Electric vs. Gas Weed Eater: Why Electric Wins Every Time
Working with a weed wacker lawn mower can be a vital part of lawn maintenance. They are great for trimming the areas your lawn mower cannot get, and they can also be used for edging your lawn.
While shopping for the best grass trimmer, you probably see that you have options for electric or gas-powered models. Both can certainly do the job, but there are some significant advantages that come with an electric weed wacker.
Some people might still believe that gas weed wackers are the best option, but the electric models have come a long way. They now offer plenty of power and the best electric string trimmers will outperform gas-powered models in a number of ways.
If you are still trying to decide between an electric vs. gas weed eater, the following points should be enough to convince you that electric is the clear winner. Electric grass trimmers can be corded or cordless, are easier to start, maintain, and handle, and also make less noise.
Corded or Cordless Electric Weed Eaters
With electric weed wackers, you have the option to go with cordless models and those that plug in. The electric string trimmers that use a cord have the advantage of having an endless power supply, but you are limited by the length of the cord.
When you go with a cordless grass trimmer, you have the freedom to work without a cord, but you are limited by the charge in the battery. That said, the rechargeable batteries have gotten much better over the years. With modern batteries, a good electric weed wacker can offer a runtime that will be enough for most homes.
One of the best cordless electric weed eaters to consider is the 20V GT Revolution 12” String Trimmer/Edger/Mini Mower. This electric string trimmer is powered by a 2.0 Ah 20V lithium battery for a long runtime and with its telescoping shaft and 5.5 lbs weight, it is very easy to handle.
It is also part of the WORX Power Share line. That means the batteries can work with a range of other WORX tools. When you are not using the batteries to power your electric grass trimmer, it can be used with other Power Share tools like leaf blowers, chainsaws, cordless drills, and the WORX Hydroshot.
An Electric Weed Eater is Easier to Start
One of the biggest problems with gas weed eaters is how difficult they can be to start. You have to keep yanking the pull cord until the engine starts, and then once it is going, you have to let it warm up for a few minutes.
With an electric string trimmer, getting started is as simple as flipping a switch or pressing a trigger. That means no more hassle with pulling the cord several times to start your weed wacker. Even better, the electric models turn off just as easily as gas models.
If a gas model stalls or runs out of fuel, that means you also have to start the whole process again. With a cordless grass trimmer, you could run out of battery power, but continuing is as easy as switching to a new battery. You can even buy extra replacement batteries to extend your runtime.
Electric Grass Trimmers Require Simple Maintenance
Gas string trimmers require a lot of maintenance. You have to mix the gas just to run the machine and since it is a gas-powered machine, you also have storage limitations. The gas-powered models also have spark plugs and air filters. That means you are going to have to give the machine a yearly tune-up before you can start using it in spring.
With electric weed wackers, all you have to do is give the machine a yearly inspection and clean it up before you put the tool away. Beyond that, you will want to protect the cord on plug-in models and make sure to keep the batteries charged for cordless weed wackers.
Lighter and Easier to Handle
Gas weed wackers are usually much heavier than the electric models. Ten pounds is considered light when you look at gas weed eaters. That might not seem like much, but it is a lot when you have to carry the tool around and work with it for a few hours.
If you are looking at electric string trimmers, 10 pounds would be considered heavy. If you are looking for a lightweight machine, you should not have a hard time finding an electric weed eater that weighs less than 7 pounds. There are even a few models that come in under five pounds.
Less Noise With an Electric vs Gas Weed Eater
Electric grass trimmers are also much quieter than gas-powered models. You will still want to follow string trimmer safety and use earplugs, but less noise means you won’t bother your neighbors as much. Maintaining the lawn with your electric grass trimmer will also be easier on the people in your house.
An electric weed wacker can make trimming your yard much easier. They are easier to maintain and easier to use. When you get one from the WORX Power Share line, you also have a tool that can share batteries with a wide range of other tools.
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