Got to use the new WG 170 for first time today Sunday, August 9. Honestly, I wasn’t totally impressed. Doesn’t seem to function as well as the original WG 170 we bought. I think that was about 10 years ago. But my memory is not so great. Seemed like it kept wanting to shut off instead of getting continuous run. But I can say his first time today we get to use it again. I hope it treats us as good as your first one we bought. Thanks for checking in on us. Have a good day.
This is my third Worx appliance and I LOVE it! I love all of them! I started with a Worx 40v electric lawn mower. Initially I worried it would be too small/not powerful enough, but it’s perfect for my small yard and light enough that I can carry it up and down multiple grade changes. Next I got a small Worx weed eater and that has been perfect as well. Now I’ve added this leaf blower and it has all the power I need. All three appliances use the same rechargeable batteries and I never run out of charge. I’m 65 and do all the yard work myself. Worx products help me keep everything looking spiffy!
Light weight - snap-in edging string is so simple to install and adjust/lengthen string length in seconds. My only complaint is that the setup instructions are not clear - had to go to You Tube to figure it out - ultimately it was pretty simple
Mine just has a fraction of the power of my gas trimmer. Keeps shutting down while trimming. I guess my grass is too thick? Disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from worx.comBy WORX Customer Service, July 27, 2026
Hello there! Thank you for your review. Thank you for sharing your experience. The WG170.3 is designed as a residential-use trimmer for routine lawn maintenance and light to moderate trimming. If you are cutting very thick, dense, or overgrown grass, the tool's protective systems may reduce power or temporarily shut down to help prevent damage to the motor and battery. For heavier-duty applications, WORX offers larger and more powerful trimmers that are specifically designed to handle thicker grass and tougher vegetation. If you'd like assistance finding a model better suited to your trimming conditions, reach out to us at reviews@positecgroup.com and our team would be happy to help. Thank you for choosing WORX!