The Toro 51482 is part of the String Trimmers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, String Trimmers models like the 51482 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Battery string trimmers start up effortlessly, perform quietly, and have zero emissions. Gas string trimmers have endless run times (as long as you refuel). Both styles of these tools remain popular, ...

Editor’s Note, May 27, 2026: New to this guide is the Ryobi 40-Volt 17-Inch Cordless string trimmer, which we now recommend as the most versatile for its variety of (legitimately useful) head ...

With many spending so much more time at home since the pandemic started, some turned to home improvement projects late last year, like renovating outdoor living spaces, installing pools and building ...