Running in high, we were able to trim for just under 25 minutes continuously. We tested using the 2.5Ah battery and 0.095-inch line that comes with the kit. Your runtime varies based on the battery you’re using, the speed you’re cutting with, and the diameter of the line. At that speed, there’s enough power to tackle just about anything with a grassy stalk, including thick areas your mower misses. The lowest speed is 4000 RPM and we like to make quicker work of things at its 5800 RPM wide open throttle. You need to feather the trigger to vary your speed. You’ll get more runtime out of the 0.080-inch if you don’t need the extra thickness, though. If you have a lot of hard edges or fencing, go with the 0.095-inch. You can also load either 0.080 or 0.095-inch line. You can cut up to 15 inches-perfect for residential trimming needs. EGO does a great job across the board and their string trimmers tend to operate much smoother than most. One thing that helps keep the noise level down is how well EGO controls the vibration in the tool. Measuring from our tester’s ear, it registers just 80 decibels. However, it’s also the performance of this string trimmer that has consistently kept it on top of our ratings since its launch.įirst of all, it’s really quiet. The Powerload and carbon fiber shaft features are really nice. Available as a straight shaft (ST1520) or hinged shaft (ST1520S)ĮGO 56V Powerload String Trimmer Performance.The lower the total weight, but particularly the weight as it extends from the body, the happier your back will be. Because of how a string trimmer’s weight distributes, users often find themselves reaching for some Advil and spending the afternoon on the couch waiting for the back pain to subside. It’s the weight reduction that really makes it worth the upgrade. The carbon fiber shaft offers plenty of strength – you’ll have a hard time breaking it, even in near abusive conditions. Kyle is a high-level cyclist in his free time and understands how the strength to weight benefits of the carbon fiber frame on his road bike extends to a string trimmer shaft. Kyle Selph is behind both major pieces of innovation, but that’s particularly important on the carbon fiber shaft. We don’t always name names when it comes to project managers, but this time I’m going to. EGO Carbon Fiber ShaftĮGO is also moved away from a traditional shaft and moving to carbon fiber, starting a trend that others have followed. Leave it a little short? Bump it to get some back out. Leave it a little long? Push the button again. You’ll hear a loud enough sound from the mechanism to help you get an idea of the winding rate and stop before you wind it all the way in. The speed is fast enough to make it a quick operation but slow enough to avoid potentially whipping the line in your face. Then press the Powerload button above the motor and it winds itself up. You run your line through the eyelets in the head until you get to the center (the total length depends on what line diameter you’re using). The concept is brilliant and the application is simple.
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