Top 10 Gas Trimmers

Shindaiwa T2510

• Combining the light weight of a two-cycle engine with the lower noise and noxious fumes of a four-cycle model, the T2510 is a powerful, commercial grade gas trimmer, according to Consumer Search. Homeowners who need a powerful tool for difficult trimming jobs should choose this trimmer.

Echo SRM 210i

• Homeowners with limited strength or injuries will appreciate the easy starting SRM 210i. The i-Start system is paired with a wide debris shield and a 17-inch cutting width, according to Galt Home Buying Guides, and cuts weeds and grass aggressively.

Echo GT-200R

• The lightest weight gas trimmer, weighing only 9 lbs. before being fueled, this model is also powerful enough for professional use, says Popular Mechanics. A curved shaft puts less strain on the user's back and shoulders and the manually attached cutting lines are resistant to tangling in thick weeds.

Honda HHT35SUKAT

• Four stroke engines like those used in Honda gas trimmers are quieter than two stroke engines and more fuel efficient, according to String Trimmers Reviews. The 10-inch blade on this model can cut through brush and even small trees, making it one of the most powerful gas trimmers on the market.

Craftsman 316.791880

• Despite a two-stroke engine, the 32 cc 316.791880 cuts powerfully and is easy to start. A unusual twisted nylon cutting line rips through difficult trimming jobs, but this model causes uncomfortable vibrations when operated at low speeds.

Troy-Bilt TB20CS

• Despite a low retail price, the TB20CS boasts a 17-inch cutting width and a 31 cc two-stroke engine. The experts at Bestcovery say that this model offers the best combination of low pricing and high cutting power for homeowners that don't need a professional quality trimmer.

Stihl FS 110

• Another combination engine that offers benefits of both two- and four-stroke engines, the FS 110 produces some of the lowest emissions of all gasoline-powered trimmers, according to Grounds Maintenance Magazine. It's powerful enough for commercial landscaping use and is priced accordingly.

Craftsman 79194

• Starting the Craftsman 79194 is easy due to a spring-powered start assistance system. The 14-inch cutting width allows for efficient trimming. This model is less powerful than other trimmers, but its split shaft design allows for the use of edging and other lawn care attachments.

Weed Eater Featherlight SST25

• Lowest in price, the Featherlight SST25 offers aggressive cutting for basic grass and weed trimming. Experts at Popular Mechanics recommend it for homeowners with a tight budget who need the most power for their money.

Shindaiwa T2500X

• The commercial quality T2500X uses a combination engine as well and offers more power than the T2510. This allows users to tilt the tool to reach difficult spots without damaging the engine, which happens to most four-stroke engines, according to Grounds Maintenance Magazine.