A Short Buyer's Guide for Grass Trimmers
Grass trimmers go by many names, including whipper snippers, weed eaters, and line cutters. They are very useful tools in maintaining your garden or lawn, with an overwhelming range of options to choose from. Knowing what elements and features you need on your grass trimmer will help you buy the most suitable one for you
Features to Look for in Grass Trimmers
- Power options range from petrol to electric with various subdivisions under each. Petrol trimmers come in two- or four-stroke options and are perfect for large areas and rugged use. We offer electric trimmers in corded and cordless versions, with the corded option being lighter but constrained by the distance from the plug. Cordless grass trimmer technology is advancing briskly, with battery technology developments heading the charge. The average battery lasts 20min so be sure to get a spare battery or battery backpack for large jobs. If you are a private homeowner or work in noise-sensitive areas, choose the electric grass trimmer.
- Bent and straight shafts each have their advantages. Bent rods are better for edging and precision work, while a straight one is better for hard-to-reach places and tall people.
- The line feeding system comes in one of three variations. They are the bump-feed system, the automatic feed system, and the manual feed system. The bump-feed system works by letting out a predetermined amount of line when you bump the head on the ground. This option is the best in the low to medium price range because automatic feed systems are unreliable in this price range. Manual feed systems are what the name suggests and are an option to be avoided in favour of the other two options.
Get the Right Accessories
The ease of use of your cordless grass trimmer, corded grass trimmer or petrol grass trimmer is significantly affected by your choice of accessories. Even having a basic harness will lower fatigue and add control.
- Two-piece shaft grass trimmers are truly multi-purpose machines that allow for many types of attachments such as leaf blowers - saving you money and space.
- Commercial level trimmers have a one-piece shaft and are less likely to fail under heavy use (and lawn care professionals carry multiple tools nonetheless).
- A rotating cutting head makes transitioning from cutting to edging a breeze because you adjust the head angle instead of twisting the entire grass trimmer.
Choose Ulverstone Mowers & Chainsaws
We are proud to share our extensive range of mowers, chain saws, grass trimmers and more. Besides STIHL, you’ll also find Honda, Flextool, Masport and more.
Whether you’re a construction contractor, homeowner or maintenance manager, our friendly team is ready to assist. Contact us today.