Gas vs Battery Powered String Trimmers for a Lawn Care Business 

Let me know if you have used a battery powered string trimmer in your lawn care business and what you thought about it?

What about - maintenance of oil? Plus storage of gas vs battery? Plus don't have to run to the gas station to refill, noise + you don't have to start and stop during pauses. With battery - just lift finger from the trigger? I see more value in the battery.

I was debating on getting the Milwaukee. I think I will stick to my gas powered now. As a Amsoil Dealer I also use the Sabre Pro 100:1 2 stroke mixture. Cuts my oil cost by 50%. Equipment isn't as stinky and way more power then running it at 50:1. Great video. Thanks for making it.

2:26 Finally someone brings that up, I've looked through a lot of videos about battery trimmer and no one talks about that critical downside about battery trimmer, it gets worse after few years of use, when the battery is full at 100% it works really well but the moment it hits 90% ish(only about few minutes of use) it starts to shutdown randomly or maybe it just couldn't even handle the force when you cut through grass and hit the dirt. I'd literally have to recharge the battery after every use.

I bought the Ego trimmer and blower this spring and will never go back to gas for routine maintenance. Battery handhelds have less noise, less vibration, no carburetor, spark plug, fuel filter, fuel lines, air filter, mix oil, pull cord, muffler or gas to deal with. The first thing I noticed was my shirt not smelling like exhaust at the end of the day. No more inhaling toxic fumes all day for me. I'll keep my backpack blower and gas trimmer around for big jobs. Thanks for the videos.

I would recommend you try a good 40v or 80v trimmer and it will go for a long time with the same power as gas. And you can get lots of run time with larger batteries. I've also used my 80v Kobalt in light rain with no problem. And if you are worried about it getting wet, just throw a gallon ziploc bag over it.

Since I do my own yardwork, I use that Milwaukee trimmer and it goes ham.

Hey Juilo, How big were the yards that you did to make it last 10 yards? I'd love to try a electric one but not sure how well it would work for us.

Electric destroys gas in cars and equipment. I've had a Volt running off my solar panels and the cost savings is extreme ($1500/year fuel in my pocket, pays for the car really, plus you save on repairs, so at least another 1k compared to my old piece jetta, and never changing spark plugs or oil...only tires, not even brake pads in 100k), and the time savings vs stopping for gas, especially when it's snowing or windy or raining, just pull in the garage when you get home lol. Way better. The stihl fsa 90r is legit electric machine for commercial use. Got to try one for an hour when i used a customer's after my 55r gasser threw a spool, and the 90r is way better than gas... no fuel up, no running to get fuel and mixing and gas standing around and carbs going bad, no pulling cord if using intermittently, no smoke and carcinogens in your face, no nasty noise, just whirr of wind and weeds exploding. mucho power and battery lasted well for heavy cutting, (300 series battery). infinite adjustment ON THE FLY so you can just flick your thumb a smidge and gain or reduce speed. On the fly infinite is way better than Milwaukee 2 speed option but overall, I will still need to decide on Mil vs Stihl, but you gotta know what works for you. I do have M18 Impact, grinder, drill, but STihl Kombi with pole saw extensions and edger and a bunch of saws, so if parts are interchangeable or tools, that will be a factor, maybe. Right now I just need the line trimmer, so probably go with my existing battery, M18, plus my friend has an in with a dealer, we'll see.

very Wise

California lol what a joke of a state

Always enjoy how thorough you are in your reviews. Great video, Julio.

I appreciate an honest unbought opinion ( not a free trimmer from Milwaukee). Also the fact you were polite to all your comments , even the ones who weren't polite to you.

Should the battery operated trimmer be more than enough for just my home? Yard is not large. Great video.

One day I will be electric everything , just not today

Better advantage of a gas unit, if it breaks down you can easily fix it , for electric units it’s pretty hard to fix them.

According to your review, the battery trimmer is far superior to the gas trimmer IF (just like any battery power tool) you have another battery to switch it out with halfway when it starts getting low. No extra $, dealing with messy gas and toxic fumes. Simply push button to start, SAME POWER. Got it. Thank you.

Went to Milwaukee and I'll never own gas again. The maintenance and starting is harder on my older folk and I have plenty of batteries

I was disappointed because I wanted to see you using then both trimming grass

In the heat of the summer cannot stand pulling the cord over and over. I hated the fuel mix, I hated messing with the carb and the spark plug. Then there is the garage lingering gas smell.

Gas will hold past a year also. Love the smell. Watch a millennial forget to plug it in. Oh your work day might be lost.

I just bought the Milwaukee. It is not for constant use like a gas trimmer. Returned it the next day because the plastic around the contact tips were melted on the battery and tool. Got maybe 2 hours of use out of the trimmer total. Really bummed coming from Milwaukee. Might try the ego trimmer but worried the same thing will happen. Good video

I just stay with the gas ⛽. Because with the Milwaukee you still have to buy more that one Milwaukee battery 🔋.

How do you feel about having a corded one like a kobalt 10 amp with a generator for backup?

If you want to go battery equipment. Try Makita

I just want a trimmer for my yard. 10s sq feet would you recommend this trimmer

as far as being worried about electric getting wet..how about putting a plastic bag around it if its raining? .. Btw how many volts is that trimmer,,, is power the same as gas when battery is fresh?.thanks

That battery isn't that good, They have 18v that much better so i can see where you like the gas more.

My Milwaukee cuts out repeatedly.

Gas strimmer are good.

What gas trimmer do you use?

Ive got several battery powered trimmers and blowers and theyre all junk

For me it’s a total sin to use anything electric or battery powered no matter if I’m a homeowner or a professional, Gas powered all day baby!!🔥🔥

GAS RULES

I bought an Echo trimmer about 15 years ago. At that time I couldn't find a battery or electric trimmer that had comparable power. I'm considering purchasing a battery trimmer primarily based on the comparable powered delivered. My question is simply this - regardless of price, noise, maintenance or any other considerations, does a battery trimmer deliver equal or better power than a gas-powered trimmer? And thanks for the video. Cheers.

Could you do a review on the ego line trimmer vs gas trimmer?

I used the Milwaukee trimmer briefly but was very disappointed by how underpowered it felt compared to gas. I want to switch to battery but I don’t think it’s there yet. That being said, Greenworks Commercial has some promising trimmers

Every time you uhh or Um I skip 10secs forward

Ha ha ha ha ha. Look at the Milwaukee. Looks new as it has hardly been used. The echo has been used constantly. JUST SAY IT BALDY. BATTERY POWERED TRIMMERS ARE SHIT.

That $300 battery will be no good in a couple years ive got two bad ones already

Batteries are a scam