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

Tanaka Commercial Grade Simple-Start Quick-Load Gas Powered Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter 21cc 1.1 HP 2-Stroke (CARB Compliant) TBC-225S

Geared toward the homeowner, the TBC-225S commercial grade trimmer features S-Start for easier starting and the No Brainer quick-load head for no-hassle line loading. The Tanaka TBC-225S has a lifetime drive shaft warranty, is blade and attachment ca ...

21 cc, 1.1 h.p.. commercial grade, two-stroke engine
50% easier starting with S-Start pull-force reduction system
No Brainer quick-load head
Walbro carburetor with primer
9.7 lbs. (4.4 kg) with cutting head

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

(4 customer reviews)

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

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

SKU:

979161U

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Product Details:

Package Length:	65.0 inches
Package Width:	14.0 inches
Package Height:	10.3 inches
Package Weight:	15.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 4 reviews

Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 3.5

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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:

This is my favorite trimmer May 30, 2011
By Susan Shoener
I have a decent size yard, more than 1/3 acre, and a lot of things to trim around. I have owned this Troy bilt cordless trimmer for almost 6 years and it has worked flawlessly. I did have to replace the battery once but it is an off the shelf battery that I picked up at a battery store. Quick story, when the battery died, I went looking for a replacement trimmer but could not find the Troy bilt (Which I had bought at Lowes) and so bought a "WORX WG150 at Sears. I had figured that going to an 18 volt trimmer would be an improvement, but it was not. The Worx cordless trimmer just did not have the power that the Troy bilt had, and although I did like the automatic feed on the Worx trimmer it was just not powerful enough to get the job done. I strongly recommend the Troy-Bilt TB55 and am confident that most will find it to be an excellent replacement to their gas Trimmer.

8 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Good for lite trimming Aug 08, 2007
By Tom E. Lambert "skelator"
I had this trimmer for a couple years,I Just don't like trying start those gas ones ,you know pull a million times on a foot long string that has the grunt sound and almost starts and stalls,so anyway after my weed eater brand electric smoked out I asked for 1 of theses as a Fathers Day gift and tried it out.It Is good for carrying around and not having to drag out the cords , but you learn that any thick spots such as down the edge of a driveway or you know when the grass tries to grow over the sidewalk and you try get cut it back? well those really wear out this trimmer,it good for light trimming mailboxes and on the sides of the house .but it starts loosing power quick and when trimming you need that high rpm that can really get through some thick spots .this trimmer lacks that so I had to get another corded trimmer which is a monster compared to this trimmer

Also it is heavy at the top , but for ease of use it is good for small jobs ,but don't think this is like a gas powered or a corded trimmer
it simply is not

2 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Toy Built Aug 13, 2011
By Virginia Forgatsch
Troy built battery power string trimmer should be called toy built. It was purchased and used twice. The second time it seem like the motor burned out. When taken back to Lowe's their repair subcontractor said it was not repairable due to the motor burning out. Everything has a tragic flaw and this is an expensive flaw for toy built.

4 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Finally! May 17, 2007
By NightOwl
A replacement for my elderly and ailing Ryobi 150R!I tried to replace her with TWO different grass hogs but they just didn't cut it. Can only hope that now that this unit has the troy-bilt name, issues with part availability will be resolved...otherwise, it has the reach and POWER I've come to rely on in my old Ryobi to tackle two acres of nasty weeds. The 150 lives on!

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