A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.
Amazon $179.99
A light, durable pro trimmer for owners who trim large properties every week.
- 18.1 inSwath
- .105 inLine
- 9.7 lb (dry)Weight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Professional 500 series build with an X-Torq engine
- Takes heavy .105 in line for thick weeds
- Light for a pro trimmer at 9.7 lb before the head
- Pricier than homeowner trimmers with a similar swath
- No attachments
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 966781701 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 18.1 in |
| Largest line | .105 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.7 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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