Weed eaters are designed with a rotor at its pole end. It spins at high speed with the use of a nylon wire. It can cut even tall grasses and barks of trees. Most of these gas powered types weigh 9 to 14 pounds, having two engine strokes. This can start with ease and even run cleanly. However, it still needs to be pulled in order to create an exhaust emission and for tune-ups.

Determining the best gas powered weed eater as a supplement for lawn mowing is an effective strategy. Here are some ways you can consider:

• Decide what fits your lawn or garden needs. Assess the landscape. Consider how big the yard is. Gas powered weed eater are best for larger properties, especially in cutting down overgrown grasses and plants. A lower horse power weed eater can manage thin grasses also. These straight shaft trimmers can easily reach shrubs. This is while curved ones weigh less.

• Check its capabilities. In order to reduce fatigue, a lighter trimmer is the right choice. A good balance can be obtained by adjusting the handle in front. Checking for smooth controls can add an evenly distributed weight.

• Choose a smaller gap or protective sleeve. Wrapping around and cutting head tops with gaps on tall grass will slow down the use of weed eaters. Problems can be avoided with the use of a smaller gap around the shaft.

• Determine the needs of the weed eater parts. Gardeners can choose between nylon cords and plastic blades by the wacker blades. Nylon cords need frequent replacement while plastics can break easily. Both are inexpensive with effective usage.

• Choose a more quiet type motor. Some gas powered trimmers are noisy and may require you to wear hearing protection. Many manufacturers are introducing quiet-running engines already.

• Consider the brand models in the market. Manufacturers of weed eaters can present a wide array of professional but budget friendly features in the marketplace. Big names include Weed Eater/Poulan, Ryobi, Homelite and Craftsman. Weed Eater, Poulan and Poulan Pro product lines can give the best value, with outmost quality and durability. Some products you can choose from are:

1. Weed Eater Gas-Powered String Trimmer, Reconditioned,
Model#SST25 is a straight shaft trimmer having a quick-snap spool replacement and high-torque gear drive. Northern Tool Equipment can give the lowest price, only at $59.99.

Specifications:
• 174 in. cutting width
• 52 in. shaft
• 0.08 inch in diameter
• 25 cc quiet running engine

2. Poulan Weed Eater 16 25cc FeatherLiteXtreme Gas Line Trimmer

FeatherLiteXtreme is a quiet running 25 cc with a “no tool” assembly engine. This trimmer offers low emissions of powerful 2 cycle primer bulbs, for a quick start. The price ranges from $77 to $85.64.

Specifications:
• 123 lbs shipping weight
• 16/40 cm cutting path
• Tap-N-Go line advance
• Line diameter of 080/2mm
• Curved unit shaft type
• Limited 2 year warranty

3. Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi Gas-Powered Straight-Shaft String Trimmer Model #ZR30002- $89.99
Product Details:
• 18 inches cutting swath
• 14.8 lbs, shipping weight
• Line advancement of.095 in. bump feed.
• 30cc 1.0HP engine
• Dual piston rings with hard chrome cylinder plated.
• Non CARB compliant

4. Homelite MightyLite String Trimmer

Homelite MightyLite UT21506 is a gas-powered lightweight model that can do heavy duty trimming for a low value of $64.

Product Details:
• 17 in. curved shaft
• Weighs 8 pounds
• Tool-free assembly
• Lightweight
• 1 year warranty