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Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer vs Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Landscapers, large-lot owners (1+ acre), and anyone whose weekly cut includes tall weeds, ditches, or pasture edges where battery runtime would be a constraint. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best String Trimmers
Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer
2 sourcesall derived$350as of Aug 1

At 9.7 lb dry, the Husqvarna 525L is the lightest 25cc pro-grade gas trimmer most homeowners will encounter, with the brand's X-Torq engine putting 1.21 hp into an 18.1-inch cutting swath. Pro Tool Reviews scored the closely related 525LS at 8.8/10 and ranked the 525LST third overall in their gas trimmer shootout at 89 points. Recoil is the soft spot, and you're still pumping mixed gas. For landscapers and homeowners running multi-acre lots in heavy growth, this is the trimmer that earns its keep all day.

Strengths
  • — Pro-grade 25.4cc X-Torq engine produces 1.21 hp at 6,500 rpm
  • — 9.7 lb dry weight is exceptionally light for a 25cc straight-shaft
  • — Tap'n Go bump head reloads quickly and accepts standard 0.095-inch line
Watch-outs
  • — Pull-start recoil is the part most commonly cited as a weak point
  • — Two-stroke fuel mixing required and emissions/noise rule it out for some neighborhoods
  • — Two-year limited warranty trails some battery competitors on coverage
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Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch
Ranked #4 in Best String Trimmers
Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch
3 sourcesall derived$89.99as of Jun 7

Owners of small flat suburban yards who care more about ease and weight than raw cutting power get the best value-tier cordless trimmer in the Worx WG170 GT Revolution. At 5.5 lb with battery clipped on, it's roughly half the weight of the EGO ST1623T or Ryobi 40V picks above, and it converts in seconds to a wheeled edger or even a mini-mower. The trade-offs are real: Gardening Products Review noted it struggles with anything thicker than quarter-inch growth, and the 12-inch cutting width forces more passes. On an under-quarter-acre yard with maintained grass, none of that matters and the lightness and 3-in-1 flexibility win the day.

Strengths
  • — Just 5.5 lb working weight makes it the easiest pick on the wrists
  • — Three-in-one design converts between trimmer, in-line edger, and mini-mower
  • — Command Feed dispenses line at a button push — no bumping required
Watch-outs
  • — 12-inch cutting width is the narrowest of any pick here
  • — Battery life around 30-45 minutes on 4.0Ah pack falls short of larger-format competitors
  • — Cutting power stalls in anything thicker than light grass or quarter-inch weeds
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer

Outcuts every battery option in this list — including the EGO ST1623T and Ryobi RY402110 — in tall heavy weeds thanks to the X-Torq powerband. The trade is the only gas pick here: fuel mixing and pull starts the cordless picks don't ask of you. About 3 lb lighter than other 25cc+ pro gas trimmers in its class.

Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch

Just over a third the weight of the EGO ST1623T (5.5 lb vs 12.6 lb) and a quarter the cost. Forfeits the cutting width and runtime of the Ryobi RY402110, but the 3-in-1 conversion (trimmer / edger / mini-mower) is something none of the other picks here offer. Lighter and quieter than the Black+Decker GH3000 corded pick but with the cordless freedom.

Specs side-by-side

SpecHusqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String TrimmerWorx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch
Power SourceGas (2-cycle, 50:1 mix)20V battery (4.0Ah included)
Engine Displacement25.4 cc—
Output Power1.21 hp—
Cutting Width18.1 in12 in
Fuel Tank17.25 fl oz—
Weight (dry)9.7 lb—
Line FeedTap'n Go bump headCommand Feed (push-button)
Warranty2-year limited consumer3-year limited
Line Diameter—0.065 in
Runtime—Up to 45 min
Shaft—Telescopic straight
Weight (with battery)—5.5 lb
Edger Conversion—Yes (in-line wheeled)
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