This Craftsman 25cc, gas straight shaft string trimmer has a straight shaft and weighs 12.8 lbs. It uses dual 0.095-inch cutting lines on a 17-inch diameter head. Shop Craftsman CMXGTAMDSS25 Ratings ...

The latest batch of string trimmers we're testing includes the straight-shaft Troy-Bilt TB80 EC, $130, and Craftsman 79120, $160. (Both models also come in curved-shaft versions, the $100 Troy ...