Grass trimmers: How to buy the best grass trimmer Petrol grass trimmers
Petrol trimmers or brush cutters are best for large gardens
Petrol grass trimmers are the most mobile option and are the best bet for large gardens that can’t be tackled in one go with a cordless trimmer. They’re effective at cutting long grass, course weeds and rougher vegetation and they’re ideal for clearing an allotment or overgrown patch well away from the house.
Petrol grass trimmers are pricier than electric or cordless models, plus you’ll need to factor in the petrol you’ll use to the overall cost. They’re also the noisiest option and give off fumes during use.
Pros Mobile, effective on tough weeds and vegetation, can use away from house
Cons Expensive, noisy, give off fumes
Petrol grass trimmer brands
Draper (www.draper.co.uk)
Einhell (www.einhell-uk.co.uk)
Husqvarna (www.husqvarna.com)
McCulloch (www.mcculloch.info)
Ryobi (www.ryobitools.co.uk)
Sovereign (Homebase) (www.homebase.co.uk)
Stihl (www.stihl.co.uk)
Xtreme (Argos) (www.argos.co.uk)
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