The Toro 51482 is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, String Trimmers models like the 51482 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

A string trimmer is a staple of lawn care, and a useful tool that deserves a home in any DIYer’s garage or shed. With their high-speed and spinning nylon strings, they make short work of grass and ...

Putting the finishing touches on your yard is easier and more eco-friendly with Toro’s new cordless 12-inch trimmers. Thanks to new lightweight lithium-ion battery technology, there is plenty of power ...

Hard starting and noise are among the gripes about string trimmers we recently found on Twitter. Gas trimmers that fire up with fewer pulls, plus a growing list of powerful electric models—many of ...

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These powerful trimmers make quick work of high grass and tough weeds. Here are six that perform better than the rest. According to CR's testing, a gas string trimmer is a good option for tending to a ...

Battery-powered and corded options from Ego, Makita, Ryobi, and more shine in CR’s tests Battery-powered string trimmers are more plentiful and often perform better than corded models. By Paul Hope ...