Our aim here is to take a look at entry-level loop handle line trimmers
and see how they compare with a larger engine variant with bike-type
handles. The work we carried out was primarily lighter duties to
include weed control around farm buildings, trimming around stiles
and fencing. This was the main test brief, but heavier brush cutting
saw us swap to blades on all models bar the battery-powered Makita
Our individual machine reviews follow, but in general terms here are a few pointers if you are after a unit in the £250 to £450 price bracket …. Read more >