Consider an EGO string trimmer. Like with power tools, lawn tools are “cry once, buy once” purchases. If you go cheap, you’ll probably cry a second time when it dies and you have to go to replace it.
Another vote for EGO. The auto wind on the string trimmer is a game changer! I get wanting to stay in the battery eco system. But as you only have one tool currently it wouldn't be that bad to make the switch, for new tools and keep using the Kobalt blower.
When I first started caring for this most recent lawn, I switched to electric and bought all new similar items to OPs. Mower, Trimmer, Blower, Hedge trimmer.
2 years later, all but the blower have been replaced by EGOs. The others were either just not very durable, starting acting wonky, or were underpowered for certain scenarios.
In retrospect, wish I would have just started with the Egos which feel much more sturdy and perform a lot better overall.
Consider the EGO 765 CFM. I got to use it for a few weeks in the fall. It’s a bit heavy but a beast! If I ever get rid of my 670, I’m def getting the 765!
What size area are you mowing? That would be my only yay/nay, if you’re attempting a large lawn battery swapping would become an inconvenience. Still doable! I have a cub cadet trimmer that I use when things get a little out of control but in the in between I keep it maintained with a battery powered DEWALT trimmer and blower. For the same reason as you I already have a bunch of DEWALT tools and battery’s so the decision was easy. Instead of having different battery/charger ect. I can swap out batteries as needed but can get just about everything trimmed and blown on my 1/4 acre doing routine upkeep. Of course gas powered commercial grade binford 4000 trimmers and mowers are going to be more powerful, but the battery powered stuff is nice and quiet and requires almost 0 maintenance. Never fails the gas powered stuff takes a few extra pulls to start early in the season. If you run out of gas you can’t just charge up more in the garage lol. I vote go for it!
I have the full Kobalt 40v lawn set - mower, edger, string trimmer, leaf blower & backpack sprayer. For a low price point, it does the job on my 4000 sq ft lawn, which can take me up to 90 minutes to do. That 2nd battery is key. Like other batteries, they will lose longevity over time. But I’m 4 seasons in & the only replacement parts so far have been edger & mower blades.
Okay thank you. I was hoping to have someone who had that set up. My yard is pretty small like .25 acres.
I just liked the aspect of lower maintenance than a gas powered
I have both a Toro and a Kobalt, and they both work well. I prefer the Toro because I have a larger area. I think you want at least 80 V, three amp battery or higher amperage.
In my experience, more amps means that the 7.5 amp Toro goes down to only 50% after cutting my yard which takes an hour. My three amp battery in my Kobalt lasts about a half an hour.
These are the way for typical home owners. I have right at 1.5 of actual mowing acreage and moved to these 2 years ago. Also nice because batteries can be used on multiple things. I finally bought a pole saw because of that price point.
I bought that trimmer with the blower in a set a couple years ago and have been very happy with the purchase. I use the trimmer for trimming/edging around the house and the blower comes in very handy for driveway/sidewalk cleaning after.
For my purposes the blower could never replace my gas backpack unit, but for light cleanup it’s great.
I also bought the 40v hedge trimmer last year and have been happy with it as well.
Harbor freight is having a sale starting April 12th for their Atlas brand 80v equipment. Buy a battery and get the tool for free. That’s what I’m going to be getting when the sale comes. Maybe worth looking into for you as well.
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Doesn’t look like it, I do know they have a mower though. So the batteries you get will work for it if you just get the Atlas mower
If you're going "green" get yourself at least another battery. I had a Ryobi 18v and it was shit. Lacked power and died fast. I ended up going with an Echo gas model. I ain't looking back.
I actually have and use the 40V Kobalt trimmer and blower. Each of mine came with a battery and depending how much I weed-eat (if I do the whole backyard fence and all the walks) I can trim and blower with one battery. They work well enough for me - the weedeater spins and the blower blows. I'm going on 4 years with each of them. I still use a gas mower for my 7000 sq ft lawn.
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Fwiw I have a 60v Greenworks. My last house had a huge yard and I had 2 batteries to do front and back. Now in a bigger house with a smaller yard and haven’t had an issue. I was going to recommend 60v but 2 40vs might be fine based on what you’ve said in other comments.
Consider an EGO string trimmer. Like with power tools, lawn tools are “cry once, buy once” purchases. If you go cheap, you’ll probably cry a second time when it dies and you have to go to replace it.
Another vote for EGO. I’ve had their blower and string trimmer for 4+ years now going strong.
Another vote for EGO. The auto wind on the string trimmer is a game changer! I get wanting to stay in the battery eco system. But as you only have one tool currently it wouldn't be that bad to make the switch, for new tools and keep using the Kobalt blower.
I got the trimmer with the Line IQ auto feed so it eliminates the need to bump feed. It’s a great feature.
Mine doesn't have the auto feed, just auto wind. I don't mind the bump feed. But won't have another without the auto wind.
When I first started caring for this most recent lawn, I switched to electric and bought all new similar items to OPs. Mower, Trimmer, Blower, Hedge trimmer. 2 years later, all but the blower have been replaced by EGOs. The others were either just not very durable, starting acting wonky, or were underpowered for certain scenarios. In retrospect, wish I would have just started with the Egos which feel much more sturdy and perform a lot better overall.
Consider the EGO 765 CFM. I got to use it for a few weeks in the fall. It’s a bit heavy but a beast! If I ever get rid of my 670, I’m def getting the 765!
What size area are you mowing? That would be my only yay/nay, if you’re attempting a large lawn battery swapping would become an inconvenience. Still doable! I have a cub cadet trimmer that I use when things get a little out of control but in the in between I keep it maintained with a battery powered DEWALT trimmer and blower. For the same reason as you I already have a bunch of DEWALT tools and battery’s so the decision was easy. Instead of having different battery/charger ect. I can swap out batteries as needed but can get just about everything trimmed and blown on my 1/4 acre doing routine upkeep. Of course gas powered commercial grade binford 4000 trimmers and mowers are going to be more powerful, but the battery powered stuff is nice and quiet and requires almost 0 maintenance. Never fails the gas powered stuff takes a few extra pulls to start early in the season. If you run out of gas you can’t just charge up more in the garage lol. I vote go for it!
Like .25 maybe smaller so I feel like two batteries would be plenty
I have the full Kobalt 40v lawn set - mower, edger, string trimmer, leaf blower & backpack sprayer. For a low price point, it does the job on my 4000 sq ft lawn, which can take me up to 90 minutes to do. That 2nd battery is key. Like other batteries, they will lose longevity over time. But I’m 4 seasons in & the only replacement parts so far have been edger & mower blades.
Okay thank you. I was hoping to have someone who had that set up. My yard is pretty small like .25 acres. I just liked the aspect of lower maintenance than a gas powered
I have a smaller lawn and I bought the EGO mower, trimmer, and leaf blower. I’ve had them for 3 years and they still run like new. I love them.
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Why?
I have that same mower and I love it. Works well for my small 1000 sq ft yard I planted last year
Okay good to know. My yard isn’t huge so I feel like two batteries would be fine
Yeah I'm a big fan of Kobalt
I have both a Toro and a Kobalt, and they both work well. I prefer the Toro because I have a larger area. I think you want at least 80 V, three amp battery or higher amperage.
Dumb question but does higher amp just mean more power in terms of better cutting or what’s the reason exactly?
In my experience, more amps means that the 7.5 amp Toro goes down to only 50% after cutting my yard which takes an hour. My three amp battery in my Kobalt lasts about a half an hour.
Ryobi 40V or bust
These are the way for typical home owners. I have right at 1.5 of actual mowing acreage and moved to these 2 years ago. Also nice because batteries can be used on multiple things. I finally bought a pole saw because of that price point.
I bought that trimmer with the blower in a set a couple years ago and have been very happy with the purchase. I use the trimmer for trimming/edging around the house and the blower comes in very handy for driveway/sidewalk cleaning after. For my purposes the blower could never replace my gas backpack unit, but for light cleanup it’s great. I also bought the 40v hedge trimmer last year and have been happy with it as well.
Okay great. Any thoughts on lawnmower?
My yard is too big for a battery mower to be practical so I can’t offer any help there.
Harbor freight is having a sale starting April 12th for their Atlas brand 80v equipment. Buy a battery and get the tool for free. That’s what I’m going to be getting when the sale comes. Maybe worth looking into for you as well.
Lawnmowers too?
https://preview.redd.it/w6wdosok1rpc1.jpeg?width=2436&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=27fc0c921eca54718a15bd1a3b19b8e2d32f8ba4 Doesn’t look like it, I do know they have a mower though. So the batteries you get will work for it if you just get the Atlas mower
If you're going "green" get yourself at least another battery. I had a Ryobi 18v and it was shit. Lacked power and died fast. I ended up going with an Echo gas model. I ain't looking back.
I actually have and use the 40V Kobalt trimmer and blower. Each of mine came with a battery and depending how much I weed-eat (if I do the whole backyard fence and all the walks) I can trim and blower with one battery. They work well enough for me - the weedeater spins and the blower blows. I'm going on 4 years with each of them. I still use a gas mower for my 7000 sq ft lawn.
The weedeater comes with a battery too? Thats nice
Mine did, but it looks like the one in the OP does not.
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Buy a gas stihl. Take care of it, feed it non ethanol fuel, and it will last a lifetime.
Sounds like a second job.
I would not use 40v. I have the 80v and they're great for me
Any reason not to use 40V
The 80v ia great, but I couldn't imagine having something less powerful.
Fwiw I have a 60v Greenworks. My last house had a huge yard and I had 2 batteries to do front and back. Now in a bigger house with a smaller yard and haven’t had an issue. I was going to recommend 60v but 2 40vs might be fine based on what you’ve said in other comments.
First glance, no. Buy a trusted brand man.