CR helps you figure out whether a battery-powered string trimmer blower is a better option for your yard than a gas-powered one. Each has pros and cons.

Typical methods of battery testing include: Visual inspection — A visual inspection locates cracks, leaks, and corrosion. You can find these problems before they become catastrophic failures; however, ...

24-Volt 13-Inch Telescopic Shaft Battery String Trimmer. Cordless string trimmers can cost upwards of $300, which may not make sense if your trimming needs are relatively small.

We’ve had the chance to test drive a few Husqvarna battery string trimmers and, like its chainsaws, they don’t disappoint. The 330iKL was a beast during testing.

This string trimmer ships with a long-running four-amp-hour battery with LED levels, accepts attachments and alternative heads, uses a unique and easy string winder and takes up to a 0.095-inch line.

A bit beefier than the Stihl FSA 60 R battery trimmer we tested in the past, the FSA 80 R is one of the best string trimmers in Stihl’s battery-powered residential tool lineup. It comes equipped ...

If your battery string trimmer won’t start, make sure the trimmer head is on properly and that the battery is fully charged and seated inside the tool. If that doesn’t help, ...