[greenjay]

Hi all
Any recommendations for a battery powered strimmer.
Been looking at stihl and makita as hubby has batteries and these are often extras.
Only need it to go round the raised beds in the veg garden.
Many thanks.

[mumofstig]

I was going to recommend a Worx Trimmer (I've had mine 10 years now) but looked at the price, nowadays, with battery and charger 
So I won't 

[snowdrops]

I was going to recommend a Worx Trimmer (I've had mine 10 years now) but looked at the price, nowadays, with battery and charger 
So I won't 

Really, I bought one last year with an extra battery for £139 plus I’d already got 1 battery. Mind you I did get scammed on the same one for £69 but luckily I did get refunded by the bank

[mumofstig]

I would still recommend one, I just thought greenjay was looking for a cheaper option..... but perhaps they are considered 'cheap' now everything has gone up in price?
They are £102 in Argos for strimmer and batteries, but you'd still need to buy a charger...

[greenjay]

I do like good value but my son says buy once but well.

[Yorkie]

Stihl FSA 60R -
Pros
Great results on most grass types
Mostly easy and comfortable to use
Quiet
Cons
Tricky to cut vertically on lawn edges
Awkward to replace the line
Long charging time

Stihl FSA 57 -
Pros
Great at cutting grass
Good battery life
Easy and comfortable to use
Quiet
Cons
No rotating head for lawn edging
Awkward to replace line

Stihl FSA 57 - - would probably avoid
Pros
It can be used with both blades and trimmer line
Cons
Struggles with long grass
Has an integrated battery that's slow to charge

Makita DUR368AZ
Pros
Great at cutting different types of grass
Effective line feed
Easy to use
Cons
Difficult to assemble
On the heavier side

Makita DUR189Z
Pros
Cuts well
Extra on/off button for safety
Adjustable speed settings
Quiet in use
Cons
Small guard
Limited telescopic range
Feels heavy in use

[Yorkie]

https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/outdoor/1405894/best-grass-trimmer
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/powertools/best-strimmer-grass-garden-petrol-cordless-a9541781.html
https://www.gardenersworld.com/reviews/lawn-care/best-grass-trimmers/