The Best Weed Wacker for Your Summer Yard Work

Jack Rella
Most people prefer the gas powered models of weed wackers that are capable of chopping down high grass in areas the lawn mower cannot reach. Here we are going to take a look at the best weed wackers in this category and let you decide which one is the right one for you, based on our weed wacker reviews.

Gas powered weed wackers come in 4-stroke and 2-stroke models. The 4-stroke models are heavier and more expensive, but if you are concerned about polluting the environment, these are the best weed wackers for your summer yard work. They also use straight gasoline in them as compared to the 2-stroke models which require a gas and oil mixture. They also vibrate more than the smaller models and require more lubrication in order to keep them running at top condition.

Based on the information we have collected for our weed wacker reviews the best 4-stroke gas powered weed wacker on the market is the Honda HHT25SLTAT 25cc model. It currently prices around $350 and it is considered a 'near pro' weed wacker. The engine can moved in any position without causing any danger to it and the trimmer offers vibration free use that is smooth and easy. While this is the best weed wackers in the 4-stroke division, the biggest drawback of this trimmer is that it weighs around 13 pounds before the gasoline is added to it.

The next entry in the weed wacker reviews we are offering you is the Craftsman 79197 29cc 4-stroke trimmer. It is priced at around $200 and like all Craftsman products it is available at your local Sears department store. As one of the best weed wackers on the market, it uses lengths of pre-cut line and it is easy to refill the spool. Because it has a split shaft, users can purchase additional attachments like hedge trimmers, blowers, pole saws, and a variety of other tools. The biggest downside of this weed wacker is that it weighs 20 pounds before the gasoline is added and there is no shoulder strap provided.

Switching gears to the best weed wackers in the 2-stroke division, we start with weed wacker reviews of the Stihl FS 45 C-E trimmer with a 27cc engine. This trimmer has a standard bump-feed system that advances your line and it comes with the popular Stihl Easy2Start system. While some consumers have complained that they are not as easy to start as Stihl claims, this weed wacker only weighs 10.8 pounds and is powerful enough to make short work of tall grass and weeds. California consumers who purchase this best weed wacker will find that it comes with a catalytic muffler to meet the state's CARB requirements.

The last entry in our weed wackers reviews is the Echo SRM-210i 21cc trimmer that prices around $220. It has the company's signature i-75 i-start easy start system and the 'Rapid Loader' system that uses short piece of pre-cut line in the spool. It handles high grass and weed without any effort and taller consumers appreciate the straight shaft design. It weighs only 11.6 pounds and it comes with a 5 year warranty. This biggest drawback of this trimmer is that reloading the spool requires stopping the engine.

We hope these weed wacker reviews will help you decide which one will be best for your trimming needs and make your summer more fun filled and less work.

Published by Jack Rella

Jack Rella is a avid video game player who enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his dog and enjoying life.  View profile

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  • samaira4/1/2009

    Great write up.

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