Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN V20 20-volt max 13.0-in Straight Shaft Battery String Trimmer 4 Ah (Battery Included) (Charger Included)

Strong Battery Dual String Trimmer

Only drawback is that this cannot also be used as an edger.

Great Residential Trimmer

I have been using this trimmer for about three weeks and am very happy with it. With one fully charged battery I can trim my entire 1/3 acre property, edge the driveway and sidewalk, and use my Craftsman V20 blower to clear the clippings from the driveway and sidewalk. The one thing I don’t like are the ergonomics of the straight chassis. I think it would be a much more comfortable machine to run if it had a curved chassis which should be super easy to design since there is no driveshaft. That...

Safety issue

The guard does not provide adequate protection. Debri is able to hit you in the face from opening just behind the head.

Great trimmer won’t feed though.

I love the product, battery’s last a good while. But for some reason the line won’t feed. I use the recommended size line and spool it just like instructed but it will not feed. I have to stop using it and manually feed line when it gets short. It is very inconvenient

Happy, Happy, Happy

I have used all types and grades of string trimmers over the years and for maintaining my 3/4 acre yard with edging a patio, drive, sidewalks surrounding the house, and trimming the fence around the near half acre back yard - this cordless string trimmer does a fantastic job. The 4 Ah battery is the key. I was concerned that the 20 volt version would not have enough power but it has more than enough for residential use in the “LO” setting. When I realized I had not used the “HI” speed I ventur...

Finally a string trimmer with everything I wanted

I need a string trimmer with an adjustable shaft length, because I’m very short. I also prefer a bump feed head, because I find auto feed heads to be unreliable. Finally, I prefer the heads that can be reloaded without disassembly. I’ve never been able to find a string trimmer with all these features until now. As a bonus this trimmer has a premium brushless motor and high capacity battery. So far I’ve only needed to use the low speed setting, and the battery has yet to need to be recharged afte...

works great

Got this last weekend and have already used it multiple times. Plenty of power and the battery lasts more than long enough to go around my entire house, shed, garden, trees, and kids play set. I usually mix between high and low. I chose this unit over the two cheaper 20v units because this one allows you to take the head off the unit and isnt perminitely attached like the other two. I figured that way if the head were to ever break it would be a lot easier to fix and possibly even find an after...

Nice and light, but a workhorse

Recently purchased this and it is a workhorse. Handles all the everyday trimming and can take on some heavy weeds easily.

Works good for electric, much lighter.

The battery life and strength are pretty decent for the product and price. I am all over happy with the product and would recommend.

Purchase 05/13/2019 The battery does not perform

The battery does not perform as advertised. Purchased the trimmer today, had the battery fully charged, used it for about 20 minutes and it was dead. Battery is advertised to last up 45 minutes per charge, however running the trimmer in its low speed and only getting 20 minutes of run time, is not even close to those 45 minutes. Apart from the battery issue so far, the trimmer does work pretty good, was able to finished all my yard, it has a powerful motor.

Outstanding run time, quiet and lighter

I bought this a couple of days ago. After charging the battery I started to work on trimming up around the trees and driveway on my five acres. The battery lasted almost an hour on low, it just about outlasted me! I had mowed first so I was only trimming in the areas I couldn't get with the mower such close to the trees and the like. The battery charges quickly. I haven't had a reason yet to use it on high power so I can't comment on how long the battery will last on high. The trimmer is quiet a...

Easy to use

Trimmer is lightweight, easy to use, has good power and thread spool is easy to release.

Started great...

Just bought this and it worked great for the first couple projects. Trims fast and through anything. Tried to take it out to finish my front yard today and the second i put it up to a weed it shuts off. Battery is fully charged and there is enough string in. It just wont stay on. Not sure what is wrong with it. But disappointed because it really did work great for a couple weeks now. Other wise I would’ve given it 5 stars

Low Battery Life

I purchased this trimmer today 5/5/19 and i am definently not impressed with the 45 minute run time claim as stated on the box. i used the trimmer on low speed along a chain link fence line and was able to trim for 20 minutes and completed only half of my backyard. I charged the battery as recommended and used the trimmer until it started to pitter out under a small workload because i know these batteries don't last when they are run dead. i plan on giving it another try tomorrow since my yard i...

Trimmer

The dual string trimmer allows for faster trimming. This model has doubled the battery life over the model below this one.

Awesome string trimmer!!

I replaced a well known orange colored gas string trimmer with this Craftsman string trimmer. In my opinion this one works better. I maintain not only about 1 1/2 acres at my own home, but also a few rental properties and this string trimmer does it all, no issues. I am able to run it on the low setting and it cuts everything. Installing the string head wasn't the easiest, but be patient. Read the instructions!! I don't understand the few bad reviews on this trimmer, but sometimes you can g...

Battery lasts a long time!

I was honestly blown away by how well this trimmer did. Battery said it would last up to 45 minutes and I think it lasted at least an hour. I have about 1 1/4 acres with a small ranch and two decent hills. I was able to trim all around the house and driveway (which is at least 400 feet) and then down by the main road I have a bank that is probably 350 feet by 10 and I was able to do about 3/4 of that on one charge then I was able to finish that bank, trim around 4 trees, and do another steep ban...