Hello everyone,
Before our move, we sold all our corded garden tools and now want to get battery-powered garden tools for the new house.
Initially, I need a battery grass trimmer. In the future, hedge trimmers and shrub shears will follow, and possibly a manual lawn mower as well. And whatever else one gradually needs.
I’ve noticed there is an 18V system from Bosch. Since I already have a Bosch Uneo, I would have a battery for that. But the grass trimmer costs almost twice as much as the equivalent from Einhell. I’m not very familiar with that brand. I once had a mower from them, which was okay. And a corded tiller, which was also okay.
My sister said that there are systems from well-known manufacturers that are partly compatible with discount-brand tools. Is that true?
There is also such a system with interchangeable batteries from Gardena. (?)
Who among you has experience with these brands and uses multiple tools that share the same batteries? Can you recommend anything, are you satisfied?
Of course, I want to get everything (gradually) from one manufacturer and not have three different battery systems.
Before our move, we sold all our corded garden tools and now want to get battery-powered garden tools for the new house.
Initially, I need a battery grass trimmer. In the future, hedge trimmers and shrub shears will follow, and possibly a manual lawn mower as well. And whatever else one gradually needs.
I’ve noticed there is an 18V system from Bosch. Since I already have a Bosch Uneo, I would have a battery for that. But the grass trimmer costs almost twice as much as the equivalent from Einhell. I’m not very familiar with that brand. I once had a mower from them, which was okay. And a corded tiller, which was also okay.
My sister said that there are systems from well-known manufacturers that are partly compatible with discount-brand tools. Is that true?
There is also such a system with interchangeable batteries from Gardena. (?)
Who among you has experience with these brands and uses multiple tools that share the same batteries? Can you recommend anything, are you satisfied?
Of course, I want to get everything (gradually) from one manufacturer and not have three different battery systems.
K
k-man20214 Jun 2023 16:51@kati1337 Don’t you have a cordless screwdriver, rotary hammer, etc.? Most of these manufacturers also offer garden tools… or are you looking for a separate system specifically for garden equipment?
Regarding 18 or 20 volts or higher, you cannot assume that higher voltage means longer battery life per charge, maybe more maximum power (though I’m doubtful about that as well).
Regarding 18 or 20 volts or higher, you cannot assume that higher voltage means longer battery life per charge, maybe more maximum power (though I’m doubtful about that as well).
KingJulien4 Jun 2023 17:16I went with Makita. One battery fits all tools and garden equipment.
They usually come in different price ranges. For example, they have the cheapest lawnmowers (I think – otherwise it’s the second cheapest 😉). It’s more than enough for a small area.
But I think Einhell also works, unless you have very high demands. I have their wet vacuum and can’t complain.
They usually come in different price ranges. For example, they have the cheapest lawnmowers (I think – otherwise it’s the second cheapest 😉). It’s more than enough for a small area.
But I think Einhell also works, unless you have very high demands. I have their wet vacuum and can’t complain.
k-man2021 schrieb:
@kati1337 Don’t you have a cordless screwdriver, rotary hammer, etc.? Most of these manufacturers also offer garden tools… or are you looking for a separate system specifically for garden equipment?Sort of, I have an Uneo, which is Bosch. But the cheapest Bosch trimmer is significantly more expensive than the mid-range one from Einhell. Since I only have one cordless Bosch tool so far, I’m not sure if I want to stick with that brand when their tools are generally more expensive.That said, I would consider it if the tools are notably better. If the difference isn’t significant, I’d switch to a more affordable brand. With those, both the tools and the batteries tend to be cheaper. I’m not sure if that’s still the case today, but batteries do sometimes fail and then you have to buy new ones.
I used to primarily use Bosch and have now almost completely switched to Metabo. Besides the overall quality, the main advantage is that you can power all tools with the 18V battery, including 36V lawn mowers, brush cutters, and similar equipment (which have two battery slots), whereas Bosch offers separate 36V batteries for those. I was not impressed with Bosch’s gardening tools at all. Metabo products are widely available on the open market well below the manufacturer’s recommended retail price. Additionally, there are promotions 2 to 3 times a year where you get a free battery with the purchase of a tool.
However, when it comes to tools, there are naturally different quality and price levels. If Einhell is your target price point, then you won’t find anything of higher quality within a similar price range. This might not apply to every product, but based on what I’ve seen from Einhell so far, it has often been bargain-basement quality.
However, when it comes to tools, there are naturally different quality and price levels. If Einhell is your target price point, then you won’t find anything of higher quality within a similar price range. This might not apply to every product, but based on what I’ve seen from Einhell so far, it has often been bargain-basement quality.
Well, we’ve had Einhell for 5 years now and nothing has broken yet. Neither the first battery nor the lawn mower as the original device. For cheap equipment, it actually holds up quite well.
If I were a professional using it every day, a higher-quality brand would definitely be a better choice. For me as an amateur, whose tools are idle more often than in use, a more affordable category is sufficient.
If I were a professional using it every day, a higher-quality brand would definitely be a better choice. For me as an amateur, whose tools are idle more often than in use, a more affordable category is sufficient.
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