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12-volt max 8-in Straight Shaft Battery String Trimmer 3 Ah (Charger Included)

Ratings & Reviews for Toro 12-volt max 8-in Straight Shaft Battery String Trimmer 3 Ah (Charger Included)

3.8
550
Review
 3.8 out of 5
550 Reviews


80% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is generally well-received, with users praising its ease of use, lightweight design, and good battery life. It is described as powerful and dependable, offering good value. However, some users have experienced issues such as the line guard falling off, the battery not holding a charge as expected, and the trimmer struggling with thicker grass. Overall, the product seems suitable for light-duty trimming, but may not be suitable for more demanding yard work.

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550 Customer Reviews

Works perfectly for what I purchased it for

Would Recommend

I have irrigation heads that pop up throughout the yard and I like to keep the grass around each head trimmed (each irrigation head is surrounded by a cement donut as well that is about 7 inches in diameter). I have the typical trimmer that I use for edging around the lawn but this fits perfectly over the irrigation heads and does a great job.

November 5, 2025

From Toro.com

Worth the price.

Would Recommend

The 8 inches is perfect for clearing grass over my irrigation heads. The charge lasted thru cutting 20 places. The length of the handle made it necessary to bend a bit (In 5'4") but still worth it.

October 10, 2025
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Nicer for smaller trimming near roses, herbs, roses of Sharon…

Figured I’d try a smaller and easier trimmer to manipulate when near our gardens. My main trimmer is 16” and hits hard but not what’s needed when trying to trim close to vegetation. This 8” trimmer is light and easy to handle while still remaining effective for what I use it for. Definitely the right tool for the job! Highly recommend this trimmer. Well built and easy to reload trimmer line.

August 3, 2025

From ToroDealer.com

Great features

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this trimmer. It's easy to use. It's just the right length for someone who is only five feet tall. It is also light weight.

June 20, 2025

From Toro.com

Where’s the quality control?

Would Recommend

Just got a new 8 inch trimmer. My 3rd in 20 years. It would not stay connected where the two parts clip together. Now it’s with a dealer being returned for a new one and I will have no trimmer for a month. It would be nice if Tori would overnight a new one to me.

September 10, 2024

From Toro.com

Response from Toro Customer Service

Sorry you were so unhappy with the Trimmer 8 in. (20 cm) Cordless Trimmer .True, batteries do need to be re-charged just as gas powered equipment nee...

Toro Customer ServiceSeptember 10, 2024

Would Not Recommend

After a couple uses the shift keeps seperating and the trimmer completely stops. In order to use it you have to hold the shaft together and trim at the same time. A waste of money, asore back and a waste of time. Very disappointed for the amount of money paid.

August 14, 2024
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Response from Toro

We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed. Toro fully supports its warranty. If an Independent Authorized Service Dealer identifies a manufactur...

ToroAugust 14, 2024

Toro

Not worth the price

Would Not Recommend

I don't recommend. This trimmer barely cuts grass. Anything bigger than a few blades of grass and it just bounces off and gets tangled. The two pieces of the trimmer come apart, causing it to shut off. The string constantly gets caught and twisted up.

August 10, 2024
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Response from Toro

We recommend inspecting the area to be trimmed for any wire, rope, or string-like matter that could become entangled in the rotating line. Remove any...

ToroAugust 12, 2024

Toro

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Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've used this 8" cordless trimmer before & really like the smaller size for ease of handling. Highly recommend it.

July 15, 2024

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to work with. Lightweight and does a great job for it’s size and price

May 18, 2024

From Toro.com

Easy to handle

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hand trimmers were too much work and I needed something that was easy to manage. This has made my life so much easier! Charge lasts a good long time and trims well. It gets the job done! Very satisfied.

October 27, 2023

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my third trimmer. I like it very much-light easy to use

August 21, 2023

From Toro.com

Decent product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not bad product. Battery last decent amount of time. Should be used for light duty.

August 20, 2023

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Cost efficient

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very efficient and easy to us. Well worth the money. It’s good for even seniors to use.

August 9, 2023

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