Wheeled String Trimmers

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Pablo

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Wife and I are searching a wheeled string trimmer for all our raised beds, fences, etc. Wife can't really hold a regular trimmer, and I too see this being a real useful tool for our property.

Like this: https://www.greenworkstools.com/col...-8-0ah-battery-charger?variant=48896715980960

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IF Greenworks made an 80V version, I would buy it yesterday. Because that is what all our other outdoor tools are, and frankly they are great tools. I asked if they will making an 80V version. Doesn't sound like it even when they are sold out of the 60V regularly (OK reverse logic). No I don't want a 4th+ battery type.

Well maybe, anyway - what else? Should I get another IC tool?? Ideas, if you have experience.
 
I've been looking at more and more electric stuff. As much as I like playing with small engines, I just don't have the time to keep them maintained . And then when I need them, the carb is all gummed up and it won't run.

Using batteries , especially if it's an ecosystem I already have is pretty convenient.

Now ... if it's something for like $50 on FB or craigslist .... ....
 
I've used those (gas powered) a fair amount. As long as you aren't grinding into metal posts or chainlink fence, they are OK. They can flick a pebble or stick pretty hard, so long pants and eye protection are a must. I also wouldn't expect a gal to be replacing the trimmer line as it can be a bit strenuous, too.

The line is much thicker and stronger than a regular line trimmer, so they can really chew up a cedar fence if you're not careful.
 
I suppose some of them are adequate . My neighbor had one and I tried it . It was useless .
 
ripcord said:
I've used those (gas powered) a fair amount. As long as you aren't grinding into metal posts or chainlink fence, they are OK. They can flick a pebble or stick pretty hard, so long pants and eye protection are a must. I also wouldn't expect a gal to be replacing the trimmer line as it can be a bit strenuous, too.

The line is much thicker and stronger than a regular line trimmer, so they can really chew up a cedar fence if you're not careful.
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Yes 1/8" line (0.125"/ 3.2mm) huge compared to most whackers at 0.080" (maybe some will push .105")

I'm not really looking for something that cuts "more" (like saplings) just something the wife can roll and not heft, as she wants to weed whack, but has arthritic hands/wrists.
 
I'd see if you can find one to borrow as it might be too much for her if her wrists are weak and sore. They still require a significant amount of effort to push around.

The only time I ever wanted to use one was when the grass was too tall for a standard 22" mower and before I got a large brush cutter sized line trimmer with bicycle handles.
 
They take some effort to horse around especially on hills or uneven ground. The string does not feed automatically, when it wears down you have to get on the ground and replace the whole string with a new piece cut to length. This takes some finger dexterity to thread it through the loops in the string head. I'd agree with @ripcord try to borrow or rent one first.

For some reason different models of these have quite different cutting performance even though it is a very simple machine. For weekly cutting of a manicured area you don't need to worry about performance much.
 
Also, the wheeled string trimmer would be tougher on her than just using a regular string trimmer with a strap.
 
Pablo said:
Don't mention the word "grandma" (she's Baba) to my wife. Even though she IS a good grandma hahahahahaa
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" An 85+ year old woman who I knew" got it :)
She moved to that ryobi after her previous "weedeater" brand featherlight trimmer.

Works SURPRISINGLY well and easy to control.. you do have to have a little patience with it.. which isnt a problem if you need one of these.
 
Rand said:
" An 85+ year old woman who I knew" got it :)
She moved to that ryobi after her previous "weedeater" brand featherlight trimmer.

Works SURPRISINGLY well and easy to control.. you do have to have a little patience with it.. which isnt a problem if you need one of these.
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It doesn't cut really fast but fast enough. We have 2 spare batteries (from other Ryobi tools). We have a large and complicated yard (0.51 acres) and one battery sometimes doesn't edge it all.

In theory you can rotate the shaft center to make vertical cuts but I find it easier to just rotate the tool instead.

The string wears out unpredictably and you'll get good at replacing it. Some people might have a spare string cartridge, but I just rewind it whenever it runs out. You'll need to have string on hand.
 
I've had one for several years, gas powered. Found on CL for $50. I suspect it might have been stolen, as the dude I bought it from didn't really seem to be the 'core audience' for such an item.

Anyhow, I use it twice a year to clean the windbreak at the farm. These things will give you a work out, and they're not delicate. It would be best to view them as the "bush-hog" of string trimmers. They don't provide a neat appearance or leave an even cut. You'll be pushing it along, and it one wheel drops into a little hole, it will jerk to one side.
This is not something that you'll want to use around flower beds.

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