EGO Power+ String Trimmer, Battery Powered, 15" Trimmer for Weeds and Grass with POWERLOAD, Telescopic Aluminum Shaft, Includes…
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Best mid-range EGO
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$219.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO ST1511T is the more affordable, aluminum-shaft entry into EGO's POWERLOAD lineup, and it earns a steady 4.4-star average across roughly 1,900 Amazon reviews. toolsinaction.com reports good balance and adequate runtime with the included 2.5Ah battery, and a Lowe's product summary describes it as well-balanced and lightweight with useful variable-speed control, though it notes some users found it a touch heavy for extended sessions. The community picture on r/egopowerplus is mixed in a familiar way: some call it the best weed whacker they've owned with zero issues, while others say the line 'jams so easily' and echo the broader complaint that POWERLOAD heads can wear out within months.
What reviewers liked
- Steady 4.4-star average across ~1,900 Amazon reviews
- toolsinaction notes good balance and adequate runtime on the 2.5Ah battery
- Lighter, more affordable entry to EGO's 56V POWERLOAD platform
- Variable-speed control praised in a Lowe's product summary
Where it falls short
- r/egopowerplus owners report the line can jam easily
- Recurring community complaints that POWERLOAD heads wear out
- Aluminum shaft makes it heavier than the carbon-fiber model for long sessions
- No high-trust independent lab test specific to this model in its signals
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Across the reviewers we read, the EGO ST1511T is the more affordable, aluminum-shaft entry into EGO's POWERLOAD lineup, and it earns a steady 4.4-star average across roughly 1,900 Amazon reviews. toolsinaction.com reports good balance and adequate runtime with the included 2.5Ah battery, and a Lowe's product summary describes it as well-balanced and lightweight with useful variable-speed control, though it notes some users found it a touch heavy for extended sessions.
The community picture on r/egopowerplus is mixed in a familiar way: some call it the best weed whacker they've owned with zero issues, while others say the line 'jams so easily' and echo the broader complaint that POWERLOAD heads can wear out within months. As with EGO's pricier models, this is a duration-over-raw-power tool that suits grass and light weeds better than heavy growth.
The synthesis: a capable, lighter and cheaper route onto the 56V platform than the carbon-fiber Line IQ model, best for buyers who want EGO power without the top-tier price, accepting the same auto-feed quirks.
- PATENTED POWERLOAD TECHNOLOGY – Just feed the line through the EGO trimmer head, push a button to wind the trimmer line, and get back to work in seconds
- TELESCOPIC ALUMINUM SHAFT – Quickly adjust the shaft length for ease of use and comfort
- UP TO 45 MINUTES OF RUNTIME – Battery string trimmer delivers up to 45 minutes of runtime on a single charge with the included 2.5Ah battery; compatible with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries
- HIGH-EFFICIENCY BRUSHLESS MOTOR – Built with a high-efficiency brushless motor that delivers long runtimes, low vibration, and long motor life; IPX4-rated weather resistant construction adds durability
- 15-INCH CUTTING SWATH – Line trimmer comes equipped with professional-grade, dual line spiral-twist 0.095-inch trimmer line with a bump-feed line advance for an up to 15-inch cutting swath
Best weed whacker I have ever owned. Zero issues. We find it very frustrating. The line jams so easily and. I would not buy this again. It does ...
I just got done using this. I can't find a comfortable angle for the handle but thankfully the lightweight makes it easy to one hand this easily ...
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