Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers ...

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet and our measurements at ear level. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 ...

The Stihl FS 56 RC-E brush cutter is built to make the toughest jobs easier. The 27.2cc gas engine generates an extra 0.25 horsepower more than another gas string trimmer we tested. Combine the ...

Keep your lawn trim, tidy and terrific with some help from CHOICE and the right machine for the job. Unless you're cultivating a rock garden, your greenery will need some maintenance to stop it taking ...

After three years of writing about grooming, I know that if you want to keep your facial hair in check, no matter the length or style, you’ll need a beard trimmer (not to be confused with an ...

The Stihl HS 46 C-E is the lightest petrol hedge trimmer that Stihl produces. We gave it a first look to see if this makes a difference to how easy to use it is. Read on to find out what we thought of ...

Not only are conventional blowers loud for you and your neighbors, but studies have shown that half an hour of yard work with a gas-powered leaf blower produces more hydrocarbon pollution than driving ...

This can include a hedge trimmer, string trimmer ... With its compact size and short 4-inch bar, Stihl’s GTA 26 prompted the creation of a new subset of chainsaws, the mini-chainsaw.

We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? Trimmers are a great option for pubic grooming because they offer a variety of options. Most of them, at least the ones designed ...

The Stihl FSA 90 R is a battery-powered grass trimmer from a manufacturer with a great reputation for its petrol-driven grass trimmers and brushcutters. We took a first look to see whether this ...