But first you need to settle on which type is right for you. Below, you’ll find two of the best gas straight-shaft string trimmers in CR’s ratings. Straight-shaft models are usually longer ...

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 straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

The trimmer head is easy to install and comes with two different adapter kits for compatibility with most straight shaft gas trimmers. However, the blade should not be used to cut solid objects ...

And the long straight shaft and narrow debris guard gave unparalleled ... generates an extra 0.25 horsepower more than another gas string trimmer we tested. Combine the increased power with ...

Gas-powered garden tools? Isn’t that a bit, well, 20th century? Perhaps, but retro isn’t always a bad thing. The Husqvarna 330LK is a powerful, capable string trimmer that runs off gasoline ...