Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 60V 16" Cordless String Trimmer (Attachment Capable) with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger - Green
Customer Rating
5
Skeptical, but worth it!
on August 14, 2018
Posted by: Renegade_Medic
from Buda, TX
Gender:Male
I have been having some issues with my 4 year old Echo trimmer and thought maybe I would check out an electric trimmer. I initially bought a "Blue Color" brand from Lowes and it left a lot to be desired. I have modest home and lot, it required a charge in the middle of use. Dissatisfied, I returned it and got the Greenworks trimmer. Charge time was fast and the next weekend I was excited to try it out, which is an odd thing to be excited about. This thing freaking rocks! It has a ton of power, way more than my gas Echo did when new. It chews through pretty thick grass and even light brush. I can do my whole yard and edge with it twice on one charge, maybe even 3 times. I felt like I was going to have to turn my man card in when I bought an electric trimmer, but this thing is the Tesla to the trimmer world. I'm glad I bought it and I may even be buying a lawnmower from them too!
Bought at Lowe's and have used it once. So far I am pleased. It is comfortable to operate, smoothly advances the line, and is easy to re-load, though the instructions weren't very clear. Battery run time seemed to be as advertised. Not sure why the guard is so small.
I have owned 2 battery operated trimmers in the past. I needed a backup 18v battery to complete my yard work. I purchased this, assembly was easy, charged the battery and trimmed a yard (40×70) without using a lawnmower. I used the trimmer for 40 minutes and it ran perfectly. The battery is now on the charger and I am waiting patiently to play with my new toy again.
I’ve always been an Echo trimmer guy, but this 60v Greenworks trimmer has swayed me! First off, how nice is it that I don’t wreak of gas fumes after doing yardwork! My wife doesn’t even realize I was edging while she napped! LOL. It certainly does NOT lack in the power department. It is a little different on the power feed, you squeeze the trigger and wait a second or two for the motor to wind up to the speed you desire…. after a few minutes I was used to it and had the timing down. I REALLY tested it by dragging it through some THICK thatched grass, and it minced it like a Ninja Blender on high! The ‘whirl’ of the motor/string assembly is gratifying, knowing it’s getting the job done WITHOUT GAS! I just got in from edging my acre lot and the battery still had two green LEDS of power on the battery! Now that is awesome!
• I really enjoyed the ‘bump feed’ for the string • power is relentless and nicely variable • balance is very nice • not having to mix gas • no gas fumes • removable head for other attachments is awesome
I see a lot of green in my future, Greenworks that is, this string trimmer is AMAZING! I look forward to adding some attachments to it in the near future! It’s balanced so nicely, I’m sure adding additional equipment and conquering other jobs will be a snap!
I have been so happy with my 60V trimmer and the ease of use! It's lightweight and powerful! 60V has enough power to get the job done. There's no mixing gases and mess. I want to try a lawnmower soon and blower. It will be nice to interchange the batteries to keep a full charge at all times, even though it does all my small yard's trimming without having to charge it.