Toro is the top brand in the world of the weed eaters. Over years, this company has dedicated to producing the high-quality weed eaters and other gardening tools which means that they want to spread their brand on the entire gardening business. Since I want to share with you Toro weed wacker models I will leave the other gardening tools for some other day. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a corded or a cordless trimmer, electric or gas; Toro has them in the offer. All you need to do is check them out and see which one suits you and your needs best.
Toro Weed Eater Model Reviews
Toro 51480 Corded Electric Trimmer/Edger
The first Toro electric trimmer I want to share with you is the Toro 51480 model. This model is a trimmer and the edger that won’t bother your neighbors because it doesn’t produce a loud sound. You can easily start the trimmer with a simple touch of the button so you don’t have to be very experienced to handle the Toro weed trimmer. It may be easy to handle but that doesn’t mean it is not strong. It comes with a strong 5 amp motor and extra-wide 14″ dual-line cutting head so you can expect to get the job done very quickly. The rust-free aluminum shaft is telescopic so you can adjust the length to your needs and that is something every weed eater should have. The handle on the Toro string trimmer is ergonomic and it allows you easier control of the tool which is very important, especially if you have a tricky garden to maintain. Like I have already mentioned, this is also a Toro edger and the transformation couldn’t be simpler. All you need to do is press the button.
Pros:
Aluminum shaft is made to last longer than other materials.
14inch of the telescopic shaft means you can adjust the length of the shaft the way you want it.
12inch of cutting width is perfect for the fast trimming of a grass as well as weeds from the lawns to ½ acre.
The warranty on the Toro grass trimmer lasts 2 years.
Cons:
Some users are not happy with the edging abilities of the tool.
Hard to re-string the Toro weed trimmer.
Toro PowerPlex 51481 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger
This model is actually very similar to the first Toro electric trimmer I have reviewed above, but this one is a Toro cordless trimmer, which means it uses batteries instead of the electric cord. The batteries on this Toro electric string trimmer can last up to 45 minutes which is more than enough for a small to medium garden (depends on the shape). The good thing about the battery is that it comes with its own adapter, but the bad thing is that both the battery and the adapter could be better quality. There is a special button on the handle of the trimmer that allows you to change the speed so you can cut the weed faster if you want. The trimmer/edger comes with the telescopic shaft which means you can adjust the shaft to your needs and height. Just like on the model above, this trimmer easily transform to the Toro edger with a push of the button so you don’t have to waste your time switching tools. The battery that powers the Toro trimmer is used in al PowerPlex models so you can switch them easily which is great.
Pros:
The PowerPlex battery lasts up to 45 minutes and you can use it on every PowerPlex product.
Telescopic shaft makes the entire process much easier.
You can switch the cutting speed which makes the entire process much faster.
Cons:
The quality of the battery and the adapter could be better. They are breaking often – Make sure that the product has a warranty.
Toro PowerPlex 51482 Cordless String Trimmer
This Toro electric weed eater is even more impressive than the 51484 model because it is stronger and the motor lasts longer. This model has DC motor which is more powerful than the brushless one so you can expect more successful weed trimming. This is not an edger, which is a small downside, but it is a pretty good trimmer. If you had trouble storing gardening tools, then you will love this model because it has the straight shaft you can fold. When you fold it takes less space which is great. Since the motor is bigger and stronger, you can expect that it won’t last as long as the other model, but it is only 5 minutes shorter than others which is pretty cool. Just like the 51484 model, this one comes with a trigger that allows you to change the cutting speed. If you aren’t too experienced, I suggest you start with the slower speed and gradually make it faster. The entire Toro cordless trimmer is well balanced although it comes with a cast aluminum head so your hands won’t feel tired too soon.
Pros:
You can fold the straight shaft for easier storage.
The DC motor lasts longer and it is stronger than brushless motors.
Equipped with the cast aluminum head.
Cons:
Battery lasts 40 minutes, instead of 45.
Only trimmer, not edger.
Toro PowerPlex 51482 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger
Another pretty impressive Toro string trimmer is this model, which is also known as the Toro 12 inch electric trimmer. This trimmer has an ergonomic handle with a soft grip that is comfortable for almost every grip size. The entire surface isn’t slippery so you don’t have to hold tight the tool. It won’t slip. The Toro 12 inch electric trimmer means that the line used to cut weed is 12 inches, but you can adjust it to 10 inches too. All you need to do is press the trigger for the auto-feed trim line. The 24-Volt Max Lithium-Ion battery comes with the adapter which is designed so you can push it and see how much battery is already charged. If the battery is completely charged, the light will turn green without pressing anything. The shaft on the trimmer is telescopic which means you can easily adjust it to the garden around you. The Toro 12 inch electric trimmer is also an edger and that is a feature you can easily activate in one second so you don’t have to waste the time on grabbing different gardening tool.
Pros:
The trimmer comes with an ergonomic handle and telescopic shaft.
The line used for cutting weed is adjustable and you can set it min 10″ and max 12″.
It is also an edger.
Cons:
The battery could be better quality, it easily breaks and it won’t start. – Make sure that the product has a warranty.
Toro 51467 Cordless Electric Trimmer
This product is much smaller than other products on this list and it is also known as the Toro 8″ cordless trimmer. This is a budget-friendly Toro electric trimmer, which means it has slightly lower quality materials, but the price is also low. You can see that it is not made like other Toro weed trimmer models by the design and the size. The battery on the Toro 8″ cordless trimmer isn’t too strong, it will last for about a half an hour which is OK for small yards. You can recharge it quickly which is nice. This is more like a trimmer for people who don’t use it that much so it is a good product if you use it occasionally. The best advantage of this model is the fact that it is lightweight which is important if you aren’t used to gardening chores. The most surprising part is that this Toro grass trimmer comes with 2-year warranty.
Pros:
It is a very lightweight product, perfect for people who don’t use gardening tools.
The perfect Toro trimmer for small yards.
It comes with 2-year warranty.
Cons:
It is not as strong as other Toro trimmers on the market.
Battery lasts about 30 minutes, not more.
Quality could be better, but the price is very affordable.
Toro 51958 Gas Trimmer
I want to show you the most popular Toro gas trimmer models at the moment and I want to start with this one. This is a 2 cycle gas trimmer that comes with a curved shaft and ergonomic handle. Handling the trimmer is very easy although it is not as light as other Toro weed trimmer models. The Toro gas trimmer has the ability to use attachments from other brands which are great, but you have to make sure that they are compatible before you start combining them. The entire gas trimmer is much noisier than other electric trimmers, but that is not a problem with this particular model, it is a problem for all gas trimmers so make sure you are aware of that before you purchase the product. The product is OK, but it has some design flaws that should be corrected in the short future. For example, it is very hard to replace the trimmer line.
Pros:
It comes with an ergonomic handle on the curved shaft so you can easily control the trimmer.
It uses gas instead of battery so you don’t have to wait for the battery to recharge, but you have to have gas.
Cons:
The engine has problems with overheating.
Should be better quality.
Toro Weed Eater Parts and Attachments
It is always a good idea to see if the brands you are interested in are producing replacement parts. Well, the Toro weed eater parts aren’t that easy to find, but the good part about most Toro weed wacker models is that they are compatible with other brands. You don’t have to look for ages to find Toro weed wacker attachments like the Toro weed eater carburetor, you can look for a universal part that can fit on the product.
One of the most important Toro weed trimmer parts is the Toro trimmer head. If you can’t find one on the market, you can easily check out universal brands that produce parts for gardening tools. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for Toro gas trimmer parts, Toro trimmer attachments or even Toro string trimmer parts, there is always a part that can fit on the place, no matter whether it is Toro or some other brand.