Line trimmers

We’ve tested a range of battery-powered and petrol line trimmers to find which perform best and are easiest to use.

Our assessment covers:

• Cutting long and thick grass and weeds

• Horizontal and vertical trimming

• Ease of use.

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Line trimmers are essential for maintaining a tidy yard with crisp edges. But how do you choose the right line trimmer for your property?

Learn how to buy the best line trimmer with our buying guide, which discusses the different types of line trimmers and their features. We discuss performance and endurance, maintenance requirements, shaft and handle design, line feeds, safety guards and edging guides.

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If you're looking for additional equipment to spruce up your outdoor space, we've also tested petrol and battery-powered lawn mowers, robot lawn mowers and waterblasters.

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We cut long and weedy grass. We also trim horizontally along fences and walls, and vertically along paths and garden edges.

In addition, we check how easy each line trimmer is to start and to use, including the adjustability, comfort and convenience of different parts.

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