I might try it with a 2.5Ah battery, but I don’t think there will be much benefit to ergonomics or weight. Buying into EGO’s 56V cordless outdoor power system is easier on the wallet if you go with the 2.5Ah kit. But if you already have a charger and 5.0Ah battery, the bare tool is a good option. We tested the attachment-capable Kobalt KST 140XB-06 80V Max Straight Brushless Cordless String Trimmer and didn’t like the weight or the fussy interface. It also has only two speeds and no true variable-speed trigger. As for its downsides, we grew frustrated with the small debris guard, which caused our legs and shoes to be covered with grass trimmings.
Replacing yourstring line is as easy as feeding the line into the head and pressing a button! A carbon fiber shaft makes itthe strongest string trimmer on the market – backed by a lifetime warranty. With its telescopic design,quickly adjust the shaft length for ease of use and comfort.
You need to feather the trigger to vary your speed. The lowest speed is 4000 RPM and we like to make quicker work of things at its 5800 RPM wide open throttle. At that speed, there’s enough power to tackle just about anything with a grassy stalk, including thick areas your mower misses. Free delivery from store with qualifying online purchases of $50 or more. Engineered to maximize power, run times, and ease of use—simply select your tool, click in a battery, and get to work. EGO’s advanced battery technology delivers or exceeds the power of gas—without the noise, fuss, or fumes.
Using the cultivator with a fully charged battery, we were able to work for an uninterrupted 15 minutes and tilled a 2-by-20-foot area of the field into a ready-to-go garden bed. For a second test, on softer ground, we tilled up to a 10-by-10-foot area on a single charge. In these instances, managing the cultivator is physically demanding, but these tests demonstrate that the Ryobi is capable of cleaning up garden rows or tilling flower beds in the spring. If the string breaks while you’re trimming, the Ego has an easy bump-feed line advance. Simply tap the bottom of the trimmer head against the ground, and a length of string is fed from an internal spool housed inside it.
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The trimmer is compatible with all EGO ARC Lithium™ batteries to maximize the convenience of the cordless system and deliver the power you need. EGO spent years perfecting its POWERLOAD technology to deliver the power, cut quality, and runtimes of premium gas string trimmers without the frustration of loading string into the head. Patented POWERLOAD technology is a breakthrough for battery-powered outdoor power equipment.
There’s a little internal motor just to wind the string onto the head in a few seconds. We got 30 minutes of runtime out of the included 2.5 amp hour battery. Again, we actually longed for a less powerful speed setting for efficiency on light-duty jobs.
There is some pro cordless mowers that compete with pro zero turns – but you’re talking about a 17K mower. Many companies moved to a split shaft on it saves Ego Powerload String on shipping and boxes. But for others the split boom allows for an attachment system. But with respect to your battery use I’m surprised it took so much.
And in tight spots, like between rose bushes, the Ryobi didn’t feel as nimble as the Ego. The Ego is a dual-line unit, meaning that two strings extend from the cutting head. And it comes equipped with a 0.095-inch trimmer line, which is on the thicker side and contributes to the trimmer’s cutting ability (a wide variety of 0.095 string is available).