Amazon is selling a $434 electric weed eater for $300, and shoppers say the batteries perform 'exceptionally well'
With the spare battery, you won't run out of juice halfway through the job.
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Folks who take pride in having a well-manicured lawn know that a good lawn mower is really just part of the equation. If you want your yard to look its best, polishing off your work with a reliable weed eater is every bit as important. A mower can only reach so many angles, and you'll inevitably end up with stray bits of grass around any concrete or the siding of your home.
If you're in the market for a great weed eater, Amazon's selling a $434 Ego Power+ Line IQ String Trimmer for $300 — a savings of $134.
Ego Power+ 16-Inch Line IQ String Trimmer, $300 (was $434) at Amazon
The best thing about fully electric lawn tools, if you're still primarily using gas power, is never having to refill your gas can again. Of course, the one drawback to a rechargeable battery is that you do have to recharge it frequently. But this Ego Power+ trimmer comes with a spare battery, so if you run out of juice in your primary battery pack, you can quickly and effortlessly swap it out and keep on going.
One reviewer said the spare battery "performs exceptionally well." It takes just 35 minutes to fully recharge using the 320-watt charger included with the weed eater itself, and you should be able to trim a fairly big yard twice on a single charge cycle, depending on various factors.
As for the Ego Power+, it's equipped with a telescoping carbon-fiber shaft, a 56-volt battery and charger, a 16-inch cutting radius, two cutting speeds, and an efficient brushless motor. Another nice thing about investing in an electric power tool ecosystem like this one: your weed eater is compatible with all Ego 56-volt ARC Lithium batteries, and that should go for any other electric Ego tool you buy, including mowers and leaf blowers. The trimmer itself comes with a five-year warranty, and the battery comes with a three-year warranty.
If you're looking to invest in a great electric weed eater this summer, take a look at the Ego Power+ String Trimmer and save an impressive $134 at Amazon.
