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Gen4 40-volt 15-in Straight Shaft Battery String Trimmer

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt Gen4 40-volt 15-in Straight Shaft Battery String Trimmer

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 4.1 out of 5
1264 Reviews


70% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The battery-powered trimmer provides good performance for most residential yard work, with a long-lasting battery, two speed settings, and a relatively lightweight and easy-to-use design. It cuts through grass and weeds effectively, though may struggle with thicker vegetation. The main drawbacks are the difficulty in restringing the trimmer head and the lack of availability for replacement parts. Overall, it is a solid choice for homeowners with small to medium-sized yards who want the convenience of a cordless trimmer.

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1264 Customer Reviews

Operating properly

Would Recommend

It’s one thing to spend a lot of time figuring out which piece of equipment is the right attachment—the term “universal” is usually pretty clear—but when staff assume you don’t understand what it means, it changes the whole experience. People of shorter stature need to ensure the equipment they buy fits them, but this item did not. In fact, while it had some uses, the so-called universal attachment did not connect to what I was told it would. So, I’ll be returning this item for a full refund sho...

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Lasts forever

Would Recommend

Plenty of power and the battery goes much longer than my previous one

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Very lightweight so it’s easier to handle

Would Recommend

Very easy to assemble

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Would Not Recommend

I was able to replenish the string the first time it ran out but couldn't get it the 2nd time, spent way too much trying to do it and couldn't get it to work.

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Response from Kobalt Team

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with the Kobalt KST 1040A‑03. We’re sorry to hear you had trouble reloading the line the second time,...

Kobalt TeamApril 20, 2026

Chervon-Kobalt

It’s simple to use and light to carry. Perfect fit

Would Recommend

I am a new home owner and wanted something simple and efficient and this was a perfect fit! I highly recommend

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My new string trimmer

Ease in handling. I thought it might be too heavy However, it balanced well during use

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Best Trimmer.

Would Recommend

My 2nd trimmer. A quality product. Easy to assemble, powerful, and easy to operate! This is a must have for home maintenance.

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Like it so far

Would Recommend

I have absolutely no problems with my purchase

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Convenient, lightweight, long lasting battery

Would Recommend

So much easier to use than a gas powered one

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Worth it

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This has a lot of power. I do feel the battery is heavy but it’s worth it. Has 2 speeds you can switch back and forth.

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It’s good

Would Recommend

Awesome, very quite.

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Smart purchase for a weed eater

Would Recommend

The assembly was easy, my teenage son was able to do it independently. Excellent with cutting. It is heavier than I expected but all around a good quality product.

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Battery dies too fast

Would Not Recommend

Product works well. Only issue was short battery life.

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Go cordless with this one!

Would Recommend

This is my first battery-powered weed eater. Overall, I’m impressed by this weed eater and loving it. Pros: decent battery life, and strong motor. Cons: the slide button and trigger can be a little clunky, and adding line is a bit of a learning curve from previous/traditional style weed eaters. Not enough to lower the rating, but something worth noting.

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