After a significant amount of research, I purchased a Greenworks Pro CRZ 426 this spring. I was immediately impressed, and throughout the summer have had need to purchase several other tools (Greenworks 60v 16" chainsaw and Greenworks 60v blower). The chainsaw will be used this fall, but the blower gets used frequently. Several weeks ago, my Craftsman 32cc 4 cycle string trimmer died (It's approx 12 years old). Having several attachments for it (string head, tiller, and cultivator, I wanted a new head unit that would be compatible with them. Greenworks offers a 60v model that is attachment compatible, and I already had several additional 60v batteries, so it made sense to buy it, even though it was a little more money. It arrived quickly and I have used the trimmer head and edger. The balance feels a bit different than my old Craftsman, but not ackward, there's far less vibration than the old gas engine.
Pro 60V 16" Brushless String Trimmer w/ 2.5 Ah Bat
on September 7, 2022
Posted by: Ben Ke
from Evansville, IN
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I spent quite a bit of time trying to find the balance of cost and performance of a battery-powered string trimmer, and I'm very pleased with my selection! The Pro 60V option with 2.5 Ah battery from Greenworks provides enough runtime and power to meet my needs. I trim about 500 linear feet of lawn about once per week, and edge about 250 feet of that same area. I always run the trimmer on the faster of the 2 speed settings, and I'm still left with 1 bar of 4 on the battery afterwards. I don't worry about running out of juice, and not having to stop and wait for a recharge while I'm already out sweating in the yard is SO nice!
My only complaint is small, but when orienting the trimmer for edge work, having the motor in the trimmer head doesn't feel as balanced as when using it for trim work. Maybe I just need to find a different way to hold the trimmer so that it doesn't "feel" as heavy when edging, but that's the price paid for a device where the motor is in the trimmer head instead of up in the handle with the battery.
Perfect size, weight, easy to use. I can’t pull a cord to start a gas powered trimmer, and corded ones are inconvenient. Some battery trimmers weigh too much. This is just perfect.
This trimmer is sturdy and cuts grass and weeds easily. The battery lasts 35-40 minutes on a charge and works strong the entire time. It is well-balanced and easy to handle.