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Consumer Reports Reviews String trimmers

Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert String trimmer reviews. We review different types of String trimmers. Our String trimmer reviews will help you decide what String trimmer is best for you.

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String trimmer Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsTroy-Bilt TB22 EC Reviews
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Troy-Bilt TB22 EC
Type: Gas string trimmers
Summary: The Troy-Bilt TB22 EC is a 25cc, curved-shaft trimmer weighing 11.2 lbs. It uses a 0.095" diameter cutting line with a dual-line system.
 
 
The Troy-Bilt TB22 EC String trimmer has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Engine size, Shaft, Dual line, Line diameter, Clutch and Rotating head.
ratingsTroy-Bilt TB539es Reviews
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Troy-Bilt TB539es
Type: Gas string trimmers
Summary: The Troy-Bilt TB539es is a 29-cc, curved-shaft trimmer weighing 13.2 lbs. It has a four-cycle engine and uses a 0.095" diameter cutting line with a dual-line system.
 
 
The Troy-Bilt TB539es String trimmer has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Engine size, Four-cycle engine, Shaft, Dual line, Line diameter, Clutch and Rotating head.
ratingsBlack & Decker LST220 Reviews
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Black & Decker LST220
Type: Light duty battery string trimmers
Summary: The Black & Decker LST220 is a 20-volt, battery-powered, straight-shaft trimmer weighing 5.5 lbs. It uses a 0.065" diameter cutting line.
 
 
The Black & Decker LST220 String trimmer has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Engine size, Shaft, Line diameter and Rotating head.
ratingsWeed Eater WE EL-15TNE Reviews
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Weed Eater WE EL-15TNE
Type: Light duty electric string trimmers
Summary: The Weed Eater WE EL-15TNE is a 5-amp, corded-electric, curved-shaft trimmer weighing 6.1 lbs. It uses a 0.065" diameter cutting line.
 
 
The Weed Eater WE EL-15TNE String trimmer has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Engine size, Shaft, Line diameter and Rotating head.
ratingsHitachi CG22EABSLP Reviews
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Hitachi CG22EABSLP
Type: Gas string trimmers
Summary: The Hitachi CG22EABSLP is a 22cc, curved-shaft trimmer weighing 9.7 lbs. It uses a 0.095" diameter cutting line with a dual-line system.
 
 
The Hitachi CG22EABSLP String trimmer has the following features: Weight (lbs.), Engine size, Shaft, Dual line, Line diameter and Clutch.