These tools have been incredibly helpful. The battery seems to hold its charge well. I've had some difficulty in restringing the trimmer, but other than that I've been pleased with my purchase.
My favorite product purchased thus far. Simple to assemble and both the trimmer and blower are powerful. One charge of the battery allows me to do my yard, deck and pool area.
This 16" trimmer is strong and reliable. Nice to grab and start trimming without the hassle of cranking and searching for gas and oil. The battery lasts long enough to do my entire yard without a recharge.
This now is truly a semi-professional product. The ability to change implements makes it complete. But even by itself, it is a huge improvement from the previous version (I still have) by the same maker. The variable speed control is very responsive and truly variable, meaning, I can let the string spin softly around sensitive areas likes young tree stems (e.g. freshly planted seedlings). On full throttle, the tool is very powerful. It came with a full spool of .095 string, and an additional .08 loop that I'll probably never use. But thanks. Makes it ready to go out of the box.
When using a brush cutter implement, the battery run time is severely reduced, but I'm okay with that, as I don' have to clear acres of brush. While running though, the motor provides plenty of power to go through everything I have used it on. Very happy with that functionality.
Overall, the tool is light enough to use for an extended period of time, even with a 5 AH battery, which I strongly recommend using for anything but the string trimmer feature.
The only criticism I have is the sling that comes with it. It is flimsy, does not stay on well and is too short, at least for me. (I am 6'2").
I just received it today and already gave it a workout. I am sure I will like the new string load feature and I love the strap although it isn't listed as being included. I was loaded with string and came with a small spare amount for reload. I was surprised that it was .080 instead of .095 but I trust that it is .095 as advertised. I was surprised that the 2.5 amp didn't hold a charge quite as long as I suspected but I was in some pretty heavy, tall grass and most of my cutting was at high speed. I have a 60v lawn mower and a 60v chain saw with 5 amp batteries so I may use them more often in the future.
I started out with a different 40v manufacturer many years ago but they deserted 40v for a number of years so when the motor died I switched to Greenworks 40v. That was a good decision and I now have 40v chain saw, string trimmer, tiller, pole saw, and hedge trimmer. When I lost a 120 foot pine tree last spring I knew the 40v chain saw wasn't quite up to the job so I bought the 60v saw as to help out and I just liked it a lot better, particularly the battery. Some of my 40v tools are a real chore to switch batteries on. Eventually they will all be replaced by 60v units.
All tools work well and I am extremely satisfied with both the trimmer and blower
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, May 25, 2022
Hello Gerald Nieto,
It is good to hear you are loving your trimmer and blower. We pride ourselves on creating long lasting tools that have great function. Your feedback is greatly valued!