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Weed Eater Featherlite SST25

Discontinued

Reviewed

June 2009

Pros

Inexpensive
Lightweight
Straight shaft makes it easy to use as an edger

Cons

Can be hard to start
Some owners report it doesn't idle properly
Not powerful enough for tall grass and weeds

Where to Buy

for $145.96

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The Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 is a budget gas string trimmer that gets mixed reviews for its power. Reviews agree that its price and light weight are its main advantages, and some users, especially taller ones, prefer a straight-shaft model. Owner reviews complain that the SST25 can be hard to start and doesn't idle properly. For even less weight and better performance, consumers may want to try the Stihl FSE 60 (*Est. $120); this corded electric model is quieter and better for the environment, and it costs much less to operate and maintain.

We found the best reviews of the Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 gas string trimmer at ConsumerReports.org and Popular Mechanics. ConsumerReports.org tests more models and gives them clear ratings and rankings, but Popular Mechanics provides more detail. Nearly 60 owners review this string trimmer at Amazon.com, and they provide a long-term perspective.

Where To Buy

Weed Eater FLSST25 FeatherLite 17-Inch 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Straight Shaft String Trimmer
(72 reviews) Buy new: $109.99 6 New from $145.96

Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

The Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 is compared to 23 other gas trimmers as well as some electric and cordless trimmers, based on objective testing. Trimmers are rated on their performance, including how they handle tall grass and weeds, as well as on their handling and ease of use.

Review: String Trimmers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, May 2010

This review tests the Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 in comparison with 11 other gas string trimmers, including it in the "near-pro" category. The review recommends the SST25 as a good budget choice and the best value of those tested.

Review: The Fastest (and Toughest) String Trimmers on the Market, Roy Berendsohn, May 2006

3. Amazon.com

Close to 65 owners review the Weed Eater Featherlite SST25 gas string trimmer here, giving it an average rating of three out of five stars. Some owners are satisfied, but there are a lot of complaints about its being hard to start and not idling properly.

Review: Weed Eater FLSST25 Featherlite String Trimmer, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Epinions.com

The owner-written reviews here span quite a few years and give this model mixed ratings, with an average rating of 3.5 out of five. Many owners say the Weed Eater SST25 is hard to start, and several say the bump-feed system doesn't work properly.

Review: Weed Eater Featherlite SST Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com

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