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Worx WG151
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$151.13 - $155.17
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Type: Light Duty Battery
About - Worx WG151

The Worx WG151 is part of the string trimmer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, string trimmer models like the WG151 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Trimming:
Trimming denotes how quickly and neatly models cut grass.

Edging:
Edging is how quickly and neatly models trimmed a vertical line along a walkway.

Tall grass & weeds:
Tall grass denotes cutting power in tall grass and weeds.
Features & Specs - Worx WG151
info Weight (lbs.) 5.4
info Engine size 18Volt
info Shaft Curved
info Four-cycle engine No
info Dual line No
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1.0
WORX 24v Lithium battery failed
5/2/2012
Pros
Cons
24v Lithium batt failed
Poor customer service
Best Uses
None
Comment:
wg165 24 volt lithium battery failed in less than a year.<br />Called WORX and found out there was replacement program, for the batt. The power equipment store where purchased did not even know about.<br /><br />Went online 4/20/2012 and ordered the replacement battery. Checked status a couple of times and it said ship in 15 days. Talked to a human 5/02/12 I should receive battery in MID JUNE. But they still are selling the product.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
4.0
Great product! Awful customer service!
4/21/2012
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Precision trimmer
Cons
Battery problems
Poor customer service
Best Uses
Precise edging of walkway
Straight Edging
Comment:
Worx 151 trimmer<br /><br />It is so easy to edge my lawn and very precise.  It has a wheel that allows you to roll along the walk and cut a nice clean edge.<br /><br />I bought this at a club store as a package with a blower and a hedge trimmer.  It came with two lithium batteries.  The batteries stopped charging within 3 months and Worx people were non responsive!  All I wanted them to do was replace my batteries!  They wouldn't even answer the phone or respond to inquiries on their website!<br />About a year ago I noticed that a local supplier carried their products and I ended up buying two new lithium batteries!  A year later they are still running great!  I think it is because of how I maintain the batteries...  After a battery runs low, I place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before charging it.  Then I charge it.  Heat is what destroys batteries.  With two batteries, I usually have plenty of time to trim the walks on my corner lot.  It's so easy to run a straight line and no back strain either.<br /><br />If I was rich, I would buy the company, fix the customer service make a fortune because it is an excellent product!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
1.0
Weak performer
7/15/2011
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Cons
Doesn't cut heavy grass
Line feed very poor
Short battery life
Best Uses
Straight Edging
Comment:
Cuts light grass, like bermuda, but doesn't work well with St. Augustine. The line feed is poor and often has to be manually advanced. Plus the spools don't hold very much line at a time. Battery life is short, 20-30 minutes max.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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