A capable, well built 16 in. trimmer for medium yards, with a long tool warranty.
Amazon $248.99
A cheap, light trimmer and edger for small yards, best for anyone starting or already on Ryobi 18V batteries.
- 13 inSwath
- .080 inLine
- 5.3 lbWeight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Costs $99 with a battery and charger, among the cheapest kits here
- Light at 5.3 lb, easy to carry around a small yard
- Twists into an edger for walks and driveways
- Line feeds on the trigger, so there is no bumping
- The 2Ah battery gives only about 25 minutes of trimming
- Thin .080 in line wears quickly against fences and walls
- A 13 in swath takes more passes on a big lawn
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | PCLST02K |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 13 in |
| Largest line | .080 in |
| Line feed | Automatic feed |
| Shaft | Straight |
| Converts to edger | Yes |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 18 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 36 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Runtime | 25 min |
| Build | |
| Weight | 5.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2026-09 |
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