Best grass trimmers

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What to look for

Auto line feed saves stopping; an adjustable handle and edging mode do more than extra power on a small lawn.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Worx WG163E

Small gardens that need both trimming and neat lawn edges from one light tool.

Head pivots 90 degrees and an edging wheel turns it into an edger
Telescopic shaft to suit different heights
Comes with two 2.0Ah batteries and a charger

Watch out for: Line is fed by a push button rather than automatically, and Worx does not publish a run time.

Power: 20V
Cutting width: 30 cm
Line: 1.65 mm, push-button feed
Weight: 2.4 kg with battery
Battery: 2 x 2.0Ah plus charger

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Sources: Worx product page

Mid-range

Ryobi RY18LT33A-140

Medium gardens, especially for anyone who already owns or plans to buy other Ryobi ONE+ tools.

Wide 33 cm cut with an auto-feed spool
EasyEdge step and guard wheel for even lawn edges
Starter kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger

Watch out for: Ryobi quotes up to 21 minutes per charge, and it does not list the weight.

Power: 18V ONE+
Cutting width: 33 cm
Line: 1.6 mm, auto-feed
Battery: 1 x 4.0Ah plus charger
Run time: Up to 21 minutes

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Sources: Ryobi product page

Premium

EGO ST1511E-T

Large or rough gardens with long grass and brambles that would bog down an 18V trimmer.

Brushless 56V motor with two speeds
Thick 2.4 mm line and a wide 38 cm cut
Powerload line winding and a telescopic shaft

Watch out for: At 3.36 kg it is heavier than typical 18V trimmers, which tells over longer sessions.

Power: 56V, brushless
Cutting width: 38 cm
Line: 2.4 mm, bump feed
Weight: 3.36 kg
Battery: Kit with battery and charger

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Sources: EGO product page · Expert Reviews best grass trimmers

Pro

Makita DUR368L

Groundskeepers and big-garden owners on Makita LXT batteries who need a loop-handled, heavy-duty trimmer.

Brushless motor with three speeds up to 6,500 rpm
Takes 2.0 to 2.4 mm line with up to a 350 mm cut
Electric brake and a function to clear tangled grass

Watch out for: It needs two 18V batteries, the DUR368LZ is body only, and it weighs up to 4.5 kg with batteries.

Power: 2 x 18V LXT, brushless
Cutting width: 230 / 255 / 350 mm by speed
Line: 2.0 to 2.4 mm
Weight: 3.9 to 4.5 kg with batteries
Battery: Body only (DUR368LZ)

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Sources: Makita product page

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