[ Don't Hate Your String Trimmer 👿] New EGO Line IQ Auto Load & Feed - Best Review 2022
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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THIS IS THE BEST STRING TRIMMER EVER MADE (NO BS). In this video I review and test the brand new EGO Line IQ String Trimmer with Powerload. From this point forward, all string trimmers will be judged against this game changing beast.
SO if you hate adding line or advancing string in your trimmer make sure you check out this video.
#KiteArmy 2022 #ego #powerbeyondbelief
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Andrew, you are the only video on EGO Line IQ that shows the animation of the Line starting at 16 inches and going down to 5 inches before the LineIQ gets triggered ! Thank you so much for including that animation into your demonstration. Good work!
I like that you dont have to bump the head o n the ground, saves you some time to get the job done, i bought the carbon fiber shaft on last year with the self winding head, it really is something else, now i should have held it but hey, they seem to make the string trimmer better each year.
That always sucks when a better product is released BUT at least EGO continues to push the envelope
EGO seems to keep making their products easier and easier to use. Awesome engineering! Thanks for the Best Review in 2022 Andrew!
Yes Sir - they are on FIIIRRE
There is one thing that all reviewers miss, with bump trimmers the line is about 1 1/2” inches above the bottom of the trimmer head so you have to raise the back of the trimmer to keep the line aimed at the ground. With the Ego trimmer the line is very close to the bottom of the trimmer head which makes the job much easier.
I considered that Powerload feature when I was shopping for a string trimmer, but opted for the EGO without it. It occurred to me that loading the head is something I might do once every 2 or 3 _seasons,_ and EGO has made that easy enough on the conventional models. Saving 30 seconds every couple years didn't seem worth the risk of one more thing that could go wrong, nor the cost of increased weight, no matter how small. It might be useful for those with limited hand/wrist/arm mobility, though. *But Line IQ is a different story!* I'd love to give that a try. I've found my unit's bump feed to be unreliable; it sometimes works, it sometimes doesn't. And feeding too much only to see it trimmed off and wasted is annoying.
The line feed is extremely useful when brush cutting as i run through the line in the head every 3 to 4 4.0 ah battery charges
GET THIS MAN TO 100k by the end of the year
By the end of the month!!!
I agree. This channel is pure fun. Andrew is quick to explain and praise innovation and better performance no matter the brand. It's just that EGO isn't sitting around waiting on the field, they're leading it every year.
@@zaineridling True - EGO is like 10 years ahead of everyone else
I have the ryobi 40 string trimmer that just died, last almost 2 years, messgae them and crickets... I just got the ego line iq one and love it so far. I already have their 2 stage snowblower and the select cut mower and 765 blower. Now I have 4 batteries lol.
I think that Ryobi did you a favor
Feel compelled to comment as I know you heavily push this trimmer but for me it was by far the worst string trimmer I've ever used. The Line IQ never worked properly. First one wouldn't let out string then let out like 4 inches at a time. On the first day of ownership it had severely damaged the guard due to way too much string being released. Was replaced under warranty.
Second one kind of sort of worked- not very well. It very inconsistently fed out line and on more than one occasion decided to do it half way through me edging around something delicate, damaging it in the process. My edges looked horrible. Then the battery died (5 months of ownership) - replaced under warranty. Struggled with it for 3 months before I gave up and brought a leather trimmer (which is 1000x better). I'll never use an auto extend head again.
Ego saw my review and asked me to bring it back. They agreed it was faulty and replaced under warranty (a third time in 9 months). Got it back a couple days ago.. and now the battery has failed again. Whilst in the shop someone returning the same trimmer. 3 months old. Power load had failed and wouldn't work. No way to load line manually so trimmer was useless.
I have battery tools from milwuakee, stihl, dewalt, ryobi and must have maybe 20 odd batteries between them. I've only ever had one other battery die - a ryobi one... after 6 years.
Love my ego blower and mower but the line trimmer with line iq was terrible. Like you said the telescopic pole and handle are fantastic.... looks nice too... shame it can't cut grass to save its life.
Just thought I'd put this here in case others have the same experience.
The Line IQ on mine is very annoying. It doesn't auto feed until there's only ~3" of line sticking out, and then when it does feed out some line it leaves 2" chunks of line in the yard. EGO says a bump feed head won't fit on the trimmer, so I can't just replace the IQ head with an older head.
The line iq sucked with the included string. It kept over feeding and cutting, wasting the line. I loaded it with Shakespeare .095 and it worked pretty flawless. Sometimes a bit shorter than I'd like but predictable. Very happy with it so far.
You sold me. Just got one. Now waiting for the edge to grow. With a husqvarna automower and this, I am looking to spend less than 15 minutes a month on lawn maintenance.
Less is more for sure
Stihl has had the Super Cut automatic feed head for around a decade. Their spool has to be manually rewound and it also only holds about 10 feet of line.
Cool - I never have had a chance to test that
How are they if you leave in back of truck and it rains good on them will it ruin them ? Because gas engines will still run.
Wish they had the bump feed option as a backup for this $300 string trimmer. I can definitely see Line IQ failing after a little while with no option but to throw it away and spend more money on a replacement.
Normal bump heads fail too - look how many parts they have
@@Kitearmy That's fair, but does the Line IQ head have _less_ parts? I don't know but my guess is it has at least as many, including the electronics. If it has a small PC board, that's actually dozens or hundreds of parts, the failure of any one of which could bring down the feature. But I'm not criticizing; just thinking of both pros & cons. I love the idea. 🙂Plus it would give me one more excuse to buy that perty carbon fiber shaft I passed up for my current unit. 😀
@@MikeAnn193 Less parts for sure - not even a spring to pop out
@@Kitearmy OK. So less _mechanical_ parts. Still very likely more parts.
@@MikeAnn193 5 year tool warranty they stand behind. I doubt it just falls apart.
Echo trimmers have good loading feature is great bump head is outdated.
That's a nice trimmer. I'll stick with my 6 year old 2nd generation EGO trimmer. I like to run it without the guard. I prefer having control over line length.
I can see that
Me, too. I have more control around small plants and trees without the guard. I ran the 2021 Powerload version with the guard last year.
I tried that and noticed it lets out a lot of line then shuts down then have to load it back in
Should you not bump the head on sidewalk vs grass? Probably not good for the plastic head but helps not hurting the grass.
yes but that is harder on the tool
Sucks either way, but grass grows back for free, whereas string trimmer heads cost extra to replace. Auto feeding line is a cool idea!
I got one! Can't wait to use it! Giving my works trimmer to my sister LOL!!
Nice move - they call that a win-win
@@Kitearmy also I saw those new lights at lows today! Hope to see a video on that?
Yeah the bump and go, eventually sucks needs to be rebuilt, but the more mechanics and more to breakdown.
Ego awesome, video awesome, you're awesome, thank you!
EGO makes me look good
I have this IQ model (ST1623T), had it for a couple of months now and as much as I want too, I'm NOT loving it, at least not now. Though, the auto-load feature is very nice, use it once so far and now looking for some .095 line replacements before it's done. My local Lowes carries the EGO brand precut (14 ft.), 5-refills (70 ft. in total) for $16.98, wondering about replacement lines that might be a better deal with equal or better-quality cuts. I have been using an old 36v/40v battery black & decker with the flip head for edging, uses the smaller string line, .065 and it does the job. I decide to upgrade to this string trimmer, and man its much heavier and the longer than my old black and decker. Currently, my problem is I have much less control with this EGO trimmer, talk about screwing up my edging and general trimming along the fence line & such. LOL I guess I'll keep at it and hopefully, by the end of spring I'll learn to control this beast. LOL
You should be able to use any stock .095 line - I use the Husquvarna
Use the Husqvarna string. Works really well with it!
Mine is a couple of years old and it does not advance the string. Have you encountered this problem?
I want this bump head! Why can't other companies do this? Great review.
because EGO is the best
Who says they can't? _Somebody_ has to be the first. :-D
That said, I agree EGO is the best for yard maintenance tools. I have four so far.
EGO filed a patent on how their line IQ head works. Others will have to work around it or pay them royalties.
@@DoresoomReviews Yes, if a competitor wants to use the design in EGO's patent, but I imagine some inventive engineer can figure out another way to automatically feed the string. Maybe that's what you mean by "work around it."
Echo has had their speed feed head out for 10-15 years. It is the industry standard on commercial weed eaters ( most all brands).
Just purchased tonight! Can't wait to use it tomorrow. :D
And????
@@Kitearmy EGO nailed it with this trimmer! It's light, balanced, and has plenty of trimming power. No more bumping and I love the Line IQ feature. Just like in your video, I was able to keep trimming without stopping. I kept feeling the need to "bump" the trimmer when the line got low, but the trimmer adjusted to the perfect length each time. Even in the vertical position the line would advance. I love the new trigger safety as its smooth and quick. I haven't had the need to load more line, so I haven't tried the autoload feature yet. This is by far the best trimmer I've ever purchased!!
Two months later - I took the guard off today and the trimmer is phenomenal and now I can see where the line is. :)
I have the EGO with the bump head. My problem is that the powerload button doesn't engage. I think it's electrical. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to fix.
I've never used a weed trimmer that doesn't bind our twist in the head.
And the ryobi head has never come apart that easy for me.
Ego is a champ
Does it have a sensor? What happens if it fails?
less likely to fail than a standard bump head that you wack into the grass
As usual Kite great review !
Thanks mate! Wait until next weekend - killer vid coming
Nice. I have never found the other way to be hard. I just find .095 twisted line most likely to jam for me.
Great tip!
Only wish it had a wheel to function as an edger … like the Worx GT. EGO is way more powerful but the Worx GT just provides for a smoother standoff if edging. Different class edger I realize … just have been spoiled with the wheel.
the wheel does help for small properties - but it fails for bigger cutting
My cheap B&D trimmer had this feature since forever.
it probably has a feature that advances the line with you push the throttle and then release it
So my problem is my EGO feeds too fast. It constantly feeds. Even if there is no need to add, it’s adding. I use a line every time I cut the grass. Gonna save up and get this line IQ. Looks nice.
Strange - you mean with a different EGO bump head?
Definitely I'll go with Ego
nice move
How do you replace the head ? Because I know over time the head starts tearing up ! Can you replace it ? Or you can not ?
they have a replaceable head model - this one does not
You sold me! I was about to go buy the Dewalt
They are okay - but this is the king
I just purchased the EGO String Trimmer and love it. Have you ever done a video on the best strings to use? Or do you recommend sticking with EGO's trimmer line?
If you own the EGO Line IQ I would stay with the EGO line
The most important thing is to stick with .095" line diameter. Any different line diameter/density will cause the autofeed head to feed too much or too little line due to the differing centrifugal force. Too light of a line will likely result in the head constantly feeding and cutting it off until the line's gone!
I just put Husqvarna string in mine. GAME CHANGER!!! To me it runs smoother, IMO!
Do you know exactly how the Line IQ feeds more line. Does it feed a little line continuously? Does it seems to feed when the line get smaller and the RPM increase due to the smaller length line? Does it require you to run the Trimmer at high speed to know the line is smaller? Have you figured out how it exactly feeds more line and when? I am concerned that it continuously feeds line using it up faster than a bump head. Thanks again for the reviews and great videos.
It does not continually add string - based on need
It will feed line to the correct length at both high and low speeds. I believe it works via a self-locking mechanism tuned for the centrifugal force exerted by the correct line length. I did find it goes through line faster than a traditional bump feed though.
I have been researching for weeks now and am having a hard time.
Do I get the powerhead with multiple attachments so I can also get the pole saw, or do I get the autofeed line iq with carbon fiber, or get the 1511 basically this but without line iq or carbon fiber (does have auto feed).
I'm still torn between these 3 and a dewalt 60v honestly. Any thoughts between them all?
Thanks for the video
Ii say get the multihead ego. Cost a bit but worth it i believe. I almost got it but I the line iq because I like the no bump.
Besides UA-cam do you have another social media
Any way to retrofit an older Ego trimmer with this Auto-Feed option?
???
I wish you could do that, replace the trimmer head and update the tool. But electric parts are tuned for specific tolerances in weight, torque, and heat, which controls a variety of operations to prevent heat and torque stress on the electric motor.
tho EGO don't support it i have seen a video where a guy swapped the heads over with the normal power-load bump head ua-cam.com/video/GgFdZcbQXkw/v-deo.html. i recently brought the IQ head when it arrives if i remember I'll tell you how it goes.
Do you know if you can use alternate 0.95 string, cutting it to the length 15' 3", opposed to getting the expensive EGO rolls of string?
Bought an alternate 230' spool of the same twitsted style 0.95, cut it to the length above, and for whatever reason the powerload isn't loading it, though it loads the EGO string without issue.
The 230' spool cost $17.99 and the EGO 5, 15' 3" (total of ~76') strings cost $16.99. Ugh and also this is with the newest model ST1623T.
I would say yes - supposedly they tested it with over 100 brands of string
Andrew I have the fiberglass auto string trimmer do they sell this IQ head only so I can put it on my old auto feed string trimmer
They do not. Sell yours or give it away and get one of these. You will thank me.
@@Kitearmy I could wait for your big debut for the 765 blower I when out and purchase the kit with a battery and charger for 299 I love the power that this blower put out it dry my truck in mInutes and move leaf’s with no effort highly recommend it. I think now I have 4 battery and charger I just going to but just the iq string trimmer without the charger and battery for 199.
Ryoai may be the “center of the market” but that’s equivalent to comparing a higher end of the market to garbage. Compare it to quality products or lose integrity.
They are both in the same price range
@@Kitearmy you can purchase a vastly superior STIHL trimmer for less money. The Ego can only be considered better if you refuse to run gas and/or only do relatively easy, light trimming jobs.
I like the idea of automatic string control, but how long is that head going to last if you have heavy undergrowth? They get bumped and beat up whether it has bump feed or not. Same for the eye, how long before it builds up debris and no longer reads, or breaks?
This seems like a great tool for light duty up kept residential properties IMO.
@@WontSeeReplies Yep this is made for consumer use - good for about 20 years
I bought this string trimmer. After a few uses, I decided to buy a rotary scissor head. Can I put the scissor head on this machine or do I need to buy a powerhead?
not sure that it can be adapted to the line iq
Dude....................I can't believe this is you
Hey mate - now you know a famous youtuber!!!
I have the carbon shaft one from year before. It has the auto load. Can I just buy the line iq head and switch it?
no - that is a good trimmer
wonder how much a replacement head cost
Good question. For what it's worth, I would guess at least half the price of the entire trimmer without battery. That's not a criticism; just a reality as I see it, about parts vs. the whole of almost any machine.
@@MikeAnn193 probably right. This whole battery platform is going to have to get better run time and be less expensive before I make the plunge. Its not there yet
@@thehandsonlandlord626 I understand your hesitancy. I had it myself, but I've already taken the plunge. I own four EGO tools, purchased over the last 5 years or so, and I'm quite happy with all of them in most ways on most occasions. While it's true they're not inexpensive, I don't mind paying more for something I really want that's well designed and built. As for the run time: I have their leaf blower, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, and chainsaw. I can't speak to everyone's needs, but I have about 0.8 acres, a fair number of trees, lots of bushes... and string trimming takes nearly an hour each time. The only tool that has run out of juice before the job was done was the string trimmer, and only once or twice in the 15 or 20 times I've used it. Plus recharging is quick and easy. I'm actually considering the snow blower next. All of that is to say you might be surprised at how good batteries have gotten (at least for this brand; the only one I have experience with). For my needs, _it's there._ 🙂
Can u install the new ego in head on the order ego trimmer
no - it has some electronics in the head
Does Line IQ work without the guard?
I don't think so - it has to cut the line down
It would be interesting to remove the guard and as the line is worn away does it release only 16 inches of length and stop, or must it be continuously cut by the guard's blade?
Wow how did you run through thst much string on that test?
just kept wacking it against concrete
@@Kitearmy i get it, but that amount of string will last me a few months atleast, and also trimming concrete sidewalks
@@ChrisDied me too - just tried to run it down
when sand/dirt gets in the inertia cassett & spring it jams and suddenly releases a foot of line,COMMERCIAL OPERATORS DO NOT BUY!!
Damn, I just bought my bumping one on sale, LOL
Still a great unit
that thing ate all of your line for that small trimming job? that trimmer will cost you big in the long run
Less string than the Ryobi bump head used
Yeah but it's 400 dollars. You can get the Dewalt 60V for less than than and go hard
well $299
FYI
All the cheap string trimmers have auto line feed and it always sucks
Thanks for the FYI - can you give me some examples....
I'm curious about examples, too. But since EGO is not a "cheap" brand, at least in my opinion, I'd be much less concerned with them.
@@MikeAnn193 Don't hold your breath for a response - trolls
@@Kitearmy Yeah... I'm not.
This trimmer sucks. Anyone who is saying these 56v trimmers are even remotely as good as a gas trimmer are shills. I just got one really hoping to get away from mixed gas and within 15minutes I knew there was zero chance I would be keeping this trimmer. Honestly, I wouldn’t use it if it were free. Stick with echo or stihl or Toro even. What a let down.
Every week I give a trimmer away to the most dissatisfied comment. You win!
@@Kitearmy lol. give it to someone in need. I’ll stick with my echo. I ate the return shipping to get rid of the ego stuff I bought. I think I had too high expectations.
I see a guy below me Zach. He wants one. Can I gift him the one I won?
You broke your string every 3 yards, no reason for that.
Ego products are expensive. Especially battery.
Yep - you pay for the best
at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of it
I sneak EGO string trimmers into my buffet
@@Kitearmy YESSSSS!!!!