Greenworks 40V Cordless Yard Tool Combo Kit with 2.0Ah Battery & Charger – 12" Auto Feed String Trimmer and 390 CFM Leaf Blower, Lightweight Design

The good folks at Greenworks have another hit. This 60V cordless string trimmer hits that sweet spot of having enough power without feeling like overkill. This 60V unit has the power to blast through all sorts of weeds, and the 4 amp hour capacity lasts long enough to get most medium and some larger jobs done in one charge. It is definitely comparable to a 25 cc gas powered string trimmer, but without the hassle or noise. Unsurprisingly, this battery powered string trimmer is relatively quiet, unlike its gas powered cousins. Also unlike gas powered, it is very simple to use. Just put in the battery and go. The weight is comparable to a gas powered string trimmer. It isn't feather light, but it comes with a strap that helps a lot. I can use it for an hour and not feel completely wiped out. I also like that I can use attachments with it. I happen to have a couple of attachments from other brands and they worked perfectly fine with this string trimmer. Specifically, I have used a pole saw and a hedge trimmer attachment with it. Both made quick work of the job at hand. I also appreciate that it comes with a high capacity battery and charger. I've seen others that only come with a smaller capacity battery, or perhaps none at all, but this is a good one and done starter set that will serve you well. It also comes with a bit of 080 string. When it runs out, I plan to use 095 string, but even the 080 is quite durable and effective, which is why I haven't used it all up yet. I often see this particular string trimmer listed at far below the list price, and I consider it to be a very good value. So, skip the bargain trimmers at the big box stores and get this instead. I've owned several string trimmers over the years and had issues with all of them, but this one is a keeper. This is likely the last string trimmer that I'll ever need.

I recently purchased this weed eater, and it performs impressively. It powers through thick grass and weeds effortlessly, and the battery-operated design is convenient and easy to use for most yard tasks. However, the battery is a significant drawback—it’s very heavy. At 5’2” and 125 pounds, I found it tiring to handle for long periods, as the weight throws off the balance. For someone my size, I’d recommend going with the 20 or 40 model, which likely have lighter batteries for better maneuverability. Overall, it’s a great weed eater for the price, but picking the right model is key for comfort, especially for smaller users.

I recently replaced my 15-year-old gas trimmer with this cordless unit because I was tired of trying to keep the gas unit running. This is my first experience with a cordless model. I'm still getting used to it, having used the trimmer only 3 times so far. It seems to work quite well, although maybe not quite as powerful as my old gas model. I have a 1/2 acre of property, which probably includes at least 500 feet of curb, sidewalk, driveway and flower bed trimming. The first time I used it I walked quite fast and was able to trim everything reasonably well plus use the blower on all edging except the flower beds before the recharge light came on. This set came with a 2.0 AH battery, but since then I purchased a 6.0AH battery to make sure that I always had an adequate source of power to complete the job, at a slower pace. I initially had a problem trying to assemble the blower tube, but after a few minutes was finally able to put the lower tube on. I've had a problem with the trimmer string, in that on several occasions it partially welded itself on the spool. I've purchased a can of silicon spray, have sprayed the spool and so far the string appears to be playing out as it should. For what it's worth, with the 6.0AH battery, the trimmer weighs about 8 pounds and with the 2.0 AH battery it weighs about 7.5 pounds. My old gas model weighed about 10 pounds with a full tank of gas, so being that I'm almost 80 years old, this is a bit easier to tote around. The blower does a decent job of blowing debris away. I would recommend this combo to other customers, and I'm hoping my "fix" to keep the string playing out will continue. Update - After reading another customer's review, and looking at a picture of the blower, it was obvious that my tube was at least a foot shorter than it was supposed to be. Why was that? On closer inspection I discovered a tube located inside that one. (It had been jammed inside and took a little effort in removing it). However, after removing it, it was then easy to assemble the tubes, and with the partial "obstruction" removed, the air velocity was greater.

There are many electric trimmer/blowers out there, given the clean air law in place for California, what brand and model you choose is really based on preferences and trust. I must say althought I haven't used mine much (may total of 4 times), but with the power it has from the battery to the power delivery of these tools, it does not disappoint! I believe I got my combo while it was on sale as I also got Greenwork's lawn mower, so given the convenience of the interchangable batteries, it couldn't be easier to finish a half day of front yard work in no time with these tools from Greenworks! See CA, I'm contributing to clean energy too!

I'm happy that I got this Greenworks PRO 16 in. 60V Battery Cordless Attachment Capable String Trimmer with 4.0 Ah Battery. I already had a 2 Ah battery from a blower. This is so much easier than messing with gas. The ICE trimmers are powerful, but what I remember most is those few days when I wore my arm out trying to get it started, or the 20 minutes having to baby it until it would cut. NO MORE! This powerful trimmer has bump line advance, 2 speeds with trigger control of each speed from slow to fast, and a great shoulder strap that you will need because of the weight. This trimmer has a long reach, and can be set either for 14" cut or 16" cut. The battery lasts longer on the 14" cut, so that's all I used so far. The 4 Ah battery is heavy. This trimmer with battery weighs more than my gas trimmer. This is a pro model. It is not for my 100 lb wife. She can't handle the weight or length, even with the strap. That isn't a negative. Greenworks has many trimmer available in smaller weights and lengths. If I want one for my wife, I'll get one of those. This trimmer is powerful. I like the way you can check battery status by pushing a button. One great feature is the variable speed controlled by the trigger. When trimming near a fence or wall, it's easy to run at slow speed which cuts the weeds but doesn't tear up the wall or string on the chain link fence. I've used it on both speeds, high and low. Low speed gives the longest battery life. I'm able to trim all but the toughest weeds and small branches on low speed. I get at least an hour of use on one battery charge by using low speed about 99% of the time. I'll change it to 16" when I do the larger hillside for better coverage. Overall, it is sturdy, easy to use, has great reach, is much quieter than gasoline, and has easy bump line advance. Highly recommended if you have a lot of grassy area to trim.

Opened the box and plugged the battery into the charge unit. Took me about 20 minutes to assemble the trimmer. When I was finished the battery was fully charged! Took it for a spin and started with trimming edges all around my garden. Approximately 40 minutes or so. Then jumped over my fence and took on overgrown Oregon native blackberries and tall grasses along 20 feet of my fence line. Chewed through the thick stuff with little effort. Battery died out after about 15-20 mins. Total run time was about an hour. Plugged the battery back into the charger and took 15 minutes to recharge. Trimmer felt balanced and not too heavy. Comes with a strap but I didn't need it. Motor is plenty powerful enough to tackle a PNW yard! Blackberries and all !!

We have purchased four items from this company. One we haven't used yet - but we have concerns about the cheap design and hard set up one of that item (the snow blower - which will get a review after it snows). Another item is the lawn mower, which is a horrible piece of junk (and has its own review). Both of these items (the leaf blower and the weed whacker) worked as expected. We wish we got a more powerful leaf blower, but that's probably more of a preference for our needs than a specific complaint about this blower. It has a 40/2 battery that we have to share between the two of them and the battery doesn't last very long even just using one piece of equipment at a time. Because of the lawn mower (with its own review), we won't recommend purchasing anything from this company to anyone who we don't want to see frustrated. Once we use the leaf blower and weed whacker more, we will update this review with any other opinions or (hopefully not) issues that might arise.

After giving up on my 20 volt Worx trimmer (fine for a small yard with minimal trimming, but not a lot of power), I finally pulled the trigger on this Greenworks 60 Volt beast. It's substantial, and heavy. It's got a lot of power, and it's pretty easy to load string. No hand-winding string onto a spool and having it jamb on you. I haven't used the included shoulder strap yet, but it's good to know it's available. I like the fact that you can snap other tools onto the shaft, like hedge trimmer, chainsaw, etc. The entire head is metal, which should make it more durable. One thing that would be better is if you were able to adjust the head angle and pole length, making it more ergonomic for different body types. I'm not looking forward to the cost of replacement batteries, but the tool worked well for its first season.