AEG ALT18B
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Had this unit for about 5 years now. No issues, nothing broken. Overall an excellent product. More than enough power for heavy grass even on Speed 1. Pros 1. Solid build overall 2. Line eyelets are chunky and well contoured such that line breakage does not occur. 3. Feeding in new line is easy enough due to good design. Cons The trigger pull is… Read more
a bit heavy when new, but to be fair that speaks to the fact that it is a good quality switch.
I would buy this unit again. It just works.
When working the tool was brilliant, the only negative was it a little heavy. The battery died completely and I have been unable to get through to AEG customer support either by phone or by the email link. If you're too busy its not difficult to have your email do an automated reply. All I want to know is where I can find an authorised… Read more
repairer in Rockhampton, Central Qld. I just want to get the thing tested. Im regretting my AEG purchase and am hoping I don't have problems with my 8 AEG hand held tools and the mitre saw.
Some serious power! – I love love love this whipper-snipper . Especially when you put it on setting No.2 it has some serious power!. The line feeding actually works and I've never had to re string it yet,even after going through some tough edges. This was a free bonus item after purchasing an AEG fusion lawnmower.
Wasn't disappointed – Bought it with the redemption offer for a 5ah battery. Tried it with the supplied 4ah battery, did the house yard with power to spare. Light weight and easy to manoeuvre, my petrol brush cutter is heavy and cumbersome in comparison. I wouldn't use the AEG to do any sort of clearing but it is perfect for the edging around my home. Like all… Read more
battery products, you need to have spare batteries so you can swap them out and continue, I have seen a lot of bad reviews because people get frustrated when the battery is exhausted and they have to wait for it to cool down before it will charge. (Spare batteries, job done) I do like the fact that the motor is not down near the cutting head (like the Dewalt I was looking at),shows thoughtful design from AEG.
Only gripe, the bump and go spool has quite a large centre button making harder to get low to the ground when cleaning around trees.
Big fan of the 6 year warranty (3 on the battery) Happy that the packaging is mostly cardboard, no plastic or foam to landfill
Just received – I just got a ALT18B aeg line trimmer and it seems as though the pins that hold the shaft in aren’t lined up correctly, has anyone had a similar issue? Show details
I love this! – I used to hate whipper snippering. The noise, the drama of getting the flippin thing to start. Hated it. So I bought the AEG battery whipper snipper..and I love it! Put the battery in and press the trigger. That's it. Battery is good for our suburban block. Power is good enough for edging and reasonably long grass. Only quibble is that a shoulder strap is not included but it only took 10min to make one. Best thing I've bought for ages. Show details
Battery problems with AEG ALT18B line Trimmer – Excellent Line Trimmer unit BUT only use the 18v PRO Lithium Ion batteries in it and NOT the Force 18V batteries that are sometimes supplied by AEG in the kit. I have many AEG 18V power tools and they are all excellent. I have mostly bought the kits not just the skins so I have some 18v PRO Lithium Ion batteries and some Force 18V batteries I have… Read more
had the same problem with not being able to remove the Force batteries from my unit after the battery goes flat but only with the Force brand battery. I have found that for some reason the Force batteries seem to expand during use and you cannot remove the battery from the unit until the battery cools down. I have found that the 18v PRO Lithium Ion batteries do not do this and can be removed easily. I have contacted AEG and the service was excellent. My complaint filtered through to the Manager and he replaced the Force battery with a 18v PRO Lithium Ion battery and no more problems. Hope this helps
Load of RUBBISH – Purchased a package of AEG Powertools a couple of months ago. Over $3200. The drill did about 1.5 hrs work at most, stopped working, took it back to Bunnings, the poor warranty is repair not replacement. Was gone nearly 5 weeks!!!! Tried to contact AEG on all platforms, AEG took ages for them to get back to us..I think it was only because I put… Read more
rather strong posts on their FB pages. Even then I was WARNED not to SPAM the pages!!!! This is NOT [Content Removed], even though this is where the product is made. Interestingly, every time I rang the 1300 number, it was answered by [Content Removed], (rude), with a [Content Removed] accent. So the calls go offshore..I was told because we live in a regional area, 4 to 6 weeks repair is quite acceptable to them!! We live 2 hrs from Brisbane CBD. The tools are needed for my work, I had to purchase another drill, I went back to Milwaukee, great product..Don't touch AEG..RUBBISH PRODUCT EVEN WORSE CUSTOMER SERVICE..
Great concept, with some shortcomings – After my last four stroke unit experienced a good but hard life on acreage, moving back into suburbia I felt it was time for a replacement. My wife insisted I look at cordless options (her employer uses a myriad of battery operated tools). After receiving surprisingly poor service at local small retailers I ended up at the big green box… Read more
(Bunnings) and settled upon this model.
The weight is good, even with the battery installed (the four stroke was rather heavy in comparison). Quieter than a combustion engine, but this is very dependent on cord choice (helicoil line is significantly quieter than conventional line). Of course, being electric there's no fuelling, oil changes or maintenance consistent with combustion engines to contend with.
We're on an 830sqm residential block, unfortunately the 6Ah battery is insufficient to get through on a single charge (even on low speed, on high speed the battery is depleted much faster). Rather disappointing given the reviews stating otherwise. I've resorted to trimming the footpath and front yard, placing on charge while I mow same, then completing the back yard. The battery can sometimes be difficult to disengage from the device and often overheats in warmer weather resulting in delayed charging.
The bump feed works well but painful to spool. In terms of power output - no complaints. Once you get used to the delay time to maximum torque, it's perfectly suited to a suburban role.
AEG Line trimmer with Redemption – I bought the $429 kit with a 4AH battery from Bunnings with a Redemption. I have previously had 3 Ryobi petrol line trimmers over the last 20 years, one the oldwhitish / Gray colour that I had to leave in NZ was the best most robust and 2 x green machines that are not worth the trouble IMHO. I was tossing up to buy the 18Volt Ryobi Line trimmer … Read more
same style vs the AEG 18 volt, the Ryobi lost out due to owning a few 18volt power tools and the motors burning out on those tools.lucky they have a 6 years warranty.
The same company owns Ryobi, AGE and Milwaukee. I learnt that Ryobi have a replacement warranty where Bunnings will review the product in store and swap it out there and then , where as the AEG Products have a return warranty which need to be sent away to be reviewed by AEG.
The product is light powerful but the 4AH battery doesn't last long IMO on either slow or fast speed. IMO the 4AH battery is a token add to the kit. 3 weeks later yep the 4Ah battery is rubbish doesn't last that long - recommend purchasing more batteries
There was a sale label for the same kit with a 6AH battery at Bunnings with no redemption for $343 which I wanted but they had nil stock and it has been discontinued.
The Line trimmer should come with a shoulder strap - I have a couple of old ones I can use and will. I need to purchase a extra battery and start growing my AEG tools. looking at the Bunnings site the 9AH battery is a couple of extra dollars vs he 6AH cost,
Unfortunately Bunnings never has sales
Very happy with purchase very powerful tool make sure you follow the safety guide lines and wear glasses, shoes and ear defenders.
The bump process to increase the line is awesome and the first time such a thing has worked, I think because nobody had shown people before and they possibly threaded the line wrongly.
Adding new line is easy.
The only thing I'm not overly sure about it the shafts are made out of Aluminium I hope they are robust enough to last
Having a Electric Line trimmer vs a petrol one is awesome thus far and I've only owned it a week.
Poor Battery Life – I have three batteries. 1 showed full charge but cut out after 10 seconds of use. AShort time later the second stopped charging. The 3rd battery is only lasting less than half the time. These batteries are over $300 and I expected to get more than 2 years with occasional use. Lucky I got the extended warranty. Show details
Garbage – Quite,light 50ms Overheats and kills battery very quickly Stopped spinning after a few goes Garbage, also bought a drill and started squilling after drilling a few holes will never buy aeg against, used to be good but build quality has gone down the drain Show details
AEG ALT18B line Trimmer (OUTSTANDING) – Another quality product from the guys at AEG , stacks of power, I have half an acre with a large front and rear lawn gets through it effortlessly, , its balanced well , with 2 speeds ,its light and very easy to control, as a tradie I use AEG tools at work, but I am now a AEG garden tool convert Jet blower next , well done guys great trimmer. Ric . Show details
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It does the job, battery drain fast, and worst is no body strap making my lower back pain. Not good for tall Aussies – The AEG people try to save the cost of a body strap then sell you more straps afterwards. I I am 6 foot tall and my lower back pain started to complain after did my average lawn. We paid the market value, using our own labour, then take the painkiller. What a wonderful DIY marketing system. Show details
No regrets at all – I was so nervous to switch from petrol to battery but I did and haven’t looked back. The AEG had better reviews than Ryobi so I spent a little extra and can’t complain. I have buffalo in back yard and cooch in front. It handles it all so easily, on low speed. Standard 700sq Aussie block, I get 3 or so sessions done before any charge is needed.… Read more
Press a button on the battery to check how much life is left is a great feature. The straight shaft takes some getting used to. Only negatives I would say is that it’s slightly heavier than my old petrol whipper snipper, perhaps would be lighter with a smaller battery which is an option. It came with a strap attachment but no strap, perhaps my box was missing the strap. Only other slight downside is the straight shaft is longer so if you’re in a tight spot it can be difficult to get the right angle...but despite these minor flaws I am just very overly happy with the power and battery life. I must say I haven’t had to reload the cord yet so that could be an issue. The bump feed works fine so far. It’s a good piece of gear. I do not miss mixing fuel or leaking fuel onto my grass!
it is a disaster, – I purchased from Bunnings, sold as a better product Barely cut the grass, cord seemed to be the problem, tried to change it and the instructions are pathetic. Hope Bunnings will let me retun it Really upset as I waste so much time and energy Show details
Quite good – Only used it a few times but pretty powerful. Probably not quite as powerful as my old ryobi petrol weed wasp but without the hassle of fuel leakage and occasional starting problems. Much quieter too! It is a little heavy and I might remove the second part of the cowelling to allow better access to tight spots. Battery only part discharged in my small medium yard. Overall pretty happy with it. Show details
Brand new and doesn't work – Charged the battery, put the machine together and went out to enjoy an expensive piece of equipment doing its job. No. Two second burst of revs then it died, again and again. How can they market this is a professional tool? Show details
I am converted – Much like many who find themselves purchasing battery-powered gardening tools, I was sceptical that I would be converted to the idea of batteries over fuel. The very first moment I used this, I was immediately converted. I was tossing up between this and the 58v AEG and purchased the 18v trimmer not only because it is cheaper, but gives me access… Read more
to the 18v battery ecosystem of AEG tools. I also purchased an 18v blower which is a marvel in itself.
The build quality of the AEG line trimmer was impressive. I have long believed that battery-powered line trimmers (especially a straight shaft like this one) would never have the power or longevity of petrol-powered whipper snipper. I will happily admit that I was wrong. If anything, I have fun trimming the grass again, knowing I don't have to mix fuel and oil, prime, choke and pull a rope and hope it starts.
If you are on the fence or hesitant that this won't do the job, it's normal to have these doubts if petrol is all you have ever known. But, trust me, battery tools are the way of the future, and this is cutting edge tech (sorry, had to throw that pun in). The batteries take no time to charge up, and I love the charger that comes with the non-skin version, it's sturdy and looks professional.
Because the head supports 2.4mm line, get yourself some decent heavy-duty 2.4mm razor line, which will cut through anything. I have not encountered anything that this won't cut through, no slow down or issues of any kind. Somehow, this line trimmer seems to have more power than my petrol whipper snipper did, which is an impressive feat in itself.
My experience was plug-and-play. I took it out of the box, put it together and could use it right away. The head had some decent 2.4mm line in there already. This is the ultimate suburban line trimmer, and AEG tools seem to be well-made, and the battery lasts forever.
Great whipper. Should have got one sooner – This was the only real lightweight affordable option with a straight shaft and 2.4mm cord. Very quiet and lots more power than my petrol whipper. I have a larger house block with plenty of buffalo grass to trim. After 30 minutes the battery was only at 50%.i was on the lower speed with the throttle mostly at 50-75%. light and comfortable with no… Read more
vibration issues. The cord lasts well but the bump head is probable a touch too sensitive. It's fine once you get used to it.
Highly recommended and I will never go back to petrol... Next purchase will be a battery mower!
Domestic Battery Powered Wizardry – I live on a suburban corner block. 2x front nature strips Small lawn front yard Lawn back yard I cut my lawn weekly I NEVER thought I would convert to battery from petrol. I still have a patrol mower but will upgrade to battery when it dies. I have the AEG whipper snipper/trimmer and AEG blower (and AEG drill) and these tools are A+ for a… Read more
suburban Dad like me.
No accidental fuel spillage / mess No mixing fuel HEAPS of power Quiet in comparison to fuel versions. Interchangeable batteries (recommend having 3x batteries: 1 on trimmer | 1 on blower | 1 back up. Then when 1 goes flat you charge it whilst using the others.
Brilliant! – Absolutely fantastic. Way better than my other petrol machine made for the home and professional gardener. I've hated that machine since day one, as has my neighbour and family members. In that case their feeder (and upgraded feeder) always caused me issues. This is why I decided to look for a new machine. This AEG trimmer is a pleasure to use and… Read more
I actually enjoyed using it. It was a breeze doing the edges. Battery held up extremely well. Don't stress about the battery if you are a home user. I have a 1000 sqm block and it did my front and large year lawn and had heaps of battery power left. It has a very good engine (loads of power) and a fabulous line feeder. Even better, the quality of the line is sensational. Far far better than my other orange machine and way less used. Perhaps like you, I worried about shifting from a petrol to a battery machine with power being the primary concern. Well don't you worry, it has loads of power. You will love it. My story continues... I was so happy and impressed with the trimmer and my decision to move to a battery gardening unit, I went back to Bunnings to purchased the battery powered AEG jet blower. Again I was worried about the power and battery usage but it again proved to be a positive surprise. It's another superb machine. I highly recommend it. Thank you AEG.
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Not so perfect – Used five times over ten weeks and was very impressed until the line spool stopped rotaring. Back to Bunnings it goes. Will give same model another go as I was enjoying using it. Show details
Disappointing quality and customer service – Not impressed. I also have a light petrol Stihl and a heavier Husqvarna trimmer, but bought the AEG for the simplicity of battery operation. The User Manual is an Ikea-style "guess what the diagram means". An insult to the customers- it costs peanuts to write a proper manual for a global company like AEG. After 14 (30 minute) uses on my… Read more
1/4 acre residential block in Sydney, I found the central bump core of the line spool had worn out so it no longer worked properly. The plastic has the toughness of liquorice when used on path edging. Replacement part from AEG? Sorry, not in stock . How about Bunnings where I bought it? - sorry not in stock, but sure, submit a request and we'll get back to you on if and when we can supply you with one, one day.
I'm sold on the battery concept, but recommend you get a better brand from a mower shop where they at least carry spare parts and can service the equipment.
Great lite weight unit – Best Grass Cutter. Lite Weight. 2 speeds. Batteries chargers up in 2-2 1/2 hours. Low speed will last for over a hour. High speed about 25 mins. Best warranty but not cheap at $399.Highly recommend. Show details
Another great invention – Powerful! for non commercial use (unsure about daily use) 2 power settings, only need lower power for home use, does our 700 mtr square yard with ease, 40 mins is plenty, very quiet, light weight, charges off our solar panels, uses same standard battery as other AEG Power tools including mower, all parts are replaceable and made with quality. Comes with good quality cord. Bump feed works well. on off switch works real good. Show details
Good quality but not without its flaws – I have almost every AEG 18v brushless tool in their lineup,I love their gear. This trimmer is powerful,light and easy to use Bump feed head works well and is easy to feed. I live on a rural property and a 5.0ah battery gets most of my work done depending on how long I've let it go for. I only have two gripes -they dont provide a… Read more
harness/shoulder strap like almost every other brand does
-it has severe vibration issues-they have re designed a few other tools recently due to vibration issues. If I use this for 25 mins my hand swells right up and goes tingly,not good health wise.
None of my petrol trimmers did that even with an hour of use.
Great product – We bought this line trimmer in combo with the AEG blower and it has not disappointed us. Hubby was dubious about battery power but he's now sold on it. The trimmer appears just as powerful as a petrol driven one without the fumes or nuisance of replenishing the petrol. It's comfortable to use and so versatile. We are yet to run the battery down to… Read more
'0'. We finish off the job with the blower and have got about 40 minutes from the battery with one bar of charge left. We have a 600m2 block with extensive paving and quite a lot of lawn (large council verge inc). He has been able to reach very difficult to access areas with the battery power making it a very light task. It has cut through kikuyu like butter and has not stuttered at all. To be fair we haven't tested it on extremely long grass. The line so far has fed without bother. We were looking for a cheaper alternative at the time of purchase but are so pleased that we went with this line trimmer.
Very impressed with this trimmer – After having had a 240v electric trimmer 10+ years ago that could barely cut the grass, I persevered with a petrol trimmer until I finally decided to buy a better trimmer. I was looking at the Honda line trimmers as they have such great reviews, and my father has one that I tried. He suggested looking at the electric ones again since technology… Read more
has improved so much, and with a little trepidation I bought the AEG. I was completely surprised how well it cuts, light and manoeuvrable, quiet and clean. Battery life is great. It takes a second or two to spin up to full speed but from there it's got heaps of grunt. It came with a full spool of cord, the bump-out head works well.
Who needs 36v – Had a 36v Ryobi unit, and saw this come out and having all AEG tools with plenty of 18v batteries it intrigued me. Did some digging around, and found that its a Ryobi P2090 in the US. Go and read some reviews of it. This is excellent. Had a ryobi 2 stroke, and went to ryobi 36v, and now this AEG (Ryobi) 18v Brushless. Love this thing compared to… Read more
the rest. Got rid of the 36v as i am reading of the 36v batteries failing, and looking at the price of them they are expensive to replace, so was very keen on this. It take the Expend It attachments too, which is excellent. Tried them in the shop, and at home at all works a treat. You wont be dissapointed. Now they just need to bring out a brushless hedge trimmer. Cant comment on the time it lasts with a battery, as i only need it for about 10 minutes at a time, and put the battery to charge after about 3 months, and it still has charge...
Fantastic – I would never use a petrol powered tool again. It's Light, powerful and very quiet. The battery lasts very well, I've done my back yard 3 times and the fron yardt once and it doesn't need charging yet and it is so much cleaner than one using fuel and oil also. Show details
AEG 18v Line trimmer – So far this has been a good purchase. It has a straight shift and a good length if you're on the taller side. 5ha battery gives u about 30-40 min. I got 2 x 5ha battery as it was part of a combo but for my medium size yard 1 battery gets it done. You need to give it about 0.5-1sec to spool up to speed then it goes well. It feels sold built and we'll balanced. Happy I got it. Show details
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Correction: The Charge lights were faulty, indicating a full charge when the battery was in fact… Read more