![]() ![]() The storage of the trimmer fit well on one of my rubber-made tool rack carriers and it took up less space than units having a gas engine. Just a few screws and nuts and it goes together well. The Milwaukee 2828-21 trimmer was very easy to assemble. I was really impressed with the smooth and constant power of the trimmer. The trimmer cut extremely well on Hi-speed. It is a similar result when you cut grass with a dull blade – it just beats the grass not cut it. When you best them apart, the grass turns yellow and straw-like. If you run at low RPM’S you beat the grass blades to death as opposed to slicing through them. When trimming you want to run a trimmer at full throttle or full speed. The switch for Hi/Low or Rabbit/Turtle to me was not useful. I would sure like to see an aluminum housing similar to the Toro for better motor protection. I am concerned about the motor bumping into obstacles and wonder if the head design will hold up over time. ![]() The electric motor is located above the cutting spool and its housing is made of plastic. This is much better and easier than removing and winding spools. In the case of 2828-21 you need only cut 6’ of replacement string and the head will feed and wind for you. Replacing the line in the Milwaukee head is much easier than on a commercial bump feed where you need to wind the string on the spool. The handle and the trigger grip are comfortable and easy to hold onto. I was able to keep good control of the trimmer at all times. The weight distribution is heavier at the head compared to an engine-powered gas trimmer but was overall well balanced. The Milwaukee 2828-21 String Trimmer design is similar to a commercial straight shaft trimmer and it does a better job than curved shaft trimmers for getting under obstacles. The Milwaukee 2828-21 is comparable in price to the Toro 60-volt Model 51830 and the Greenworks 60 volt Model # ST60L413 Milwaukee 2828-21 String Trimmer Design: It was a bit more than I wanted to pay but I do not mind paying more for good quality and reliability. The Milwaukee 2828-21 String Trimmer sells at the Home Depot with Charger for $249. I was looking to spend $200+/- for something comparable to the Echo 21.2 CC sold at the home depot for $219. Milwaukee 2828-21 String Trimmer Specifications I compared the Milwaukee 2828-21 String Trimmer to my experiences using mixed fuel gas trimmers in both the commercial landscape and golf course maintenance industries.Īs every tool has its sweet spot, I found the 2828-21 String Trimmer to be ideal for anything a homeowner can throw its way. ![]() More along the lines of homeowner frequency of use vs a commercial landscaper. My needs are relatively small and infrequent. When I heard about the Milwaukee 2828-21, I made a decision to consider it as I could utilize my existing Milwaukee platform batteries to refuel it. Also, I have a number of Milwaukee M18 cordless tools in my collection. I did not want to deal with mixed fuel, or any fuel given the issues with ethanol in small engines. I only need it once a week for 24-26 weeks a year. Why? For the size of the area, I did not need a commercial trimmer such as a Tanaka, Red Max or Stihl gas-powered unit. The Milwaukee 2828-21 String Trimmer immediately caught my attention. I was in search of a string trimmer for my small suburban landscape of 6,000 sf +/. ![]()
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