<p>We have a very large yard and our weed wacker is electric. It is getting more and more difficult to drag the extension cord around. We are looking at gas trimmers and have no idea what to look for. Does anyone have one they love? Or dislike? Any input would be appreciated!</p>
<p>No opinion on which to buy, but pay attention to the weight. The gas ones are a lot heavier than electric.</p>
<p>I have been looking at this one (with rechargeable battery):</p>
<p>[DR</a> Cordless Lithium Battery String Trimmer | DR Power Equipment](<a href=“http://www.drpower.com/prdSell.aspx?Name=dr_lithium_string_trimmer]DR”>http://www.drpower.com/prdSell.aspx?Name=dr_lithium_string_trimmer)</p>
<p>but first I need to get rid of the gasoline powered one which is heavy and hard to start. We had a good experience with the other yard machinery we bought from this co in the past.</p>
<p>Stihl - the big one with the straight shaft. 5 minutes with a heavy trimmer sure beats 45 minutes with a yard toy.</p>
<p>Find a place that sells gasoline without any ethanol. Do not store the thing with any fuel in it. It will still likely need a carb rebuild and fuel lines replaced every few years, but nothing like the damage seen with gas/ethanol.</p>
<p>I have this Black and Decker cordless and it works really well. It has a 36V Lithium battery which is double the voltage of most cordless ones and it shows in its trimming power. I have a B&D 36V cordless leaf blower that works really well also and the battery is interchangeable between the two. I have a very large yard I use the trimmer with. I sometimes need to go through a few charges to get it all done (when in a ‘mowing mode’ - not just edging) but one charge lasts long enough for me to be ready for a break anyway and the battery recharges quickly. The string feed works very well on it also.</p>
<p>It’s nice to not have to mess with gas, especially if mixing oil with it, and starting the engine (or worse - trying to start the engine).</p>
<p>I really recommend considering this 36V one. I wouldn’t bother with an 18V or lower one.</p>
<p>[Black</a> & Decker Tools | 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power Command LST136](<a href=“http://www.blackanddecker.com/outdoor/LST136.aspx]Black”>http://www.blackanddecker.com/outdoor/LST136.aspx)</p>
<p>Hire a pro.</p>
<p>How professional do you need to be to use a weed eater?
;)</p>
<p>^^^^My neighbors have a lawn service and those weed whipper guys have mad skills!</p>
<p>Magnetron is right about using no ethanol gasoline if you can find it. The gas with ethanol is murder on the plastic fuel lines and innards of gas lawn tools. Marinas usually have no ethanol gasoline.</p>
<p>Re: yard toys. For some yards, even big ones, a heavy-duty weed eater is an overkill. Since the OP has been getting by with a corded trimmer and the cord was the source of her major complaint, she would probably be ok with a less powerful tool. The Black and Decker trimmer looks great - a Tesla of trimmers (thanks, GladGradDad for the review!). I might be ok with the 18 V version since my relatively large yard is pretty much weed-free, and only the invaders by the back fence need occasional whacking.</p>
<p>My next mower will be electric, too. Gasoline is such a pita to deal with. Any recommendations?</p>