Have used both commercial and consumer grade lawn equipment and power lawn tools for years. The EGO POWER+ 56-Volt 5.0Ah battery uses industry-leading ARC Lithium™ technology to deliver Power Beyond Belief™ and is compatible with all EGO outdoor power equipment. The EGO POWER+ 56-Volt 2.5Ah battery uses Ego Powerload String industry-leading ARC Lithium™ technology to deliver Power Beyond Belief™ and is compatible with all EGO outdoor power equipment. The EGO POWER+ 56-Volt 2.0Ah battery uses industry-leading ARC Lithium™ technology to deliver Power Beyond Belief™ and is compatible with all EGO outdoor power equipment.
The EGO Power+ 15” POWERLOAD String Trimmer Is a pleasure to use. Just slide the battery into place and start trimming. The sturdy build quality, indestructible shaft and quiet brushless motor make this trimmer—dare I say it—fun to use. Running in high, we were able to trim for just under 25 minutes continuously. That should be enough to cover most lawns up to 1/4 or 1/3 of an acre without trouble. If you need more runtime, moving up to the 5.0Ah battery doesn’t make this string trimmer unwieldy and is easier than stopping to go back to the garage for another battery.
The battery will hold its power for 30 days, so there’s no worry if it has been sitting for a while. The battery can also be left in the charger—it won’t overcharge. For how infrequently I have to load, I’d say not worth $60.
The Ego ST1511T Power+ String Trimmer with Powerload is the best of these tools . As it currently stands, the EGO 56V Powerload string trimmer is one the best we’ve tested for any homeowner. Its combination of lightweight carbon fiber shaft, low vibration, easy line loading, and excellent performance make it the complete package. Ego seems like a great company all around and their warranties show they aren’t afraid of backing up their equipment. I read something a while back about their batteries being advanced like the Tesla batteries but I don’t know much beyond that.
I too had a battery issue with the blower I reviewed—after the review ran. I couldn’t tell if the issue was the battery or the charger, but I was told they would send a new battery regardless—which I received a few days later. By the way, if and when I call support on greenworks pro anything I have reviewed, I do so anonimously to avoid any special treatment. With the battery attached, the POWERLOAD String Trimmer has a nice balance to it—not too heavy on either end. This balance and its lighter weight helps keep arms from tiring out too soon.