I bought this as the combo with the blower. The blower worked very well for what it is. The weed wacker on tbe other habd is the worst ive ever used. I wanted to slam it on the ground within the first five minutes. I tried several times even chabged to string for a new roll. Youll make it ten feet and the line disapears inside the head.
Then, when you arrive at the store of your choice, use the Instacart app to notify us. Depending on the store, a shopper or store employee will bring the groceries to your car, or you can pick them up at the designated area. Trim line doesn’t feed through to the other side and the bump advancer never works. For more information about the new EGO Carbon Fiber String Trimmer With The Powerload Head, check out EgoPowerPlus.com .
Did a lot of research before buying into their system because I have some Dewalt 20V stuff but I’m not a fan of their OPE. Makita would have been my second choice for home use. This tear down review of the Ego blower highlights the option . The long service time is a well-known issue within the community.
One other big change EGO is making is that both the powerhead and string trimmer attachment with a carbon fiber shaft. This is the first time EGO has paired PowerLoad technology with its 56V battery-powered multi-head system. If you’re new to the feature, PowerLoad automatically winds up your trimmer line, saving you the irritation of doing it manually.
This trimmer churns through thick grasses and stubborn brush with ease. This had our testers holding the trimer in awkward, un-ergonomic positions when doing smaller jobs. If you want a string trimmer to power through thick brush, this option works great. For cleaning up grassy yards after mowing, though, we advise you to look elsewhere. I originally purchased this trimmer to maintain weeds around my house.
Cumbersome is the word that comes to mind after working with this string trimmer throughout the yard. Since we had to hold it at various awkward angles when trimming thinner brush, it’s not the model we want to use for bigger jobs, despite its power. It weighs 10 pounds, 10 ounces, putting it in the middle of the pack in terms of heft. The Ego Power+ 15-Inch String Trimmer with Powerload is all about power.
This new model also features a side trigger safety control. Basically, you’ll need to hold down the safety switch on the side to pull the trigger and start the motor. Thankfully, it’s easily accessible with the thumb though it makes the tool a bit right-hander friendly. EGO has even optimized the speed to ensure that you don’t easily overwind the line or whip yourself in the face as it spools up. I don’t know about you, but I appreciate not being flogged by my string trimmer! This system completely revolutionizes how you load your string—we love it.
With the included charger, the 2.5ah battery can be ready for another 30-minute job after about 50 minutes of charging. Like their other products, the EGO Power+ 15” POWERLOAD String Trimmer is made of durable green and gray plastic housing—except for the carbon fiber shaft. This shaft arrives folded in two that needs to be straightened and locked down with a provided hex key . The only assembly is attaching the protective debris shield and handle. It’s a good thing I photographed the trimmer when it was new and shiny because after one session, it looked like it has been used for years . I might try it with a 2.5Ah battery, but I don’t think there will be much benefit to ergonomics or weight.
The other really notable feature of the new EGO Carbon Fiber String Trimmer is the Powerload auto-feeding head. Anyone who has wrestled with loading fresh line into a string trimmer head understands this. Some systems work better than others—but none work as easily as the Powerload system. However, weight distribution plays a big part in how comfortable the string trimmer actually feels. The feather-light shaft doesn’t mean a whole lot if the trimmer is unbalanced. You wind up having to physically overcompensate by keeping the heavy side lifted up.
The actual model number is the EGO ST1623 and it includes a carbon fiber shaft that extends and retracts 6-inches. The PowerLoad feature automatically pulls the .095″ string trimmer line into the head by just holding a button. The Line IQ feature automatically senses when the line is short, then it automatically feeds out the right amount of line. This ensures that you never run out of line. The former model was $30 less for the kit without the carbon fiber shaft and Powerload head . While more expensive than many residential battery-powered string trimmers, this model has the features to back up the premium price.