Compared to the job a blade does cutting the grass, how well would you say this trimmer compares?
848873
Very comparable! No one would know the difference. We even cut the grass wet, cut very good and very even!!!
848874
Taking into consideration this trimmer on a base is ideal for the small yard, or postage stamp sized lot, it works very well for these purposes. I find myself using it more like a vacuum cleaner, moving it back and forth over the same spot as opposed to the down one row, pivot, and come back motion used with a traditional blade mower. So, when you compare that, the blade mower would be more precise. Plus, I am a yard novice, and my yard is a bit uneven from adding topsoil in the bare spots. This makes the mowing a little more challenging and the slightly uneven terrain makes it hard to compare to a blade mower. One upside to this trimmer is that the base stabilizes it and helps it trim spots that are higher or lower, and could otherwise be butchered by a trimmer alone. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this corded trimmer on a base, and it's flexibility and portability combined with it's lack of dependability on gas makes it a win/win/win for me.
848875
I Had crab grass and "normal" grass as high as 5-7 inches, it knocked it down to about 1-2 inches. I don't recommend continuous use and it's not meant for large backyards or large front lawns (it will just take forever, better off with a real mower), but overall I'd say its like a trimmer on steroids. Works very well and better than your typical trimmer. Just make sure to skip on the cordless version.
848876
It does a great job getting where it is difficult or impossible to get a mower. That said, it always cuts too low for me, even with the wheels on the higher setting. I can live with it because it makes my life easier, but I wish that I could set it a little bit higher yet. If I had put the wheels on the lower setting, I would have scalped the lawn. Yet it's a wonderful idea and I love it.
848877
It cuts with a string just like a weed-wacker - it definitely does the job.
848878
Blade mower is much better when cutting thick grass and when the lawn is essentially flat. This mower struggles in areas where grass is thick.But this mower cut as well as any electric trimmer/edger without tiring your arms and shoulder. I love it because I have a rocky and uneven lawn which is impossible for blade mower. Battery is decent - I have five of them because of possessing other Black & Decker cordless equipments - more than enough to finish my lawn.
848879
In my opinion it does a great job! Now that I know how well mines works I wouldn't trade it for a real mower!
848880
It does good for a small yard. The trimmer cuts just as good as a blade does. And the base is set low like you would get with a blade mower.
1017901
After purchasing this string trimmer I put it to use whacking down a lot of weeds and small (tree) sucker growth on a residential property.(I do gardening/maintenance landscaping on the side). This trimmer held up well and got the job done with no issues. After that job I use it weekly(or every other week) to edge fescue grass off a sidewalk and a curb(residential property). If you're going to need a string trimmer for the occasional heavy job this one might be okay. If you're going to need a trimmer that can handle heavy work on a regular basis I'd invest in a commercial grade Echo, Husqvarna or Stihl model. They are more expensive but are much more durable for extended heavy usage. After purchasing this string trimmer I put it to use whacking down a lot of weeds and small (tree) sucker growth on a residential property.(I do gardening/maintenance landscaping on the side). This trimmer held up well and got the job done with no issues. After that job I use it weekly(or every other week) to edge fescue grass off a sidewalk and a curb(residential property). If you're going to need a string trimmer for the occasional heavy job this one might be okay. If you're going to need a trimmer that can handle heavy work on a regular basis I'd invest in a commercial grade Echo,... » Read More After purchasing this string trimmer I put it to use whacking down a lot of weeds and small (tree) sucker growth on a residential property.(I do gardening/maintenance landscaping on the side). This trimmer held up well and got the job done with no issues. After that job I use it weekly(or every other week) to edge fescue grass off a sidewalk and a curb(residential property). If you're going to need a string trimmer for the occasional heavy job this one might be okay. If you're going to need a trimmer that can handle heavy work on a regular basis I'd invest in a commercial grade Echo, Husqvarna or Stihl model. They are more expensive but are much more durable for extended heavy usage. « Show Less
81574
It does come with a mulching blade. And when mulching, I haven't really noticed the clippings on the ground, but it does struggle in some of my thicker grassy areas of my yard and have to hold it up an let it spit out the grass, and have had to stop it once to clear out the grass (but it was a little moist that day I mowed, so I wouldn't blame the mower for that). Long story short, it does mulch ok, but not nearly as well as my Honda did, but they have the 2 blade mulching system that is amazing. But I would give it a 3.5 of of 5 on mulching
1557731
I think its a great trimmer. However, I don't think its the greatest styler. I believe its one of the best trimmers out there for the price.
780593
I'm sure about the volts but it has been awsome with my mowing. It cuts better than the Black and Decker. Only problem is wheel wobbles and i have heard that before. Otherwise everything else is A plus. I love it , just hope one wheel does not give me a problem.
2230237
Dear Batty, this is a very weak edger/trimmer. Tough grass (concrete or no concrete) is too much for this edger/trimmer. We returned it for a refund and would not recommend this unit to anyone. Hope this helps.
1264539
Yes it will just the same as if it were grass. This blade will cut your grass very low and do a fairly good job of getting the moss too.
533415
Well, it sounds like you can flip the blade and your grass will look much better moving forward.
577329
I use it for trimming along the edge of my driveway, but I supple you could use it for trimming along the bottom of a fence. I'd think a line trimmer would work better though.
967975
If I remember correctly I believe it came with a brush cutting blade, how ever I'm not sure this thing really has the power to be very affective in large brush. It's been great grass trimmer and edging, that's what my gardener uses it for, but I'd get something with more power for brush cutting or dual purpose. Maybe even look into Stihl products for that. But it's been a great unit so far.
2071309
I have had it almost a year and it is still going strong. I think I prefer the previous one the LM175 6 1/2 amp. It is not a mulching mower like the MM275 and has a smaller motor, but it is 5 lb lighter and lasted 4 years in spite of real abuse. My yard is lumpy, root and cane stump laden. I have steep hill on a creek and swamp like conditions in half the backyard. My lot is 100 X 116 which requires 125 feet of power cord to reach the corners. Next time I will go back to the smaller, less powerful version. I am still quite happy with the performance of both.the LM 175
466580
My yard is a pretty decent size (borderline big enough for a riding mower) and the edger/trimmer 24v battery lasts long enough to edge and trim all of my front and back yard...then I usually have to plug it in while I mow the lawn so that I can use the blower when I'm done, but it lasts quite a while and works great. I have used it for the dreaded "first cut" of the year and had no problems with it trimming the taller grass down (roughly 6" in some areas)
2278069
I have not, but I own the tool, and I live near beaches. If you are talking about beach grass, I think you'd spend a lot of time disentangling the grass. I found it excellent for breaking up ordinary grass for new flower beds or vegetable plantings when I only need a small area. It has a reasonable amount of power, but long grass tangles in the prongs. Mow first.
1436293
It would cut tall ornamental grass. We have used it to contain/shape fast growing vines and hedges. Blades so far remain very sharp
2116631
yes to both. Agree with previous comment about the battery life. Mine no longer holds a good charge. It also doesn't go too low so it won't cut shorter grass. Overall, is not very good.
4276
Yes. I'm currently using it on mine. Though I probably wouldn't buy it again. For some reason that I can't figure out, it leaves small strips of uncut grass whenever the grass is heavy. Never had that problem before with a plain mulching blade.
1787654
have not tried that yet, good on leaves in tight garden spots. Id say get a regular rake for grass.