Best Grass Trimmers in the UK Compared for 2022

What is the best grass trimmer? When choosing your grass trimmer, look for a model with an ergonomic design, low noise output, and a shaft with an adjustable length. Also, make sure that the unit comes with safety guards preventing rocks and weeds from hitting you. 

How Grass Trimmers Differ

Electric machines, both corded and cordless, are more suitable for medium-sized and small yards, whereas petrol-powered grass trimmers are more efficient when it comes to large lawns. 

• Petrol-powered trimmers are easier to manoeuvre and, therefore, are recommended for lawns with multiple obstacles, such as trees and flower beds. That said, unlike electric models, this type of trimmer is the loudest and produces intense vibrations. Another downside to petrol grass trimmers is that they create pollution. And finally, maintenance of petrol grass trimmers adds to the cost of the purchase.

Electric machines have an instant start feature allowing you to start trimming immediately, without the need for pulling on a starter cord. All you need to do is to push the button. Nevertheless, electric models have their disadvantages, too.

Corded grass trimmers are limited by the cable’s length, let alone the potential risk of cutting the cable. Battery-powered grass trimmers offer the manoeuvrability of gas-powered models while being more eco-friendly and cost-efficient. Their major downside is a limited runtime and the need to recharge the battery. 

Best Grass Trimmers Compared

Below, we will take a look at the six most popular models on the market, which can be divided into two categories: lawnmowers and handheld grass trimmers.

As for the former, we have picked the two high-performance machines — the Ryobi OLM1833B 18V ONE+ and Hyundai Petrol Grass Trimmer.

Best high-performance machines

The cordless electric Ryobi OLM1833B operates on an 18V 5.0Ah battery, which is sold separately, while the Hyundai model is powered by fuel. The Ryobi trimmer can cut a lawn up to 250m² on a charge, whereas the 5.5HP Hyundai lawnmower is more powerful and can easily handle large lawns. 

The Ryobi trimmer is easier to manoeuver due to the 33cm cutting path, while the Hyundai lawnmower offers an extra-large 56cm cutting width to cover larger areas in a shorter period of time. On the other hand, the Ryobi trimmer is three times more lightweight than the Hyundai model, which weighs more than 30 kg. 

As for extra features, the Ryobi trimmer features a 5-position cutting height adjustment from 25 to 65 mm, a 3-position telescopic handle, and a 35-litre grass catcher bag.

The Hyundai lawnmower is made with adjustable handles, 35cm heavy-duty wheels, and an adjustable cutting height from 38mm to 76mm. It has an extra-large 56cm cutting width to cover larger areas.

Handheld grass trimmers

Handheld grass trimmers are powered by electricity and categorized into corded and cordless models. The most common type is a cordless handheld grass trimmer as it gives you complete freedom of movement. These devices are good for small tasks, such as trimming under benches or along paths.

The RYOBI RLT183215 18V ONE+ runs on a 1.5Ah Li-ion battery and can be used to cut grass of all types. With a weight of 4.5 kg, this unit features an adjustable front handle, a telescopic shaft, a three-position pivoting head, and an adjustable cutting path width of 25 to 30cm.

Best lightweight handheld grass trimmer

If you are looking for a more lightweight unit, consider the Bosch Grass Trimmer UniversalGrassCut, which weighs fewer than 3 kg. This grass trimmer is equipped with a 2.5 Ah battery and an ergonomic height adjustable V-shape handle.

One of the advantages of this product is an IntelliFEED system that feeds the trimming line automatically. While being comfortable in use, the Bosch grass trimmer has a smaller cutting diameter of 26 cm compared to the Ryobi model.

Another lightweight model is the WORX 20V Cordless Grass Trimmer with a weight of 2.4 kg. The device features an innovative Command Feed spool system allowing for instant line feeding and a 90-degree pivoting head for trimming hard-to-reach areas and sloppy terrains.

The perk of this product is that it can quickly convert from a string trimmer to a wheel edger. When compared to the Bosch model, the WORX grass trimmer has a greater cutting diameter of 30 cm but loses out in terms of adjustability, despite having a telescoping shaft and an adjustable handle.

Best corded handheld grass trimmer

While corded models are less common in this category of grass trimmers, such as a more powerful motor and a longer operating time. Our pick is the Bosch 06008A5870 ART 24 Electric Grass Trimmer with a 400-watt motor and only 2.5 kg in weight.

The machine is equipped with a 90-degree rotating cutter head, so you can quickly switch between trimming and edging. The handle is telescopic and can be adjusted to fit your posture. The downside to this product is a small cutting diameter of 24 cm, although this may be exactly what you need.

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