After extensive testing and research, CR determined this product to be:
- TOP PERFORMING
- RELIABILITY
- TRIMMING / TALL GRASS & WEEDS
one of our 40 recommended String Trimmers
Toro 51830
Highs
- Trimmed cleanly in a single pass.
- Edged quickly, leaving a smooth, clean edge.
- Cut down tall grass and weeds aggressively.
- Easy to handle and control.
- Quieter than most trimmers.
- Has two cutting strings for faster, more aggressive cutting.
Lows
This model had no discernible flaws in its performance.
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