What is the best lightweight battery operated whipper snipper?

Heidi1

I currently use a ryobi line whipper snipper. I've had it for years and although it's been reliable, it is heavy once the battery is attached.

Do harnesses make it easier to carry the load so the weight of the trimmer is not on my arms as much?

Also, any recommendations for other lighter brands?

Thanks!

EricL

Hello @Heidi1 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your whipper snipper.

One quick way to lighten the weight on your whipper snipper is to use smaller batteries such as the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Compact Battery. It will not give you the same amount of cutting time, but you will notice that your line trimmer will be marginally lighter. For an effective run time, I suggest getting two of the lightweight batteries.

Would you be able to post a picture of your whipper snipper or tell us its model number. We can then find out if it has a provision for a harness. Ryobi currently has the Ryobi Universal Shoulder Strap, it might be be able to work with your current set.

There is also the Ozito PXC 18V 240mm Cordless Grass Trimmer Kit, but it uses a plastic blade instead of a continuous line. It is slightly lighter than the Ryobi, but putting a larger battery on it negates its lightweight advantage. Other that, the rest of the cordless line trimmers are at par if not heavier than Ryobi and Ozito.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric