Troy-Bilt TB272BC XP Straight Shaft Brushcutter on ground beside tester's feet. Whether you’re tight on space or see the benefits of having one machine that can do two things, there is a lot to like ...

A string trimmer gets into places that a lawn mower can’t. It’s the ideal tool for keeping the edges of your garden or walkway neat and tidy, and for manicuring around fence poles and tree trunks. It ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership. Predicted brand reliability ...

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Weed eaters, often referred to as string trimmers, are valuable devices for people who wish to keep their lawn or garden neat and tidy. They are particularly useful for cutting grass and weeds in hard ...

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

While curved-shaft string trimmers may be the best tool for some users, I find that a straight-shaft tool is far easier to control and much more effective. Plus, you can get it under things like ...

CR's tests have found that you don't have to pay a lot to get a capable tool A string trimmer, like these from Echo, Husqvarna, and Ego, can reach tight spots that a lawn mower can't. By Paul Hope ...

If you are thinking about cleaning up your property, you may find yourself looking to purchase a string trimmer (aka weed wacker), which can cut areas not accessible to lawn mowers. Whether you are a ...