EGO ST1511T
#2 in BatteryFull review
A strong 15 in. trimmer for suburban yards, with the easiest line reloading around and a long warranty. Buy it if you already own EGO batteries or want to start on that platform.
Amazon $219$219
The EGO ST1511T rates 4.3 among battery string trimmers; the STIHL FS 40 C-E rates 3.3 among gas ones. The EGO ST1511T costs $10.99 less ($219 vs $229.99).
STIHL FS 40 C-E
#14 in GasFull review
A light, easy starting STIHL for homeowners who trim around beds and walkways once a week.
STIHL $229.99$229.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (battery and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | EGO ST1511T | STIHL FS 40 C-E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $14.60 per inch of swath ($219 with batteries and charger, 15 in swath) | 58 $15.33 per inch of swath ($229.99, 15 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 100 .095 in line | 60 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 80 15 in swath | 25 15 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 90 7.6 lb (without battery) | 85 9.9 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| EGO ST1511T | STIHL FS 40 C-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 15 in | 15 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight | Curved |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 56 V, 2.5 Ah of battery | 27.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Battery energy | 140 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 45 min | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.6 lb (without battery) | 9.9 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |