Best Gas String Trimmers Ranked

A cheap, light curved shaft trimmer with a long warranty, for small yards and weekly touch-ups.

A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.

A reliable straight shaft trimmer for homeowners who want a five year warranty and quick reloading.

A light, durable pro trimmer for owners who trim large properties every week.

The STIHL most homeowners should buy: a straight shaft, an easy start and a head that takes heavy line, for a few dollars more than the curved models.

For homeowners who want one engine to run a trimmer, edger and pole saw on a budget.

The pick for acreage and overgrown lots, where its wide swath and big engine save real time.

A curved shaft trimmer with enough engine for thick grass, for buyers who prefer the balance of a curved shaft.

A strong straight shaft trimmer for big yards and rough edges, at a mid range price.

A pro grade trimmer for owners of big properties who run it for hours at a time and want it to last years.

A powerful attachment capable trimmer for owners of large yards who want an edger and pole saw on the same engine.

A professional X Series trimmer for heavy, overgrown growth on large properties, backed by a long warranty.

A small, light gas trimmer for tidying the edges of a typical suburban lot. Buyers with thick weeds or long fence lines should look at a straight shaft model.

A light, easy starting STIHL for homeowners who trim around beds and walkways once a week.

For acreage, ditches and thick weeds where a 27 cc trimmer bogs down. Too heavy and costly for an ordinary yard.