EGO Power+ STX4500 Commercial 17.5” String Trimmer Tool Only

This unit absolutely shreds overgrowth, wooded and greens

I really like this 2nd generation string trimmer. The 17.5 inch cut is nice and I feel it cuts better than the 1st generation of commercial string trimmer (STX3800). The 3 speed selector is one I actually use. I haven’t found much use for it on the other tools I have but this one is used on the regular. I like how the trigger is variable speed too. The safety switch on the trigger is my preferred design. I like how speed 1 not only drops the max rpm but it also drops the minimum rpm. You can’t get the same minimum rpm in the other 2 speeds. This gives you more options on the speed range. I think the guard is an improvement over the previous design because it gets in the way less. It just tends to throw more clippings towards my legs which is a slight inconvenience. The head design is now a quick reloading design. The rated amount of line it can hold is 26’ or 3’ less than the rating on the gen 1 commercial head. I can’t give much on the lifespan of the 2nd gen commercial head but if it is anything like the 1st gen commercial head it will last a long time. The 2nd gen head added support for .12 diameter line in addition to the .095. This is a nice option to have for more demanding tasks. One thing I was slightly disappointed with was the lack of metal trigger and motor housing that the 1st gen has. It wasn't a deal breaker though. I would say the power is on par with the previous gen. Neither lack torque.

So much more than the residential grade equipment. Nice to be able to select the power as well to vary between slow precise edging and fast clearing and edging. Slowly upgrading all of my tools to commercial grade as they become available and being able to afford it.