Victa 82V Lithium-Ion Rapid Trimmer

Designed for tall people – The line trimmer or how I like to say it... whipper snipper is great! The length is just right for me, the noise is extremely quiet and is powerful. Take in consideration that I'm 6ft, and the shaft is quite lengthy. Show details

What a beast – I got this along with the Victa 82V 18" Lawn Mower, and this trimmer out performs my old petrol 2 stroke trimmer hands down. It's easy to use with the strap, it's quite and the quality of the make is very solid. The line you get with it is so tough, and with the powerful electric motor is does a very fine job. I won't ever use petrol again after using Victa 82V products. It's just to good. Show details

Mediocre – Not a bad machine, but over priced. Limited battery life. Just bought a Honda umk425, it's fantastic so easy to use and quiet.Buy this one if u have a larger area to clear. Show details

This thing is diabolical! – Reloading the head is a nightmare ! I have worn my fingernails to a stub removing the cover of the head and reloading the line is a convoluted process. Zero score. Show details

Best line trimmer – I've owned many line trimmers before (mains powered, petrol powered and battery powered), and found them all lacking. But this 82v Victa is the best, I have no complaints. Plenty of power, well built, comfortable, quiet, long run time and with a good bump line feed system. I can work for over an hour on a single charge of the standard smaller… Read more

battery, destroying knee high weeds with ease (it's actually kinda fun to do while listening to music and podcasts). I've swapped out the standard 2mm line for 2.7mm line without modifications, and it's now even better. Small tip... make strap height adjustments after you initially start using it (it only becomes obvious once you've used it for a while and you pay attention to how you're compensating for an incorrect set up), when you take the time to adjust it properly you'll find it far more comfortable to use for extended periods.

The best thing since sliced bread – I have had this victa 82v line trimmer for a nearly two years now, it replaced my electric corded line trimmer. This trimmer is a game changer, I love it. The idea of battery power garden tools started with this item. It is heavy, but I like that, it shows good build quality. The battery lasts about 40 minutes when using that battery for the line… Read more

trimmer only. I have other 82v tools. 40 minutes in line trimming mode is about three complete yard cuts of lawn edging and back yard trimming, places where I do not mow. The batteries do take 30 minutes to charge as advertised. The normal power mode and turbo mode are all I need. It seems very powerful. It is very quiet, not like the petrol versions. The trimmer does have some weight to it, I do not mind this but for others this could be a problem. Replacing the trimming line is easy, but do not try to wind too much line on, otherwise it will jam. I have had zero problems with it, so far.

Powerful, quiet and no starting issues – I have owned several whipper snippers and have been regularly frustrated at their unreliable starting. However this cordless beauty is superbly quiet, is powerful enough for any job around our half acre property and I never have to pull a cord in vain again. I suspect that there maybe better line delivery systems out there but it is a massive… Read more

improvement over my previous petrol trimmer. I note others complain that the pole is too long but I don’t find this an issue.

Good trimmer, but understand how to get the best out of it – Top marks for the Victa’s low vibration. This is the first line trimmer that I have used were my hands are NOT numb after using. Its low noise is also a big plus. The noise is so low that I don’t bother wearing ear muffs when using it. For heavy use (in turbo mode and full throttle), I only get around 40 minutes out of a single charge. The… Read more

trick to extending battery life is that edging and cutting of a maintained garden can be done a low speed / light throttle. It is surprising how much can be cut at partial throttle. It takes me around 30 minutes to do my lawns, and using light throttle most of the time, the battery shows ¾ charge at the end.

While the charger does make fan noises when charging, I prefer this as it keeps the electronics cool for extended life. I also like the process for reloading the plastic line, it is the easiest I have come across.

On the negative side, as others have noted, it does seem to be designed for a very tall person (deduct ½ a star in its rating). And I am unfussed about the interlock switch on the throttle. It requires the operator to push a plastic button on the side to activate the throttle (deduct another ½ star). The interlock is awkward to operate when using the trimmer on its side for edging. After using a battery powered line trimmer, I am never going back to a petrol unit again. I am happy with the purchase.

Great line trimmer for a long-term investment – This line trimmer is really great for quiet and reliable operation. The line trimmer is not light and it is really suitable for taller people. The battery charger is rapid so noisier than standard charger. I wish the device had 4amp battery instead of 2amp battery. The 2amp battery can go for a long while at 1 hour or more if you don't need turbo mode.  Show details

Cordless is a great idea when the product works the way its intended – Made for taller people than me 170cm. The pole needs to be 1 foot shorter. Maybe 1/2 a foot. Seems to long. Needs 4ah battery standard to do the whole yard Still using it and no matter what i try. Cant get it to last long enough on 1x 82v 2ah battery to finish my yard. Even running on the lowest speed it can go most the way. The safety switch isnt in the correct place to make easy to push and use the trigger either  Show details

A must for lawn maintenance – Bought this from Bunnings after reading reviews and specs as I normally do before buying. This is a lot dearer than the equivalent petrol version. But you get what you paid for: easy to use, low noise per power it produces and the built quality is excellent. The weight is just a tad bit heavy than the petrol version. This is due to its higher… Read more

voltage (82v )battery compare to other battery operated brands. But this gives the unit, plenty of power for thicker lawns. The bump head is a plus, this avoid the hassles of always changing the worn out nylon. All in all, it is good product and highly recommended.

Easier to use than my Honda – You may have read my review of the Victa 82V Power Cut mower. I wasnt sure if I wanted to ditch my Honda 4 stroke stuff in favour of cordless, but moving to a smaller land size meant petrol equipment was taking longer to get going than it was to mow the lawn. I bought the trimmer at the same time as I bought the mower as a "skin" only. The… Read more

trimmer in a kit is $210 more for an extra battery and charger whereas the blower kit is only $200 extra. Ok, its only $10, but better in my pocket than Bunnings.

Pros:

Quiet. Really quiet.

The controls are easy to use. Press the power button, hold in a thumb button before pulling the trigger. It wont go unless you follow the process, so kids cant accidentally start it.

Easy to use as an edger. I hated using my Honda as an edger (so I bought a separate edger) because as I would start to cut, I'd give it some throttle. As I increased the throttle, the motor would make the trimmer move, so trying to cut a straight line really took some time and care. This is easy as. Full throttle start the cut and it barely moves as the motor speed varies. The "D" handle makes it easy to turn on its side as well.

The cutting diameter is good.

Starts first time every time! (as long as you have a charged battery)

Cons:

The weight! With the smaller 2.0Ah battery, the balance isnt right. I used the harness to start with just to get used to the weight. I'd hate to use it with the 4.0Ah battery!

Conclusion:

I'd say this was probably on par with my old Honda. The weight is a downer. But the ease of use balances out the comparison. I havent used the "turbo" mode yet. I also wonder if the Tornado Edger attachment (or other split shaft attachments) are compatible.

If youre on a small block, cordless is a great option, and when comparing the cordless options, Victa is a smart choice.

Excellent – Very happy with this purchase. I got the ‘skin’ only because I’d also bought the mower kit which had charger and batteries. It’s very quiet - crazy quiet- and strong enough for everything I’ve thrown at it so far. The battery lasts 45m+ I’ve found but so far I’ve never exhausted it by just using the trimmer. The cord seems to last a very long… Read more

time.

It’s a more expensive option initially but will feel like a smart purchase and the right decision. Victa have made a good product here.

Excellent trimmer although a little heavy – I have all of the 82v range (bar the hedge trimmer). This is a nicely made trimmer with good power and an effective bump-feed head. The supplied line is also hard wearing and I've yet to have any broken line, which I think is partly due to a good head design as I've had no issues with replacement line. Power is very good. I trim garden edges,… Read more

paths and some rugged areas where a mower can't access (thick grass and weeds) and its never shutdown due to overloading. 30-40 minutes runtime is plenty.

This is also a split -shaft trimmer and will take Ryobi Expand-it tools (not something I need though).

There are very few negatives. The safety switch is a little hard to operate but not a big issue. Weight and balance is not fantastic. Better balanced machines have the motor in the head and tend to be very expensive (like Echo). I'd like to eventually replace the head with one of my after-market ones but I'm not sure if this is possible.

Update August 2021. This trimmer is still running fantastically. The bump feed has had several hundred meters of line through it and still feeds fine. Original battery from 2016 has no noticeable run time degradation. Impressive over 4 1/2 years of moderate use. However, it is worth noting this range of tools has now been discontinued so repairs/parts/battery replacements may become an issue.

Fantastic Trimmer – This is a fantastic grass trimmer. I did my first grass trimming job without any problems. For about 2 hours of trimming (after changing batteries), NOT ONCE did the string break. That was unbelievable. I had a RYOBI electric 1000w grass trimmer in which the string broke after 3 min of trimming. I tried different heads, different strings but… Read more ·  1

all of them broke. I tried Speed-feed, Joey head, fixed line heads, string diameter upto 3.1mm, but each time, after about 3-5 min of trimming, the string would break. I was nearly contemplating on buying a Honda Petrol unit, when i saw the good reviews of SNAPPER 82v system on Amazon and that is when Victa also brought out the 82v units. (The SNAPPER 82v are similar to VICTA 82v, using similar battery)

On comparing with the Victa and analysing the reason the string doesnot break with Victa, the summary is:

Victa 82v runs at a max rpm of 5000 and with boost goes to 5500 rpm. Moreover, it has a variable speed. Therefore, when using the trimmer near concrete blocks, near wall, removing grass from top of brick paving, i use a lower speed. It still removes the grass effectively. When cutting grass, i use full speed.

The Ryobi electric has NO SPEED control. So it goes full blast in all situations and then of course the string breaks very quickly. So, DONT buy any string trimmer that HAS NO SPEED CONTROL. It is essential if u dont want to experience frequent string breaks.

Back to Victa 82v Trimmer.

The shoulder strap makes it easier to use the trimmer for long durations.

A single 2.0A battery lasts for about 30-40min of trimming. Buy 2, 2Amp batteries. Then as you use the trimmer, the other one can be charged. Charging takes about 30min. So, u can do continuous trimming jobs.

I did change the string with a 2.4mm string i had. No problem.

Re-loading is a breeze. Cut a long piece of the string and thread it thru the head (after aligning the marks) and then turn the spool. The bump feed also worked flawlessly. One tip- Before bump feed, slow down speed to 1/4 of full speed and then bump. That way, u still get the feed wthout straining the parts inside the mechanism.

I used this for edging also. I have Buffalo grass. It would take more time to cut some of the thick grass that came to the side. The power boost raises the rpm slightly from 5000 rpm to 5500 rpm.

The system works at full power till the battery dies, which is good. You can check how much power is left by pressing a switch on the battery (number of lighted bars indicates the charge left).

All in all, this is a FANTASTIC unit. Has excellent power without hassles of a petrol trimmer (i havent owned one to compare with petrol units). I have only praises for ithis unit. For the first time in 10 years, i am enjoying grass trimming.

I also bought a blower that uses the same battery. The blower is also EXCELLENT. The blower drains battery faster. Therefore, 2 batteries (as explained earlier) is ideal.

Powerful – I made the mistake of buying the 4.0 ah battery, 7.3 kg total weight didn't sound a lot, but I found it heavy and tiring, and probably couldn't make use of the battery life anyway. The 2.0 ah battery will save you 1.2 kg, which brings it down to about the same weight as a 2 stroke trimmer. I bought the 18V Ryobi trimmer for my 98 year old father,… Read more

who found it easy to use, as it is nice and light. I found it a bit ineffectual, taking more than twice as long to do a job as a petrol trimmer, and not worth my time. The Victa seems to have more power than the petrol trimmer, which is probably not a fair comparison as the petrol trimmer is quite old. The Victa had no trouble with anything I threw at it. There are two power settings, the slower one still being more than adequate.

Cons: I found the safety button awkward to operate because of it's position, (it may be just a case of using a better technique), although the throttle itself was excellent. You do have to push quite hard on the battery eject button.