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HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT STRING TRIMMER: String Trimmer Buying Guide. Mowers Direct offers consumer a comprehensive string trimmers buying guide. Information about string trimmers includes buying advice and purchasing tips. Learn about string trimmers.

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String Trimmer Buyer's Guide

How To Pick The Perfect String Trimmer

By Todd Gwaltney
Product Expert
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String Trimmer Buyer's Guide

Mowing is only part of the battle when it comes to maintaining a pristine lawn.

String trimmers are a vital tool in your arsenal of lawn-care weaponry.

Cut down unruly grass and weeds in and around gardens, trees, fences or other obstacles.

String trimmers come in two styles: electric or gas-powered.




Electric String Trimmers
Electric string trimmers are a good choice for smaller jobs. They lack the power of gas-powered models, but make up for that with their light-weight and maneuverability.

Electric string trimmers are powered by an extension cord so you'll need to be close to a power source. Also, they produce less noise than a gas-powered string trimmer.



Cordless String Trimmers
Cordless String TrimmerCordless string trimmers are perfect for smaller jobs, away from an electrical source. Just charge up a battery, slap it in, and you'll be trimming right away.

One benefit of cordless electric string trimmers is you will not need to perform maintenance. No gas, no oil changes, no new spark plugs. Just trimming.



Gas-Powered String Trimmers
Gas String TrimmerGas-powered string trimmers are made for bigger lawns and are the choice of landscaping professionals. These are powerful and can easily mow down thick weeds and other brush.

Available with either 2-cycle or 4-cycle engines, these string trimmers are versatile enough to handle most jobs. Some models can be outfitted with attachments so you can not only trim, but edge, prune or cultivate as well.




Wheeled String Trimmers
Wheeled String TrimmerWalk-behind wheeled string trimmers are capable of cutting down large amounts of grass in a short time. With a 22" cutting radius (1" larger than most walk-behind mowers), you can tackle overgrown areas quickly.

Wheeled string trimmers are perfect for rugged or rough terrain, as their large wheels allow them to easily roll around.



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