Weedeaters are an important piece of your lawn arsonal of outdoor power equipment. There are many differences between weed wackers, gas weed wackers or electric, 2-cycle vs. 4-cycle, and straight vs. curved shafts. Making the right decison before buying a weed wacker will save you time, frustration and money if you research them a little bit. In this article we are going to review the differences between straight shaft vs. curved shaft string trimmers.

Straight shaft weed wackers have historically been the weedeater of choice for most lawn care professionals. They are known to attack heavier weeds, and taller thicker brush better than curved shaft models. There is a debate as to which is more maneuverable, but more times out of ten the straight shaft side usually wins. The straight shaft weed wacker simply has more reach since its longer and allows more attachments like blowers, hedge trimmers, and others.. They tend to be more expensive than than curved shaft units. People that are taller tend to enjoy using a straight shaft string trimmer since they don’t have to do as much bending as with the curved.

Curved shaft trimmers were made with comfort in mind. Many people that use them feel that they are easier to maneuver and more comfortable to use. The direction of the spinning lines also varies between straight and curved. Curved shaft models will spin in the better direction as trimmings will get on your feet less as you move. Probably the best benefit of all of the curved shaft is its weight. It is usually less weight than a straight shaft. And finally shorter people tend to go with the curved shaft models of the straight shaft.

There you have it, the pros and the cons of straight shaft trimmers vs. curved. As I mentioned earlier it is important to learn about each type of weedeater so when you are ready to purchase a new one you know which weed eater is right for you!