Gas-Powered vs. Battery-Powered String Trimmer (Weed Eaters)

Gas-Powered
Pros:
✓ Delivers commercial-level, all-day performance
✓ Sufficient power for large properties or many properties
✓ Handles tall grass and overgrowth with ease
✓ Preferred choice of pros
✓ Can be repaired
✓ Consistent power throughout use
✓ Easy to carry gasoline with youShow more

Cons:
✗ Gas engine "MIGHT" require maintenance
✗ Noisy to operate
✗ The engine can become gummed up without proper fuel or stabilizer
✗ Pull starters can be difficult for some homeowners
✗ Gas and oil can be messy to work with

Battery-Powered
Pros:
✓ Does a sufficient job for a small property or a single property
✓ No engine to maintain
✓ Batteries swap out easily if you run out of power
✓ Very low noise
✓ No gas or oil to replace
✓ Easier to start — no pull cord
✓ No fumes
✓ Can use batteries from other machines from the same brand

Cons:
✗ Battery power dilemma — Need a recharging station if you want to weed eat all day (or have tons of batteries)
✗ Battery run time
✗ Battery recharge time
✗ Hard to find someone to repair
✗ Batteries are VERY Expensive to replace
✗ Rechargeable batteries and chargers may not come with the unit