Wanna skip to a particular part of the video? Use the Time Stamps. :) Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - How does the EGO Edger perform? 2:37 - Edging my Mom and Dad's super overgrown sidewalk 3:21 - Adjusting the cutting depth 3:47 - What is the battery run time like? 4:49 - Save money by purchasing bare EGO tools 5:42 - How the Edger and Power Head come out of the box & Assembly 6:06 - Connecting and disconnecting attachments to the Power Head 6:34 - Edger build quality 7:00 - How to change the Edger blade 7:39 - Transmission gear case grease screw 7:55 - My least favorite thing about this tool 8:45 - Power Head Overview 9:33 - My final thoughts 10:08 - Thanks for Watching! Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe! :)
This is a perfect review video. He gets it. Not only cuts to the chase, but then shows us how it performs on a lawn that hasn't been well maintained. Excellent.
I am 71 senior citizen with postage stamp yard and have EGO mower, blower, weed whacker. Never have learned how to use the weed whacker so I am wanting an edger to use on my new circle driveway. Thankyou for this excellent review. 🙌
Imagine an entire neighborhood with cordless lawn care tools, nice and quiet. I have the EGO hedge trimmer and 18" chainsaw and they are the best. I bought the hedge trimmer because I could hold it out at arms length with it's 2.5ah battery. The edger review gives me good insight of it's capability so that system will be on my buy list, like the pole saw and the line trimmer.
I just gave my ego edger it’s first test run. I have a 160’ long driveway and the edger did a great job. It has enough power. Not as strong as my Stihl gas edger but it was plenty strong for my use. The best part was it was so much quieter and smoother running than a gas edger.👍🏻👍🏻 It’s definitely a keeper
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
Great review, I bought the multi tool separately and got a 5 amp pack with fast charger , it also came with a strap 👍👍 The edger attachment works really good 😊
Thanks for this well done video on the edger. I just used it for the first time today; however, that is after doing a lot of research. One thing most reviewers says is that it is heavy and takes effort to operate. I attached the Darwin's Grip 5.0 on the edger after watching few reviews about how great it is for the bristle brush and rubber paddle attachments few years ago and bought a pack of 10 on a Christmas special few years ago and now it works very well without straining the back. I find the strap still adds strain on the shoulder and the material does not keep its integrity on the D ring on something this heavy during operation but the strap works well on the new EGO 16" Line IQ trimmer with the quick adjustable weight balance strap slider.
Thanks for the info. I just bought the power head with 4 attachments (hedge, edger, string trimmer and pole saw) and have only used the string trimmer thus far. Nice to know how the edger works and how to make adjustments. So far I'm really pleased with the purchase and my neighbors seem a bit jealous as they all have noisy gas powered units.
I just put up my year end review for my all electric landscaping business! The power head is an amazing system, more commercial than most of their commercial line if you ask me.
I have approx 575 linear feet to edge on our corner lot home and can finish it with a 2.5ah battery with enough battery left over to blow off 1/2-2/3 of our properties sidewalk, patio, and driveway. Battery life is excellent. We can edge, string trim, and blow the entire property on 2, 2.5ah batteries. Outstanding product.
Nice review of the tools....I bought the back pack blower as my gateway into EGO. The electric blower really makes sense compared to a gas one because I can use it in the garage, basement, even in bedrooms when I want to clear the room of dust before painting, floor refinishing, etc. I bought the Milwaukee chainsaw before I bought the EGO backpack. The chainsaw has really impressed me --it really works nicely with my large gas-powered husky plus I can chainsaw at night without the noise pollution (don't ant to interrupt those naps).
Husband just bought this tool and we both used it. The first thing I noticed was the excess weight because of the battery as compared to my previous push electric which has a large wheel and doesn’t require any balancing. Thanks for the strap tip.
Thanks. Looking forward to purchasing a set of EGO tools (56V 21” mower, power stick, edger, weed eater and hedge clipper). Watched several EGO videos and found yours some of the best. Keep them short, to the point and informative. You’re doing a good job!
Love your review...straight to the point and extremely informative!!! I have the Ego lawnmower (love!) and I’ve been debating on the edger which I’m going to purchase now. Thanks!!
Nice review, didn't cover if replacement blades are readily available and how much they cost... I agree a strap would be beneficial and should be included. Also agree, those batteries get heavy quick and are EXPENSIVE! I have the Ego mower and only negative to it is it doesn't always cut cleanly the first pass, otherwise I love it.... Thanks for the review!
I absolutely LOVE this edger, but it is the only one that I have ever owned. I purchased it solely because I already owned the LM2135SP Mower and it was a natural transition to lessen the types of batteries I have. First I tried to use my string trimmer to edge, but I had WAY to much overgrowth over the pavement. Then I thought about using a shovel to cut the overgrowth away, but that would have taken forever with my long driveway. So I went with this, and I am VERY happy. My only complaint is the same as the reviewers: the weight. I use a 7.5aH Battery on mine, so it is pretty hefty. Other than that, this thing is worth its weight in gold.
Thanks for this video! Helped me decide to pull the trigger on the tool. Also, the new 765 CFM Blower comes with a shoulder strap, so when I bought the blower I was pleasantly surprised to have the strap for use with the edger, too!
Very good video just wanted to encourage you to keep up the good work no critiques here your fluid and easy to listen to with no agenda just honest facts
I have the EGO carbon fibre shaft version of the multi-head power unit with the carbon fibre shaft edger tool. I noticed when you complained about the weight and the lack of an included shoulder strap (my carbon fibre unit did include one) that you have the forward handle on the edger mounted backwards, it is supposed to angle upward toward the main trigger handle.
I LOVE EGO PRODUCTS! So far I have the leaf blower, string trimmer, mower, snow blower and hedge trimmer. I plan to get this one soon. Also looking at the chain saw.
I just bought one used it Right out Box I dis small front yard without Charging Lot Power Quiet and easy to Control the speed. I'm looking forward to purchase more multiple tools No more Cords or Gas for me.
Had mine for 2.5 weeks the select cut is a beast! My first EGO product just bout the edger tool only yesterday..are u using that heavy 7.5ah batter on the edger? It's the only battery I have so I better get the strap..smh..
If you have multiple pieces of equipment, you really need to pick up the backpack link. It takes all battery weight off the tool. I didn't know about this accessory and once I picked one up. I regretted not having it since day one. It makes the entire experience so much nicer
I purchased this EGO edger from Lowes, it was delivered to my home being they didn't have one in stock. The only issue I have with it is that I'm left handed and when I use it left handed I get a lot of debris on me and in my face. I'm doing some inservice training getting use to using it with my right hand, so far so good 'adapt and overcome ' ;-) Most demos I've watched people are edging sidewalks, driveway etc. I have a lot of grass to edge that's not next to a walk or drive and that's where the debris is kicked up and out. The good part, I can edge a lot quicker with the EGO than I could with my bulky 4 Wheel Troy-Bilt B&S 158cc Edger. I do miss adding gas, changing the oil, spark plug, air filter and pulling on the starter cord - lol
I would recommend buying one of each tool that you need, like me who lives in Texas and have a lot of trees, I would get the chainsaw, leaf blower, mower, and the Multi tool while also trying to get each one with the biggest model as they usually come with a big battery. My idea is pricey but in my opinion it's better to have tools that are more than enough than have something that is barely enough or possibly come up short. I bought the LB6500 leaf blower that I use around my home and for my business and I'm currently looking into the multi tool to see what my options are with it and then after that I plan to look into getting the mower for the tighter areas that are pain to get in with a riding mower
Have you tried the counter rotating trimmer head? My son-in-law recently trimmed around the lawn edge (all cement edges), leaving a nice clean edge. The debris didn't get thrown everywhere like your edger or my line trimmer did. Nice simple explanation by yourself, thanks from Australia.
I Just bought my First Ego 56v Trimmer I did about small front yard Right out Box. Love the power and Ego string Twist line I'm having troubles with Bump feed.
Thank you for the review mate, down under here, we have it pretty warm every summer, how does the battery hold up under heat ? anyone here had issues ? Ego are really really easy to deal with warranty wise, there isnt much out there that offers 5 years. this is a contributing factor to my purchase. i nabbed the stand alone 540mm hedger kit with 2 x 2.5AH batts and the mutli with 5AH and rapid charger so have plenty of juice. excellent product
thank you I bought and edger a couple weeks ago and with it being my first perches of ego I wasn't sure if it would come with the battery but know I know it does because mine was 300 and something lol.
I currently use the ego leaf blower. I love it!!! I also have a battery powered ryobi for weed trimming. I want to buy a edger and deciding on going with ryobi or ego. I already was leaning towards ego do to the size of battery and runtimes I get with the blower. After seeing your video it’s gonna be ego no question.
As a first time EGO user, I just bought the edger combo kit. Is there a reason it wont spin up when placed on the grass and aligned with the sidewalk? It works just fine if I turn it on and then plunge into the grass. It seems like it should have ample power to allow the user to align it first to the sidewalk before having it run especially around ornate pavers where I risk the change of chipping them.
I know what you mean. Mine does the same thing. It must be a design choice Ego made to prevent accidentally engaging it while it's sitting on concrete or anywhere else you wouldn't want it to turn on.
Hi! Great video, I have one question; is the norm to sort of have to bend/hunch over a bit to align the wheel to the ground to keep the tool flush? I find if I stand upright the wheel doesn’t touch the ground (I’m not that tall, only 5’7” 😂)…. Maybe it’s a stupid question but would appreciate your input on proper posture!
That's interesting... I have to hunch over a little bit to get the wheel to ride on the ground properly but I'm 6'-2" so I just thought it was that way because of my height. Interesting to hear you're experiencing the same thing at 5'-7". Thankfully I don't have a ton of concrete that needs edging in my yard, otherwise my back would really be feeling it.
I just went from a Stihl line of tools to the Ego. Please tell me how do you know what your battery level is at. There is a green light in the manual it says more than 15%. This is in my opinion where i feel EGO is not up to speed compared to other tools. I really felt that i had bought an inferior tool. On the Stihl battery you have a level indicator allowing to let you know if you have to charge or you can use it right away and this is as well on many other tools.
Have the self propelled mower, blower and weed eater. Love all three seriously interested in the edger and not have to drag an extension cord any more. Wonder how cultivator works on red clay soil...? Great vid!
Does the depth of cut adjustment actually achieve anything? Adjusting the height of the rear wheel looks like all it would do is alter the angle of the shaft. At the end of the day, the blade is still run along the ground on the same rubber pad which never changes height regardless of what the rear wheel is doing. Maybe im missing something?
I assembled my edger and was so excited to edge my front sidewalk and flower beds. The flower beds do not have a concrete edging around my garden. In the first five minutes of use, I hit a buried rubber hose and the thing went kaput! It now makes a strained noise and the blade does not move. Needless to say, I have not been able to use it and would like to know what I can do to fix it. Thanks for any help you may offer. On another note, we have the lawn mower and power blower which I love!
I have one of their mowers and love it! I like the idea I could buy this at a reasonable price and use my existing battery. However, is this thing going to be unusable with my 7.5 ma battery attached? I know there is a strap, but...
It doesn't come with a place to attach a strap, that ring comes with the strap from Ego, but I guess if you're the ingenuitive type you could improvise a way to rig it up to work.
Thank you for your great review. I'm a lefty. Does it appear that the bottom portion can somehow be reversed to the other side so I can use it with the tool on the left side of my body? If I ran it on the left this way, the blade guard would not protect me from flying debris.
Picking this up along with an Ego 21-inch self-propelled lawnmower. One question. Will the 7.5 Ah ARC battery from the lawnmower work with the Edger? I know you said the batteries are swappable between the tools, but will the edger work with the higher amperage battery from the lawnmower? Thanks. Liked and subbed!
Great videos Brian. I just finished unpacking, fitting, and getting ready to go with my EGO edger (my first outing with EGO gear). I have read all the docs and was surprised after reading about the Power+, battery and charger that there was not a word of instruction regarding the edger appliance itself. Your videos take care of that but one question remains: when I tried the wheel height adjustment, tightening down the knob to lock the height position also seems to lock the wheel itself, preventing rotation. Seems like loosening up enough for the wheel to turn would defeat the height adjustment locking. Any tips on this? Thanks!
Dude! So helpful, so in depth, so well organized. Thanks for making this. Quick question: we just bought the Edger with Powerhead. Would you recommend the Ego Stringtrimmer attachment for the Powerhead? We also just bought the separate Stringtrimmer with the Powerload feature, which seems cool, but wondering if we need that or if the string trimmer attachment works almost as well and if it would be better to just have one head with the edger and string trimmer attachments?
Thanks for the question. I also have the Power Load string trimmer and love it but I've never used the string trimmer attachment for the power head so I cant speak to it. I believe it has EGO's rapid reload head which works similarly to the power load head. You feed the string into it just like the power load head but then twist the head manually to wind the string in. A little more work for you to do but WAY easier than taking the head apart and winding it by hand the way you had to in the old days and still have to do on other string trimmers. If you search EGO rapid reload on RUclips there are videos showing how it works. It's pretty slick.
Is there a reason to consider the stand alone edger that isn't the multi tool? What are the differences and which is better (considering just the edger and not the abilities if the other tools).
I don't think that the power head has a brushless motor. To me that is a concern. The blowers and stand alone string trimmers do have brushless motors.. I just bought an EGO blower and stand alone string trimmer. They are awesome. The blower is so powerful I finished my yard quickly and had lots of battery. Honestly it only took about 5 minutes. I had a lot of heavy weed wacking and my 2.5 amp battery lasted about 30 minutes working very hard. Battery charged up in about 40 minutes. The string trimmer is unbelievable powerful and well balanced.
They do make a string trimmer attachment that connects to the Power Head unit. However if you're asking if they have an attachment that has the Power Load head the answer to that is no. The string trimmer attachment for the Power Head does feature their Rapid Reload head which works almost the same way as the Power Load head. You feed the string in just like you do on the Power Load head but then you twist the head by hand and wind the string in. Yes the Rapid Reload head does require a little more work than the Power Load head but it's WAY better than having to disassemble the head, wind the string into it and then carefully put it back together again hoping the line doesn't unravel in the process. Here's an example of how the Rapid Reload head works ruclips.net/video/Ye8t8MBZg2Q/видео.html
I have an Ego carbon fiber power 56 volt split string trimmer. Would you happen to know if the bottom section rail of the Edger would fit on the trimmer and work?
You said you don’t go deep with the tool, but curious if you tried it. I found that the angle for cutting deep required me to bend down too much and was very uncomfortable. I wonder if I was doing something wrong.
I have never used the string trimmer attachment for the power head so I can't speak to what it is like but I do own the power load string trimmer with the carbon fiber shaft and I love that thing.
I have the same unit, and while I love EGO tools, I found this one to lack some torque as it bogs down fairly easily, even with edging that’s not nearly as bad as your parent’s house.
Hmm, it has been rock solid for me and our edges were able to get really nasty by the previous owners of the house. Was worried it wouldnt be able to cut but it plowed right through. Curious if you may have a defective power head. Only complaint I've have is that it wants to jump out of the cut on the really hard spots because the head itself isn't heavy enough (most of the weight being on the battery). Our lawn is Kentucky 31 and was over grown about 3" over the sidewalks on all sides (I killed a Ryobi 18v system after doing about 1/2 home's sidewalks). Now that the edges are in order it's a breeze but I'd certainly contact EGO to see what they say about your bogging down issues. Oh, I edge on speed setting 1 so that might be something worth trying if you havent already.
Wanna skip to a particular part of the video? Use the Time Stamps. :)
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - How does the EGO Edger perform?
2:37 - Edging my Mom and Dad's super overgrown sidewalk
3:21 - Adjusting the cutting depth
3:47 - What is the battery run time like?
4:49 - Save money by purchasing bare EGO tools
5:42 - How the Edger and Power Head come out of the box & Assembly
6:06 - Connecting and disconnecting attachments to the Power Head
6:34 - Edger build quality
7:00 - How to change the Edger blade
7:39 - Transmission gear case grease screw
7:55 - My least favorite thing about this tool
8:45 - Power Head Overview
9:33 - My final thoughts
10:08 - Thanks for Watching! Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe! :)
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I have the trimmer with power load. Will edger attachment work with it.
This is a perfect review video. He gets it. Not only cuts to the chase, but then shows us how it performs on a lawn that hasn't been well maintained. Excellent.
I am 71 senior citizen with postage stamp yard and have EGO mower, blower, weed whacker. Never have learned how to use the weed whacker so I am wanting an edger to use on my new circle driveway. Thankyou for this excellent review. 🙌
Imagine an entire neighborhood with cordless lawn care tools, nice and quiet. I have the EGO hedge trimmer and 18" chainsaw and they are the best. I bought the hedge trimmer because I could hold it out at arms length with it's 2.5ah battery. The edger review gives me good insight of it's capability so that system will be on my buy list, like the pole saw and the line trimmer.
I just gave my ego edger it’s first test run. I have a 160’ long driveway and the edger did a great job. It has enough power. Not as strong as my Stihl gas edger but it was plenty strong for my use.
The best part was it was so much quieter and smoother running than a gas edger.👍🏻👍🏻
It’s definitely a keeper
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
The only reviewer who showed us how to change EGO Edger's blade. Thank you! 💯💯💯
Great review, I bought the multi tool separately and got a 5 amp pack with fast charger , it also came with a strap 👍👍
The edger attachment works really good 😊
Thanks for this well done video on the edger. I just used it for the first time today; however, that is after doing a lot of research. One thing most reviewers says is that it is heavy and takes effort to operate. I attached the Darwin's Grip 5.0 on the edger after watching few reviews about how great it is for the bristle brush and rubber paddle attachments few years ago and bought a pack of 10 on a Christmas special few years ago and now it works very well without straining the back. I find the strap still adds strain on the shoulder and the material does not keep its integrity on the D ring on something this heavy during operation but the strap works well on the new EGO 16" Line IQ trimmer with the quick adjustable weight balance strap slider.
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Thanks for the info. I just bought the power head with 4 attachments (hedge, edger, string trimmer and pole saw) and have only used the string trimmer thus far. Nice to know how the edger works and how to make adjustments. So far I'm really pleased with the purchase and my neighbors seem a bit jealous as they all have noisy gas powered units.
I just put up my year end review for my all electric landscaping business! The power head is an amazing system, more commercial than most of their commercial line if you ask me.
i'm super impressed with it. It's a great tool.
I have approx 575 linear feet to edge on our corner lot home and can finish it with a 2.5ah battery with enough battery left over to blow off 1/2-2/3 of our properties sidewalk, patio, and driveway. Battery life is excellent. We can edge, string trim, and blow the entire property on 2, 2.5ah batteries. Outstanding product.
That's some great first hand experience information that will be helpful to a lot of people. Thanks for sharing. 🙂👍
Nice review of the tools....I bought the back pack blower as my gateway into EGO. The electric blower really makes sense compared to a gas one because I can use it in the garage, basement, even in bedrooms when I want to clear the room of dust before painting, floor refinishing, etc. I bought the Milwaukee chainsaw before I bought the EGO backpack. The chainsaw has really impressed me --it really works nicely with my large gas-powered husky plus I can chainsaw at night without the noise pollution (don't ant to interrupt those naps).
technicolorProducer - You use a blower in your bedroom (pause) and a chainsaw at night? You are very serious about your work!
I just got one of these - this video was a great overview to watch before first use
Husband just bought this tool and we both used it. The first thing I noticed was the excess weight because of the battery as compared to my previous push electric which has a large wheel and doesn’t require any balancing. Thanks for the strap tip.
Thanks. Looking forward to purchasing a set of EGO tools (56V 21” mower, power stick, edger, weed eater and hedge clipper). Watched several EGO videos and found yours some of the best. Keep them short, to the point and informative. You’re doing a good job!
Love your review...straight to the point and extremely informative!!! I have the Ego lawnmower (love!) and I’ve been debating on the edger which I’m going to purchase now. Thanks!!
What about the blade life and replacement? I own the Ryobi blade and string version.
Nice review, didn't cover if replacement blades are readily available and how much they cost... I agree a strap would be beneficial and should be included. Also agree, those batteries get heavy quick and are EXPENSIVE! I have the Ego mower and only negative to it is it doesn't always cut cleanly the first pass, otherwise I love it.... Thanks for the review!
I absolutely LOVE this edger, but it is the only one that I have ever owned. I purchased it solely because I already owned the LM2135SP Mower and it was a natural transition to lessen the types of batteries I have. First I tried to use my string trimmer to edge, but I had WAY to much overgrowth over the pavement. Then I thought about using a shovel to cut the overgrowth away, but that would have taken forever with my long driveway. So I went with this, and I am VERY happy. My only complaint is the same as the reviewers: the weight. I use a 7.5aH Battery on mine, so it is pretty hefty. Other than that, this thing is worth its weight in gold.
Thanks for this video! Helped me decide to pull the trigger on the tool. Also, the new 765 CFM Blower comes with a shoulder strap, so when I bought the blower I was pleasantly surprised to have the strap for use with the edger, too!
Thanks for a complete review. I will probably get one today. The one thing i want on any edger is the blade guide(i'm sold). THANKS AGAIN
Very good video just wanted to encourage you to keep up the good work no critiques here your fluid and easy to listen to with no agenda just honest facts
Ps the time stamps are a great feature
Thanks for a great quick synopsis of your experience with the Ego trimmer. Very helpful! Picking one up shortly.
I have the EGO carbon fibre shaft version of the multi-head power unit with the carbon fibre shaft edger tool. I noticed when you complained about the weight and the lack of an included shoulder strap (my carbon fibre unit did include one) that you have the forward handle on the edger mounted backwards, it is supposed to angle upward toward the main trigger handle.
Good review, thanks for posting. I have an EGO mower brought it in Feb 21...and now thinking about a few other Ego lawn tools.
Great review, I really like my EGO edger as well as the chainsaw, trimmer, blower, lawn mower, hedge trimmers......
I LOVE EGO PRODUCTS! So far I have the leaf blower, string trimmer, mower, snow blower and hedge trimmer. I plan to get this one soon. Also looking at the chain saw.
Do you think you could use a string trimmer for edging?
Nice Job, got right to the Chase, Thanks for a instructive session.
Excellent review! Answered many questions I had and helped me make a decision to buy it.
Love the latest Ego mower...just picked up the Edger. I’m excited to see how it performs!
I just bought one used it Right out Box I dis small front yard without Charging Lot Power Quiet and easy to Control the speed. I'm looking forward to purchase more multiple tools No more Cords or Gas for me.
Had mine for 2.5 weeks the select cut is a beast! My first EGO product just bout the edger tool only yesterday..are u using that heavy 7.5ah batter on the edger? It's the only battery I have so I better get the strap..smh..
If you have multiple pieces of equipment, you really need to pick up the backpack link. It takes all battery weight off the tool. I didn't know about this accessory and once I picked one up. I regretted not having it since day one. It makes the entire experience so much nicer
Best review ever 👍👍
Thanks for the video, I have the string trimmer and now about to order the edger. I appreciate the information.
I own one and love it, thanks to your vid did not know about the ability to change depth, i also noticed my hardware shop stooged me on the hand grip!
I purchased this EGO edger from Lowes, it was delivered to my home being they didn't have one in stock. The only issue I have with it is that I'm left handed and when I use it left handed I get a lot of debris on me and in my face. I'm doing some inservice training getting use to using it with my right hand, so far so good 'adapt and overcome ' ;-) Most demos I've watched people are edging sidewalks, driveway etc. I have a lot of grass to edge that's not next to a walk or drive and that's where the debris is kicked up and out. The good part, I can edge a lot quicker with the EGO than I could with my bulky 4 Wheel Troy-Bilt B&S 158cc Edger. I do miss adding gas, changing the oil, spark plug, air filter and pulling on the starter cord - lol
I would recommend buying one of each tool that you need, like me who lives in Texas and have a lot of trees, I would get the chainsaw, leaf blower, mower, and the Multi tool while also trying to get each one with the biggest model as they usually come with a big battery.
My idea is pricey but in my opinion it's better to have tools that are more than enough than have something that is barely enough or possibly come up short.
I bought the LB6500 leaf blower that I use around my home and for my business and I'm currently looking into the multi tool to see what my options are with it and then after that I plan to look into getting the mower for the tighter areas that are pain to get in with a riding mower
Just ordered one.can't wait to see what it can do.
Have you tried the counter rotating trimmer head? My son-in-law recently trimmed around the lawn edge (all cement edges), leaving a nice clean edge. The debris didn't get thrown everywhere like your edger or my line trimmer did. Nice simple explanation by yourself, thanks from Australia.
Fantastic lawn edger, excellent info. Thanks
I Just bought my First Ego 56v Trimmer I did about small front yard Right out Box. Love the power and Ego string Twist line I'm having troubles with Bump feed.
Great video fun and informative, superbly done, thank you
Very informative video, Big Thank you! I love my EGO!
EGO products just rock, no kidding flat out rocks! Real power not wimmpy and mostly sooo quite.
Cool video. Thinking about getting one with the brush attachment.
Very good job... I am going to buy one after watching this video. Thank you
Great video! I purchased the Ego Edger last year and need to add grease for the first time. What kind of grease would you recommend to use?
I love EGO PRODUCTS! How can i get a power head with attachment in Botswana, Southern Africa.
I’m sold! Subscribed as well!
Thank you for the review mate, down under here, we have it pretty warm every summer, how does the battery hold up under heat ? anyone here had issues ? Ego are really really easy to deal with warranty wise, there isnt much out there that offers 5 years. this is a contributing factor to my purchase. i nabbed the stand alone 540mm hedger kit with 2 x 2.5AH batts and the mutli with 5AH and rapid charger so have plenty of juice. excellent product
thank you I bought and edger a couple weeks ago and with it being my first perches of ego I wasn't sure if it would come with the battery but know I know it does because mine was 300 and something lol.
Fantastic job sir. By the way, you are a wonderful son.
Thank you for the compliment and I'm happy the video was helpful. :)
Great job! Extremely helpful! Thanks
Love the Pauls Hardware shirt
ha ha. What a coincidence. I'm wearing it right now actually. :D
I currently use the ego leaf blower. I love it!!! I also have a battery powered ryobi for weed trimming.
I want to buy a edger and deciding on going with ryobi or ego. I already was leaning towards ego do to the size of battery and runtimes I get with the blower. After seeing your video it’s gonna be ego no question.
As a first time EGO user, I just bought the edger combo kit. Is there a reason it wont spin up when placed on the grass and aligned with the sidewalk? It works just fine if I turn it on and then plunge into the grass. It seems like it should have ample power to allow the user to align it first to the sidewalk before having it run especially around ornate pavers where I risk the change of chipping them.
I know what you mean. Mine does the same thing. It must be a design choice Ego made to prevent accidentally engaging it while it's sitting on concrete or anywhere else you wouldn't want it to turn on.
This is exactly my issue. Just bought the edger. Very frustrating for a first time user I'll try the plunge method.
Hi! Great video, I have one question; is the norm to sort of have to bend/hunch over a bit to align the wheel to the ground to keep the tool flush? I find if I stand upright the wheel doesn’t touch the ground (I’m not that tall, only 5’7” 😂)…. Maybe it’s a stupid question but would appreciate your input on proper posture!
That's interesting... I have to hunch over a little bit to get the wheel to ride on the ground properly but I'm 6'-2" so I just thought it was that way because of my height. Interesting to hear you're experiencing the same thing at 5'-7". Thankfully I don't have a ton of concrete that needs edging in my yard, otherwise my back would really be feeling it.
My power head came with the strap. Just purchased in Australia (in case location matters!).
Super helpful and well produced. Thank you!
your right about the harness but great equipment
have you seen theyre coming out with a riding lawn mower next year! I don't think I need it but I'll most likely get it!
Could you review the ego pole saw, please?
Damn it. Would love Ego if they sell in Lowe's. Hate that Home Depot gives a hard time with military discount.
Haven't had an issue with HD so far on the mil discount. They've been very good to me, i've been shopping there for years.
Ego is moving to Lowes effective in December, 2020! In the interim get prepared for Closeout deals at Home Depot!
I spotted a few Ego mowers and blowers at Lowe's today, 8/20/20😊
Nice Video. Do you think this could be used to redefine the edges of a garden bed?
I define beds with it on a weekly basis
I just went from a Stihl line of tools to the Ego. Please tell me how do you know what your battery level is at. There is a green light in the manual it says more than 15%. This is in my opinion where i feel EGO is not up to speed compared to other tools. I really felt that i had bought an inferior tool. On the Stihl battery you have a level indicator allowing to let you know if you have to charge or you can use it right away and this is as well on many other tools.
Have the self propelled mower, blower and weed eater. Love all three seriously interested in the edger and not have to drag an extension cord any more. Wonder how cultivator works on red clay soil...? Great vid!
I love my Ego edger, works and does the job.
How does it work for defining flower bed lines?
Does the depth of cut adjustment actually achieve anything? Adjusting the height of the rear wheel looks like all it would do is alter the angle of the shaft. At the end of the day, the blade is still run along the ground on the same rubber pad which never changes height regardless of what the rear wheel is doing. Maybe im missing something?
I Love my EGO PRODUCTS ♥️🤗👍
Great video , I am expecting my multi head with the string trimmer to arrive today , I'm looking forward to giving it a try.
I assembled my edger and was so excited to edge my front sidewalk and flower beds. The flower beds do not have a concrete edging around my garden. In the first five minutes of use, I hit a buried rubber hose and the thing went kaput! It now makes a strained noise and the blade does not move. Needless to say, I have not been able to use it and would like to know what I can do to fix it. Thanks for any help you may offer.
On another note, we have the lawn mower and power blower which I love!
Did you ever find out how to fix your issue? I'm having the same problem.
@@IamFrancoisDillinger No, I never heard anything. Now that it is springtime, I want to try again. Does anyone from ECO read these messages?
I really need to know how to fix this! Could someone reach out?
I have one of their mowers and love it! I like the idea I could buy this at a reasonable price and use my existing battery. However, is this thing going to be unusable with my 7.5 ma battery attached? I know there is a strap, but...
Get the padded backpack… works great!
I am guessing that any old strap you have with a carabiner will work just fine right?
It doesn't come with a place to attach a strap, that ring comes with the strap from Ego, but I guess if you're the ingenuitive type you could improvise a way to rig it up to work.
I have look at Ego 56 products at Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowes. No one seems to be able to where to go for out of warranty service/parts.
Would this be useful for trimming near fence lines? There is always a gap between the fence and the mower.
Thank you for your great review. I'm a lefty. Does it appear that the bottom portion can somehow be reversed to the other side so I can use it with the tool on the left side of my body? If I ran it on the left this way, the blade guard would not protect me from flying debris.
Picking this up along with an Ego 21-inch self-propelled lawnmower. One question. Will the 7.5 Ah ARC battery from the lawnmower work with the Edger? I know you said the batteries are swappable between the tools, but will the edger work with the higher amperage battery from the lawnmower? Thanks. Liked and subbed!
Yes it'll work but the larger capacity batteries are heavier which will make the edger heavier, but other than that it'll work just fine.
@@Maraksot78 Thanks. I'll get another battery next year. Be safe. And thanks for the prompt response.
Great videos Brian. I just finished unpacking, fitting, and getting ready to go with my EGO edger (my first outing with EGO gear). I have read all the docs and was surprised after reading about the Power+, battery and charger that there was not a word of instruction regarding the edger appliance itself. Your videos take care of that but one question remains: when I tried the wheel height adjustment, tightening down the knob to lock the height position also seems to lock the wheel itself, preventing rotation. Seems like loosening up enough for the wheel to turn would defeat the height adjustment locking. Any tips on this? Thanks!
@Fitster C - any updates?
Great video!
Thank you. Happy to hear you found the video helpful.
Nice job man! Thank you!!!
Dude! So helpful, so in depth, so well organized. Thanks for making this. Quick question: we just bought the Edger with Powerhead. Would you recommend the Ego Stringtrimmer attachment for the Powerhead? We also just bought the separate Stringtrimmer with the Powerload feature, which seems cool, but wondering if we need that or if the string trimmer attachment works almost as well and if it would be better to just have one head with the edger and string trimmer attachments?
Thanks for the question. I also have the Power Load string trimmer and love it but I've never used the string trimmer attachment for the power head so I cant speak to it. I believe it has EGO's rapid reload head which works similarly to the power load head. You feed the string into it just like the power load head but then twist the head manually to wind the string in. A little more work for you to do but WAY easier than taking the head apart and winding it by hand the way you had to in the old days and still have to do on other string trimmers. If you search EGO rapid reload on RUclips there are videos showing how it works. It's pretty slick.
Nice review. Very informative. Side note, where did you get that cool shirt.
A friend picked that shirt up for me several years ago when they went to Yellowstone National Park. :)
Is there a reason to consider the stand alone edger that isn't the multi tool? What are the differences and which is better (considering just the edger and not the abilities if the other tools).
I don't think that the power head has a brushless motor. To me that is a concern. The blowers and stand alone string trimmers do have brushless motors.. I just bought an EGO blower and stand alone string trimmer. They are awesome. The blower is so powerful I finished my yard quickly and had lots of battery. Honestly it only took about 5 minutes. I had a lot of heavy weed wacking and my 2.5 amp battery lasted about 30 minutes working very hard. Battery charged up in about 40 minutes. The string trimmer is unbelievable powerful and well balanced.
Job well done!
Thanks for all the great information. My question is can you get the power line head with the edger and power trimmer you just did the review on
They do make a string trimmer attachment that connects to the Power Head unit. However if you're asking if they have an attachment that has the Power Load head the answer to that is no. The string trimmer attachment for the Power Head does feature their Rapid Reload head which works almost the same way as the Power Load head. You feed the string in just like you do on the Power Load head but then you twist the head by hand and wind the string in. Yes the Rapid Reload head does require a little more work than the Power Load head but it's WAY better than having to disassemble the head, wind the string into it and then carefully put it back together again hoping the line doesn't unravel in the process. Here's an example of how the Rapid Reload head works ruclips.net/video/Ye8t8MBZg2Q/видео.html
Is the blade Ego specific, or is it something readily available at my hardware store?
It's a common 8-inch industry standard blade. Buy them anywhere. 👍
@@zaineridling Thank you!
Our Home Depot does not sell EGo Equipment, they sell Greenwork. Our Lowes sells EGO equipment, had to order the edger on line from Lowes.
Yah, since making this video Home Depot quit selling Ego products and Lowe's picked them up.
Thanks I think I'll get one.
Would have liked to see you edging a flower bed too
Thanks... I'm gonna get one!
I have an Ego carbon fiber power 56 volt split string trimmer. Would you happen to know if the bottom section rail of the Edger would fit on the trimmer and work?
You said you don’t go deep with the tool, but curious if you tried it. I found that the angle for cutting deep required me to bend down too much and was very uncomfortable. I wonder if I was doing something wrong.
I have not tried using it much on the deeper setting. Sorry.
Can the edger wheel be run on the ground to create a clean line around landscaping beds?
hi @maraksot78 would you suggest the multi head or the standard ego string trimmer? Thanks!
I have never used the string trimmer attachment for the power head so I can't speak to what it is like but I do own the power load string trimmer with the carbon fiber shaft and I love that thing.
@@Maraksot78 awesome thanks. Ordered the string trimmer and the hedge trimmer. Thanks.
It would be to heavy for this petite female DIYer. Besides I need a lightweight trimmer to get in spots my mower doesn’t reach.Any suggestions?
What's your thoughts on curved vs straight stick edger?
this edger is on sale at home depot right now, bare tool for 89.00!
I have the same unit, and while I love EGO tools, I found this one to lack some torque as it bogs down fairly easily, even with edging that’s not nearly as bad as your parent’s house.
Hmm, it has been rock solid for me and our edges were able to get really nasty by the previous owners of the house. Was worried it wouldnt be able to cut but it plowed right through. Curious if you may have a defective power head. Only complaint I've have is that it wants to jump out of the cut on the really hard spots because the head itself isn't heavy enough (most of the weight being on the battery). Our lawn is Kentucky 31 and was over grown about 3" over the sidewalks on all sides (I killed a Ryobi 18v system after doing about 1/2 home's sidewalks). Now that the edges are in order it's a breeze but I'd certainly contact EGO to see what they say about your bogging down issues. Oh, I edge on speed setting 1 so that might be something worth trying if you havent already.