More expensive brands, such as Stihl, can be taken to a garden-machinery specialist for repairs if the trimmer breaks. But cheaper plastic trimmers will likely wind up in landfill if they break. If ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas curved shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

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