Are you a lover of green spaces? You certainly know this essential tool, the string trimmer. It is there for finishing work of all kinds in your garden. Do you want a perfect lawn? Well-trimmed borders? Are you looking for a way to cut the grass in pathways, at the foot of shrubs, or under benches? The string trimmer is specifically designed to perform all these tasks.
However, acquiring this gadget requires a budget. You will need to invest a minimum amount of money to enjoy the benefits it offers. How much is a string trimmer worth? It’s difficult to answer this question. Indeed, just as the features of these devices vary, so do their prices. Nevertheless, here are some elements of response that can give you an idea of the budget to plan for.
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Shouldn’t we first ask the right questions?
Before considering the price, you must first define the goals you want to achieve and seek to know which type of device would suit you best.
In general, there are three types of string trimmers, each with its own set of advantages and, of course, limitations:
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- The electric string trimmer,
- the battery-powered string trimmer
- and the gas string trimmer.
You will find on www.coupe-bordure.com, a site dedicated to string trimmers, a comparison of the best string trimmers available. Depending on whether you have a large area or a small garden, you may be tempted to choose one string trimmer over another. Besides the area to be treated, and regardless of the price of the device, your constraints and needs may also influence your choice.
In practice, a wired electric string trimmer requires an extension cord to operate, unlike its counterparts.
A battery-powered string trimmer is limited by its battery life (cannot continuously handle a large area), unlike the other two.
As for the gas string trimmer, with its great autonomy, it can cover large areas, but it remains the noisiest of these devices, regardless of type. You also need to consider fuel supply.
Certainly, price is a significant purchasing criterion. However, when you approach the question only after determining your goals, you are sure to buy a device that will suit you best. Indeed, starting with a price analysis may lead you to choose a product that is certainly cheaper. The trap at this level is that it may not necessarily meet your needs.
How to position yourself regarding the price of a string trimmer?
In general, wired electric string trimmers are the cheapest on the market. However, regardless of the type of device, the power it provides is a factor that significantly impacts its price. Gas string trimmers are therefore those that rank at the top of the list due to their generally high power (700 W to 1000 W). They remain the preferred choice of professionals because of their performance, robustness, and great autonomy.
In addition to these few trends on prices, it should be noted that they vary concretely from a few dozen euros to several hundred euros. This wide range is mainly justified by the numerous accessories (telescopic handle, ergonomic grip, a second handle, etc.) that accompany the device and whose choice is optional.