AEG 58v Battery Line Trimmer VS Messy Yard. VLOG #36 

As a home owner with buffalo grass & a sloping bush block, I needed something with guts to trim the grass & bought this line trimmer as a 4Ah kit in late 2016 & was so impressed I bought the (58V) mower then too, followed by other 58V outdoor gear (blower, hedge trimmer & chainsaw). In late 2023 I also bought the 8Ah Line Trimmer kit to get the bonus 4Ah battery to get more batteries as well as a second 58V Line Trimmer so one could be kept just for attachments, particularly the AEG pole hedge trimmer & the other just line trimming. As far as the 'slipping nipple' issue goes, I also have had the Trimmer Plus pole hedge trimmer attachment for several years (for light hedges) & it does have a longer nipple which works just fine without slipping around (I also have the AEG bike handle Brush Cutter too, which also slips). Unfortunately TTI just took the same design from the Ryobi Expand-It range & greatly improved on the gear for AEG, but sadly didn't change the mount design. The only one thing they did do better was make a substantial connection in their extension pole for the pole saw, which is more or less similar to the Milwaukee attachment design. For a simple improvement, all that is needed are the nipples to be a little longer (with a flatter end) & this issue wouldn't happen. Since my first Line Trimmer is now out of warranty I should try to improve on that nipple by drilling a hole in the end & try expanding it slightly or maybe add a screw to extend the length. I have a Ryobi Expand-It extension pole I could always borrow from (or experiment on first). Actually, on my latest Line Trimmer the clamp only had one nipple hole, while the early one had three & since the shaft has those three holes I managed to swap them over but taking the Ryobi extension pole clamp with three holes & put that on the old Line Trimmer (& the single hole AEG clamp on the Ryobi pole) so I can use attachments on either 58V Line Trimmer in three different positions if needed (particular when using the pole Hedge Trimmer attachment).

I applaud your patience. By the time the handle came loose the second or third time, I probably would have thrown it across the yard. Lol...

G'day Tim, 🤔No use having all that power if the shaft can't handle it & keeps coming apart under load, I'd much rather pay extra for more reliability especially if it is supposed to be a commercial model as they claim earning you money.

I like the Stihl connections for their CombI tools. Thick, chunky and easy to setup while still wearing your protective gloves. Echo and Shindawa I always have to take the gloves off to make sure you can mechanically feel they are connected correctly.

I love this tool channel. I learn a lot. Tim you gotta stand up straight when you’re talking into the camera. You have plenty of head space. You’re killing my back watching you hunch over lol I would’ve thrown the weed whacker over the fence. Money is time and you just lost money monkeying around with that knob 😒🥴🇺🇸

In Canberra here and I get very satisfied from watching your content. Can you do a tutorial video on threading new line in the line trimmer/whipper snipper. I CAN NEVER install the line properly.

The AEG would do better with a longer nipple, and maybe adding a second one to help increase the stability of the shaft. Because the more that goes in, the less it will flex and this means less times that the shaft comes lose and moves around. Edit: Also forgot to mention that a lighter spring would be better, like you suggested. Though that would be an aftermarket part that most likely would void the warranty.

Bought the same power head with an assortment of tools in a $700 pack. Took it back after 3 days, Bunnos said user error and sent me away. Same problem persisted (cutting out) rep came to our workplace with a loaner head, took ours away for “assessment” that was September. Last message response was January “no stock available as soon as available we’ll get it to you” rubbish product rubbish service. Stick with Husky, Stihl or ego, if your business relies on this gear.

Comment made before watching: Been wanting to hear about this AEG gear for while. Been comparing it against the EGO 56V gear. Speaking of EGO hopefully there will be a review of the LMX5300SP at some point.

i love the mower your using

I think Makita has the best split shaft connection. Has a lever clamp and red button that locks the 'pin' in. Fast, easy and never comes loose. The Makita XGT has a pretty soft trigger. Only thing that will annoy you is the 2 second tool shutdown of releasing safety trigger. Has on off button. No ideas why it so short. The blower and mower stay on for at least a minute.

I'd say there is something not quite right with how that attachment has connected to the shaft as it should not be doing that. Keen to see a review of Stihl battery system even if it is just borrowing that equipment due to cost because I would think a few professionals would move to battery if they knew what they were paying for was reliable and similar power to petrol

ihave a dewalt xr terrific i swapped the head to ego head it it ripps 6 amp 54 volt 0r 9 amp 54 volt this goes better than the 6 amp

Ne vždy mám dobrou zkušenost se značkou AEG a to myslím i v domácnosti. Musí se pečlivě vybírat! 👍👋🌿

Lawn looks 👍 good

How many times did you have to retighten the shaft?

The connection for the poles (?) needs to be longer, it’s always too short and you get too much play.

I cant believe the battery and charger is 800 dollars thats twice the amount for the unit .. to me thats ridiculous

Have you tried Greenworks? I just picked up a bundle deal with mower, multi tool and blower. I’ve only used it once but seems pretty good.

7 foot 2 :-)

7'2 😂😂😂😂 also do u think the aeg would be a great little combo tool for a very small back yard?

That's a shocking strimmer mate lol stihl 2 stroke all the way 👌💪💪

It would be interesting to see you review some more AEG 58V gear. I have recently bought my first battery mower being a 21 inch AEG 58V as I wanted the battery size as well as the metal chassis. It has plenty of power and the self propelled function is awesome but find the chute to the catcher can clog a bit as it seems a bit narrow compared to my old petrol mower.

I've been wanting to buy the 18v mower, line trimmer, and blower. I have the tools and extra batteries but just don't know if is should pull the trigger to buy them. After seeing it slip out all the time has me worried.

If it is available at Bunnings, it will be a compromise over professional grade gear... always a price point to reach... Commercial users will always be happier with commercial grade gear, they rely on it and the slight extra upfront costs are soon recovered in efficiency, lower downtime, better ergonomics and longer life of the product. Some brands have a distinct DIY and trade range (Bosch Green vs. Blue) others blur the line... That joiner should have been the most durable part of the machine, it is under load and frequently used... do they ever do any real testing on these before they release them to the marketplace... It's not only AEG, many other have niggling little issues, but they do add up to a reason to look for something else... A replacement collar clamp could be engineered and retro-fitted to these to make them so much better... $10 each to get a container load made... making a more powerful version just exposes some of these issues sooner...

I'm curious, what was that big grey box thing against the fence in the garden? 🤔 🤔

Tim, do you think that Stihl has the best trimmer on the market? I use a home-level trimmer that is battery powered and I love it, but the line does get tangled if it gets too long. One bad result of it. It has a pre-loaded line cartridge head on it and the line can't be longer than about 3.5 inches (sorry I am from the US - don't know metric! lol). Anyway, just curious on your thoughts of the best trimmer.

Any chance on a review of your Milwaukee blower?

The Milwaukee lives again! Or maybe the sequencing is out of whack?

Ive been using the AEG 58V Mower and Line Trimmer for years, never had this issue with the trimmer. Im interested in the edger attachment as well, but given how poor your sample is Im not sure its worth reviewing.

What trimmer line / cord do you use. My whipper snipper came with the absolutely worst stuff

Looks like AEG should stick to white goods IMO. I know it's not top-end, but the shaft looks really flimsy. FO the price, I'd personally expect something more solid. I think you could find a swerve on what you do by consulting with designers on what an end-user actually needs. Can't say I'd buy that one having watched this, mate.

have you spelled Carthic for us yet? 🙏

Ouch , pricey...

If you're 7'2" they must need a ladder to hang clothes 😆

Well you convinced me this is not worth buying.

You have to wonder about the prototype testing that these companies do before launching a new product. It seems fairly basic to make sure the connections on multi-tool heads actually work. My EGO line trimmer winds the string around the spindle itself with the touch of a button, so I don’t have to do it by hand. It’s not the commercial model. If I was a pro, having to rewind string by hand every time I ran out would be very annoying. Secondly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a miniature mower like the one that homeowner bought to tackle that yard. Looked fairly useless for anything. Why do people buy these tiny, underpowered toys?

👍❤️

Patiently waiting for the ozito mower review. Must be terrible.

Maybe drill the nipple hole out .5 of a mil to see if it locks in better

its not that good the aeg but guts it has to do that job

7.2😂😂😂😂😂

7’2? 😂😂😂

Weird …. Ive had the 18v line trimmer for about 3 years. I assume they are the same and I’ve never had that happen. I have the 58v AEG mower. I don’t rate it. It’s heavy and the body digs in on the lowest 2 setting. Does a very average cut above that. And doesn’t cut every grass leaf/blade. It like it doesn’t have enough suction on the rotation like I get from my old 15 year old B&S steelfort

No I would drive me up the wall. I would rather pay more and get something I can use wi😢th ease.

$400 for just the skin and $700 for the batteries. You be better off buying a Honda UMK425 straight shaft for $550

I would never buy one of those

AEG are billed as Ryobi’s “trade quality” alternative. But they are 💩. When I worked at Bunnings AEG tools were always being brought in for repairs. Whereas Ryobi were hardly ever returned. Their power garden range was the same

thats a disgusting use of a golf net

rubbish, ryobi seems better quality.

AEG is rubbish