Below, you’ll find two of the best gas straight-shaft string trimmers in CR’s ratings. Straight-shaft models are usually longer than curved-shaft trimmers, which can help you reach places a ...

We test gas and battery models with curved and straight shafts. If you’ve never used a string trimmer, try handling curved-shaft and straight-shaft models in a home center or hardware store to ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas curved shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

The curved-shaft design helps the Husqvarna to be more ... We tracked charging times for each of the cordless models as we fueled up the gas trimmers and stretched out extension cords for the ...