The most hands off battery trimmer here: it feeds and reloads line for you and runs about an hour. Worth the premium for big yards and anyone tired of bump heads.
Amazon $359
A strong 15 in. trimmer with heavy line and two big batteries, for half acre yards with weedy edges. Good value if you already use Worx batteries.
- 15 inSwath
- .095 inLine
- 9.2 lb (with battery)Weight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Takes 0.095 in. line and a brushless motor Worx rates like a 25 cc gas trimmer, so it handles thick weeds
- Two 4.0Ah batteries in the box give a long working session
- Shaft folds in half for storage
- Batteries work across Worx Power Share tools
- At 9.2 lb with batteries it is heavier than most 13 in. trimmers
- No edging mode or attachments
- Worx publishes no runtime figure
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | WG185 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 15 in |
| Largest line | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 8 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.2 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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