While Stihl didn't appear on Popular Mechanics' list of best Weed Eaters, the brand can brag that it has two different models in Pro Tool Reviews' list of top-rated string trimmers, with its FSA ...

Other letters are often tagged onto the end of Stihl string trimmer model numbers, such as E, M, R, C, and X. One example comes from the homeowner string trimmer group, the Stihl FS 56 RC-E Trimmer.

Weed Eater Featherlite SST25CE, $90, CR Best Buy This straight-shaft, gas-powered trimmer weighs just 10.3 pounds. Still, this model is no lightweight when it comes to performance.