There are 2 model numbers for this listing, this review is for ST80L210.
Had a Echo SRM-210 straight shaft string trimmer with a double .095" line bump head. After 10 years the carb was giving problems, replaced the carb, still has issues. Did well for a decade, but it's time has come.
Started researching string trimmers and see the cordless models have really upped their game since last time I shopped for a string trimmer. High amp lithium batteries, double line bump heads, brushless motors. Reviews looked good on this Greenworks so I thought I'd give it a try.
Got it, charged the battery, and gave it a test run. I'm quite impressed with the power, stronger than any other string trimmer in its price range, electric or gas. It outperforms gas models that are a curved shaft, and use .080" or smaller lines. Typically the entry level gas string trimmers run $80 - $120. It DOES NOT have the power that my old Echo had while running .095" line, especially when edging, but a comparable Echo today will run $200+. Maybe it's the .080" lines just don't cut as well as the .095", especially when edging. The Greenwoorks seems like it has the power to handle the .095" line, but it's not recommended in the owners manual.
Small bugs are "reverse rotation" vs. gas straight shaft string trimmers, and the safety button can be a pain to push in every time you restart the string trimmer. There is also a small delay in "throttle response" from not running. Weight/balance/overall build quality is excellent. Bump head works well, battery life is enough for my typical suburban lot, edging included. Never again will I buy another gas string trimmer, electric technology is now primetime.
Update:
Wrote the review after doing the front yard, started the back yard and ran out of string. Not sure if it comes with a "starter roll" or it just eats up string really fast. Went to reload with some .095" I had left from over from my Echo. But it wasn't .095", it was .105". The review I wrote was more skewed based on line size than I thought. Wanted to finish the back yard, so I threw some .105" line on there. 105" line is thick and stiff, it doesn't fit well on the relatively small Greenworks spindle (Echo spindle was huge by comparison).
Changed the default 14" cutting swath to 16", cranked up the Greenworks with the thicker line, it's a completely different tool. With the thicker line it DOES have the power that my Echo did, yes the FULL POWER of the Echo. I dunno what magic Greenworks is doing with the small brushless motor on the head and 80V battery, but it WORKS. The .105" is really too think to feed properly in the relatively small Greenworks reel, so I'm gonna pick up some standard .095" line that the manufacturer says it's rated to handle. Greenworks string trimmer review changed to 5 stars, HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY !!!
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| cutting width | 16 inches | 17 inches | 16 inches | 16 inches | 16 inches | 8 inches |
| voltage | 80 volts | — | 80 volts | 80 volts | — | — |
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| weight | 9.8 pounds | — | 19.16 pounds | — | — | 11.9 pounds |
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Don't buy this for your Ryobi attachments.
I bought this to replace a Ryobi unit that had a dead battery after one year (the battery cost $100 to replace) I wanted to stick with a cordless design, so I bought this unit for two reasons 1. Great reviews. 2. Compatible with my current Ryobi attachments. (I really don't want to spend hundreds of dollars more to replace all the attachments) So this seemed like a perfect match.So first all the positives. The unit seems to be very well constructed, the battery charges quickly, it is well balanced so it feels light and is easy to handle, and the unit is very powerful.I could easily give this 5 stars except for one big problem, it won't disassemble so that I can use my Ryobi attachments. There is a piece of black corrugated tubing that runs between the power head and the trimmer attachment that prevents disassemble (see pic) It's similar to a tent pole with elastic running down the middle to prevent the two pieces from coming apart. The manual shows this connection in an illustration but makes no mention of removing it. At first I thought it was just for packaging/shipping but it is quite firmly attached. Does anyone else have this issue? Can you remove this and use the Ryobi attachments?If I could resolve this issue it's a 5 star upgrade.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
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Alain
Commercial grade trimmer
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Alittle heavy but has a hook to accommodate a strap.
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As expected, the unit is heavy.
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