I use a 2 amp hour battery with this tool and have a large lawn area and have no issues with it what so ever. Even the lawn edger with this with this battery is enough to get through my large yard area. Great tool, go EGO.
Been watching all your EGO power tools videos. I bought the snow blower and love it... pulled the trigger after watching your video review. Considering getting the mower, trimmer, edger, blower this summer now... good tools. Thank you for your honest reviews, good video work... allowing me to make an informed buying decision.
Very nice video as always Brian. I love EGO products. I bought the lawn mower and 15 inches string timmer last year and love them. No fiddling with gas, oil, carburator...I just plugged my battery back few days ago and it started right away for the first time this year. Pricey products, but I believe you get what you pay for. I really like the concept of the Power Head system. That pole saw is very tempting. I wish this was released last year, as I would have bought a Power Head, the string trimmer attachment and the pole saw attachment. Thanks for the review Brian :)
I just got a Ego 56 V Carbon Fiber weed trimmer for my back patio. I only have a townhouse condo. So i didn't need a gas powered trimmer. I researched and compared gas and battery powered trimmers first before making my decision. Im glad i bought the EGO. Its perfect and i dont need to use any gas or mix fluids. If i did have a house with a front and back yard there is NO WAY i woud by gas powered items. From battery powered lawn mowers to leaf blowers this EGO brand rocks. Try it you will like it👌. LOL! L8TR!
Am such a Dewalt & Milwaukee fan but had second thoughts of choosing their string trimmers after researching & reviewing, i decided to get the *EGO* st1502 trimmer because of the power many claimed it had & their top battery technology & i never regret it a bit, ,,,will be getting the power-head soon
The first lawn tool I bought was the ego string trimmer and it has served me quite well. I only wish that I had known then about their power head system. I was so satisfied with their string trimmer that I bought their 21" push mower soon after and the edger more recently. The edger is available only as a power head tool and if I had bought the power head string trimmer, I could have just gotten the lower part of the edger to swap onto it. As it were, I went with the battery-not-included version of the powerhead+edger and now have the power head in case I'm presented with a need for the other tools.
After purchasing and using the leaf blower and the string trimmer/edger kit that I agree with everything you said except that I'm afraid that the company may not stand behind the product if you have a problem. I used the edger for less than 90 seconds when it it a rock at the edge of the sidewalk and stopped the edger dead. The head unit was fine but the edger would not run. When I contacted support, I was told that it was not covered under the warranty and I'd have to purchase another edger for $109. I'm pretty upset, but glad that I didn't learn that lesson on a $500 lawn mower.
The ego hedge trimmer - great , ego chainsaw - great, ego weeder-great. I actually do use them commercially on certain jobs and what I do is bring the the charging station and extra battery and just swap them out back and forth.
Just got my combo unit yesterday. (Edger, string trimmer). Metal shaft. Great results but this thing is heavy. Seems the shaft is longer than needed. Sure starts easy though.
I have the 21" self propelled mower and it is really good. The blower is excellent also. But the edger is very heavy and too large for a small person to use comfortably.
The string trimmer turns clockwise, looking down on it, which is backwards from a lot of gas trimmers. So, in each scene in your video, you are using the right side, and that's the side that throws the debris back at you! (read the manual) Old habits die hard. i know, I had to relearn this myself after buying the EGO string trimmer. I absolutely LOVE this trimmer by the way. The rapid reload head is the bomb!
Leonard, you would be correct about the other EGO string trimmers, but this unit turns in the same direction as a gas trimmer. Unlike the other EGO string trimmers on the market, the motor is next to the battery and there is a gear box that runs the string trimmer. If you watch the video, you will notice the debris being thrown away from the landscaping, hence I am on the correct side.
Yes, because of the gearbox and motor location, this trimmer turns counterclockwise. All other EGO's at this time turn clockwise because of no gearing (direct to motor) . Most straight shaft trimmers all turn counterclockwise. There are some exceptions to that in curved shaft, but most commercial will be counter.... You can see this one throwing pine needles at the camera in the video, hence the proof.
Out of stock online 😢 6/16/17 Really wish this was stocked for the demand. I was going to buy echo but since ego launches a set too I'd rather go with ego. My dad has one of the older gens before the power head and loves it.
Great video🤗 I’m new to taking care of a yard and just purchaed mower,string trimmer and today received my edger all by Ego.I was reading the manual and getting somewhat confused by blade replacement for edger and how everything had to be assembled back together perfectly it seemed like it was confusing for a woman who pretty much has never touched any tool.I have not used it yet but it seems very heavy.Not sure if I should return but saw ur video tonight trying to see if anyone had one with a blade change and adjustments.Would you shed some light if you think this edger might be a challenge for a woman to use and service.As I said manual got me somewhat confused.i guess there is a strap to help with but have not seen any reviews if it really helps.Thanks
I'm waiting on Milwaukee to make a split shaft trimmer head. I hope they use a square drive shaft so we can use attachments we already have from gas units...
Scott Everywhere Imam not bagging on Milwaukee, but I do not think thier marketing plan would include a power head that would allow other brands tools to be attached. They want you to buy all Milwaukee stuff!
Yeah Brian I realize that. But what they don't realize is that the more versatile your product is the more sales you will make! That's where greed bits them in the ass! If I can use your product with tools I already have, it makes me more likely to buy more of your products... And when my attachment ware out, if they have a quality replacement, they become my first choose. This is how you build loyalty! Not thru greed and pro priority attachments.
I agree....... Think about the possibility of tool life extension if Milwaukee built a corded power adapter that made all the cordless tools run off a cord. But that would kill battery sales. And it is not just Milwaukee, none of them are doing it.
Actually Dewalt has a saw that runs off 2 60 volt batteries or 120 volt line. I won't buy it. I'm an electrician and have a 3000 watt inverter in my truck, and rarely use it. I use the crap out my M18 system, and always will. Cords are so out dated, cumbersome,and dangerous. The NECs mission is to eliminate hazards, and extension cords are one of the worst. With Lithium Ion technology and what may be next, battery technology is the way of the future.. Just ask Tesla!
A full yard of edging is tough to say because it is different for all. If you have a city lot, .3 to .5 acre, I would say yes. especially if you have edged it in the last two years.
How long does the battery last? Is this a consideration for a lawn company to use or just for a homeowner? Does it have good torque for thicker grass/wet grass
Ian W. Hey Ian, we go over that stuff in the video. The power is awesome, it is gas power. Battery life will depend on the task. Some people can and do use it for commercial, but this is very high end home owner grade right now.
Hey Brian, great review. You got me looking. I have a stilh that was a 200 + to buy and then after a few years a carb rebuild @ 90 dollars .it does a excellent job , but the string feed doesn't work , so I have to take it apart all the time. Plus mix fuel and store it. Great unit but it only does one thing, trim grass. Next time it poops out, I will give these a look. Is that the same battery pack that was used on the snow thrower ? That unit looked awesome. I was reading the comments below, and the attachments really are a great selling point . I did hear you mention the brushless motor. That's a big plus. Longer run times, and longer power head life.
First a suggestion on your Stihl... Stop mixing your own fuel, UNLESS you are able to buy ethanol free fuel. If you buy the premixed fuel that is ethanol free, you wont have carb issues. Yes, that is the same battery from the snow blower. I used to use a Stihl FS130 for everything and I sold it as it sat in my shop and was never used.
Going from gas to electric may come fast. 1 town in NJ, banned gas leaf blowers for commercial use. Next thing you know, they will ban gad mowers and trimmers.
Well shit, I would buy one...if I could find one. I have the mower and love it. Ego is really screwing the pooch on supplying demand. I hope they are raking their manufacturer(s) over the coals.
The motor and battery are in the back and I feel it is perfect even with a 7.5 Ah battery. We mow the back of our property that is fenced in with the mower, trim and use the blower all with one battery. Love this power head!
Thanks ! Information is really hard to get today for some reason. I have the first generation of all five of EGO's tools and the first 20" mower died, under warranty lucky, then the blower died under warranty, and now the weed eater has died and can not get hold of EGO for replacement. Pay top dollar and get no support. Bummer !!! The hedge trimmer and chainsaw seem to be OK for now.
Sure I would like your help! The product in question is an EGO Weed Eater Model # ST 1200 Serial # U140104043. This unit has died, quit completely. I have multiple batteries with the same result. It is not 5 years old so it should be under warranty and I can not contact EGO to rectify this issue. So, yes please HELP!!
I'm a little late to the game, but...how tall are you? It looks like you have to bend over quite a bit to keep particularly the trimmer at the correct angle. I'm 6'4", so that's a concern. That said, I'll still buy this entire system eventually; I have the original 20" mower and will never buy another gas/oil tool for home use again!!
It would be nice IF the attachments were available to order -- I keep seeing OUT OF STOCK. This may be due to popularity; however, it does not speak highly of a product that cannot keep up with supply and demand.
What reasons are there to buy EGO's standalone tools (string trimmer and edger). They have the straight shaft that is much more expensive. How are those better? I'd prefer to spend less, have one tool that is interchangeable like this, and have it all take up less space, but what is any advantage of the standalone separate tools? Thanks!
At this time, the only reason to buy the stand alone string trimmer would be if you could get them on sale and collect the extra batteries that come with them.
WorkshopAddict I have the big 7.5 battery with my mower and wonder if that would make this too heavy. I am pretty sure it is fully interchangeable, and getting extra batteries might be nice but pricey. would be nice to get this bare bones.
kind of like a triathlete or decathlete, they are really good at individual sports but not great compared to a specialized athlete... i think the standalone tools can be shorter (where advantageous) and lighter in weight. if your one motor breaks down then all (or at least a lot of) your stuff is broken down. individual tools can also have many speeds where necessary. my non-ego trimmer has 6 speeds. i assume the ego trimmer has more than 2 speeds (which is what the multi-head tool seems to have.) cost is also not as great as it should be, imo. the string trimmer attachment is $120 ( tinyurl.com/y4xrm8zy .) the string trimmer for $139 ( tinyurl.com/y4g82ncf ) the motor and all the stuff on the head is only $20 more?
I believe this is the rapid reload and not the power head. The Power head reloads itself at the push of a button but does not have the attachment capabilities.
@TP seems like you could get the ego rapid charger and by the time one is done with battery one could have recharged. so keep swapping them. might work. i'm not a commercial lawn guy though, just speculating.
The AEG & Victa are the 2 most powerful cordless but indeed are very expensive,the Ego battery for me are the best i have ever seen with a technology beyond string trimmers time lol,i love my Ego anyday
I had heard from my Home Depot contact that changing out the string to higher gauge can burn out the motor; he was specifically speaking about the EGO model. Did you run into any issues after upgrading string??
Thanks Brian! I've been using the Echo Black Diamond .095 line. It cuts great when there are no obstacles. However, it tends to break more easily than I would like when I happen to mistakenly come to close to concrete/driveway. To help with the durability, do you have any experience trying a larger diameter line than .095 with the Ego Power Head Trimmer attachment? A .105 or even .130 size line would probably help, but I don't know where the diameter ceiling is practically for the unit. Not sure if the Black Diamond cross section lends itself to a larger nominal diameter due to the lower drag. Here are the lines I am considering: Echo Black Diamond .105 www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZMSLKF Rotary Black Vortex .105 www.amazon.com/dp/B00CNUGI1U Rotary Black Vortex .130 www.amazon.com/dp/B005IFWCOY As always, I love the videos and appreciate your thoughtful reviews. They've been really helpful! Keep up the great work.
john M The angle makes it look bad. I fully agree. Issue on the large branch is that during a heavy wind, it would hit the house..... So it needed to be cut. No damage was done, but watching it via video solid not make it look good.
my only problem is the fact the you have to lean downward and I really don't want to do that. I am 5'9, but that is the only thing that I am worried about.
i replied to someone below about why would anyone buy the separates over this and here was my reply... kind of like a triathlete or decathlete, they are really good at individual sports but not great compared to a specialized athlete... i think the standalone tools can be shorter (where advantageous) and lighter in weight. if your one motor breaks down then all (or at least a lot of) your stuff is broken down. individual tools can also have many speeds where necessary. my non-ego trimmer has 6 speeds. i assume the ego trimmer has more than 2 speeds (which is what the multi-head tool seems to have.) cost is also not as great as it should be, imo. the string trimmer attachment is $120 ( tinyurl.com/y4xrm8zy .) the string trimmer for $139 ( tinyurl.com/y4g82ncf ) the motor and all the stuff on the head is only $20 more?
*I have used Stihl for over 20 years 🌴 **allabout.wiki/EGO** and after reading some reviews of this trimmer, I tried EGO Power+ , and I'm going to switch. Compared to several Stihl trimmers I've had, this one is easier to start, quieter, and feels at least as well built . A major plus is it doesn't have the wonky, always leaking, complicated gas tank caps that Stihl has.*
You are the only person who actually broke down the power head buttons and functions. Excellent
I use a 2 amp hour battery with this tool and have a large lawn area and have no issues with it what so ever. Even the lawn edger with this with this battery is enough to get through my large yard area. Great tool, go EGO.
Been watching all your EGO power tools videos. I bought the snow blower and love it... pulled the trigger after watching your video review. Considering getting the mower, trimmer, edger, blower this summer now... good tools. Thank you for your honest reviews, good video work... allowing me to make an informed buying decision.
We are looking forward to any new stuff they might have coming this spring!!!
I have held off jumping into the Ego brand until this came out. Game on, can't wait to get rid of my corded yard tools and gas mower!
You won’t look back
@@PLGardenCare I have almost every attachment now, its great.
@@calivalley9056 good choice. We have a lot of ego and Makita battery ope in our business
Very nice video as always Brian.
I love EGO products. I bought the lawn mower and 15 inches string timmer last year and love them. No fiddling with gas, oil, carburator...I just plugged my battery back few days ago and it started right away for the first time this year. Pricey products, but I believe you get what you pay for.
I really like the concept of the Power Head system. That pole saw is very tempting. I wish this was released last year, as I would have bought a Power Head, the string trimmer attachment and the pole saw attachment.
Thanks for the review Brian :)
I just got a Ego 56 V Carbon Fiber weed trimmer for my back patio. I only have a townhouse condo. So i didn't need a gas powered trimmer. I researched and compared gas and battery powered trimmers first before making my decision. Im glad i bought the EGO. Its perfect and i dont need to use any gas or mix fluids. If i did have a house with a front and back yard there is NO WAY i woud by gas powered items. From battery powered lawn mowers to leaf blowers this EGO brand rocks. Try it you will like it👌. LOL! L8TR!
Am such a Dewalt & Milwaukee fan but had second thoughts of choosing their string trimmers after researching & reviewing, i decided to get the *EGO* st1502 trimmer because of the power many claimed it had & their top battery technology & i never regret it a bit, ,,,will be getting the power-head soon
The first lawn tool I bought was the ego string trimmer and it has served me quite well. I only wish that I had known then about their power head system. I was so satisfied with their string trimmer that I bought their 21" push mower soon after and the edger more recently. The edger is available only as a power head tool and if I had bought the power head string trimmer, I could have just gotten the lower part of the edger to swap onto it. As it were, I went with the battery-not-included version of the powerhead+edger and now have the power head in case I'm presented with a need for the other tools.
After purchasing and using the leaf blower and the string trimmer/edger kit that I agree with everything you said except that I'm afraid that the company may not stand behind the product if you have a problem. I used the edger for less than 90 seconds when it it a rock at the edge of the sidewalk and stopped the edger dead. The head unit was fine but the edger would not run. When I contacted support, I was told that it was not covered under the warranty and I'd have to purchase another edger for $109. I'm pretty upset, but glad that I didn't learn that lesson on a $500 lawn mower.
The ego hedge trimmer - great , ego chainsaw - great, ego weeder-great. I actually do use them commercially on certain jobs and what I do is bring the the charging station and extra battery and just swap them out back and forth.
Just got my combo unit yesterday. (Edger, string trimmer). Metal shaft. Great results but this thing is heavy. Seems the shaft is longer than needed. Sure starts easy though.
You have one of my favorite old school cars..but good video also
Great vid and I'm sold on this unit along with the lawnmower
Great review Brian. I have been waiting for this to come out. I want to replace my gas unit.
They now make a hedge trimmer attachment also. Mine is on the way.
I have the 21" self propelled mower and it is really good. The blower is excellent also.
But the edger is very heavy and too large for a small person to use comfortably.
The string trimmer turns clockwise, looking down on it, which is backwards from a lot of gas trimmers. So, in each scene in your video, you are using the right side, and that's the side that throws the debris back at you! (read the manual) Old habits die hard. i know, I had to relearn this myself after buying the EGO string trimmer.
I absolutely LOVE this trimmer by the way. The rapid reload head is the bomb!
I was thinking most turn clockwise, and that this one turns counterclockwise.
Leonard, you would be correct about the other EGO string trimmers, but this unit turns in the same direction as a gas trimmer. Unlike the other EGO string trimmers on the market, the motor is next to the battery and there is a gear box that runs the string trimmer. If you watch the video, you will notice the debris being thrown away from the landscaping, hence I am on the correct side.
WorkshopAddict, so the string does turn counterclockwise, correct? And most gas trimmers turn counterclockwise?
Yes, because of the gearbox and motor location, this trimmer turns counterclockwise. All other EGO's at this time turn clockwise because of no gearing (direct to motor) . Most straight shaft trimmers all turn counterclockwise. There are some exceptions to that in curved shaft, but most commercial will be counter.... You can see this one throwing pine needles at the camera in the video, hence the proof.
Okay, thanks for your reply.
Out of stock online 😢 6/16/17
Really wish this was stocked for the demand. I was going to buy echo but since ego launches a set too I'd rather go with ego. My dad has one of the older gens before the power head and loves it.
nice review. thanks for putting this together
Only thing missing is a hedge trimmer attachment like the commercial gas versions have
The hedge trimmer is available down under...egopowerplus.com.au
Do the attachments have a proprietary drive system, or will my other click-link attachments work with it?
Great video🤗 I’m new to taking care of a yard and just purchaed mower,string trimmer and today received my edger all by Ego.I was reading the manual and getting somewhat confused by blade replacement for edger and how everything had to be assembled back together perfectly it seemed like it was confusing for a woman who pretty much has never touched any tool.I have not used it yet but it seems very heavy.Not sure if I should return but saw ur video tonight trying to see if anyone had one with a blade change and adjustments.Would you shed some light if you think this edger might be a challenge for a woman to use and service.As I said manual got me somewhat confused.i guess there is a strap to help with but have not seen any reviews if it really helps.Thanks
They just want you to ensure the blade is centered and not hitting the guard. Once you start to change the blade, it will all start to make sense.
Thank You🤗
Just a note: Home Depot no longer carries the EGO brand. EGO can now be purchased at Lowe's or through Amazon or ACE Hardware.
Only changed in last 2 months because HD didn’t want to carry Flex
is the 0.095 line you upgraded to round, square, twisted or other? can any of the 0.095 round, square or twisted be used with it?
I use Stihl round. You can use any style.
I’d advise to use twisted or round. We have found the square or diamond seems to bind up and cause troubles. Not all the time just most
I'm waiting on Milwaukee to make a split shaft trimmer head.
I hope they use a square drive shaft so we can use attachments we already have from gas units...
Scott Everywhere Imam not bagging on Milwaukee, but I do not think thier marketing plan would include a power head that would allow other brands tools to be attached. They want you to buy all Milwaukee stuff!
Yeah Brian I realize that. But what they don't realize is that the more versatile your product is the more sales you will make! That's where greed bits them in the ass! If I can use your product with tools I already have, it makes me more likely to buy more of your products... And when my attachment ware out, if they have a quality replacement, they become my first choose. This is how you build loyalty! Not thru greed and pro priority attachments.
I agree....... Think about the possibility of tool life extension if Milwaukee built a corded power adapter that made all the cordless tools run off a cord. But that would kill battery sales. And it is not just Milwaukee, none of them are doing it.
Actually Dewalt has a saw that runs off 2 60 volt batteries or 120 volt line.
I won't buy it. I'm an electrician and have a 3000 watt inverter in my truck, and rarely use it.
I use the crap out my M18 system, and always will. Cords are so out dated, cumbersome,and dangerous.
The NECs mission is to eliminate hazards, and extension cords are one of the worst.
With Lithium Ion technology and what may be next, battery technology is the way of the future..
Just ask Tesla!
Scott Everywhere we have it and enjoy having a choice. Battery is the future, but when platforms change, it can get expensive.
I added black diamond line to mine and it destroys some tall weeds now.
Thanks for this comment. I was wandering about this line in the trimmer.
I have the 4ah ego battery & two 2.5ah batteries. Will the 4ah battery run the edger for a full yard of edging?
A full yard of edging is tough to say because it is different for all. If you have a city lot, .3 to .5 acre, I would say yes. especially if you have edged it in the last two years.
Thanks for the review. Is there a delay on start up after you pull the trigger, as with many other electric trimmers?
Hopefully no more leak Mine is on its way
How long does the battery last? Is this a consideration for a lawn company to use or just for a homeowner? Does it have good torque for thicker grass/wet grass
Ian W. Hey Ian, we go over that stuff in the video. The power is awesome, it is gas power. Battery life will depend on the task. Some people can and do use it for commercial, but this is very high end home owner grade right now.
I'd like to see Dewalt come out with a 40V edger. That would be a nice addition.
Hey Brian, great review. You got me looking. I have a stilh that was a 200 + to buy and then after a few years a carb rebuild @ 90 dollars .it does a excellent job , but the string feed doesn't work , so I have to take it apart all the time. Plus mix fuel and store it. Great unit but it only does one thing, trim grass. Next time it poops out, I will give these a look. Is that the same battery pack that was used on the snow thrower ? That unit looked awesome. I was reading the comments below, and the attachments really are a great selling point . I did hear you mention the brushless motor. That's a big plus. Longer run times, and longer power head life.
First a suggestion on your Stihl... Stop mixing your own fuel, UNLESS you are able to buy ethanol free fuel. If you buy the premixed fuel that is ethanol free, you wont have carb issues. Yes, that is the same battery from the snow blower. I used to use a Stihl FS130 for everything and I sold it as it sat in my shop and was never used.
Going from gas to electric may come fast.
1 town in NJ, banned gas leaf blowers for commercial use. Next thing you know, they will ban gad mowers and trimmers.
Did you try banning democrats?
How clean up it?
I didn't catch if you mentioned the most important part - the weed eater spins COUNTERCLOCKWISE! Unlike all the other trimmers EGO sells.
Will this accept universal attachments or only EGO attachments? Thanks
davis2022 EGO only
Well shit, I would buy one...if I could find one. I have the mower and love it. Ego is really screwing the pooch on supplying demand. I hope they are raking their manufacturer(s) over the coals.
With the motor and battery both at the back end of the whole thing, did you feel it was hard to handle (balancing etc.) ?
The motor and battery are in the back and I feel it is perfect even with a 7.5 Ah battery. We mow the back of our property that is fenced in with the mower, trim and use the blower all with one battery. Love this power head!
Can I use my existing attachments (edger, weed eater, pole saw) with this new power head from ego?
If they are from another brand, no. Each brand is proprietary.
Thanks ! Information is really hard to get today for some reason. I have the first generation of all five of EGO's tools and the first 20" mower died, under warranty lucky, then the blower died under warranty, and now the weed eater has died and can not get hold of EGO for replacement. Pay top dollar and get no support. Bummer !!! The hedge trimmer and chainsaw seem to be OK for now.
This is the first that I have read someone not get good customer service from EGO. I do know a guy there, I would be glad to help you if needed.
Sure I would like your help! The product in question is an EGO Weed Eater Model # ST 1200 Serial # U140104043. This unit has died, quit completely. I have multiple batteries with the same result. It is not 5 years old so it should be under warranty and I can not contact EGO to rectify this issue. So, yes please HELP!!
You got it!
I'm a little late to the game, but...how tall are you? It looks like you have to bend over quite a bit to keep particularly the trimmer at the correct angle. I'm 6'4", so that's a concern. That said, I'll still buy this entire system eventually; I have the original 20" mower and will never buy another gas/oil tool for home use again!!
It would be nice IF the attachments were available to order -- I keep seeing OUT OF STOCK. This may be due to popularity; however, it does not speak highly of a product that cannot keep up with supply and demand.
What reasons are there to buy EGO's standalone tools (string trimmer and edger). They have the straight shaft that is much more expensive. How are those better? I'd prefer to spend less, have one tool that is interchangeable like this, and have it all take up less space, but what is any advantage of the standalone separate tools?
Thanks!
At this time, the only reason to buy the stand alone string trimmer would be if you could get them on sale and collect the extra batteries that come with them.
WorkshopAddict I have the big 7.5 battery with my mower and wonder if that would make this too heavy. I am pretty sure it is fully interchangeable, and getting extra batteries might be nice but pricey. would be nice to get this bare bones.
7.5 Ah is not too heavy. You will know it is there, but it normally comes with the 5.0 Ah so you are not far off in weight. I think you will be good.
kind of like a triathlete or decathlete, they are really good at individual sports but not great compared to a specialized athlete... i think the standalone tools can be shorter (where advantageous) and lighter in weight. if your one motor breaks down then all (or at least a lot of) your stuff is broken down. individual tools can also have many speeds where necessary. my non-ego trimmer has 6 speeds. i assume the ego trimmer has more than 2 speeds (which is what the multi-head tool seems to have.) cost is also not as great as it should be, imo. the string trimmer attachment is $120 ( tinyurl.com/y4xrm8zy .) the string trimmer for $139 ( tinyurl.com/y4g82ncf ) the motor and all the stuff on the head is only $20 more?
I believe this is the rapid reload and not the power head. The Power head reloads itself at the push of a button but does not have the attachment capabilities.
Power head refers to the motor attachment that runs multiple tools, not the trimmer head.
WorkshopAddict awe ok. I stand corrected.
WorkshopAddict awe ok. I stand corrected.
We have a review on the power head reloader.
Can it last up to 8 hours or more? I was thinking about using the ego items for a business
No. 45 minutes
@TP seems like you could get the ego rapid charger and by the time one is done with battery one could have recharged. so keep swapping them. might work. i'm not a commercial lawn guy though, just speculating.
is the EGO trimmer the best cordless ??????
Right now, I would say the power head from EGO is the best.
The AEG & Victa are the 2 most powerful cordless but indeed are very expensive,the Ego battery for me are the best i have ever seen with a technology beyond string trimmers time lol,i love my Ego anyday
Very nice
I had heard from my Home Depot contact that changing out the string to higher gauge can burn out the motor; he was specifically speaking about the EGO model.
Did you run into any issues after upgrading string??
Brad Howard Nope. We run large strong on all of them, no issues.
Any suggestion on the .095 line used? Do you think Echo Black Diamond .095 line would be compatible with the string trimmer head?
Eric White Yes, a high performance Echo line or premium Stihl line. Anything commercial.
Thanks Brian! I've been using the Echo Black Diamond .095 line. It cuts great when there are no obstacles. However, it tends to break more easily than I would like when I happen to mistakenly come to close to concrete/driveway.
To help with the durability, do you have any experience trying a larger diameter line than .095 with the Ego Power Head Trimmer attachment? A .105 or even .130 size line would probably help, but I don't know where the diameter ceiling is practically for the unit. Not sure if the Black Diamond cross section lends itself to a larger nominal diameter due to the lower drag.
Here are the lines I am considering:
Echo Black Diamond .105
www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZMSLKF
Rotary Black Vortex .105
www.amazon.com/dp/B00CNUGI1U
Rotary Black Vortex .130
www.amazon.com/dp/B005IFWCOY
As always, I love the videos and appreciate your thoughtful reviews. They've been really helpful! Keep up the great work.
Es muy buena y eficaz
I can imagine those tree limbs going right through the window. Or if it was heave enough, through the roof.
john M The angle makes it look bad. I fully agree. Issue on the large branch is that during a heavy wind, it would hit the house..... So it needed to be cut. No damage was done, but watching it via video solid not make it look good.
I'm just mean that your wife would be pissed with you.
john M Hell yes she would have..... But the screen was on the window to protect it. haha
my only problem is the fact the you have to lean downward and I really don't want to do that. I am 5'9, but that is the only thing that I am worried about.
I am 6-3" so you can see how it would be for you
Great fucking video
i replied to someone below about why would anyone buy the separates over this and here was my reply...
kind of like a triathlete or decathlete, they are really good at individual sports but not great compared to a specialized athlete... i think the standalone tools can be shorter (where advantageous) and lighter in weight. if your one motor breaks down then all (or at least a lot of) your stuff is broken down. individual tools can also have many speeds where necessary. my non-ego trimmer has 6 speeds. i assume the ego trimmer has more than 2 speeds (which is what the multi-head tool seems to have.) cost is also not as great as it should be, imo. the string trimmer attachment is $120 ( tinyurl.com/y4xrm8zy .) the string trimmer for $139 ( tinyurl.com/y4g82ncf ) the motor and all the stuff on the head is only $20 more?
*I have used Stihl for over 20 years 🌴 **allabout.wiki/EGO** and after reading some reviews of this trimmer, I tried EGO Power+ , and I'm going to switch. Compared to several Stihl trimmers I've had, this one is easier to start, quieter, and feels at least as well built . A major plus is it doesn't have the wonky, always leaking, complicated gas tank caps that Stihl has.*
I'll never buy electric. Always petrol for me.
brent Jones I can understand that. It took me along time to change over. I left my Stihl has powered FS130 behind for battery......
Think about all those fumes you are sucking in too , two stroke oil fumes are not good for you sir !