Gas or Electric weed wacker/trimmer?

[cjchaps]

So, I am planning to get a weed wacker/trimmer. Is it better to get a gas powered one, or an electric one?
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[Hoober]

Gas. I had an electric one, once, but it was such a pain having to worry about the extension cord. Gas is the way to go.

 

[Kaervak]

Gas. If it's not loud and doesn't pollute what's the point?

 

[Cyco]

IMHO, I'd go with a gas powered one, more power and you don't have to worry about slicing your extension cord.

 

[cjchaps]

I was thinking gas also, but I looked at some Amazon reviews for some Ryobi models and they were not very good.
Here is one review
And another review

I like the Ryobi because you can get add-on's like a blower/vacuum attachments...

 

[Dedpuhl]

another vote for gas. Electric ones suck.

 

[Mermaidman]

I had a little electric one until me wife bought me an Echo gas trimmer. It has a curved shaft, which I believe is easier to use.

One thing I do miss about the electric trimmer is that it was so light. Also--it took a while to get used to having the weight of the trimmer high and behind me on the gas trimmer, as opposed to low and ahead of me in the electric trimmer.

Having to keep another gas can for the gas trimmer is a pain.

In short--if you have a small yard and puny grass/weeds--go with an e-trimmer.

 

[FoBoT]

how big of space are you dealing with?

if big, get gas

if small, get electric

 

[Ornery]

"...you can get add-on's like a blower/vacuum attachments..."

Horrible compromises. Pay the freight up front for good quality tools. You'll be ahead in the long run, plus get the job done faster and easier in the mean time. Look for Echo, Stihl or even Weedwacker brand. Buy a straight shaft for higher durability.

 

[Papagayo]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
how big of space are you dealing with?

if big, get gas

if small, get electric

What he said..

 

[Dedpuhl]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
I had a little electric one until me wife bought me an Echo gas trimmer. It has a curved shaft, which I believe is easier to use.

One thing I do miss about the electric trimmer is that it was so light. Also--it took a while to get used to having the weight of the trimmer high and behind me on the gas trimmer, as opposed to low and ahead of me in the electric trimmer.

Having to keep another gas can for the gas trimmer is a pain.

In short--if you have a small yard and puny grass/weeds--go with an e-trimmer.

That's what a shoulder strap is for. My stepdad had this huge gas trimmer that had "handle bars." He used it with no problem; I'd get tired after 5 minutes of hauling that monster around.

 

[cjchaps]

My new place I just moved into sits on .25 acres of land(I got a corner lot), so it's not very big. I think I might go electric. For the amount of times I am going to use it, I don't think it is worth the hassle of getting a gas one...

 

[Ornery]

Is that the last house you're going to own? Most people move every five years. Quality equipment will last through several houses. If you're smart, you'll landscape in such a way that you don't need to trim. I've lived here for over 20 years, and NEVER had to trim. I use 'Round Up' total vegetation killer in places most people would use a trimmer. I learned my lesson on the tools I have bought, like mowers, blowers, and snow throwers. It pays to buy the best!

 

[Graphicd00d]

I got this one for $100 this last spring and I love it. I has attachments I will be getting and using next spring.