Home Depot has
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Grass Trimmer w/ Pole Saw, Hedge Trimmer, Edger Attachments (2825-20ST-49-16-2718-49-16-2719-49-16-27) on sale for
$439.
Shipping is free.
- Note: Tool only combo kit - no battery or charger included
Thanks to community member
Roberto Town for finding this deal.
Includes:
- M18 FUEL Power Head w/ QUICK-LOK (2825-20)
- M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK String Trimmer Attachment (49-16-2717)
- 10" Pole Saw Attachment (49-16-2720) & Scrench
- Edger Attachment (49-16-2718) & Scrench
- Articulating Hedge Trimmer Attachment (49-16-2719)
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10/10 would buy again. I've used it once.
I jumped on the $299 for the string trimmer + hedge trimmer attachment deal that came with a rapid charger and 8.0 Ah battery (https://slickdeals.net/f/14950253-milwaukee-m18-string-trimmer-hedge-trimmer-8-0ah-battery-charger-299-99) because I primarily needed those two attachments, and need more batteries anyway (I heard these outdoor tools eat up battery power like no tomorrow). I'll have to sell the charger (or it isn't a big deal to have a spare) and that's easier that selling off attachments, IMO.
The string trimmer + edger attachment version of the same $299 deal made it to the FP too (https://slickdeals.net/f/14945429-milwaukee-m18-fuel-18v-string-trimmer-w-edger-attachment-8-0ah-battery-303-more-free-shipping).
Milwuakee might be pushing harder on promotions for their outdoor power equipment (OPE) now that summer is rolling around.
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the 12.0
Even the 8.0 or 6.0 I've used with the standalone hedge trimmer was taxing (for my atrophied COVID arms a few months ago).
Did the hedge trimmer attachment in your bundle (from the OP deal?) come with the shoulder strap as a bonus? It did for my bundle where it was just the string trimmer, battery, charger and hedge trimmer attachment (for $299).
Even the 8.0 or 6.0 I've used with the standalone hedge trimmer was taxing (for my atrophied COVID arms a few months ago).
Did the hedge trimmer attachment in your bundle (from the OP deal?) come with the shoulder strap as a bonus? It did for my bundle where it was just the string trimmer, battery, charger and hedge trimmer attachment (for $299).
It did. Couldn't find a comfortable way to use it that was any real benefit, except resting. The thing handles like a weighted pool skimmer!
I bought a brush cutter blade and adapter for my GreenWorks 80V string trimmer. it fit perfectly. but somehow when it starts to spin the motor makes a clicking noise and stops like hitting some brake and even kicks the blade backward. I just can't figure out why.
The blade is a little heavier than the trimmer head so I'm guessing the motor can detect the "load" and triggered the shut-off?
I am considering returning the GreenWorks and buy this combo kit.
Has anyone tried to put the brush cutter blade on this string trimmer?
also, if I do that, does 18V give enough power for the blade?
We have the non-quicklock version of the M18 Fuel trimmer and have used brush cutter blades on it without any issue (once you jerry rig something for the arbor/retaining nut, but that's always an issue when converting a weed eater to use a brush blade if it didn't come with one).
Assuming the quicklock version has similar amount of power it should work fine; the overload protection on your Greenworks is almost guaranteed to be your problem there.
Sunjoe = never heard of them, making stuff for homeowners.
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I've owned a pair of the non-"Quick-lok" M18 trimmers for a couple years now.
These came with the HD 9.0Ah batteries.
Initially performance was STELLAR!
However, over time, performance has degraded significantly.
Please note that these are fairly lightly used units that have been properly maintained.
On warmer days (70 deg. F or more), after several minutes of use, trigger action becomes unstable. Sometimes, it takes many rapid presses of the trigger before I can get the units to operate.
Under intense loads (fairly high ambient temperatures + significant weeds/brush), the batteries may overheat, and the battery level LEDs begin to flash in what may be described as a "panic" pattern.
Under such circumstances, the only solution seems to be to allow the equipment to cool down, then resume operations. Simply swapping batteries improves things, but still does not provide the expected reprieve. The motor simply needs a breather.
I recently purchased a pair of the High Output HD 12.0Ah batteries.
Things are significantly better (pointing at improved performance over the 9.0 batteries), but again, ambient temperatures matter.
With continued use, the sketchy trigger behavior surfaces. I'm convinced that the native temperature sensor in these trimmers degrades fairly quickly.
When these issues surface, I personally do not consider the trimmer's motor casing to be alarmingly warm/hot...https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...questioned.gif
In addition, my use-case has not changed over the course of ownership.
I only use these tools on my single personal property, and this has remained constant.
I've been considering taking my chances and disabling/bypassing the temperature protection on the trimmer motor (if possible)...
See this link for additional info and ideas:
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/487249/Why+does+my+18+volt+brushless+trimmer+shut+down+after+10+... [ifixit.com]
I'm on mobile or I'd link it but there is the same bundle but with 8ah battery and charger for $545
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