LINE TRIMMERS AND BRUSH CUTTERS
EGO’s range of battery-powered line trimmers and brush cutters tackle the toughest of jobs. Each has its own benefits, with some more suitable for specific gardening and landscaping tasks than others. This guide from EGO Power+ aims to give users a better understanding of the key things they should consider when buying these useful handheld tools.
Line trimmers and brush cutters – a buying guide WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
The difference between line trimmers and brush cutters isn’t always obvious. Line trimmers tend to be smaller, lighter and, using a piece of nylon cord, are built for trimming tough-to-reach areas of lawn and for clearing small weeds and shrub. Brush cutters, on the other hand, are more powerful machines and use heavy duty steel blades to clear thicker areas of long grass, strong persistent weeds, heavy brushwood and even small trees. Most of EGO’s line trimmers have an interchangeable head so users
can alternate between the two depending on the job at hand.
WHAT’S BEING CUT?
Depending on where the tool is going to be used and the type of work its needed for will hugely influence which tool to buy. For users only planning to use their tool on lawn edges, a line trimmer will suffice. Those with more stubborn weeds or longer grass may will need to opt for a brush cutter. Users should look out for two things if looking to use on mixed length grass — the size of the cut and the speed. EGO’s line trimmers come in 33cm, 35cm and
38cm models, with size increases dependent on how large the area in which it’s being used. Also, users should look for a tool with variable speed adjustment to extend run time or offer excess power depending on the specific grass condition. For professional users, EGO also offers it’s Professional-X Rotocut attachment which cuts through grass, weeds and moss on concrete, pathways and verges with ease. Featuring two counter-rotating blades instead of line, it maximises run-time and prevents debris from being thrown, making it ideal for use in built up areas where risk } TURF MATTERS | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021 | 71
