EGO MHC1603 Multi-Head Combo Kit 16-Inch 56-Volt Carbon Fiber String Trimmer with POWERLOAD™ & 8-Inch Carbon Fiber Edger…
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$379.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO MHC1603 is the pick for buyers who want one powered head that runs a trimmer, edger and other attachments. It carries the highest Amazon rating in this group at 4.6 stars, though on a modest 201-review base, and r/egopowerplus enthusiasts are clearly the target audience: posts describe it as the piece that 'completes' an EGO switchover alongside the brand's blower and edger, and community members note the 1603 uses the newer, more powerful Gen 2 power head. The load-bearing criticism comes from a product-parts retailer page in its signals, powerplusparts.com, which calls the included string-trimmer head 'horrible,' saying the guard does little and the manual itself recommends wearing pants.
What reviewers liked
- Highest Amazon rating in the group at 4.6 stars
- Modular power head runs trimmer, edger and other EGO attachments
- r/egopowerplus owners value the newer, more powerful Gen 2 power head
- Carbon-fiber build with POWERLOAD line feed and included 4.0Ah battery
Where it falls short
- A retailer source (powerplusparts.com) calls the string-trimmer head and guard poor
- Only 201 Amazon reviews, a thin base for high confidence
- No high-trust independent lab test in its signals
- Highest total cost in this roundup at around $380
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO MHC1603 is the pick for buyers who want one powered head that runs a trimmer, edger and other attachments. It carries the highest Amazon rating in this group at 4.6 stars, though on a modest 201-review base, and r/egopowerplus enthusiasts are clearly the target audience: posts describe it as the piece that 'completes' an EGO switchover alongside the brand's blower and edger, and community members note the 1603 uses the newer, more powerful Gen 2 power head.
The load-bearing criticism comes from a product-parts retailer page in its signals, powerplusparts.com, which calls the included string-trimmer head 'horrible,' saying the guard does little and the manual itself recommends wearing pants. That's a meaningful flag for a premium kit, even if the platform versatility and carbon-fiber build are well-liked elsewhere. There is no high-trust independent lab test among its signals, so the verdict rests on EGO-community sentiment and the limited review pool.
The consensus: a strong choice if you're buying into the EGO multi-head ecosystem and value attachment flexibility, with the understanding that the trimmer guard draws complaints and the all-in price is high.
- Includes the Power Head (PH1420), 16” Carbon Fiber String Trimmer Attachment (STA1600) with POWERLOAD, Carbon Fiber Edger Attachment (EA0820), 56V 4.0Ah battery, 320W charger, and shoulder strap
- Up to 45 minutes of runtime with the included 56V 4.0Ah ARC Lithium battery using STA1600; up to 75 minutes using EA0820 on low
- Lightweight and durable carbon fiber shafts backed by a lifetime warranty
- Carbon Fiber String Trimmer Attachment with POWERLOAD technology allows you to feed the line, push a button, and get back to work in seconds
- Carbon Fiber Edger Attachment includes 8-inch edger blade and guide wheel with depth adjustment knob for a 3-inch edging depth
- Power Head features digital two-speed selector and indicator with variable speed trigger with lock-off lever for added safety
- High-efficiency brushless motor delivers long runtimes, low vibrations, and extended tool life
- IPX4 weather-resistant construction
This combined with the $274 765CFM blower + battery combo completes what I need to swap over to EGO. Blower, Edger, Trimmer, 4Ah and 5Ah ...
I love mine. I unfortunately got the string trimmer first or otherwise I would have gotten that attachment. I have the edger and it's my ...
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