Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 16" Brushless String Trimmer, with 2.5Ah Battery and Rapid Charger - Green
Customer Rating
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Terrible trimmer, great mower and blower
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: Greyshark
from Babylon, New York
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the mower, leaf blower and string trimmer last year. The mower is great, very powerful and easy to use. Run time is excellent and battery recharging is very quick. The blower is also very powerful and easy to use. I even used it during the winter to remove light snow. The string trimmer however is a horror show. It is heavy and difficult to use. Plenty of power but the string is constantly jamming, breaking and fails to feed properly.. I cannot go more than two or three minutes before I have to remove the head and rewind the string. I have owned several other brands of trimmers and none of them was as difficult to restring as this machine. I cannot recomend the trimmer bot the mower and blower are excellent.
Pros: Durable, Powerful
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, April 24, 2026
Hello Greyshark. Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are glad to hear you have had a great experience with your mower and blower, especially in terms of power, runtime, and versatility. We are sorry to hear that your experience with the 80V 16" string trimmer (ST80L00) has not met the same expectations, particularly around line feeding and ease of use. Based on what you have described, frequent jamming and line breakage are often related to how the trimmer line is installed or the type of line being used. We recommend ensuring the line is wound evenly and tightly in the correct direction indicated on the spool, overlapping or loose winding can prevent proper feed. Using the correct diameter line specified for the unit is also important, as thicker or lower-quality line can increase resistance and lead to jamming. Additionally, avoid overfilling the spool, as this can restrict movement and cause the line to bind. If the line is brittle or breaking frequently, soaking it in water for 12- 24 hours before use can improve flexibility and reduce snapping during operation. It may also help to tap the bump head firmly on a hard surface while running at full speed to advance the line properly, and periodically check the spool housing for debris that could interfere with smooth feeding. Here is a video showing how to replace the trimmer line (https://youtu.be/pq8-50ztebo). If the unit still feels heavier than expected, adjusting your grip or adding a shoulder strap like our exoFLEX Shoulder Strap for String Trimmer / Leaf Blower (SKU 80023302) can improve handling and reduce fatigue during use. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the trimmer experience, and we will be sure to share this with our product team. If you would like additional support our team is always here to assist and ensure you get the best possible performance from your tool. They can be reached either using the online chat function, on Greenworks Tools page, or by calling 1-888-909-6757.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Every component of this combo is powerful and easy to use. The battery life in the 80V is excellent and recharges quickly. Impressive performance at a good price. 5 stars!
Pros: Easy to Use, Environmentally Safe, Effective, Powerful
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Don’t hesitate—make the switch to Greenworks today and grab extra batteries for uninterrupted use. I’m also looking forward to buying a riding mower in the future. Greenworks is outstanding, and I highly recommend their entire product line.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was quite surprised how smooth this trimmer operated. I'm quite satisfied after a quick assembly. It performed very well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This string trimmer has tons of power to blast through the toughest pasture grass and even small saplings. Works great with .095 or .105 string, haven't needed to use anything bigger yet. The weight is really well balanced with the battery up top and the motor down by the trimmer head. It's a little heavier than other brand trimmers that I have, but the balance of this trimmer doesn't put all the strain on one arm like the traditional top mounted engine or top mounted battery/motor style trimmers. The battery life is significantly better than my other trimmers that run 40 volt - 58 volt systems.