Customer reviews from greenworkstools.com
Greenworks - 80V 16” Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer with 2.0 Ah Battery and Rapid Charger - Black/Green
Average customer rating
4.6
(143 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 143 reviews
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
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1 Star
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 80V 16” Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer with 2.0 Ah Battery and Rapid Charger - Black/Green
Customer Rating
3
Bad Ergonomics; Very Heavy; Not for Small Users
on July 16, 2022
Posted by: RAWReviewer
from TN
Gender:Female
I am female, 5'4" of proper weight, very handy, and strong.
I've been using this for a few months.
PROS: Powerful, Good Battery Life. Same battery for the Greenworks lawnmower that I own (and like).
CONS: 1. Very heavy, not balanced well, awkward to use. The 80-V battery is installed at one end and it is much heavier than the trimmer head at the other end. I have adjusted the shoulder strap and handle multiple times and find this extremely heavy and awkward. Also, the trigger is too high up on the shaft for me to comfortably keep it engaged. I either end up with a strained shoulder or back or both. 2. Installing new cutting line is straightforward, but it is very hard to turn the spool cap if you have small hands.
OVERALL: This may be a good trimmer for someone who is larger. It isn't good for someone who is 5'4". I used a Black & Decker 18-V string trimmer for years. It was ergonomically fine for both myself and my friends who were taller. I do realize that an 18-V battery is much lighter than an 80-V, but the B&D string trimmer was much better balanced and more comfortable. No, it was not as powerful, but it was able to do the job.
RECOMMEND? Only to tall people.
I've been using this for a few months.
PROS: Powerful, Good Battery Life. Same battery for the Greenworks lawnmower that I own (and like).
CONS: 1. Very heavy, not balanced well, awkward to use. The 80-V battery is installed at one end and it is much heavier than the trimmer head at the other end. I have adjusted the shoulder strap and handle multiple times and find this extremely heavy and awkward. Also, the trigger is too high up on the shaft for me to comfortably keep it engaged. I either end up with a strained shoulder or back or both. 2. Installing new cutting line is straightforward, but it is very hard to turn the spool cap if you have small hands.
OVERALL: This may be a good trimmer for someone who is larger. It isn't good for someone who is 5'4". I used a Black & Decker 18-V string trimmer for years. It was ergonomically fine for both myself and my friends who were taller. I do realize that an 18-V battery is much lighter than an 80-V, but the B&D string trimmer was much better balanced and more comfortable. No, it was not as powerful, but it was able to do the job.
RECOMMEND? Only to tall people.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, July 20, 2022
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Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Posted by: Duke99
from USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The trimmer is a solid built. It would have been a 5 star if they have a lock-down system for the trigger-start after the trimmer started spinning. Because they don't have this lock-down system. It is very tiring on the hand constantly holding on the trigger-start while trimming. It would also been very helpful to list all attachments in the booklet that this trimmer could handle. But don't have this information. Left me in the dark, and I had to get the information from else where.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on August 10, 2018
Posted by: Xena
from Davenport, Florida
Gender:Male
We bought this last year to go with our new 80 Volt self propelled lawn mower....
I didn't mention it in the mower review, but the handle folds down and you can hang it....
Hang up the trimmer and no more messy garage...
It peforms as well as a gas powered trimmer without fighting to start it...
No more gas cans in our garage....
If my Yamaha could run on these batteries, I wouldn't have any gas in the garage..
I got the extra spool for quick changes, and I can do all my yard on one battery...
Do away with gas and jump on board the Greenworks 80 Volt train...
I love my Ryobi 18 Volt leaf blower, as I do all my 23 Ryobi Tools, wrong review...
But when it dies, or when somebody gives me one, I will switch to a 80 Volt Greenworks 580 CFM Leaf Blower, Hint to Greenworks….
I didn't mention it in the mower review, but the handle folds down and you can hang it....
Hang up the trimmer and no more messy garage...
It peforms as well as a gas powered trimmer without fighting to start it...
No more gas cans in our garage....
If my Yamaha could run on these batteries, I wouldn't have any gas in the garage..
I got the extra spool for quick changes, and I can do all my yard on one battery...
Do away with gas and jump on board the Greenworks 80 Volt train...
I love my Ryobi 18 Volt leaf blower, as I do all my 23 Ryobi Tools, wrong review...
But when it dies, or when somebody gives me one, I will switch to a 80 Volt Greenworks 580 CFM Leaf Blower, Hint to Greenworks….
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
80 volt brushless weedeater
on August 28, 2018
Posted by: Jeff33
from Lafollette tn
Gender:Male
These greenworks tools are the best for their value!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for my wife
on November 30, 2023
Posted by: Uncle Charlie
from Stoystown, PA
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife wanted this for her birthday in July. She loves it. Buying a second one for our son for Christma
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Best string trimmer
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: GBKK
from Pa.
Bought this trimmer and its fantastic. I went through 2 gas trimmers in the past and your trimmer is The Best trimmer I ever owned. Wish you come out with a battery power broom.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Trimmer EVER!
on December 31, 2024
Posted by: Gerry201
from California
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just bought this and it is SO easy to use. Would buy again and again!! I plan on this lasting until the end of my life! So durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Posted by: Derek88
from Spokane, wa
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this specifically to be able to attach other cutter heads, and had no problem doing so. It works great, and the attachments work easily. Only issue is the battery. If you are planning on using any other battery, don't. They apparently all make small changes so they won't fit each other. Very frustrating. Same size, just put the groves in a slightly different spot so they are not interchangeable. Only their 80V will apparently fit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com