8 best cordless trimmers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Bulky lawn mowers are gradually becoming a thing of the past. Nowadays, trimmers are increasingly used instead. Usually they are provided with a gasoline engine. But if the device will be used somewhere in the country, then it is better to get a battery model. It is about such trimmers that will be discussed in this review. We will tell you about the best models, after the purchase of which there are practically no negative impressions.

Ranking of the best cordless trimmers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Ranking of the best cordless trimmers	1	STIHL FSA 65	RUB 18 490
	2	Monferme 21317M	RUB 14,990
	3	Makita DUR181RF	6 540 rub.
	4	Greenworks 1301507 G-MAX 40V GD40BC	RUB 13,280
	5	BLACK + DECKER STB3620L-QW	13 739 rub.
	6	STIHL FSA 45	RUB 8,950
	7	Greenworks 21107 G-MAX 40V	RUB 5,999
	8	BLACK + DECKER ST1823	RUB 5,259

STIHL FSA 65

Rating: 4.9

This brushcutter differs from analogues in its increased reliability. There is a high probability that this power tool will serve you for decades. It will only be necessary to change the line from time to time. Also, once every few years, you should buy a new battery, and even then only if the trimmer is used as regularly as possible.

The STIHL FSA 65 set includes both a line and a knife. The first serves to mow the lawn, while the knife allows you to get rid of the knots on the bushes. If we talk about grass, the width of its mowing is 30 cm. There is no grass collector here. But this is understandable, this is not a lawn mower. The brushcutter is as simple as possible – on its bar you can find only an electric motor, a battery, a protective cover and a mount for equipment. The body and deck are made of plastic. Made of extra strong, so they should last a very long time. There is also a handle. It is foldable, which greatly simplifies the transportation of the tool. The height of the handle can be adjusted, which is good news.

The engine is overhead here. It is powered, as already mentioned, by a 36-volt battery. The battery is made using lithium-ion technology, so you can count on maintaining a charge when the brushcutter is not in use.

It seems that the STIHL FSA 65 is all about merit. The disadvantages are really very difficult to look for, because this model is distinguished by a low noise level, high power and the absence of exhaust gases. Its complete line has a diameter of 2 mm, which allows it to cope even with thick enough grass. Also, this product is capable of boasting low weight. Perhaps, you can only find fault with the duration of continuous battery life. It takes about half an hour. We'll have to stock up on a second and even a third battery. At least if you need to work on large areas of lawn. If you are buying a cordless trimmer for your own country house, then one battery may be enough. Also a clear drawback of this model is the cost, which reaches 18 thousand rubles. Not everyone dares to pay that kind of money for such a power tool.

Advantages

• Weight does not exceed 2.7 kg;
• Minimum noise level;
• Complete with almost everything you need;
• Decent mowing width;
• Copes even with tall grass;
• Height adjustable foldable handle;
• Long service life.

disadvantages

• Not very long battery life;
• High price.

Monferme 21317M

Rating: 4.8

This trimmer may seem like a child's toy at first. For some unknown reason, the manufacturer of this model decided to paint the handle and body in two bright colors: light green and purple, close to pink. However, in terms of technical characteristics, this power tool is far from a toy.

Like the one discussed above, the Monferme 21317M sells for a lot of money. After spending 20 thousand rubles, you expect to get a trimmer capable of providing a decent cutting width. Fortunately, in this regard, the brushcutter is not at all frustrating. Here this parameter is equal to 30 cm. By default, the grass is mowed with a fishing line. If you need to remove knots, which are rich in shrubs, you will need a knife. Alas, it is not included in the kit, you will have to buy a knife separately. Very strange, especially if you remember the price tag.

This model is equipped with a D-shaped handle. It folds easily during transport. The handle height can be adjusted. This means that this brushcutter can be used by both short and tall people. By the way, the weight of the tool is 4.1 kg. Not a record, but a trimmer cannot be called heavy either.

The main advantage of the Monferme 21317M is its quiet operation. Not in the sense that the line rotates very slowly, there is no problem with this, but in the fact that the noise level when using the cordless trimmer is very low. Such a brushcutter can be used in the country even at a time when relatives are sleeping. As for the shortcomings, people mostly complain about the short battery life. If half an hour is enough to care for your lawn, then Monferme 21317M is definitely your choice! If you have a large area, then you will either have to look towards the gasoline model, or additionally buy a second battery.

Advantages

• Decent mowing width;
• Motokosu cannot be called heavy;
• Foldable handle, the height of which can be adjusted;
• The minimum noise level.

disadvantages

• The design will not suit everyone;
• Not very long battery life;
• Not the best package;
• It does not cope with all branches.

Makita DUR181RF

Rating: 4.7

A huge number of power tools are produced under the Makita brand. And all of them are most often able to boast of a long service life. Some pros still use Makita tools they bought in the middle of the last decade! Therefore, you can count on durability and purchasing Makita DUR181RF – a portable cordless trimmer, painted in the manufacturer's proprietary colors. And this is despite the fact that this model turned out to be quite cheap. In many Russian stores it is sold for 7-8 thousand rubles.

This brushcutter has a D-shaped handle, the height of which is adjustable, albeit within a small range. It cannot be folded, but the size of the handle does not make transporting the power tool in any way difficult.

Many parts of this trimmer are made of plastic. Its use allowed the manufacturer to reduce the weight of the brushcutter to 3.1 kg. And this is already taking into account the battery, the capacity of which is 3 Ah! Therefore, you can work with such a trimmer for a very long time. It is only straining that the weight is shifted to the lower side – it is in this part of the brushcutter that its engine is located. This is unlikely to interfere with those who are going to use the tool at their own dacha. This is not the best choice only for all kinds of housing offices, whose workers need to mow a large number of lawns every day.

Unlike the more powerful models, the Makita DUR181RF is not a brush cutter. This is hinted at at least by its equipment, which does not include a knife. In the box with the device, only a fishing line with a diameter of 2 mm is found. The trimmer design provides a cutting width of 26 cm. The tool motor rotates the line at a speed of up to 7800 rpm. All this makes it easy to mow almost any type of grass. In this case, you will not be tied to an outlet or a can of gasoline! Only not the longest operating time from a full charge can confuse. It is possible that someone will need to purchase an additional battery. However, you can't call it expensive, so we won't blame the manufacturer too much.

It remains to add that the device has a familiar telescopic shaft. The head position is adjustable here within 90 degrees.

Advantages

• Low cost;
• Decent charging speed;
• The handle height can be adjusted;
• Good tool rotation speed;
• Not very heavy.

disadvantages

• Cuts only grass;
• The charge only lasts for 20 minutes;
• The lower engine position will not suit everyone;
• Not very large cutting width.

Greenworks 1301507 G-MAX 40V GD40BC

Rating: 4.6

Many cordless trimmers are very quiet. But not all! Some models are still problematic in this regard. For example, if you take appropriate measurements near a nearby Greenworks 1301507 G-MAX 40V GD40BC, then the device can give out 96 dB. This figure is already very close to the measurement results for gasoline models.

The manufacturer of this trimmer did his best to increase the power of the motor used here. As a result, his abilities are enough to rotate not only the fishing line, but also the knife at a speed of 6500 rpm! You will find both types of equipment in the kit, you do not need to buy something extra. A line with a diameter of 2 mm is designed for cutting grass. Buyers note that even very tall grass, which has managed to grow over the whole summer, lends itself to it. The only pity is that the mowing width will be only 35 cm. Because of this, this tool is recommended for owners of their own suburban area, but definitely not for housing office workers or stadium owners. However, the latter should think about a full-fledged lawn mower, not a trimmer.

If there are bushes on your site, then you should change the fishing line to a knife. In this case, the mowing width will decrease to 25.4 cm, but this is unlikely to worry you. It should be noted that the power of the motor allows the tool to cope with almost any branch.

This trimmer cannot be called in any way cheap, because they ask about 13 thousand rubles for it. And this is a version that does not come with a battery or charger! What is the reason for such a high price tag? First, as we have already said, with a powerful engine, which is capable of eliminating any weeds and knots. Secondly, with an overhead motor. This design allows you to spend much less force on the use of brushcutters. Although it must be admitted that the trimmer turned out to be very heavy – its weight is 5.46 kg.

What kind of battery does this model require? Far from the most standard. Its capacity should be 4 Ah, and the voltage should be 40 V. Such parameters should be enough for 30-35 minutes of battery life. If you buy two batteries, they will definitely be enough to process a very large area. The only pity is that endless work is still impossible – the battery charges much longer than it discharges.

Advantages

• There is a turbo mode;
• Extremely long battery life;
• Vibration is almost completely absent;
• The kit includes not only a fishing line, but also a knife;
• Copes not only with grass;
• Comfortable handle, height adjustable;
• An overhead motor is used.

disadvantages

• Decent noise level;
• Supplied without battery and charger;
• Heavy enough weight;
• Not very large cutting width.

BLACK + DECKER STB3620L-QW

Rating: 4.5

Another cordless trimmer, sold for 13 thousand rubles. Unlike many of the examples discussed above, this model provides a 33 cm mowing width. It is possible that this is a record! Only walk-behind tractors and full-fledged lawn mowers can provide a large width. Please note that this is by no means a lopper. The engine located here is high-revving. It accelerates the rig up to 7200 rpm. This setting is ideal for mowing grass. But if there is a bush or stone under the trimmer, the rig may be damaged. It is not for nothing that only a 2 mm line is supplied with the brushcutter.

It is curious that the manufacturer of this model managed to achieve minimal noise. More precisely, the noise level emitted by the brushcutter does not exceed 75 dB. This makes the trimmer the ideal choice for those who want to work when someone is sleeping nearby in the house. And if you need to wield headphones with a gasoline model, then you can do without them here.

As expected, the deck and body are made of plastic. There is also a D-shaped handle, adjustable in height. The total weight of the structure is only 3.4 kg. In theory, this allows even an elderly person to work with the trimmer. Although the instrument may seem heavy to some. This sensation can occur due to the lower position of the engine.

The operation of this model is provided by a battery with a capacity of 2 Ah and a voltage of 36 V. The manufacturer claims that such parameters are enough for exactly one hour of battery life. In fact, this duration of rotation of the rig is achievable only at idle speed. If you mow a shallow lawn, the battery runs out after 40 minutes. Well, more often than not, a full charge is enough for 20-25 minutes. Unfortunately, no high-capacity batteries have been created for this model. Charging time, by the way, can be up to two hours. It is sad.

Advantages

• Copes even with tall grass;
• Almost a record cutting width;
• High reliability;
• The foldable handle is height adjustable;
• Not very heavy.

disadvantages

• Not intended for bushes;
• Long charging;
• The bottom engine will not suit everyone.

STIHL FSA 45

Rating: 4.4

This trimmer is immediately recognizable on the store counter. Even an unprepared person will immediately say that the brushcutter was created by STIHL. This is hinted at by the corporate orange color of the body. Typically, this company's power tools are very reliable. Moreover, they are most often sold at a relatively low price. In this case, they ask for 10 thousand rubles for a trimmer. Of course, this is not the cheapest representative of our rating. But it is definitely the lightest! The weight of this power tool is only 2.3 kg! We can safely say that this is the best choice for an elderly person who does not want to wield any heavy battery trimmer.

In terms of design, this brushcutter is not surprising. It uses the bottom engine position. The rig he spins emits noise, the level of which reaches 87 dB. A decent parameter, but it still allows you to work for a long time without headphones. Another thing to note is the adjustable working angle of the head.

A person of any height can use this trimmer. How else, if a folding handle is used here, adjustable in height? As for the battery, it has an 18 volt voltage. In fact, it is nothing special. Battery life will be up to 20 minutes at best. Sometimes, a full charge won't last even 15 minutes! In a word, you will definitely have to get a second, and preferably a third battery. People also don't like charging times. Indeed, what is there to be happy about when you can fully charge the battery in only 210 minutes?

The set with the product comes not only with a fishing line, but also a knife. It is recommended to wield the latter. The fact is that the line is not held very reliably here, and its replacement is very difficult. But don't think that with a knife this device turns into a brush cutter! No, they are advised to fight only with grass.

Advantages

• Minimum weight;
• Relatively low noise level;
• Convenient folding handle, adjustable in height;
• The working angle of the head can be changed;
• Complete with fishing line and knife;
• The cost is not very high.

disadvantages

• The lower location of the motor will not suit everyone;
• Not able to fight bushes;
• Short battery life;
• Long charge.

Greenworks 21107 G-MAX 40V

Rating: 4.3

Above, we have already talked about one portable trimmer made by Greenworks and powered by a 40-volt battery. The model called 21107 G-MAX does not differ too much from it. However, the expert will definitely note that there are certain simplifications.

In terms of its design, this trimmer is almost not surprising. This is a familiar specimen with a straight bar and a D-shaped handle. The height of the latter, of course, can be adjusted. This means that the tool should seem comfortable for a person of any height. Most of the hull is painted light green here. The fact that the engine is located below is immediately striking. This makes the brushcutter difficult to use, especially for the elderly. And pay attention to the weight: it is 4.1 kg. If you expect daily and long-term work with a trimmer, then it is better to consider buying some other model.

The main feature of this trimmer is its swivel head. This allows you to easily find a comfortable posture for work, even if you are tall. This is also facilitated by a foldable handle, which is height adjustable. The rest of the structure is mostly made of plastic. Against this background, it is surprising that the device turned out to be so heavy.

A support wheel for vertical trimming is supplied with the trimmer. Also, along with the brushcutter, you will receive fishing line. The knife in the box with the product will not be found, but you can buy it additionally. In part, it is precisely because of its absence that it is noticeable that the manufacturer tried with all his might to save money. As a result, he got a brushcutter, which is sold in Russian stores for only 6 thousand rubles. Not bad for a model with a 30 cm cut width.

As you might guess, this tool is not recommended for use as a brush cutter. As for the power source, it uses a nickel-cupronickel battery. By default, this is a 2 Ah instance. However, the runtime it provides is unlikely to suit you, so it is recommended that you consider buying an additional battery with a capacity of 4 Ah.

It remains to add that even such an inexpensive trimmer can be supplied with a charger. However, it is also noticeably simplified, which is why a full charge will have to wait about an hour and a half. As for the battery life, the battery supplied with the brushcutter is only enough for 15-20 minutes.

Advantages

• Low cost;
• Decent mowing width;
• Convenient foldable handle with adjustable height;
• Copes well with any grass;
• Supplied with support wheel for vertical trimming;
• Automatic line feed has been implemented;
• Low noise level.

disadvantages

• I would like to get a lithium-ion battery;
• Not very long battery life;
• No knife included;
• Great weight.

BLACK + DECKER ST1823

Rating: 4.2

The most inexpensive representative of our rating. For this trimmer they ask only 5 thousand rubles! It is clear that for this money you will not get the ideal. But it should be noted that the manufacturer did not save on all the design elements of his creation.

The battery installed here spins the rig up to a speed of 9000 rpm. It is located at the bottom, but this does not frighten at all, because the weight of this power tool does not exceed 3.5 kg. The aforementioned line rotation speed makes it clear that the trimmer will accurately handle any type of grass. Also, this parameter indicates that this tool should not be used as a delimber, the bushes may not succumb to it.

The design of the brushcutter is based on the usual telescopic bar. It houses a folding handle made of plastic. Some other structural elements are made of the same material.

As you might guess, this is not the kind of trimmer that could handle especially large areas. Firstly, the mowing width here does not exceed 25 cm. Secondly, the product is powered by a modest 18-volt battery, the capacity of which barely reaches 1.5 Ah. A full charge lasts only 15-20 minutes, depending on the density of the mowed grass. And there is no fast charging here, the process lasts for three hours! In a word, the purchase only looks economical. In fact, you need a much larger battery almost immediately, which costs a lot of money.

Despite all the drawbacks, we still recommend this brushcutter for purchase. Especially if you have at your disposal only a small area with a lawn, located in front of the house. By the way, unlike gasoline models, the battery trimmer makes less noise. To be precise, the noise level does not exceed 90 dB.

Advantages

• Very low cost;
• Copes well with any grass;
• Height adjustable foldable handle;
• Not very heavy.

disadvantages

• Not very large cutting width;
• Supplied with a weak battery;
• Supplied with overly thin line.

Conclusion

Now you know which cordless trimmers are the best. We tried to talk about quiet models that can operate on a full charge for a fairly long time. Now you just have to decide on the amount that you are willing to spend on the purchase of such a tool.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.