EGO POWER+ 16" Cordless Weed Trimmer with Battery and Charger - ST1623T

So like many I hate yard work. It's friggin hot in Florida. I have a kid that mows the front of the house but the back cannot be mowed because I have solar panels everywhere. Plus the kid just has a riding mower its not like he's doing the worlds best job. But I'm lazy, I have health issues that screw up my body and well it sucks. I bought this because I needed to do the backyard as well as clean up the front lawn. I had never heard of this company but the more research I did, it kept coming up as either a top choice or close. It had lots of good reviews so I said sure I'll try it! I was torn between which model to buy but ended up going with the top of the line one the 16" diameter with the automagic line release when chopping away. I always HATED putting line in my gas trimmer, it was always something and just was irritating. I liked that it came with line pre-loaded and how the system works to load new line when its time. It also came with an extra set of the yellow/orange line. So I went to town with this thing, I chopped down all kinds of weeds and edged the front of the house. You can kinda feel and even hear when the system releases more line. I'm a trained engineer and I'm very stumped on how it knows it needs to release line. I abuse my tools and this thing is a champ! The only major gripe I have is that they don't sell branded line in 16" diameter yellow/orange line replacement. They have 14 and 15 but no 16. Weird. So I bought their premium braided line which I will have to use one day. So far the line holds up well. The battery well its basically a 60V Lithium Ion setup that stores 300wh of power. I happen to have as a hobby batteries! (remember the solar? yeah) The battery life was approx 50 minutes give or take. If you let the battery sit a few mins in between jobs Li Ion batteries by their chemistry will slightly increase the voltage of the battery. The charger is nice and fast, I don't think its loud but I have all kinda of fans and gadgets with fans. Ironically I build Lithium battery packs to power parts of my own, that recharge via solar. So I thought to myself "what if I built a bigger battery and stored it in like a backpack? Guess what the company sells!!! They have a backpack style power system but its not using a different battery. So I picked up a backpack and cut away everything I was only interested in the wire and the connection system. I used Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries(LFP) which are safer than Li-ion. And I built a mega battery that stores around 3kWh of power. So I gained 10X power. Of course that pack is heavy so its more of a 'I wonder if I can do it' but its nice not to ever worry if I'm going to run out of power. I also got the strap for it, mostly for my g/f. Bleh its ok its not the best and I bet one of my rifle slings would do better lol. Some things to remember for safety about Liion batteries. NEVER leave them. completely discharged for a long time, now I'm sure the battery management system on-board takes care of this by calling out "dead" at a safe voltage for storage. Rule of thumb for extended store for those type of batteries is to store them around 30% full. It's actually not great to store it completely charged either for long periods of no use. This is true for your Telsa, and anything else using LFP and Li-ion batteries. Also best practice is the wait a bit before charging it after you just ran it for 50 minutes. If you can, give it 2-3 hrs of rest before recharging it will make your battery last much longer if you follow basically rules of Lithium based batteries. I'm a battery nerd I told ya, engineer, and solar DIY hobbyist. Do not charge or leave your battery somewhere that gets crazy hot OR cold. I'm very happy I went with I call a 'no-name brand' trimmer. Even though it sounds like it IS a name brand up there with DeWalt and the others. I really do hope they make more of the pre-cut 16" string. It's a PITA to cut sting, drop it hot water to get it uncurled and then feed it into the trimmer. I love the already cut stuff!! String seems to be lasting well, I beat it hard. I have had "delayed" automatic line release happen a few times. I'm talking 2-3 minutes tops. I don't think you can go wrong w/this brand and exact model. I love it. Beats my gas powered one that would just leave me stinking of gasoline exhaust and had to deal with the stupid line. Plus the gas powered one likely doesn't work anymore its been sitting rotting for a long time. I may try to take the engine out of it and see if I can play with it. Yeah I wrote a book. I do that sometimes. Whatever. Yellow/orange line = 5/5 Automagic line release = 4.9/5. (only cause of that delay sometimes) Weight = 5/5 (and I have a bad back) Toughness = 5/5 Cutting through deep stuff! - 5/5 Strap = 2/5 Battery = 5/5 (50 min runtime is respectable) Charger noise = 5/5 (I dont think its loud but YMMV) Cost = 4/5 Overall = 5/5

To set the stage, I'm 87 years old with hands pretty well crippled by rheumatoid arthritis. A few years ago I volunteered to do trimming for a non-profit Nature Education Center, an old farm with extensive lawns, driveways, fence lines and structures. Lots of lawn grass, high grass, weeds including thistles, briars, etc.. Due to terrain, exposed rocks and tree roots, etc., there are extensive stretches the riding mower can't access so I actually do a fair amount of lawn mowing with the trimmer. I first used an EGO 1500 series trimmer with two 2.5 AH batteries and an accessory EGO shoulder strap. In two-plus seasons, I trimmed for a couple of hours almost every day that weather permitted so the trimmer received heavy use. It refused to run in early September, 2023. The new EGO 1623T offered some attractive features so I purchased it rather than have the 1500 repaired. Assembly posed minor problems. In a couple of spots machine screws have to pass through a drilled hole in one part and thread into a hole in a mating part. Alignments were not perfect and required a fair amount of strength to correct. However, given the machine that emerged, this is certainly no deal breaker. I was concerned that the new 4.0 AH battery might make the unit unpleasantly heavy. Not to worry. The increased weight is barely noticeable and the unit's balance is quite good. The increased battery capacity saves a lot of travel time getting spares. What amazed me most of all about the trimmer is how long the supplied spool of trimmer string lasted. I started using the trimmer on Sept. 6th. The last of the supplied string kicked out on Sept. 21st. The automatic line feed feature worked perfectly the entire time. The combination of the high-capacity battery, not having to bump-feed, not losing string to accidental bump-feeds and the durability of the EGO string allows long periods of uninterrupted work. I had previously used non-EGO string on large spools but have switched to EGO string for its durability. Needless to say, the EGO string loading process remains as painless as ever. Just take a 14 ft. length of string, pass one end into a hub eyelet, through the hub and out the other eyelet, even up the ends and push the close-by green button. The motor clicks away and the string in spooled inside. The 56 volt batteries are easy to grip and handle and they install and remove easily. I found early on with the prior 1500 series model that I needed a shoulder strap to take some of the weight and bought the AP1500 EGO strap. My experience with that strap has been disappointing with respect to longevity. At the machine end the nylon strap threads through a rectangular ring and is stitched back to itself to complete the attachment. The ring has an attached hook that clips onto a fitting on the trimmer tube. The problem is that the stitching used to close the loop around the ring is inadequate and fails prematurely. I have 3 otherwise-usable EGO straps that are useless because that stitching failed. I tried a generic strap but found the shoulder pad is much shorter than EGO's. That makes it much fussier to position on the strap such that it locates properly on the shoulder. By the way, I've seen reviews of the strap complaining that the shoulder pad doesn't attach to the strap and, instead, slides along it. In fact, the pad has to slide along the strap as the strap is adjustable in length. How it's adjusted determines where the pad should be located. One has only to pull the strap taut, slide the pad so it's centered at the top of the loop, lift the machine with a hand under the pad, pass the strap over the head and drop it on the shoulder. Other than the mentioned failure mode, the strap is well made and has an excellent shoulder pad. My fingers are misaligned due to the arthritis. With the 1500 trimmer I found it difficult to keep my index finger from slipping off the trigger. I improved the situation by wrapping rubber bands around the slippery plastic trigger to improve the grip. On that machine the trigger lock is a thumb-operated button. On the 1623 the trigger lock is a small lever at the forward end of the trigger. It is easily operated by the side of the finger being used to control the trigger. I find no tendency for my finger to slip off the trigger. The adjustments for tube length and the handle position are secure and operate smoothly. I routinely operate the unit in the lower speed range. My sense is that it's roughly equivalent in effectiveness to the 1500 at that setting. I switched it to the high setting to get a sense of what that offered and concluded that the speed wasn't needed and was therefore draining the battery unnecessarily. Bottom line: I'm glad my 1500 failed as the 1623 offers so much more convenience and productivity, albeit at a price premium.

This is my third EGO purchase as I am slowly replacing my two stroke yard tools to battery power. I find the weed whip to have more torque than my gas two stroke implements. No mixing gas or transporting it. Replacing the line on the gas models was always a pain. This units line replacement beats them all. I used an old strap from a stihl trimmer as this unit doesn't come with one. Also, lighter weight, adjustable length, and automatic line release. No more bump feed! I did a fair amount of trimming on it's initial voyage and it only used half of the battery life. EGO products are well engineered and worth your time looking into.

Writing Bought this for my husband for Father's Day because every husband knows the path to true happiness is receiving a new yard tool. This thing is an absolute beast. The power is incredible, and the Line IQ feature is so good it gives the lawn a cleaner fade than most barbers. The edges are crisp, the weeds don't stand a chance, and my husband suddenly became very interested in yard work. Now, it is a little heavy. But I wasn't going to let that stand in the way of his Father's Day joy. We hooked a dog leash onto it for a makeshift shoulder strap, and now he's free to weed eat to his heart's content. I've never seen a man so excited to voluntarily spend his weekend trimming weeds. He keeps finding things that "need a little touch-up." At this point, I'm concerned he may start offering landscaping services to the neighbors. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product. If your husband likes tools, loud engines, and standing in the yard admiring his work, this is the Father's Day gift you've been looking for. 😂 Bonus ending: "My husband said this is the best Father's Day gift he's ever gotten. I think he loves it more than he loves me, but at least the yard looks fantastic."

Trimmer cuts nicely. Easy to use. Only complaint is that the battery is huge and adds a lot of weight to the trimmer. I’ve used this a couple times now on a hill that is 150 feet in length, approximately 4 feet high on the edge of my property. Battery lasted long enough for me to complete that job. Only thing lacking for my application is that the head does not tilt. But I’ve been able to work around that. As for the weight, I’m finding a way to counter balance. I did purchase the strap, but don’t really find that helpful when cutting, only when carrying it.

My last 3 are in a Missouri land fill, the most recent a popular yellow and black one that needed a head every time used, it did a double gainer into the back of a blue truck and some dude named grok recommended this one... a little pricey I thought... but you know what.... it DOES EVERYTHING IT SAYS, BUT BETTER AND CHEAPER AND FASTER THAN THE OTHERS WITH MORE FUN. AN INGENIOUS STRING RELOAD... SECONDS. BALANCED, RECHARGER IS AWESOME. Battery is heavy, but very well balanced, harness mount equipped, no harness provided, I DON'T NEED NO STINKING HARNESS ON THIS BABY it rides along looking for something to whack... not weighing you down. Why did I write this review so late... today I took on a 20 year old 150 ft metal smash top metal fence infested with Forsythia and it mowed them down like there was no tomorrow, I had to double time to keep up with the darn thing.. Twist the forward handle so the head is sideways and the string is running parallel to the verticals and we had Forsythia flying everywhere. And yes, I used both the supplied string which works well and the other Amazon string dual twist center thigamagigs... I don't know but it sure worked good. It was great, 150 feet and never having to beat the head on the ground repeatedly to get more string... not even once... never do that on this one... just get after the baddies and pull the trigger... this one is a treat to use.

First impressions: Sturdy. Well built. And tge line IQ lags a little. But thats probably because I didn't let it spin to full RPMs without cutting deep weeds. From what I understand, The line IQ system relies upon a couple of different factors. First being that the head needs to spin at max RPM or just close to it to engage the release. It releases and stops based on the feedback it gets from different line weight. Say you use square edged line like Oregon GatorLine. Its going to reach differently than let's say Echo Diamond twist. Its rated for .095 line and thats perfectly suitable if you know how to run a weedeater properly. Second is weight vs power ratio. This cat is a claw hammer and will not let thick weeds or light brush slow you down. Im really giving this thing a moonshot. I am a died in the wool stihl user and believer. My last trimmer was an FS 91r and ran it without a guard and could mow grass as fast as a Dixie chopper. Im not a commercial user. But I have worked as a commercial landscaper out of high school and know most every trick in tge book when it comes to gasoline powered equipment. This 56v Ego flips the script. I currently have a nice extended handle on it that was purchased here on Amazon. And I'm now 51. And 6'4 and close to 300. So I appreciate the extension built into this machine. Its a dream to use. Its got variable speed to get around mama's flowers and run it ball to the walls when the deep angry weeds get in front of it. Im just saying this bad girl is a lady in tge streets and you know she's a freak in the deep overgrown mess. One that grew while the. Sthil was in the shop. Next up is the battery. Read the manual folks.... dont under or over charge it. It tells you to charge at 20 to 30%. Don't use it for 25 minutes and have 60% left in it and recharge it. Just let the battery rest. And use it for the next run for 40%. Then you charge it back to full. Lithium ION has its set of rules. Read what EGO engineers have determined to make this battery perform and last. Heat is its enemy. Its a reciprocal thing you 1 star reviewers. If you put it in danger then expect it to fail. Yes you get duds sometimes. I agree. But if you beat your dog out of tge box. And never treat it right. Its going to jump out and bite you in the wallet. So be NICE!. Have responsible and appropriate expectations. Read manuals. Follow the engineers, technicians advice.. they clearly state it in the "Manual". I truly believe that half if not more are excuses to user error and begging for forgiveness to get another machine or battery./charger etc. But I can be wrong. Im going to run it like it should be following the manual and if something presents itself before tge return window closes. I'll send it back. And I'll also do a 6 motion follow up if it survives its trial. While we wait..let's hydrate y'all. Penned in North Georgia. And still have all my teeth.. despite what you yanks may think.

This trimmer came packaged well and was easy to assemble. I did struggle a little bit getting the handle to snap onto the shaft. Mainly it was me gave it a little more push and it popped on. I was worried about pushing to hard but no worries. The battery came about 25% charged. I charged the battery prior to using and it was done in about 25 minutes. It came preloaded with string and one extra spool. The battery adds a little weight to it but overall the weight is comparable to a gas trimmer maybe a little bit lighter. This trimmer has plenty of power to cut through the grass and weeds. With the 2 speed settings it made it a breeze. I like how quite it is compared to a gas trimmer. Plus when you let off the trigger it is off. The line iq is great so far has not failed me and one more feature that makes it much easier to use. The battery lasts me about an hour on high speed setting. Overall the best trimmer I have ever used.

Une qualité exceptionnelle de fabrication. Puissant moteur très doux à l'oreille surtout. La même pesanteur que mon ancien coupe herbe au gaz. Mais vraiment polyvalent a toute sortes d'herbes. Je l'ai utilisé avec la vitesse basse seulement et il est très puissant. Je l'ai essayé avec la deuxième vitesse.... Une bête de puissance. Et surtout avec une garantie de 5 ans sur le coupe herbe et 3 ans sur la batterie., ce qui est dur a battre. Lorsque que l'ai sortie de sa boîte. Au premier touché on sent la qualité de ce merveilleux coupe herbe. Construit pour durer longtemps, Ça c'est sûr... Je conseil ce coupe herbe pour ceux qui veulent puissance et polyvalence. Insérer le fil est une beauté a voir aller. Et le fil se rallonge tout seul lorsque qu'il devient trop court... Une merveille... Chargeur avec ventilateur pour prolonger la durée de cette merveilleuse batterie de 4 ampères. J'ai coupé pendant 20 minutes et seulement une lumière sur 5 c'est éteindu. Ce qui veut dire que cette batterie est vraiment ce qui disent. D'après moi cette bête dur environ une grosse heure... Un vrai bijoux... Plus de mélange de Gaz, plus de côgnage sur le sol pour rallonger le fils et plus de casse tête pour insérer le fil... Je conseille cette merveille à tous. P.S... Pour ceux qui ont un petits terrain., je conseille un plus petits modèle de EGO aussi fiable... Car EGO= Fiabilité

Love it, and it works amazingly. Would most definitely recommend and would not hesitate to purchase again.

I had a gas trimmer before this and couldn’t believe how much better the experience of using this ego trimmer was. Not constantly running/vibrating the entire time since you can just pull the trigger while cutting makes a big difference on the arms. I barely used any battery to do my full yard after mowing. Spent about 30 minutes but not constantly running it. Probably only 10-15 minutes of actual run time but the battery still showed 3/4 full. Reloading the string was really cool and has always been my most dreaded thing about trimmers.

The edger I need to get used to, but the trimmer is very good.

Livraison très rapide, commandé le dimanche soir et reçu le mardi midi par GLS dans la région de Eeyou Istchee Baie-James . Excellent produit avec énormément de puissance. J’en suis extrêmement satisfait