EGO Power+ Combo, Cordless Trimmer and Blower, 15" Trimmer for Weeds and Grass with POWERLOAD and Cordless Electric 670 CFM Blower, Includes 56V 4.0Ah Battery and Charger - ST6703LB

Why I switched and what I found

After a decade of pulling cords, mixing fuel, and wrestling with season-start gremlins, I retired my gas trimmer and blower and spent this season with the EGO trimmer and blower combo. The promise was simple: gas-like power without the noise, fumes, or fuss. The reality is closer than I expected. This kit pairs a 15-inch, 0.095-inch dual-line trimmer with a 670 CFM blower, both powered by a 56V 4.0Ah battery. Day to day, it delivered the kind of performance that let me focus on the work rather than the tool—most of the time.

Setup, build, and the POWERLOAD advantage

Out of the box, assembly is minimal—attach the guard and handle, click in the battery, and you’re ready. The aluminum shaft on the trimmer telescopes with a latch, and that adjustment genuinely matters. I could tailor the length for trimming along fences or shorten it for more controlled edging. The overall construction feels stout without being bulky, and both tools carry an IPX4 weather-resistance rating. I used the kit after a light sprinkle more than once without drama.

Line loading, historically the bane of string trimmers, is this trimmer’s party trick. EGO’s POWERLOAD feature lets you thread a fresh length of line through and reel it in with a button on the head—no splitting the spool, no re-wrapping coils. It’s fast and, after a few uses, oddly satisfying. One tip: give yourself the recommended length of line and a bit of tension while it winds. Too short a piece or a loose wind can cause early hiccups in feeding.

Trimming performance: lawn edges to shoulder-high weeds

In regular lawn duty, the trimmer has more than enough grunt. The 15-inch cut swath is generous, and the 0.095-inch spiral line holds up well against chain-link posts, landscape stones, and rough edges. Vibration is low for a trimmer in this power class, and noise is significantly calmer than any 25cc two-stroke I’ve owned—more of a whir than a snarl, even under load.

I use a lot of inverted edging along mulch borders and garden beds. The tool will do it, and it does a clean job once you get the angle, but the head shape and guard clearance make this position a touch more awkward than a purpose-built edger. Shortening the shaft helps; it brings the head closer to my stance and keeps my wrists happier.

Away from the manicured stuff, I took the trimmer into a rough edge behind my fence where tall weeds and young saplings take root. The motor doesn’t bog when the line is the right length. It slices through grass, broadleaf weeds, and the kind of fibrous stalks that make a light-duty trimmer whimper. For truly woody stems approaching pencil-thick and beyond, it still works, but you’ll need smart technique: keep the line fresh, attack from the edge of the stalk rather than straight on, and resist pushing the head into the growth. You’ll also burn through line faster in that kind of brush, which is a fair trade for the pace it maintains.

Blower performance: controlled finesse to full-on turbo

The blower is the sleeper hit of the combo. With the spread nozzle, I could whisk dry debris from patios and walkways without flinging mulch out of beds. Swap to the tapered nozzle and it concentrates the airflow for heavier work. On mid-range speeds (roughly in the 250–530 CFM window), it clears clippings and dry leaves a lane wide with good control. Hit the turbo and it takes on matted leaves, gravelly corners, and pine needles lodged in turf much better than most battery units I’ve used.

Two notes. First, turbo feels great—and it drains the battery quickly. Use it in bursts, not as a default. Second, even though this blower is quieter than gas, turbo is still loud enough that I prefer hearing protection when I’m doing extended cleanups.

Battery life, charging, and system compatibility

The included 4.0Ah ARC Lithium pack is the sweet spot for this kit. On a typical suburban quarter-acre with a fair amount of fence, beds, and trees, I can trim the entire property and still have enough in reserve to blow down the driveway, walkways, and deck rails at moderate speeds. If I spend time battling heavy, knee-high weeds or run the blower hard on turbo, I’ll finish on the last bar—which is exactly when I want a charger close at hand.

The 210W charger brings the 4.0Ah pack back in roughly an hour in my experience. That fits nicely into a mow-trim-blow routine: trim first, pop the battery onto the charger while you mow, then blow down when you’re done. If you’re already in EGO’s 56V ecosystem, the cross-compatibility is a big plus. Larger-capacity mower packs extend runtime noticeably on both tools, with a tradeoff: the extra weight shifts balance forward on the trimmer. For most users, I wouldn’t go above this 4.0Ah pack unless you truly need the extra minutes.

Ergonomics and control

Two design choices make the trimmer easy to live with: the telescoping shaft and the low vibration of the brushless motor. Balance with the 4.0Ah battery is neutral enough that I can work without fatiguing my forearms, and the head height feels natural. The trigger is progressive, so I can fine-tune speed around delicate plantings before ramping up along a fence line. If you’re accustomed to full-throttle-or-nothing gas tools, the control you gain here is noticeable.

On the blower, the variable speed range covers nearly everything I need day to day. I liked using a low setting to clear porch dust around furniture and stepping up to mid-range for grass clippings on the driveway. Turbo remains my “break glass in case of stubborn mess” option. The included nozzles aren’t gimmicks—they meaningfully change how the airflow behaves, and I switch them depending on whether I’m clearing a broad area or targeting seams and corners.

Durability and weather readiness

I put the kit through a season that included hot afternoons, gritty fence lines, and a couple of damp mornings. The IPX4 rating isn’t a license to work in a downpour, but it does provide confidence if the forecast surprises you. The brushless motors feel appropriately overbuilt; there’s no telltale whine or heat fade after hard use. The bump head takes the expected scrapes without loosening up. EGO backs the tools with a 5-year limited warranty and the battery with three years, which aligns with what I’d expect at this price and performance level.

What could be better

• Inverted edging is doable but not the trimmer’s most natural posture. A dedicated edger still wins for long edging sessions.
• The line feed is excellent once you load a proper length and let POWERLOAD wind evenly, but if you start with a too-short piece you can coax feed issues until you reload correctly.
• Turbo on the blower is addictive; plan your workflow so you’re not leaning on it continuously, or carry a second battery for big fall cleanups.

None of these are deal-breakers, but they’re worth knowing to get the best experience out of the kit.

Who this combo suits best

If you maintain a small to medium-large yard and want to replace a gas trimmer and blower with tools that start every time, run clean, and still have authority in heavier growth, this combo checks the right boxes. It’s particularly compelling if you value quick line changes, ergonomic adjustments, and battery compatibility with other 56V tools. Commercial crews and acreage owners tackling woody brush all day will still outpace it on runtime, but for homeowners who need real power without the gas hassles, it’s right in the pocket.

Recommendation

I recommend the EGO trimmer and blower combo. It earns that recommendation for three reasons: the trimmer’s real-world cutting power paired with a genuinely useful POWERLOAD system; the blower’s wide, controllable performance envelope that spans gentle cleanup to stubborn debris; and a battery/charger package that supports a practical, uninterrupted workflow. Add comfortable ergonomics, weather-ready construction, and solid warranties, and you have a kit that replaces gas without feeling like a compromise.