Cordless Strimmer options

mik_da_man

I'm in the market for a new cordless Strimmer, current Aldi one has a goosed battery

It would be for light work and edging as I have a petrol one for heavy work/brush cutting.

Just wondering if anyone has a DeWalt one ( I have other tools/batteries already)

Or just grab a Lidl/Aldi other cheap one.

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058410844/cordless-strimmer-options

I have it was out using it today. Love it but it does seem a bit overpriced for what it is.

This one DEWALT DCM561P1S-GB 18V 1 x 5.0Ah Li-Ion XR Brushless Cordless Outdoor Trimmer

Works OK on 4Amp batteries but better with the 5Amp. I love to get a 9Amp for it. Its two speed and I ALWAYS use it on the slow speed. It lasts longer on the battery and is fast enough.

I also have other strimmers so only use it for light work for which it excels.

Edit> I also use the DeWalt branded line in it and it seems to last really well. The tap and go head is good but needs cleaning occasionally or it gets jammed up with grass.

deandean

If you want a cordless strimmer, Get the Stihl one.

One battery is good for 30-40 mins.

The other battery strimmers are just toys, in my experience

NewClareman

I use the 20V LIDL Strimmer, mainly for grass edging. I have used it a lot, using 2 2A batteries. It far exceeded my expectations, so much that I bought a second one as a spare. It is currently in shops for €20 (+ battery/charger) which I consider a real bargain. It comes with a three year guarantee.

A minor drawback is that I couldn't find the correct string anywhere. There are ones available online, but the cable is too thick and would eventually burn out the motor. An easy fix is to buy a large reel of cable in Screwfix and rewind them yourself.

Calahonda52

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The Continental Op

Lazy reply ;-)

DeWalt support

The eyelets (where the line comes out) are different (Better!) on the new heads and are much wider with a gap in them that also makes it really easy to load the cassette with the head dissembled and then to put the head back together.

mik_da_man

Thanks folks - good mix of feedback there.

Will check out Stihl and Lidl.

I 'd kinda prefer sticking with one brand for batteries, but the DeWalt is pricey…

sligopaul

I recently bought the cheapest Stihl with two batteries, for basic strimming it works well and I find the poly cut blades easier to deal with then a spool