Greenworks 14-inch 40V Review. Greenworks electric trimmer
Greenworks 14-inch 40V Review
The Greenworks 14-Inch string trimmer overall failed to distinguish itself from the rest of the products in the group in the bulk of our tests, only standing out in our battery life metric. This weed eater isn’t terribly expensive but can’t quite compare with some of the better products, which don’t cost that much more. However, it is a decent bargain option if you only have light-duty string trimming tasks.
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Our Analysis and Test Results
While the Greenworks produced mediocre results in the vast majority of our tests, it did thoroughly impress us with its battery life, lasting two to three times longer than the bulk of the other string trimmers. It doesn’t have a ton of power but this product would be a great option if you have vast expanses of easy-to-trim plants and don’t want to have to stop and recharge the battery.
Performance Comparison
Likes
The Greenworks does a decent job at clearing away patches of grass and weeds that aren’t too dense and can even cut through some of the burlier brush and plants if you take it in stages. The guard does a good job of blocking freshly-cut debris from getting thrown back at you and it has a bump feed mechanism to dispense more line. The shoulder strap attachment also makes it a bit more comfortable and less fatiguing to use.
The Greenworks truly shined in our battery life test, where we ran each trimmer under no-load conditions until they died, scoring based on the runtime achieved. This weed eater lasted for an impressive 95 minutes before calling it quits — easily one of the longest runtimes of the entire group. It also has both a low and a high power mode, so you can adjust the speed to the task at hand.
Dislikes
Unfortunately, the Greenworks is significantly underpowered compared to many of the other models in the group, faltering with thick-stemmed weeds and dense patches of plants. Even worse, the guard frequently gets caught up tall grass when cutting thicker patches, which then become almost immediately tangled in the head and force the Greenworks off course. This guard also gets in the way when trying to trim tight spaces or make precision cuts.
This is one of the heaviest string trimmers of the group and feels particularly cumbersome and bulky to use.
The shoulder strap does mitigate this a bit but doesn’t do all that much.
We also thought the Greenworks is one of the least user-friendly models when it comes to replacing the line. The spring mechanism inside the head especially makes it difficult to keep the string where it is supposed to be and replace the cap without cross-threading it.
This weed eater is also one of the loudest trimmers we have tested to date, with a particularly high-pitched tone that is quite grating on the ears.
Value
The Greenworks is an acceptable bargain buy but there are less expensive models that we vastly preferred.
Conclusion
If you need to cut copious amounts of sparsely spaced weeds and grass, then the Greenworks is a great choice. Otherwise, we would recommend an alternative option.
Greenworks String Trimmer & Edger attachment 40V G-MAX 14-Inch. 2100202 Product Review #greenworks
The Greenworks 21212 is an affordable and functional electric string trimmer with a 4-amp motor. This weed eater is fairly basic in terms of its feature package, which is something you might expect from a cheap weed eater, but it manages to do a lot with its features.
Top Ten Reviews Verdict
This Greenworks 21212 trimmer is surprisingly versatile and can do a lot with its basic feature package. It isn’t very powerful, but it has a generous four-year warranty that makes it worth a look.
Cons
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The Greenworks 21212 is an affordable and functional electric string trimmer with a 4-amp motor. This weed eater is fairly basic in terms of its feature package, which is something you might expect from a cheap weed eater, but it manages to do a lot with its features.
The 4-amp engine is not the most powerful of the products we reviewed, yet it has plenty of power to get rid of most of the overgrowth in your yard. The shaft is on the short side, and while it is adjustable, it doesn’t extend far. If you are taller than 6 feet, this trimmer may be too small. While the head doesn’t rotate for edging, the shaft rotates to make it comfortable to hold for edging.
The retractable metal flower guard doubles as a guide when you use it in edging mode. This is not as easy to maneuver as a pivoting head with wheels, but it’s nice that you can perform this kind of detailing on your lawn with a trimmer at this price point. It is a lightweight trimmer at 5.2 pounds, so holding it at different angles is easy. The small-sized shaft comes in handy when you use it in edging mode as well.
The 13-inch cut path is decent and should handle most of the cutting and trimming in your yard. It also has a single-line auto line feed so you won’t have to worry about manually adjusting the spool every time. If you want a wider cutting path, consider the other Greenworks model we reviewed.
As with all electric weed eaters, this trimmer releases zero emissions into the atmosphere. Greenworks prides itself in manufacturing products that environmentally friendly.
Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer / edger review
REVIEW – A reliable string trimmer is an indispensable tool for yard work. However, gas models are loud and create noxious fumes, and corded electric units are inconvenient. The Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer with edger mode is a lightweight, feature-rich, battery-powered tool. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
What is it?
The Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer with edger mode is a battery-powered string trimmer for yard work. In the United States, the string trimmer is also referred to as a weed whacker, weedwacker, or line trimmer. The handle side of this unit has a small battery that is charged by an AC adapter and the cutting side has a small electric motor attached to a monofilament line. The motor housing may be tilted to make it easier to operate on steep hills or embankments. The motor housing may also be rotated 90 degrees to convert the string trimmer into an electric edger. The vertical edger can be used to create a distinct boundary between the lawn and another surface. The debris guard of the trimmer has an attached wheel that makes it easier to guide the trimmer along the ground to create boundaries with a paved, concreted, or asphalted area.
Design and features
Unboxing
The Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer with edger mode comes in a plain cardboard box. The components are loosely packaged within the box.
Design
The Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer with edger mode must be assembled before use. A screwdriver is required to install the trimmer guard but a much more important item is required before use: safety glasses. String trimmers, even with a plastic guard, can jettison sharp-edged debris at high velocity. This debris may be ricocheted off of nearby objects into the operator’s face.
Assembling the trimmer is relatively easy. The steps involved include attaching the guard, assembling the shaft, and attaching the auxiliary handle. The guard is attached with three Philips head screws. The trimmer guide, a steel loop that indicates the approximate full length of the wire, fits onto a channel above the guard.
The shaft is pre-wired from the handle and battery on one end to the motor on the other. The shaft is designed from aluminum and has an adjustable length. When using the trimmer the handle height adjusts from about 25″ to 32″ from the cutting height and when using the edger the handle height adjusts from about 28″ to 36″ from the guide wheel height. The auxiliary handle fits on the top of the adjustable shaft. The position is adjustable along the entire length of the shaft and is tightened to the shaft with a hand knob on the right side of the top handle.
The directions do not explicitly indicate that the protective paper should be removed from the line trimmer, but this step should be done to prevent the line from getting too long.
The spool will release about 0.4″ of line each time the machine is started. At first, I thought that this may be too much line released at a time, but based on the length of the line I have observed when using the trimmer, this is about right. Several times I needed to advance the line before starting the next trim. This is accomplished by starting the trimmer and then stopping it. The length of the cutting line is controlled by a centrifugal clutch that engages when the head is turning relatively slowly. You can see the clutch button here on the base of the rotating head.
In the pictures below you can see that the clutch button is released when the head is spinning slowly but as the head speeds up the clutch button sinks and prevents the spool from further advancement. each time this happens an audible click is heard.
The trimmer comes with a spare spool and spool cover. Each spool is loaded with 14’6″ of filament. By the math, this corresponds to 420 startings of the trimmer. I figure with my use, I may start this about 40 times each week when I trim the walkways, dog pen, trees, pavement, and beds around the house. Even if I need to replace the spool every ten weeks this doesn’t seem like too much of a hassle. The filament may be replaced onto the spindle by tucking in about an inch of the filament into the center of the spindle and then winding in the direction indicated by “rewind →”.
The inch of filament is caught in the channel pictured below.
One design issue that I wish was more robust is that the tool is not protected from rain or water. the directions require that the vent holes for the motor be brushed off and that the unit be cleaned with a neutral detergent. I wish that the tool could be cleaned with a garden hose.
The battery on the unit I received for evaluation is only designed to power tools but the battery on the unit sold by Amazon has a USB port on it too which allows the 2Ah battery to be used as a high capacity USB charger. The battery has a 3 LED energy level gauge. The gauge is not accessible or viewable when the battery is installed but installing and removing the battery is very easy. Additional batteries may be purchased for between 40 and 50 dollars.
Operation
The operation is very simple and as easy to use as a typical string trimmer. If you are used to a unit that requires bumping the head to advance the line, then this unit is a little different.
The line is advanced automatically each time the unit starts. To advance the line significantly start the unit momentarily, wait for it to come to a stop, then repeat until the desired line length is reached.
The length of the shaft is adjustable with a cam lever so it may be changed without additional tools.
The rotation of the head for edging and the angle of the head are easily changed with a press of a button.
Performance
The string trimmer works similarly to gas-powered trimmers I have used in the past, with the exception that it is lighter weight, quieter, less costly to operate, and doesn’t produce noxious exhaust. Like other trimmers, it works better if it is used to cut with the tip of the unit, and the cutting is from the right to the left so that the trimmer is cutting into the guard.
This video shows the trimmer at work around a tree.
The edger also works very well. It was easier for me to use the edger freehanded rather than relying on the wheel, but the performance was very good.
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Final thoughts
The Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer with edger mode may cause some green thumbs to wonder if it is powerful enough or lasts long enough for their yard. While I cannot recommend this for commercial landscapers (the unit is not warranted for commercial use) I believe that many readers will be very happy with the Greenworks 24V 12-inch string trimmer’s performance and the quiet, pollution-free operation of its battery-powered motor.
Price: 69.99 Where to buy: Greenworks (Use coupon code GWSAS25 to save 25% (expires after 9/30/21)) and it’s also available on Amazon Source: The sample of this product was provided by Greenworks.
Greenworks’ 80V 16-inch cordless electric string trimmer hits best price in months at 180 in New Green Deals
Now that spring has sprung and you’re likely outside working on the yard, you might already be tired of mixing gas and oil for the string trimmer. Well, Greenworks is rescuing you from that noisy and smelly gas engine with its 80V 16-inch cordless electric string trimmer. On sale for 180 today only, you’d normally spend 195 or more for this model and this discount delivers the best price that we’ve seen since back in June of last year when it hit 160. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Get ready for spring with Greenworks’ gas-free string trimmer
Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 16-inch 80V Brushless String Trimmer Kit for 179.99 shipped. Down from a 250 list price direct from Greenworks, for the past month or so it’s gone for 195 at Amazon. Prior to that, it was 230 there and today’s deal comes in at the best price that we’ve seen since it hit 160 back in June.
This string trimmer is perfect for getting rid of gas and oil from your weekly routine. The 80V battery has plenty of power to handle whatever your yard throws at it, since it delivers the same power as a 27cc gas motor. On top of that, TRUBRUSHLESS technology in the electric motor here means that you’ll have plenty of power and an ultra-fast control system. Load-sensing technology means that it’ll automatically adjust the power provided as needed, ensuring you never bog it down, either. Then, the 80V lithium battery has fade-free power that lasts until it dies meaning there’s no ramp as it loses power. All of that plus the fact that it ties into the rest of Greenworks’ 80V battery system makes this a solid addition to your yard care routine this spring and summer.
Razor’s electric minibike is made for the trails
Amazon is now offering the Razor Rambler 16 36V Electric Minibike for 584.80 shipped. Down from 650, today’s deal comes in at 65 off the normal going rate, marks the first time that it’s been below 600, and is also a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. The Razor Rambler 16 is a modernized minibike that’s sure to bring fun to your spring and summer outings. It has a 36V battery that lets you ride up to 15.5 MPH for as far at 11.5 miles on a single charge. The super-wide 16-inch tires are filled with air and let you tackle anything you come across, either on- or off-road.
As a minibike, this is a fun toy to take outside and ride around the neighborhood or to take to the trails now that it’s warm outside. While it’s recommended for riders ages 18 and up, you’ll find that this minibike has a built-in LED headlight as well as a brake-activated taillight. Without pedals, this minibike is designed to be propelled completely under its own power as well, making it effortless to ride. On top of that, it’s quieter than traditional minibikes thanks to the electric motor and it requires no gas or oil to function either.
Save 45% on Greenwork’s 2000 Max Electric Pressure Washer at the all-time low of 98.50
Amazon is now offering the Greenworks 2000 Max Electric Pressure Washer for 98.58 shipped. Normally going for 178, this 45% discount or solid 79.50 price drop marks a new all-time low price we’ve tracked for this model. Coming with a pro-style spray wand, this washer can output a maximum of 2,000 PSI and up to 1.1 GPM to break through the caked-on dirt and grim on your house or sidewalks. The pressure washer will save you energy by not running the pump when you’re not pressing the trigger. You will be able to reach just about anywhere with the included extension wand and the 35-foot power cord and 20 feet of high-pressure hose.
New Tesla deals
After checking out the Greenworks 16-inch 80V string trimmer on sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.
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New e-bike deals electric scooter discounts
If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
- Hover-1’s new Night Owl Electric Folding Scooter with 37-mile range at 1,352 (Reg. 1,800)
- Jetson Haze Electric Bike: 550 (Reg. 650) | Costco
- Get a Segway Electric KickScooter for 400 ahead of spring joyrides
- Juiced e-bikes 0% APR financing available
- Micah Toll’s favorite low-cost folding electric bike, the Lectric XP 2.0: 999 (Reg. 1,099)
- Kent Electric Pedal Assist Mountain Bike: 698 (Reg. 998)
- Gotrax’s just-released G MAX electric scooter sees first discount at 100 off, more
Additional New Green Deals
After shopping the Greenworks 16-inch 80V string trimmer on sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
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