No one likes buying new equipment, but it’s a necessary evil to get the job done and bring home the bacon.
During the summer, your equipment gets bruised and abused… which is a good thing, but it also means you have to replace your equipment more frequently.
As anyone successful in the lawn care industry knows, your budget is important. However, buying cheap equipment will render cheap results and maintenance. Which means, you can’t charge as much for your services.
It’s important to find your perfect balance between quality and budget. This is why we’ve created a list of the best, most reliable trimmers lawn owners swear by.
Welcome to Part 3 in the lawn care gear series! Take a look at the top 7 lawn trimmers your money can buy:
No mixing of oil and gas, because it’s a 4-cycle engine
Choke system: Prime & Go™
SpringAssist™
JumpStart Capability™
Cutting width: 18 inches (so it’s fast)
Versatile: has an attachment cable, so you can purchase additional TrimmerPlus® attachments
Limited commercial warranty: 3 years
Quick Change™ head
Aero-Flex® head with fixed line (included)
Cons:
Doesn’t have anti-vibration
Heavyweight: 18.8 pounds
Who’s it for?
If you’re just getting started (and you’re only doing residential properties), this trimmer might be a great model to add to your collection. It’s affordable and has a lot of unique capabilities that make it versatile for your business.
However, if you’re an established lawn and landscaping business (or you have commercial properties), this trimmer’s weight and lack of anti-vibration make it a poor fit for you. You and your team will grow tired much more easily with this trimmer.
Anyone can benefit from using these Redmax trimmers. They’re powerful, efficient tools that will make it easier for you and your team to complete your long list of jobs. Although, its price point might deter some newer lawn care owners from purchasing.
While the higher price tag might be an issue for some lawn care owners, anyone can benefit from using the Husqvarna trimmers. They’re lightweight and put out a great amount of power.
These trimmers are for anyone, because there is such a wide variety to choose from. There’s an option for pretty much any lawn owner at any point in their business. Our favorite model has the power you’ll need to complete any job, and it’s a tool that will grow with your business.
No mixing of gas and oil, because it’s a 4-stroke engine
Cutting width: 17 inches
17-inch semi-matic bump feed head with Ultra Quiet® line
Lifetime warranty: durable flex shaft
Equipped with an automatic line cutter
Anti-vibration: built into the engine clutch
Can operate with optional 9 and 10-inch cutting blades (barrier kit needed)
Safety glasses and harness (included)
Deflector designed to protect you and provide maximum visibility
Maximum power speed (without the head): 10,000 rpm
Idling power speed: 3,100 ± 200 rpm
Cons:
Limited commercial warranty: only 1 year
Heavyweight: 15.5 pounds
Higher end of the pricing scale: ≈ $360 - 440
Who’s it for?
These Honda trimmers are for anyone at any point in your business, but the higher price point might be a dealbreaker for some new owners. These trimmers are among some of the most powerful in the market, so it’s definitely something that can grow with your lawn business.
X Series is at the higher end of the pricing scale: $320 - 430
Who’s it for?
No matter where you’re at in your business, you can find the right Echo trimmer for you. The SRM-3020T can work for any sized lawn and landscaping business, but its price tag (≈ $430) might be a little too expensive for some owners.
With so many options to choose between, there’s no doubt a Stihl trimmer to best suit your needs. All of these trimmers are powerful in their own way, you just have to pick the right one for you.
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As always, finding the right lawn care gear is super individualized. You have to consider your needs, your budget, and your location. Considering your location is important, because some products work better in different climates and soils than others.
Just remember, the higher quality product isn’t always the most expensive product. And the cheapest product isn’t always what’s best for your wallet, because it just might cost you more in repairs in the long run.
While I’ve done the majority of the legwork here, it’s also important that you do your own research as well.
Evaluate your business’ needs and finances to discover which trimmer is right for your business today.
Alyssa is a Marketing Specialist at Service Autopilot. Her bookworming began after she discovered the Harry Potter series. Her love of books evolved into writing and creating content. When she's not writing an SA blog to help service industry owners, she's watching sci-fi or has her nose in a book.
