The Ryobi 15-inch cordless string trimmer tops the list as the best overall ... which means that you’ll be mixing gasoline and oil for fuel or buying it pre-mixed (which I highly recommend).

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.

You can convert most petrol trimmers into brushcutters by swapping the line-trimmer head for a metal blade. Alongside our tests, we also ask grass trimmer owners how happy they are with their chosen ...