Originally Posted By: Linctex
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
I don't have any personal experience with battery powered trimmers or blowers, but from my reading, most people are disappointed by their performance.
The size of the yard has no relevance when it comes to edging or blowing heavy stuff off. You simply need certain amount of power to perform these tasks period.
Agree 100%
Batteries just can't "empty out" fast enough to make a good blower. For $30-$40, get an electric corded one.
The trimmers are so-so. They work "ok" on light little grass leaves, but not so much on thick weed stalks.
High-draw devices like these are hard on batteries, and shorten their life considerably.
Absolutely not true. You just need to get a higher voltage setup.
Yes the 20volt types are usually somewhat anemic.
The echo 58v string trimmer is $129 refurb right now.
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/catalo...r/category/378/
If you get a decent blower they can be similar to a midrange gas blower
http://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-145-MPH-...8V2AH/300385645
Some of these people making suggestions.. I have a suggestion for you.. try some of the new equipment before saying its inadequate.
Yes they have some weaksauce 20v models.. but there is decent stuff out there now.
I have used both. I demo'ed the echo trimmer and its definitely fine for homeowner use.. nice and quiet too.
The blower was less useful for doing a massive yard of leaves.. but adequate for dry use.
I have a nice backpack blower pb-580t and the battery blower wasnt in the same category but it wasnt
bad compared to my hitachi rb24eat blower. More air, less mph.
Amazing for drying off a car after washing it.