Both corded and battery powered strimmers are suitable for domestic use. Petrol models are generally used in professional environments, although they can be used at home too. There are pros and cons to each type of strimmers. Mains-Powered Strimmers I’ve taken a short video so you can see the power involved too. I’d have to say, I was surprised by the results – it’s only something you can truly appreciate when testing multiple strimmers against each other: Testing my best electric strimmers in the UK – Flymo Contour electric strimmer, Bosch Electric Grass Trimmer ART 30, and the Makita DUR181Z electric grass strimmer The design is ergonomic and the handle felt easy to hold for me. There is a smaller second handle on top and slightly in front of the main one but anyone with a little bit of strength can use this one-handed without too much bother. A hook on the handle helps to keep the power cord out of the way of the strimmer head. The power cord itself isn’t the longest in the world, in fact, it is very short, but is ok for a small garden. If you have anything larger, you will need to use an extension lead.

The other thing to note is that it can be easy to accidentally slice through the mains cable! This is an unnecessary expense, so while moving around the garden you’ll need to be thinking about the location of the cable, as well as what you’re doing with the strimmer. Cordless Strimmers Even after giving your overgrown lawn the good news with the latest Flymo or Bosch lawnmower, there’s still going to be those rough and weed-ridden edges to take care of, and if you have a smaller, or average-sized garden, an electric strimmer can be just the thing to sort that out and leave your lawn looking as polished as a bowling green. The design of this strimmer is what makes it stand out from a lot of other models. First of all, the shaft is telescopic, so it can be used by users of varying heights. It also has an adjustable loop handle to help keep the strimmer stable, and a shoulder strap included to distribute the weight. At 2.8 kg, it’s relatively comfortable to use and won’t pose problems when moving it in and out of storage. There are three main types of garden strimmer- petrol-powered. Corded electric and cordless strimmers. Deciding which one is best for you all comes down to individual needs and preferences. Petrol strimmers are easily the most powerful type and are better suited to people with larger areas to work on and people who will use their tools commercially. However, petrol strimmers are more expensive if you compare them to either of the electric types, require more maintenance, and aren’t as good for the environment. On the other hand, they do offer more range and freedom of movement.With this electric strimmer, Makita has hit the mark yet again. The build quality is top-notch, it performs incredibly well both as a strimmer and an edger, and the fact that a free shoulder strap is thrown in is just the icing on the cake for me. For such a low price you expect a few flaws and this electric strimmer from Bosch has a few, such as a short power cord. However, this is still a good choice for those customers on a tight budget and comes with a free 2-year guarantee. Just like the UR3000 this has variably adjustable height of shaft for all people. And like the ART 30 when compared directly, the handle changed position easily too. I have to say given the freedom of the battery I now much prefer this over any corded strimmer – plus, if the work is significantly tougher than just grass, they’ve made cordless brush cutters now too. There are two cutting mechanisms to choose from; cutting blades or cutting line. Choose a line strimmer for cutting light vegetation and working around obstacles or 90° corners.

Cordless strimmers, unlike mains powered models, can only be used for a certain amount of time before they run out of power. Some have a battery that lasts 20 minutes, while others may last up to 40. Finally, this grass strimmer feels safe to use. It’s sturdy, made from quality parts and produced by a brand well known for their quality garden tools. Specification: Warranty: yes (2 years) , Motor power: 950 W , Cutting speed: 7000 rpm. , Cutting Diameter: 37 cm , Weight: 5.7 kgThe downside to cordless models is that they need regular charging, and they generally aren’t quite as powerful as mains-powered models. The Makita UR3000 is a multi-tasking tool, and like a lot of the best strimmers, it can be used as an edger by simply rotating the head around 180 degrees. In this mode, it performs as well as when used upright, and it is easy to balance the end of the strimmer and get a nice, neat cut. It may take a little trial and error at first to work out where the cutting line is, but it shouldn’t take you too long to master using your new strimmer.