An unbiased look at the ego string trimmer lineup! How to choose which ego is best for you
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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In this video I review the brand new 2021 56volt EGO battery cordless powered powerload string trimmer (model ST1511T or ST1510T) PLUS the carbon fiber model as well at the multi head unit. If you are in the market for the BEST STRING TRIMMERS on the market then Ego is where to go!
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I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
Dude.. I literally was racking my brain the past couple of days over the trimmers. Can’t thank you enough. Awesome man. Thank you.
Bro SAME lol
Same. I was debating between the 199 adjustable and the 299 Carbon with line iq. Went with the 199. We shall see.
I wanted to love the MilwUkee. But couldn’t for the price.
Me the past week
The person I am buying it for is about 5’5”. The length of the product is listed as 64.9 inches on the carbon fiber as well as on the telescopic adjustable 1511. I’m wondering if the adjustment on the 1511 makes it longer than 64.9 inches or shorter. If the shortest length you can make it is the same as the fixed length of the carbon fiber I would like to buy
the carbon fiber. Can anyone here answer that for me?
Some suggestions for minimising or eliminating the line trimmer cutting out if that is an issue ...
-A Line Trimmer NOT a lawn mower. Use the right tool for the job and you will rarely have any problems.
-Keep the electrical contacts between the battery and the device clean. Use isopropyl alcohol to keep the contacts on the device in brand new condition. Use compressed air to keep the contacts on the battery clean.
-Make sure that that the battery is tightly coupled to the trimmer at all times.
-With the dual speed unit, try to use it as much as possible on the low speed setting. Added benefit is longer battery life.
-Always use the correct gauge of trimmer line. Using thicker line than specified by the manufacturer will lead to premature failure of the unit.
-When using the trimmer without a guard - not advisable but many do it - keep the length of the line to no more than the maxiumum length specified by the manufacturer. Should not be an issue if you always have the guard installed.
-Don't run the trimmer at full speed for several minutes at a time - especially in hotter conditions. Added benefit here is that it will extend the life of the trimmer motor.
The carbon fiber one actually is a variable speed , if you lightly hit the trigger it’s a lower speed. Love the review thank you.
Ego is doing it’s thing.
Home Depot lost the best Brand.
Lowe’s and Ace are so lucky. 🤘🏼
Seriously. I love everything I've used from them. I've had zero issues with any of them.
Home Depot is pushing DeWalt and Ryobi. Disappointing…….
@@matthewgross6958 I'm testing the ryobi 54" zero turn and I'm honestly really surprised by how well it cuts.
Heads Up!! You talked about the Carbon Fiber model power kept dying and you just had to stop and restart. I tech these all day long and here in lies the issue. When you run any stick trimmer without a guard and the string length is too long it stresses the gear box on the trimmer, thus throwing default codes back to the head unit and will shut off the machine. This stress also can happen on a gas model, however, the gas engine can compensate for power. Technically running your Ego trimmer without a head guard voids your warranty on your machine.
I know this is a year later but I really appreciate this comment. About to pull the trigger on the carbon steel model and your comment just cemented it for me, as his experience on the bank made me a tiny bit apprehensive.
Can’t believe Brett didn’t acknowledge this important comment.
@@gigglybeast I wouldn't hold Brett accountable for knowing everything about everything. this is not an Ego issue, this is a battery issue with string trimmers regardless of the brand. I can repeat the issue I stated with just about any model battery unit, regardless of manufacture. i agree with everything he has said about Ego trimmers as now it is 2024. lastly Brett does have a life and going back and monitoring ALL his videos and comments years later, give him a break.
@@Mowssouri - I didn’t expect him to know that when he reviewed the trimmer. I said I can’t believe he didn’t acknowledge your comment. He should have pinned it to the top because it’s an important fact and relevant to his conclusions in the video.
Haha, Im sorry, but at, "throwing default codes" my bs meter went through the roof. The rest of the comment might be accurate, but throwing default codes is the equivalent of "Manifold pressure warning." Pure bs.
Yes I would need the shorter adjustment. Can I have one of your extra batteries? My only problem with my Ego carbon fiber is that I have one battery.
Stop being cheap and buy another battery 😂😂😂
10:40 If trimmer repeatedly shuts off after a few seconds during use, your string is too long. Trim (or reel) your line to an 8-inch limit on each side of the trimmer head and it will run continuously again! 👍😁👍
Not really always the case. I let get short and it still stalls from time to time.
Recently switched from ECHO srm225 to the EGO 5ah with attachments, build quality is great and it runs my rotary scissors with no issue. Really liking the EGO trimmer so far!
I did the exact same thing. The echo wasn't nearly as powerful as the ego in my opinion. Glad it's working well for you Brandon.
Got burned with a proprietary attachment system - each company's system is theirs alone. They may choose to phase out support for the current system before your battery's 3-year limit, or another company's powerhead will suddenly look great, but you're locked in with high switching costs. Where to dump my expand-it attachments? *sigh* You'll probly see me dragging a #12 extension cord for my crappy electric hedge trimmer and the edger too....
I just got a dsrm 2100 echo. I used ryobi was let down. No more ryobi. But the echo is not easy to use
@@jeffrothegamerIf you're cutting really tall, thick weeds, the Echo 2600 is a beast. The Echo 2100 will bog down and cut off of the weeds start getting challenging to cut just like the Ego.
I'll still prefer the carbon fibre with less moving components and the variable speed trigger.
ST1400 series seems to be the best compromise for most homeowners/non-pros. A decent size (not huge, not tiny) at 13", Powerload for fast string loading, a decent weight/balance, and a middling price. I love the multi-tool head too, but most people don't really need the extra attachments for home use
I’ve had the carbon fiber trimmer for a couple years now and zero issues here either. That Power Load feature is so convenient, it completely removes one of the biggest lawn headaches we suffered with for years. I will probably buy the power head in the future when I’m ready to replace my edger
100% agree. Every time I ran out of string prior to using the power head units I legitimately thought about getting rid of it so I didn't have to restring it haha.
Great video Brett! Ego looks like they make good products! Now I have to borrow my neighbors ego string trimmer to give it a try!
They don't make anything that I've used that I feel isn't a quality product. Thanks for watching Vince!
My old B&D blower finally bit the dust yesterday. I had pretty much decided on Ego for a new blower & trimmer, and your video gave me a much needed education. I am vertically challenged and being able to adjust the length and other features of the ST1511T will suit me well.
I was planning on buying the 615 blower, but when I went to Lowes, they only had the 650 in stock. Of course I bought it. But they did not have the ST1511T trimmer there, so I had to order it online. They had the blower & trimmer sold together, but it was not the right trimmer. The upside is the 650 blower comes with the 5 amp battery. Whoa, this thing is not a toy! It took about 20 minutes for the battery to finish charging and I brought it outside to clean up what was left from yesterday. This thing is so strong, it scared my dogs, lol. It took no time at all to clean up the sidewalk, street in front of my house and my patio. I can't wait to get the trimmer to see what it can do. With buying separate units, I will have two batteries, one 5 amp & on 2.5 amp. Thanks to your video, I knew what the difference was in the units, and I am confident I will have the right trimmer for me.
How long will the 2021 model operate doing standard trimming time wise with the 2.5 amp hour battery? Most of the ones I have found so far have 2.5 instead of the should be longer lasting 5.0 thanks
Very professional job , to the point and yet upbeat . Would advise may skip fill in segment, NO TRUMP !
That 2021 model looks pretty sick.
Have you tried the pole saw attachment?
I’m thinkin about picking it up for my maple in the back
I haven't, but if it's anything like all the other things I've used from them it will work great.
Nice video. As of 2023, I see the price of ST1511T (2.5 AH) and ST1523S (4.0 AH - same as ST1521S but this one has 2.5 AH) is the same at $199. Which one you recommend at this price?
Seems like these battery powered trimmers are all a little heavy. My Echo gas only weighs 11 lbs......4 more pounds or so makes a huge difference.
That power head looks awesome! Loved the Trump clip. 😂
Lol thanks Kyle!
I got the 40cm linetrimmer. It's crap! No bumpfeed, autofeed is inadequate. HEAD SPINS THE WRONG WAY! Battery too heavy. Even when fully extended it's not long enough. Safety trigger mechanism annoying. I'm now looking at a 36v Makita
Ugh! You forgot to mention the best of the best of EGO string trimmers! The ST1620T 16" String Trimmer. It has the carbon fiber handle and the other features you like + a 16" head vs. the 15" heads on your units. This is better than all of those you reviewed and I love it! It was available in 2021 too....
One 2 many complaints about the ego line IQ. Beyond that, I have a ego lawn mower (2024 model) it's awesome BUT... There customer support is TRASH! I litterly returned 2 mowers due to 1 wheel SPINS freely while on the GROUND. My 3rd one does it as well.
Other than that, it's cut up everything I've tested it on.
Hi Grandma Carol here (68)
Anyway I put the guard on and now want to remove it. But, the darn (%#$!) Thing won't come off. Does it have some sort of locking screw?? Thanks your your advice!!
Why am I watching this. I only use Makita OPE
I guess because you're also interested in the Ego brand as well
Your back yard property reminds me of The Lawn Care Nuts back property/yard. Looks like a pretty nice neighborhood. 🤟🏻👍🏼💯
Thank you for the video! I found it very helpful. However, I am a novice user who has never done the work! I am trying to help my parents clean up the dry dead tall grass in front of their front yard. Would you recommend purchasing the string trimmer, or should I buy the metal trimmer instead? Please help.
I had bought Ego line trimmer with I Q technology 2 yrs ago. Line will self release. Love it. However i have issues in feeding line & was not releasing too. It warrants for 5 yrs. The time the shop just change to a new head for it. That's great. This 2nd time i have not brought to the shop yet. Just wonder how can i do better next time to avoid this happen again.
Helpful video. Do you have the new bump-free model?
For denser grass, don't plunge the head into the thickness. Just use the edge of the string at all times. You technique with the 3rd trimmer was better so you had better results, Also, I think the multi-head one spins in a different direction (counter clockwise?), so you have to adjust your technique to the spin such that debris and cutting edge is going away from you.
I love my Ego mower, but the trimmer is way too long for me (5'2" female) and so rather heavy at that length...wish they made a model for short people!
HELP DO I BUY THE MULTI TOOL BUNDLE FOR 370 or just a weed eater for 180? (take price out)
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! Your video was just what I was looking for. Needed to upgrade my original Ego, and was looking for differences available now, i.e. split shaft, straight shaft, aluminum, carbon fiber. You explanations are great. Thank you again!
I thought taking the battery out was difficult. And it was always stuck. Then sometimes the string would rewind sometimes it wouldn’t. I took it back. Oh
Wish you had commented on the string advance system, i.e. bump vs the 16-inch model automatic advance. Also, is the 5.0 aH battery worth it?
Thank you 🙏🏽 just was wondering about the different models and the difference’s
Note that there are variations in the max RPM between model with the ST1534 being the fastest spinning. See the Ego catalog for details.
Just bought the Ego ST1510T , I have a small yard with fence edging and some beds . Should do the job for my minimal needs. Don’t know what the difference is in model numbers. My trimmer looks exactly the same as yours , the third one( the most up to date/ just the trimmer).
Ego powerload vs rapid load. I like taking the weeds down to the dirt, scalping. Do you know which head has a better angle for that or they both the same. Better yet can you scalp with the powerload?
Nice one bro.. but I wanted you to comment further on the battery and charging prosess. Is the battery standard size or different models uses different size battery carrying different power output
I wish they came with a guard like my old Dewalt. Where I use mine, rocks go flying.
How hard is it to reload the string? Dose the string "self-feed"? Does it feed automatically? More details please.
Brett you’ve outdone yourself again. I’ve been trying to decide on what trimmer was next, you did all the work for me!👊🏻
Glad u could be of service!
Well, which one did you get????
Great info mate I have the Ego blower and it's a beauty, I am looking into getting a line trimmer and your video helped a lot 😊
Second part of this message 2 hours later I bought the last one you shown us and got it in carbon fibre ❤
Your review was awesome! Even though this is over 2 years old everything still applies and DEFINATELY simplified things as I was so confused looking at all the different models. You helped me lock in to combinations for the PH1420 which has all the features from everything you described in the video (and multihead). Thank you!
Mine died in less than a year. Had it repaired and it’s still a piece of crap. Pulses off constantly after 3 to 5 seconds. And ,no, the string is not too long. The machine sucks!
Thanks great review I picked up the 51T as recommended and couldn’t be happier. Since I’m a first time user of the trimmer my arms need to get used to the weight and motion. It’s a good workout and using muscles I never used before… awesome product
Interesting 🤔 I am looking into getting a bit of equipment for lawn care. And I am depending on petrol or electric, I think electric ones won't last long
Sounds amazing pushing the higher-priced one that's why I did it
That ST1511T model how does that charger differ from the other ones you failed us in that department
Looking to buy a EGO trimmer this week and could not make my mind up, then I came across your video. Thanks
If the one feels lighter than the carbon fiber it’s probably a balance issue with the handle placement and center of gravity
14:49 my favorite part of the video! For $199 the 2021 model is a steal deal for the average homeowner. Currently happy with my gas Echo 225 since I use it to cut neighbors lawns too, but if I was just doing my yard I would highly consider the EGO unit
Lol thanks Andy! It really is a great deal at $199. Especially if you have some extra batteries like I do. It's a no brainer.
I can see you being a spokesperson for EGO or a district manager. I've had Stihls most of my life, but I'm slowly switching over to lighter weight equipment.
THANK YOU for the video...
The EGO trimmer is crap and they do not support the warranty. Not cool.
Lets hope that Ego put all of those features on all of their models. The two speed and the automatic loader and the adjustable handle, everyone would like to do edging (as long as its not too think)
Great video, except by the orange clown at the end! Thank you
He even wears green clothes! He's dedicated to the cause.
Great video! Any updates in the past few years?
Do you need to use ego branded trimmer line for it to work? (Weight etc??)
Nope
You do not need to use EGO branded trimmer line. However, make sure that any trimmer line you do use is fresh line. There are plenty of videos here that will explain how to freshen up trimmer line. I keep my trimmer line permanently immersed in water and get a lot more "mileage" out of it. I buy the EGO line in a bulk reel, cut it up into 4 metre odd lengths and store it in a bucket of water. I store mine in an Esky cooler. I've found that if you store the reel of trimmer line in its packaging it quickly becomes brittle and you go through a lot of it quickly. It gets pretty hot where I am If you must store it in its packet for any period of time (more than a few weeks), just soak a fresh length of line for 24 hours before you put it in the line trimmer.
I really wanted the carbon fiber model, because carbon fiber, but ended up getting the 1511T. Need to use as an edger so it works. Not a big yard so I am not worried about the weight so much. Thanks for the review.
Amazing review, thank you!
can you take the shield off?? and put it back on i hate mine the shield is so huge i cant take it off
Man the battery power lines have came along way in the past few years. Now they are something to consider.
I'll never buy another gas trimmer I bet. Battery is so dang convenient! Plus now it works so good. It's a no brainer.
How heavy is the first one? Does the first one have a re string button?
I think their newest telescopic string trimmer is a step backwards. The safety is in the trigger, no safety on any type of contraption should ever be in the trigger in my opinion. Also, the head spins backwards ?? as opposed to their older models.
their previous 2 designs were superior
they took a step backwards with their telescopic hedge trimmer as well unfortunately
still love the brand they just getting too fancy
Model #ST1521S Is this one of the models you’re talking about that’s going backwards I was looking at this model was just curious
First Aussie 😁. Brett, you don’t have enough whippersnippers there mate , great review there. 😎👍👍
I know right? Maybe I'll get some more.
I love when you're showing how to edge with the 1511 and saying "a whole lot more comfortable.." and it looks like the exact opposite of my definition of comfort.
How much adjustment does the 1511 HAVE, though? You mentioned 2-3" but I've also read elsewhere it's about 12". Which is it?
How long does the 5ah battery last when useing it all day
Ok you had me at Power Load. AC/DC
Just got my first Ego Product, the 765 Blower. Thanks for the in-depth review. Can you do me a solid? Fix the flag? Union on the left
Bought the Ego. hated it. IT'S AWKWARD AND OFF BALANCED. Very difficult not to scalp the lawn. Shaft Not long enough . A back breaker. No complaints about the power. The string rotates clockwise which is stupid. The battery life is no where near 45 minutes.
Brett
Another great video, I love my EGO tools
Thanks for the great review! Nicely done. Just one friendly critique... I appreciate your patriotism but please hang your flag correctly. The blue field should always be in the left corner. ✌️😊 🇺🇸
Thanks for the review. Would you still recommend the ST1511T today? Too many options to choose from! Oh... Was thinking about the EGO POWER+ LB6700 670 CFM 180 MPH blower. Any thoughts on that too? :)
We live in Hawaii... Thick cane grass, lots of fibery vines, can have very wet grass. You say it bogs down in thicker grass. Right now i use a Stihl 91... POWERFUL! With thick trim line, can take down small saplings. Will any of the 3 models you showed keep up with my Sthil? And how many hours of run time with 5 ah battery? And can any of them 3 take the 5 ah battery?
Just saw this today after I just bought the '21 model.-specifically for the handle adjustments.. very cool. LMAO at the ACDC clip. Had a garage band back in '81 called"TNT". Now I'm going to here Bon Scott singing "I'm a POWERLOAD!" every time I use this thing. 🤘
I just got one of these and a leaf blower. Next up is a hedge trimmer. These products are great and perform well! I will never buy small gas lawn equipment ever again.
Ill never buy one the head goes right i like when they go left
Ive got an ego blower, i think its time to grab a trimmer.
Just wish my multi head trimmer spun clockwise like i'm used to instead of counter clockwise. With it spinning counterclockwise all debris shoots right at my leg instead of away from me trimming the way i'm used to doing it. Also, they recently changed the guard on it. The guard now is much smaller than the old one in all of the advertisements and listings. I'm not sure why they changed it and made it smaller without updating their listings to let people know. If it had the original bigger one it probably would've stoppedt he debris from hitting my leg, sigh.....
Odd that you mention your carbon-fiber shaft trimmer doesn't have variable speed trigger. Mine does...Hmmm? Regardless- good revues!
I got a big ego so I think i'll choose the biggest ego
I love the Ego carbon fiber trimmer. It has a linear trigger so no need for High/Low settings.
Linear? Does that mean the trigger is variable speed? Can you slow it down (very slow) so when you edge along a chain link fence the string wont break so often?
@@theobserver9565 I recently purchased the carbon-fiber shaft trimmer...It does have a variable speed trigger control, but its range (low to highest speed,) is somewhat limited.
Regardless, I'd never go back to 2 stroke.
@@dennisdaly907 I've got a Husqvarna 220il coming today. I heard the variable speed trigger is more refined and you can slow it down,way down. If it works like I want I'll be selling my Milwaukee.
I went to the store to pick up a Dewalt string trimmer, as I already have a battery/charger.
Lowe's didn't carry them. Ended up leaving with the Ego for $179. I'm extremely happy that they didn't have a dewalt in stock. The Ego is great, I can't believe I've never heard of them.
Nice trimmer breakdown. Flag etiquette tip, the field of blue should always be in the upper left. Thanks for the video.
you never talked about how long the battery lasts on the 2021 model?🤦🏻♂️
The person I am buying it for is about 5’5”. The length of the product is listed as 64.9 inches on the carbon fiber as well as on the telescopic adjustable 1511. I’m wondering if the adjustment on the 1511 makes it longer than 64.9 inches or shorter. If the shortest length you can make it is the same as the fixed length of the carbon fiber I would like to buy
the carbon fiber. Can anyone here answer that for me?
I have the Ego carbon fiber shaft string trimmer and freaking love it! I’d like to see them come out with a power shovel for us Midwesterners that don’t need a full sized snowblower.
That would be awesome huh?
The bristle brush with power head is just that...
Looks very powerful... but, I wished I can buy EGO trimmers in my country...
You probably just talked me into getting the new model. My Lowe’s is advertising it for $179.99 with the battery.
Go get it now! You'll love it!
I just looked it up $179.00 Includes 56V 2.5 Ah ARC Lithium™ battery and charger- Papa Mows Low thinks for the Low Down .
But do you have the ego safety glasses? 😉
My cheap black and decker trimmer from years ago already had the adjustment for handle length and rotation
Fortunately, I have plenty of shaft length... But I can imagine how that would be useful for some men. 🤟🏻🤟🏻🥱🥱👍🏼👍🏼
I know an older video but recently in lowes looking at gas trimmers and person led me towards ego.
My question is how long does a charge last?
Have a 1/4 acre corner lot where edging and trimming usually takes around 45 minutes.
Have seen some reviews noting only about 20ish minutes of use??
Watched about eleven thousand trimmer (and mower) review videos, including this one twice, to replace my busted DeWalt XR 20V. Finally just gave up, took some Phucomol, and bought an ST1511T largely based on your experience! Ha. Cost nearly as much as a "Pro" Husqvarna gas model (😬😯) but whatever - your honest opinion did the trick!👍
Did you have the stopping issue with the ST1511T 2021 model?
I've got the carbon fiber one but it was 249.00 with a 2.5ah battery it does have a 2 speed switch and has powerload but its not the auto feed out iq one ,but it cannot be adjusted
Great review. Your video helped me to decide to purchase the ST1511
I found I have to replace the string about every 8 minutes in med high grass and weeds. Is any9e else having this issue? I have never used a string trimmer that had to have 12' of string replaced that often! This strikes me as a defect!
None as no trimmer should spin backwards.