chris l
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I need to buy a cordless strimmer to clean up a terrace
Any recommendations, please?
Any recommendations, please?
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Cordless strimmers
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valevelo
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I'm guessing you aren't already tied in to any of the cordless tool families like Ryobi, Makita, De Wallt to swap batteries?
ven
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My dewalt strimmer has held up well, in fact can recommend dewalt for gardening tools.
Johnatcastle
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How big is the terrace and how bad are the weeds? Probably worth spraying first with weedkiller then strimming as they just come back.
Jasper7
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Milwaukee has a great one
Andy from Sandy
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I have something of a jungle out the back of my property. It is an area of field the farmer doesn't use.
A strimmer was just getting tangled up with nettle stalks so I got a Stihl petrol strimmer that can take a solid blade.
I have used it now with the blade to mow a couple of other areas where it is just very long grass and it is fantastic.
A strimmer was just getting tangled up with nettle stalks so I got a Stihl petrol strimmer that can take a solid blade.
I have used it now with the blade to mow a couple of other areas where it is just very long grass and it is fantastic.
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HarrySmithsonian
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As above if you already have some proprietary batteries then it's cheaper to purchase the unit alone and use the batteries you already have. Although saying that you can buy converters to use different make batteries.
I had Worx batteries so I bought a
I had Worx batteries so I bought a
Worx WG163E.9 20V 30cm
Which is fine for our 80sqm garden.
Inca
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I’m tied into Dewalt power tools because of the batteries and have a Dewalt 18v long reach hedge trimmer. Feels a bit flimsy to be honest and could never see it surviving in a professional environment. For home use however it scores a definite ’OK’, nothing higher. That said I’d certainly look at other Dewalt 18v gardening tools but I’m not a professional gardener.
I have a fair few Ryobi cordless tools, so when my cheap corded strimmer died, it was a no brainer (for me) to get a Ryobi cordless strimmer. Works fine for me.
I have about 10 Ryobi tools, and so I have four Ryobi batteries, two average and two higher power/capacity, usually with two ready to go and two ready to be charged or on charge, so I always have a battery ready to go.
The strimmer is a typical home use type, not heavy duty or designed for a pro gardener. Its not too heavy but is also not light and flimsy.
I mainly use the strimmer to edge the lawns before mowing and taking down any persistent weeds where they occur.
Our garden is not huge, the rear is about 20x10m, so 200sqm we also have a small side lawn, about 5x5m so another 25sqm and the front lawn is about 10x5, so another 50sqm, so a total of about 275sqm.
The Ryobi seems to cope well, I can easily edge all the lawns on one battery.
See linky:
uk.ryobitools.eu
But TBH, for years I just used the cheapest (corded) Homebase/B&Q strimmer and they worked fine, (for our old house which only had one small rear lawn of about 5x15 = 75sqm) albeit they tended to pack up and die after a few years, but they also only cost about £30? and the cords are a bit cumbersome.
I have about 10 Ryobi tools, and so I have four Ryobi batteries, two average and two higher power/capacity, usually with two ready to go and two ready to be charged or on charge, so I always have a battery ready to go.
The strimmer is a typical home use type, not heavy duty or designed for a pro gardener. Its not too heavy but is also not light and flimsy.
I mainly use the strimmer to edge the lawns before mowing and taking down any persistent weeds where they occur.
Our garden is not huge, the rear is about 20x10m, so 200sqm we also have a small side lawn, about 5x5m so another 25sqm and the front lawn is about 10x5, so another 50sqm, so a total of about 275sqm.
The Ryobi seems to cope well, I can easily edge all the lawns on one battery.
See linky:
23cm Cordless Grass Trimmer | Edge Trimmer | RYOBI 18V ONE+™ RY18LT23A-0
Ryobi - 18V ONE+ 23cm Grass Trimmer | Outstanding Gardening from the Ryobi power tool range. Buy online today
uk.ryobitools.eu
But TBH, for years I just used the cheapest (corded) Homebase/B&Q strimmer and they worked fine, (for our old house which only had one small rear lawn of about 5x15 = 75sqm) albeit they tended to pack up and die after a few years, but they also only cost about £30? and the cords are a bit cumbersome.
Will a strimmer do or if you have heavy growth do you need a brush cutter?
Andy from Sandy
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I just looked it up and I have the Stihl FS55 with handlebar hold that they describe as a brush cutter.
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I bought the Stihl FSA45 cordless strimmer with integrated battery, so it doesn't swap out.
I'm very pleased, I get 25 plus mins before I need to charge it again, which is more than enough time for my back to start aching..
Very robust with quick recharge time too
I'm very pleased, I get 25 plus mins before I need to charge it again, which is more than enough time for my back to start aching..
Very robust with quick recharge time too
Trampilot
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I've been using a Bosch 36V strimmer for the last 3 years or so. It has coped with pretty much everything. It uses the same batteries as my mower so I can use it for far longer than the smaller battery it comes with.
I added a shoulder strap but otherwise its great. Strimming cord can be expensive but I have found a source on Amazon which is cheaper.
www.bosch-diy.com
I added a shoulder strap but otherwise its great. Strimming cord can be expensive but I have found a source on Amazon which is cheaper.
AdvancedGrassCut 36 Cordless Grass Trimmer | Bosch DIY
High quality Cordless Grass Trimmer AdvancedGrassCut 36 for your project. ✓durable ✓highest safety standard ✓perfect results. Find out more!
www.bosch-diy.com
jesim1
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I also bought a Bosch, a bit pricier than some, but two seasons in and I'm happy with it, I'd buy another.
I bought a Makita 18v line strimmer as I already had about 12 batteries but it struggled to get threw the heavy stuff so I bought one these:
I sharpened the 3 head blade and it now cuts through 1 inch brambles.
www.screwfix.com
Also bought these:
www.screwfix.com
I sharpened the 3 head blade and it now cuts through 1 inch brambles.
Einhell Agillo 18/200 18V Li-Ion Power X-Change Cordless Scythe - Bare - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Cordless scythe powered by a front motor. Features a 3-tooth blade, split shaft for easy transportation and a spindle lock system. Also includes harness, electronic speed control, soft-grip handle and integrated wall holder. Requires 1 x 18V Einhell Power X-Change...
Einhell 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion Power X-Change Twin Charger Starter Kit - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. For use with Einhell Power X-Change tools. High-speed charging technology for short charging times. Features ABS Process-Controlled Active Battery Management System to ensure maximum safety, optimum tool performance, maximum operating time and a long service life...
billy.whizz
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I have worx cordless mower, and strimmer, the strimmer was a cheap one but it works but not on really heavy stuff, i also use a worx cordless hammer drill driver, the brushless motors make them longer lasting in use.
You can get adaptors for using batteries on other brands so that may give other options if you find a good one but it uses a different brand battery
Dudd I
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You might need a brush cutter, but I've not seen what the jungle is.
Having said that, my Ryobi one 13yrs old n still going. But then I already had kit
Having said that, my Ryobi one 13yrs old n still going. But then I already had kit