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S28BC
This Snapper 28-cc, gasoline-powered string trimmer has a straight shaft and weighs 14.2 lbs. It uses dual .095-inch cutting lines.
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Description
This Snapper 28-cc, gasoline-powered string trimmer has a straight shaft and weighs 14.2 lbs. It uses dual .095-inch cutting lines.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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Current Range of Tested String Trimmers
What goes into the Overall Score?
Trimming
 /  5
Edging
 /  5
Tall grass and weeds
 /  5
Handling
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Run time
 /  5
Charge time
 /  5
Noise
 /  5
Color
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Trimming: Very fast, with aggressive cutting.
Edging: Very fast, aggressive cutting with good control.
Tall grass & weeds: Very fast, with aggressive cutting.

About

The Snapper S28BC is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, String Trimmer models like the S28BC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Trimming: A high score means the string trimmer cuts grass quickly and cleanly. A top-scoring model makes trimming easier and faster.

Edging: A high score means the string trimmer cuts clean, vertical lines along edges like walkways and driveways. A top-scoring model makes it easier to achieve a tidy, professional-looking yard.

Tall grass and weeds: A high score means the string trimmer cuts through tall grass and weeds with ease. A top-scoring model handles tough overgrowth quickly, saving you time and effort.

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