump feed any day of the year. I also found the line would be always approx half- 1 inch from the cutter, and was pot luck whether or not it fed out to the correct length.
Anyway I'll get back to you.... Cheers from Wes.
Yeah, a sensor on the head of a weed eater seems ripe for failure. I'll stick with the bump head.
Mines a piece of crap! Had to have it repaired ( line feed didn’t work- completely died) Now it pulses off and on every three seconds. Going to have to send it back for a second time. Again- a piece of crap!
Australia gets only 1 line trimmer model that has Line IQ technology. $699
planning to pick up the bare tool option for this.
Love my Ego edger and thought about getting the trimmer attachment but my gas powered trimmer is still going. Not sure if the new head comes as an add on for the head unit. I like the clip for the strap as that battery gets heavy on the end after a while.
300 for trimmer another 300 for batery 149 for rapid charger do the math. If bsttries wrre cheaper and run time longer.
You should get paid by EGO, I literally bought one because of your review , Thanks!
Lol I'll pass this along to them 😂
@Brett's Grasscapades Are you in Florida and if so how come fire ants are not attacking you like that?
I have the 16” trimmer with line IQ. The self propelled mower 21” and the ego blower. Love it all !!!
Just bought it and realized the 200 dollar option has all the attachments and the 300 dollar option does not fuck my life.
I have the Dewalt and bumping the head is a big problem I have to buy 2 heads every year because they wair out
Bravo my friend!
Excellent review 👍 👍
Thanks George!
So what do you think about the string IQ thing? Does it really work?
Tremendous review. Will you do the toro super recycler 21 inch 60 volt battery. Thanks
Probably my last season with gas. I will be getting the higher ah mower and trimmer units just to account any battery degradation over time as I will run them at least 10yrs so the additional cost is worth it to me..Great review!!
Thank you for the review. Blessings to you.
That is a total trash yup cash in the trash . Total junk thumbs down 👎
I was very excited to get this trimmer! Went to my local ACE and picked one up, read the instructions, put everything together, waited for the battery to fully charge, attached the battery, set my speed, pushed the lock forward, pulled the trigger and absolutely nothing happened, watched some videos did all the trouble shooting I could think of still nothing. And off course I did all this because by the time I did everything the support lines were closed!!! Bottom line, over $300 and I have a brick!!!!!! Very disappointed in EGO!!!!!!
Yikes. This thing is $469 on Amazon now!
15” Carbon fiber has a 4ah battery… is it better to get the telescoping aluminum 15” with the 2.5ah battery?
I can’t stand my 2 cycle troybilt - i can never start the damn thing. I’ll prime it and pull that cord for like 20-25 min no joke before it will start. Then it will die at least 5x after i start it.
I’m so tired of dealing with it. Plus gas is now $4.89+ a gallon, so screw that too. I remember paying about $225 for my 2 cycle one. Honestly $300 imo isn’t bad at all, b/c I’m getting a tool, plus the battery and the charger. I’m also not getting frustration with loading spool and am getting a much lighter tool. Weed eating will be a pleasure for me again instead of a chore.
I love mine, it's a beast, I use mine in the woods, trims everything I ask it to.
That's a sweet trimmer! I hope your ankles didn't take too much of a beating.
I survived!
I got the $175 one 2.5 amp battery lasts 1/2 hr, bump head no issue, carbon fiber shaft , 15 in head, 10.5 lbs with battery, no adjustment on handle or shaft, 50 min to charge . 2x times to do whole yard. I’m 78 need rest day anyway. Same power as gas Echo.
Avoid Ego. My battery died after a year after purchasing. Replacement died after 2 and now they are saying tough luck that it's outside warranty. My string trimmer went down and it took 3 months to fix. It seems customer service has gotten pretty bad over the last 8 years I have used their stuff.
I'm not into electric but I ran out of gas in the middle of cutting my yard had to stop go to the gas station.so I decided to get a battery one for a back up I got the ego very ice looking weedeater but it did not last I have a half acre I got like 10 min out of it so I brought it back and got another one same thing so I got a greenworks I can actually do my yard twice with it before I charge.what are the chances of me getting 2 bad batteries from eco
Thats odd. I've never had this experience at all. All my batteries work really well.
I just checked it out yesterday: 499€ in Europe which is aprox 550$😆
I tell people this is the tesla of weed wackers.
Thanks for the review. We have been traveling the last 10 years and have been out of the land owner game for all that time BUT now we are buying again and the tool have changed so much in that time that I have to research them all. Heck back then I would have NEVER considered battery operated.
Bought one.
Performance has been great.
Battery life is great for my 1 acre property.
Lowes had an offer going which included a second battery.
The unit comes with one battery and a charger.
It works flawlessly every time.
Highly recommended.
Well worth the price.
Extra 100 for the battery upgrade. I just got it.
But I probably should have gotten the smaller battery with blower and trimmer for 319.00 :/
I think you'll be happy wither way!
i agree that if you have one already WITH at least the Power load feature I would pass on it. but if you are new to the EGO battery line, 100% get it.
That's fair to say!
Will Line IQ work without the guard installed?
How about last year's ST1524 with 5 ah battery on sale for $279?
No "String IQ tech" but, having an acre with a lot of landscaping I think perhaps the extra run time would be beneficial for me. With the 5 ah battery costing
$150 - $250 alone, I think $279 for the ST1524 might be a deal?
Thoughts?
I had a duel string trimmer once and hated it. The strings were always becoming tangled. I took it back for a refund.
You can buy it without the battery and charger for a lot cheaper if you have other ego products. To me it is worth the $300 given the battery it comes with.
300 dollars will buy you a stihl. I have the ego loved it but battries dont last get hot shut down run time sucks went back to gas.
I know this is an old video but the bulk of the expense for this trimmer IS the battery. If you are already in the ecosystem or you are planning on getting a different unit.....get just the trimmer without the btty or get an aftermarket battery and save.
Dude woulda been great if you actually trimmed some edged mulch beds and walkways. Any trimmer can trim big grass and along a fence line
Does the head of the trimmer turn clockwise or counter clockwise like other trimmers?
Can anyone say if this comes apart easily to put in a trunk for example? I have property several hours away and my Milwaukee comes apart easily for transport. I'm looking at the EGO line because of the chainsaws and mowers as well and the string trimmer coming with the 4ah battery is a huge plus
I’ve had this for 2 weeks and it’s amazing really. But the line iq on mine at least is hit or miss. I find myself wishing the line would come out already as I trim with tiny pieces of string and there is no way to make it come out so you just wait and hope it comes out soon. Hate that part of it
I've found that if I let go of the trigger and then press it again it helps it to come out faster. Agree though its not my favorite thing.
I don't know if it was last year's model, but almost a month ago we bought a lesser model that was part of a package with the blower (originally $300 and down to $200), and it was horrible. The bump didn't work more than half the time. We just picked up this one today. If it works as advertised the Line IQ is worth its $300 price tag in my opinion. It's also VERY nice that my wife and I no longer have to use an allen wrench to adjust the handle or length each time one of us uses it after the other.
What is the 199.00 model #
I just purchased one (April 23) at Lowes $30 dollars off....yeah 👍👍 it's a awesome trimmer
👎👎 My gripes: the string length is too short, shaft is too short and it’s WAY TOO HEAVY to do a big job. It’s built well, it’s like an elephant. Experimented with taking off the guard to achieve better swath, won’t go any longer. I can’t see the hype for this unit. Was $330, $299 on sale at Lowe’s and my light weight Echo was much stronger. 👎👎
Did the string line IQ work atleast?
While this looks like a nice piece of equipment I have a 15 year old sthil gas trimmer runs like a champ good video
Is that tool with that head suitable cutting blackberries and nettles?
And could I mount a blade on it if needed?
You said it works as an edger. I didn't see that demonstrated and I didn't nod off. No like button today.
I have a lawn service and only use ego tools. But I use an echo electric string trimmer. The reason: ego spins clockwise echo spins counterclockwise, and I am right-handed. This was a deal breaker for me, anyone who doesn't care which way it swings I would recommend the ego string trimmer.
I can understand that. I dont mind it spinning clockwise. I hope they make it to where you can choose which way it spins at some point. That would be a cool feature.
@@Brettsgrasscapades the Milwaukee string trimmer has that feature.
Ever try .105 string with it??
Of all the tools I have for my yard, this Ego carbon shaft auto load trimmer is the best tool I have. Ive owned it about 3+ yrs and love it.
Hi Brett. I'm thinking on pulling the trigger on this model soon. Do you still recommend it? Any issues with it a year later from this review? Thanks for the great, informative videos.
I'd honestly recommend the previous model that doesn't have the auto feed. I find myself using that model far more often as the auto feed only auto feeds when it feels like it.
I rather buy a Echo Srm 225 that are $199 in Homedepot and that hold up very well commercially.
May I use your knowledge for a moment? I hesitate to buy a multitool brush cutter/string trimmer or the EGO IQ line. I want to use it for the sides (nettles, weed, etc.) of 1 hectare of meadow. What would you recommend? Thank you for the advice!
B&D has a battery trimmer with automatic feed (LST420) for years. Line IQ is new due to the sensor but not the automatic feed.
As I am a commercial guy what I do not like about it is it that it spins clockwise unlike the commercial weed whackers all spin counter clockwise so when your engine like you’re supposed to and walking backwards it’s all gonna go in your face it’s too bad they couldn’t make one that spins which ever way you want to
It would be really cool and honestly shouldn't be too hard to do with an electric motor to make it where you can decide which way the head spins. I would love to see that feature in the future.
@@Brettsgrasscapades We currently do 325 Alonso week we have all gas equipment right now with the gas prices we are really taking a little bit of a meeting we raise the prices but still only covers the fuel and labor not putting money in my own pocket would love to see some commercial battery operated machines that would last all day but I think that’s a little bit further into the future
@@robsolo4024 I think the tech is there it's just expensive right now. In the next few years it will come down significantly I bet.
@@Brettsgrasscapades I should be retired in five years lol so it would be for the next in line who takes over my business I am in New York so I’ll be heading down south
I also can’t see electric being for a blower like the red max 8550s that we use so much power comes out of them electric would have to be probably so heavy
By far, this is 1 of the better video that covers this product. Great job & thank you! 🤝👍