EGO 56v Weed Eater - What They Don't Tell You (Honest Review)
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- I bought the EGO 16" carbon fiber electric trimmer to find out if it is any good. I'm used to wasting time changing spark plugs, adjusting cables, and filling up my gas tank. But, no more of that hassle. I picked mine up at Lowe's, and here's a link to the model I picked: amzn.to/3OQO2ci
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Love they EGO line of tools. Have trimmer, 14" chain saw, and the blower. Great products, well made, durable. Can't see ever going back to gas powered products. These are just much easier to work with over all.
Every season (sometimes 2x a season) my Toro trimmer would go down. I inherited it from Dad with the pull mechanism melted (?) ordered parts and fixed it. Next, the diaphram in the carburetor stiffened up and I replaced that. Next, the fuel lines degraded. This year, the pull mechanism was stuck and wouldn't pull out all the way. Fixed that but for some reason, it vibrated so badly my hands were getting numb. That was it. Got an Ego. I have a small yard and it's been great.
I’ve had that trimmer for 3 years now, with three batteries, 2 came with the snow thrower, so for summer use I never run out of power. A full 14 foot line will last about 2-3 times around your yard.
I have this trimmer and I love it, one thing I noticed you didn’t mention that I really like is the little attachment next to the battery compartment that allows you just to hang it on a screw against the wall. I love that feature.
Nice video! I just bought the same model. Still $299 at Lowe’s and they gave me a free 5-pack of string. You asked whether gas or electric is a better value. To which I say “it depends”
The average homeowner isn’t going to do proper maintenance, nor will be able/willing to do things like clean the air filter or have tools to change a spark plug. never mind adjusting or service a carburetor. I bet the majority of homeowners have water in their gas by spring, leading to a trip to the repair shop. So for the vast majority of homeowners, electric should be the clear choice.
If you change your own oil or service your brakes, then you’re in a much smaller pool of homeowners than average. And if you’re in the lawn care business, then it’s a different ball game entirely where you have to balance uptime vs. maintenance costs but can also amortize equipment costs on your taxes.
Until they make a Gas trimmer with the PowerLoad and Line IQ feature, I'm gonna stick with my Ego. Life is short and time is the one resource you can't get back!
I live in South Texas I like to do my lawn work early in the morning or late in the afternoon even at night. Electric is a lot quieter. I would never consider frying up a gas string trimmer 7 on a Sunday morning
You’re considerate of others. Which is more than can be said of most people.
If you are cutting your lawn at 7am, a lot of times that early the grass has lots of dew on it. Supposedly when the grass is wet it doesn't get a good clean cut on the blade of the grass, especially St Augustine. You will see the tips of the blade jagged and brownish
Thanks for the instructions. I followed along with you and put it together. Now off to do some weed eating!
subscribed.. be watching for a long term review. Thank You.
I love the battery trimmer.
My neighbor could not find the e / go in Maryland , Washington D.C. or VA. she said had to order hers by mail. I got to use hers. And now I am on the hunt for my own E / Co weedeater. I hope they have a hedge trimmer
I have this same trimmer. Works great for me. I also have the Ego Edger and the Ego Zero Turn Mower. All work great. Love the no maintenance.
It is not the spark plug, it’s the carb that’s the problem. I have the lower end EGO (no carbon fiber handle, no auto line feed and no auto line load but the same power head and battery). Bought it on sale on Amazon three years ago for I think around $125, essentially the cost of the battery. Easily gets through the trimming on my 15000 sq ft property, probably about 30 minutes of trimming a mow.
I picked up the 15 inch model. Past 5 years I've used the 80 volt kobalt. Loved it but the 6amp battery was getting heavy. This lighter ego is better so far
Love my ego trimmer and lawn mower gets the job done pretty efficiently and less of a hassle dealing with cord! Does need an extra battery but also have the tree trimmer so 3 devices should at least have 2 batteries
Other than the click bait title, this was a really good review. I've been using the previous high end model with the carbon fiber handle and auto loading feature with 15" size. Mine came with a 2.5ah battery, not the 4ah and didn't have line IQ. I have to bump out the line. So far I've had no issues with that, except when the line was nearly empty. That was a big upgrade compared to the wired Black and Decker trimmer, which wouldn't feed correctly, even with a brand new head.
I wish I hadn't seen your video! It makes me realize that my EGO carbon fiber weed eater is yesterday's news! Now I want the one in this video 😂
I don't use Ego's string, I find it brittle, and it breaks easily, It is more economic to buy a 125FT. spool of Shakespeare line .095, cut my 14 ft length, spool it, and go to town, string lasts 4 times longer. I live in Fla. and mow year around.
I have to agree. The .095 string that came with my trimmer is absolute garbage. I was shocked at how often it broke and how fast a spool was used. If I bump the head it spools out, hits the cutter and then almost immediately breaks off to about 2 1/2 " of line on each side. Tried some Greenworks .095 line that I had laying around and it was 100% better. Just bought some Husqvarna Titanium Pro this afternoon. Would also like to try the Milwaukee .095 line.
I’m happy to see these replies. I thought the same about the string and got irritated. I’ve got other string around and will be switching it out.
It doesn’t edge as well as a gas trimmer still satisfied
Thank you
Florida Saint Augustine grass home owner here. This is good to know. I see these videos with thin grass and I’m like “not my grass, mine is way thicker.”
I have 2 of them and love them both.
Just used the t for the first time of the season today. No issues at all.
Is there a guide up front to keep from destroying tree trunks and fence posts? I don't see any models that have any good options for a good guide that stays in place.
I have one of the higher end EGO trimmers. It never worked properly. The spool wouldn't release new wire reliably, requiring loading it up to about half capacity. Finally the electric motor simply failed. I've switched over to a gas trimmer. So far so good.
Our Weeds in the high desert California grow like your trees and I made a mandrel to mount a 9 in Carbide wood blade to take down the thick weeds weeds.
That sounds like a powerful solution. I spent some time in California, and understand the potential issues out there.
Awesome Trimmer !!!
Nice video. I thought my Stiga 48v batteries were huge, but this 56v battery is massive. Way too large for my taste. Thanks for the honest review.
I bought the lowest model in this line and I love it. My lot is only 10k square feet so it works well for what I need it for. I love the power load for the line.
I got the same model. How long does it typically last on low setting? I haven't used mine yet.
@@keen4300 I haven’t timed it but I can do my whole front and backyard and still have 3/4 of charge left. I absolutely love it. I have to wear a strap because it’s a little heavy.
@naturegirl5681 ah okay thanks. Just used it and it gets about a good hour and a half of on and off trimming. Idk how it will be years down the road I assume the battery life won't last forever.
@@keen4300 just don’t leave it on the charger take it off right after hitting 100%
Best thing about electric yard implements is not having to smell gas fumes all the time while you're working. Also they're much quieter.
I have the 5" EGO trimmer, got tired of the gas trimmer maintenance. Have 2 batteries, never going back!!
I was able to find the carbon fiber combo kit with the interchangable trimmer and edger attachments. The discounted price was $364.00 new and with tax it pushed it up to around $390.00. It came with one 56V battery and charger. I would recommend this product from Ego as there are an array of additional attachments that can be used with this kit. A pole saw, hedge trimmer, and tiller are just a few of the attachments one can purchase separately should the need ever arise. I think in the long run one will be better served to buy the new system now offered by Ego in 2024 instead of having the individual power tool(s) that only perform one function each. Cheers.
It sounds like the 2024 system is modular and likely much more useful. I’ll check it out.
@@OffGridAdventure it's a different tool. I have a standalone trimmer like yours but older (2019). I have 2 multi-tools. One has an edger and the other a pole saw. The pole saw is awesome btw.
Had this head for a while and really wanted to love it . For me, the overall size of the head was too large, reducing the cutting path and overtime as the bump head wears down it becomes very difficult to wind new line into.
I just used the same exact trimmer for first time today. #1 hate the safety switch. That will definitely need to be modified or removed. #2 I feel the same about the auto feed, seems like I always want longer line, not sure about that feature. Good power and seems well balanced
I’m about to use it this weekend after sitting all winter. I’m curious how the battery held up.
I think you made a good buy for your use.
The music itself made it a good video.
I am snickering at the irony that you're talking about the best way to get rid of weeds and whatnot... and I'm looking behind you to identify the foraging potential in the background! XD
I do appreciate the tutorial perspective on the assembly part of this video - I just got a new mic, and I was trying to put it together without the instructions because I get overwhelmed visually pretty quickly (but step-by-step instructions that I can pause don't overwhelm me lol). I know if I purchased the same trimmer, I'd be in good hands watching this video! :D
Plenty of potential out here in the summer months. Things grow all summer long.
Music walking through the hardware store is a little over the top. LOL. Thanks for the review.
What a dumb comment.
When I had my lawn service I used milwaukee trimmers. DOWN SIDE I kept buying batteries I was up to 17 of them wew . At $250 per battery that’s a lot . Bigger down side the batteries some of them did not even last a year . And no milwaukee did not honor the warranty . And at times I had to use my old gas trimmer’s because the batteries were all DEAD . Really sucks I’m just so glad I’m retired .
Sounds like a dang battery nightmare. I wonder if these newer batteries will last longer.
My line IQ is not working. I was impressed with its power and it chewed through some thick weed stems, but that line iq just isn't there. I even added new line. Their brand of line even. Not just a generic or well established 3rd party brand. Mostly since buying the trimmer netted me free 5 pack of line for it. Which I think is 5 14ft bundles.
A new battery costs $179 before tax at Lowe's. This is a hidden cost that could really mount up.
They are not cheap, but I have been running mine for 7+ years with no noticeable degradation or issues.
It comes with a battery, so it is not a hidden cost
Have the basic Ego trimmer but same wattage output. Ego chainsaw and blower. Ive got a 5A and 2.5A battery, 28K sq ft lot. I will NEVER buy another gas product for yard work. My batteries charge before im done using the next one.
How much actual time did you get using the trimmer, 45 minutes, an hour?
Hi, I didn’t measure the actual run time, but it’s more than enough to trim all of the area you saw in the video. I’m still using it a year later with no issues.
electric is the way to go. i've got ryobi stuff and a small yard to take care of. usually i can do the weed eating and use the same battery in the mower and be all done on one 4ah battery. set up some solar panels, power station and charge the battery off that, eliminates even paying for the electricity to take care of the yard.
I’ve noticed after making this video that the batteries seem to be compatible for all of this EGO gear, so if someone picks up a few different tools they’ll have extra batteries which could go a long way for bigger jobs.
Buy the cheaper Ego, without the line feed. I just bought another ego this year, I paid 180 bucks with the auto wind. My old one you have to twist the head to wind, which is not easy but I manage to do it. I really don't like the new safety switch but I will get use to it. I bought the second one for the battery. Mine are both 2.5 amp batteries so I need both to do my yard, and then some. But I would not mind having a 4 amp battery. Maybe I'll buy a chainsaw or blower in the future.
That safety switch is annoying to me as well. I checked mine and it’s a 4 Ah battery. Lasts a decent while.
my stihl fs38 has had the same sparkplug for over 6 years now and no issues
I just bought the 15 inch. Bumping the unit on the ground failed to feed more line. Removing all of the line and reloading did nothing. I'm giving this a week before I take this back to Lowes for a refund.
Did you end up returning it? I just got mine today, and not sure that I like it. I'm also not used to so much power. I used a black and decker for the past 11 years, and that seemed to have been fine. Starting to wonder why I really wanted the upgrade anyway. haha
I like the battery one vs the gas one but we just got 10 acres raw so I'm thinking I need to get one of those push weed wackers! 🤪🤣
I've used a wheeled weedwacker for almost 20 years. They are awesome. I just bought a Ryobi 40 volt hand weedwacker for tighter areas. It's pretty heavy but I will pace myself.(probably will never run out of battery 😄) I'm 73.
Might need a full riding mower for that size job.
Got a 4ah battery n charger, with a blower for $229!!!!!
"Sme thing they dont tell you (?)" I was waiting for.. did I miss it? Let me also say if you have a new gas unit, they are near trouble free (no you don't have to mess with the Spark plug..etc)
Makes sense. My experience with gas powered weed eaters is dated, so I would need to change spark plugs just about every season. I can imagine things have gotten much better. Luckily, this electric one just works when I squeeze the trigger. The battery lasts just about as long as I need in the yard.
Great review - although, I don't understand why sparkplugs would be an issue for gas trimmers. They last a very long time.
For trimming battery is fine. Brush cutter not so much. Also battery trimmers are heavy and they should include a strap IMHO.
Just bought this trimmer for the $299 sale price. Came with a 4ah battery and a free 2.5ah battery. I already had some 5ah batteries so I went directly from the register to customer service and returned the 2.5ah battery for $112 credit. My buddy wanted a 4 or 5ah battery so I sold him the 4ah battery for $150. I’m tax exempt so I paid a total of $37 for this trimmer. Win.
I thought a 2.5 amp battery brand new at Lowe’s retails for either $149 or $179. Why did you only get $112?
@@davidgrisham7959
I did not know you can get a battery and weed eater combo and return just the battery for some credit? Is that what the guy said he did
What kind of buddy is this?! I know I'd give one of my buddies it for free! You're not going to use it!
Damn I spent 179.00...191.00 out the door
@@coreykelley2807
Where at bro ?
I would have to spend $500 more on my mower, $200 more on my trimmer, $250 more on my blower than my petrol setup AND $1200 more on batteries up front (not including recharging costs) to be able to take care of my 3/4 acre block.
That's A LOT of extra up front cost.
A commercial Honda mower and a commercial Stihl trimmer and blower work out to be much cheaper long-term and deliver better performance, especially the mower has a cleaner cut.
Your math ain't mathing for me. The Ego push mower runs $500-$800, similar to a Honda. The Ego trimmer costs about $180, similar to other major gas brands. The blower costs $300. They come with batteries, although you can buy them without batteries for less. On top of all that, there's almost no maintenance. These things will run for 10 years without much trouble.
Yes, Ego is somewhat of a premium brand and you pay for that, but it can go toe to toe with gas powered brands. For me it's been worth it.
In the Canadian version of the Ego line trimmer,the head turns clockwise,which spins the debris back at the user.Bad idea,good way to get dinged by stones.Anyone who has ever been hit by stones while line trimming knows how dangerous that can be.Safety glasses are a mandatory when using the Ego line trimmer,you cannot buy new eyes.
Hmm. I wonder if your trim head is wired incorrectly. It’s possible that the poles are reversed causing the motor to spin in reverse.
I thought all Ego's did that.
NO string trimmer should be operated without proper PPE...PERIOD.
You lost me the moment you said spark plugs have a limited life. Technically true but unless you're using your trimmer commercially, you're unlikely to replace it as a home owner. Spark plugs are very cheap to replace as well.
Well, they do have a certain lifespan, whatever it is. They can also be fouled up by adding too much oil to the two-stroke mix. I agree that with normal use a spark plug can last a very long time but it is still another potential point of failure. I once bought a new gas string trimmer and it just wouldn't start. It took me half an hour of trying out different things, faffing about with chokes and carburetors, until discovering that the spark plug didn't go all the way in when you thought it did. An easy fix... once you knew what to fix :(
When you go to buy an extra or replacement battery, you will find it costs as much or even more than the entire kit (trimmer plus battery) did. This was a major turn off for me and is something I would figure into my purchase decision when my current EGO has to be replaced. I have no love for companies that rip you off like this when you need a replacement part. It literally would have been cheaper for me to just buy another full kit when I looked into buying a spare battery a couple years ago (not this model, I think the kit cost me $199 and the battery replacement would have cost a little over $200).
Ty for the video, but you forgot one of the most crucial pieces of information....... i.e. the run time.
Critical knowledge. I plan to do a rundown test this weekend when I mow.
Milwaukee will destroy this thing 😂
Dead serious...buy a couple of goats.
That’s definitely a great idea.
$519 in Canada - no thanks I'll stick with my 4-mix Harley!
Yea it’s kinda short . Guess it’s ok if you’re a midget .
It extends. It seems about the same length as a regular one fully extended.
@@OffGridAdventure yea it does extend but if you’re 6ft maybe that’s ok but if you’re 6ft5 well it’s just a very short trimmer
If you buy a gas Echo you won't have to replace the entire EGO line feeder with the plastic keyway that costs as much as new tool. Total garbage.
Battery operated lawn equipment is by far the most returned to the stores. Battery performance dies off quickly. Batteries are expensive. Batteries will never have the power of either gas or corded electric. Unless you are held at gunpoint to buy this junk like California Citizens are, (cause they already know it's overpriced junk) you are just wasting your money.
I hate gas motors there is a lot of maintenance there noisy and there is always something wrong
yeah, wear it out a little bit, then see how it performs,
Don't have time to waste on charging batteries, the cost of batteries will purchase hundreds of dollars' worth of gas that will last for years, no charge time required.
The background music is very annoying
battery trimmers are junk my spouse has a landscaping business tried the top of the line Stihl electrics battery lasted 3 moths at $200 a pop hell no these are for homeowners and tree hugger's!
the only reason I am looking at electric is for health reasons, don't want to spend my life walking behind a petrol mower/weed wacker - petrol will last longer and is more powerful but can you put a price on health?
bought one, worked 3 times then only half power. full battery tried switching modes, did everything possible to see what was wrong. called customer service and got jerked around for 4 hours and threw the piece of junk into the garbage. NEVER AGAIN.