Reviewers also say the Stihl is durable, comfortable, and resists snarls and tangles. However, experts say corded electric trimmers may not be adequate for the most demanding jobs. However, they also say battery-powered models are only useful for light work, and are not as good at cutting, edging and trimming as gas and corded electric models. One reviewer also points out that the McCulloch's large engine results in a correspondingly large amount of vibration. A complement to lawn mowers, string trimmers handle the touch-up work around your yard.
String trimmers get their name from the rapidly spinning nylon string with which they cut.
When the string hits anything hard, it wears away slightly and more string is fed out. We were impressed with the number of reviewers who conducted hands-on comparison tests of string trimmers. Consumer Reports ranks at the top of our All The Reviews Reviewed chart because the magazine tested 30 different string trimmers of all types, clearly documenting its methodology. There are also another 15 reviewers of string trimmers in our All The Reviews Reviewed chart. Professional landscapers tend to favor straight-shaft models, claiming they're more powerful, comfortable, and have a greater reach.