Troy-Bilt TB55 10-Inch 12-Volt Straight Shaft Cordless Electric String Trimmer

Troy-Bilt TB55 10-Inch 12-Volt Straight Shaft Cordless Electric String Trimmer Review

Troy-Bilt TB55 10-Inch 12-Volt Straight Shaft Cordless Electric String Trimmer Feature

• A powerful 12-volt battery trimmer ideal for yard and garden use
• Bump-head line feed
• 10-inch cutting swath
• EZ-Link attachment capable
• Adjustable D-handle for both left and right handed-use

REVIEW:The advantages of a cordless electric trimmer are obvious: it's quieter than gas (and smells better); there's no cord to trip over; you can take it anywhere without having to worry about whether there's a socket nearby. Before you take the plunge, however, you should consider the downsides. First, a 12-volt battery can only provide so much power-you wouldn't want to use this trimmer for clearing an overgrown lot. Second, batteries have to be recharged; if you expect to do more than a half-an-hour's trimming at a time, you may run out of juice before the job's done. In short, this is the trimmer to buy if you think you'll be doing light to medium trimming jobs that take no more than 45 minutes to complete.

If your job meets these criteria, Troy Bilt's TB55B is really a pleasure to use. The straight shaft makes it easy to reach under shrubs and bushes, and the adjustable D-handle lets you use the unit left- or right-handed with equal comfort. At 12 volts, this trimmer will handle all but the thickest, wettest grass. Like most trimmers, this one features a bump-head release for easy, quick line feed on the fly.

The trimmer comes with the 12-volt battery and charger included. Make sure to follow the instructions for recharging in order to get the maximum life out of your battery. Two-year limited warranty.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Trimmer, rechargeable battery, charging station