The Bosch grass strimmer is very easy to assemble and caused us no trouble with setup and we were ready to start cutting in no time at all. For once, the instructions supplied were easy to follow, but to be honest, they weren’t really needed as everything is all very straightforward and easy to figure out. Other impressive features of the Terrtek include a 180 degree rotating head with a built-in flower guard and 25cm cutting diameter, a length-adjustable shaft that is easy to operate, and a very lightweight design with comfortable handles.

Unlike many petrol-powered strimmers that use bump feed line feeders, the Ryobi cordless model has an automatic feed, and this certainly saves you time on the job that would usually be wasted finding a solid surface to bump out some more line on. This auto-feed is activated through presses of the trigger on the hand controls and is, in my opinion, an excellent feature. The machine has a slightly larger than average 2.6 Ah battery when compared to other 36V contenders, and this of course equates to more time using the strimmer between charges, which is always a good thing. Knowing exactly what you are going to be using a cordless strimmer for is important. The reasoning behind this is, you shouldn’t be thinking about spending hundreds of pounds on a commercial use garden strimmer if you are only going to be tending to a small pathway with a few strands of grass poking out. Possibly one of the best features I have seen on a cordless garden strimmer is the Bosch Syneon Chip, which intelligently controls the amount of energy and power required for each job. This chip is especially useful when coming across an overgrown area and means you can get more out of your battery with each charge without even having to think about it. Another significant difference is the level of versatility. The Einhell strimmer can be used to both cut brushes and trim grass, whereas the Hyundai model is a multi-use 5-in-1 tool, which includes a grass trimmer, a hedge trimmer, a brush cutter, a pole chainsaw, an 800mm extension shaft, and a pole hedge trimmer.However, both the charging time and the running time could use some improvement as they just can’t compare to the best cordless strimmers on our list. Having said that, this is pretty standard from a lot of budget cordless garden strimmers. The Einhell strimmer features a 0.7-litre tank capacity, a 48cm cutting width of a twin thread, an adjustable handle, and a blade rotation speed of up to 7,000 RPM. The Hyundai model offers a 425mm-long blade, 6900 RPMs of max cutting speed, and 1.2 litres of fuel capacity. Fitted with a two stage "Dead Man's" safety trigger to prevent accidental operation and shoulder strap for safer use.

With a 30cm cutting width, and plant of power from the efficient motor, you’ll have no problems clearing the edges of your patio, path, and lawn, no matter how overgrown it’s gotten over winter.The overall design of this VonHaus hedge trimmer is pretty simple – and that’s not a bad thing. Assembling the machine only takes a couple of minutes . The shoulder strap is already attached to the pole and there are only two sections to slot together – if you’ve used a hedge trimmer before, then you probably won’t even need the instructions. We recommend that you choose a tool with an adjustable telescopic shaft and a pivoting head for both horizontal and vertical cutting. Also, consider the cutting width of the tool. Strimmers with a large cutting width can chop down more grass in one sweep but are not the best option for delicate work. How Heavy-Duty Strimmers Differ

The secondary handle allows the weight to be distributed evenly and the primary handle is fitted with a rubber, over-molded, non-slip grip that gives the user full control and comfort, and both do a great job of reducing what little vibrations are made by the strimmer while it’s cutting away those weeds. There was really a decent extension length on this I found in testing – maybe even better than the MakitaWeighing only 3.5 kilograms the lightweight and comfortable design of this tool is perfect for either commercial or home use, and the telescopic handle allows the user to adjust the height of the strimmer to suit them with ease. Do you stress about the professionalism of your lawn edges? If so, a strimmer that converts into an edging tool like the Ryobi model we reviewed earlier, could be worth looking into further. Adjust the Grass trimmer to suit your height using the telescopic handle - adjustable between 92 – 127.5cm - for extra comfort and balance.