Terratek Cordless Strimmer
Pros
- Light and comfortable
- Adjusts to ideal height and position
- No-fuss nylon blade
- Trimming and edging
- Cordless trimmer
Cons
- Stones damage the nylon blades
- Not suitable for long or wet grass
Terratek Cordless Strimmer Review – 18V/20V-Max Lithium-Ion, Telescopic Lightweight Powerful Grass Trimmer, 25cm Cutting Diameter, Battery, Charger & Quick Change Spare Blades Included, Grass Edger Lawn Cutter
Summary
Terratek makes a range of popular and reliable garden tools including cordless lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers. They are known for reliability and good value for money. One of the advantages is that the batteries are interchangeable between tools.
The Terratek Cordless Strimmer is lightweight, comfortable and effective. It converts easily into an edge trimmer in a simple twist of the head. It also uses quick to replace nylon blades for added convenience.
Key Features
- Light
- Comfortable ergonomic handles
- Nylon blade
- 25cm Cutting diameter
- Head rotates for edging
- Interchangeable batteries
Practicalities
This trimmer is all about being practical. It is only 2kg and has comfortable soft-grip handles. The shaft can be adjusted for a comfortable height.
The blade is nylon so is a lot less hassle than a complicated and fiddly string spool. If you want to change it to an edger, the head rotates 180-degrees with minimal effort.
Weight
At only 2kg this strimmer is light and easy to operate. There are very few cordless trimmers or strimmers less than 2kg.
Power
The Terratek peaks at 20V but operates at a steady 18V. This offers enough power for most small and medium gardens but may battle a bit with really long or wet grass.
Charge time
The recommended charge time is 4 to 5 hours.
String type
This trimmer uses a nylon blade so there is no string. The blade is super-easy to change and they click on and off in seconds. The blade works well but some have questioned their durability.
The blades do not last too long and stones and rocks will damage them quickly. Replacements are available and the pricing is reasonable. You need to decide if you want the convenience of the nylon blade or the durability of the string.
Feed type
This does not apply as the Terratek uses a nylon blade.
Edge trimming
The headof the Terratek Cordless Strimmer is easy to adjust by 180-degrees to instantly turn the trimmer into a handy edger.
Features
Comfort is the main feature of this trimmer. It is light, has a telescopic handle and comfortable rubber handles. This makes it easy for anyone to use without getting tired. The nylon blade adds to the convenience as they are really fast and easy to replace.
The battery is interchangeable with other Terratek products and the head can be adjusted easily to do neat edges.
Pros & Cons
Terratek Cordless Strimmer with 2 Batteries & 30 Spare Blades 18/20V Lithium-Ion, Telescopic Lightweight Powerful Grass Trimmer, 25cm Cutting Diameter, Battery & Charger Included
The specs of this trimmer are identical. The only difference is that this option comes with 2 batteries. This will keep you going for longer if you have more area to cover.
- POWERFUL: The Electric Cordless Strimmer comes complete with 2 x 20V Max batteries. Lightweight design at only 2.0 kgs. The battery recharges in just 3-5 hr, Battery Lasts up to 40 Mins. To purchase extra batteries type B07BK8S1D1 in the Amazon Search bar.
- TRIM & EDGE: Easily converts from trimmer to edger with a quick turn of the shaft in seconds and with no tools needed. Adjustable height 95cm to 115cm. Ideal for the taller gardener.
- CUTTING DIAMETER: Large 25cm trimming diameter delivers an all-round cutting performance, ideal for cutting your garden down to size in no time at all. Ideal for long grass such as weeds and unwanted plants.
- QUICK CHANGE BLADES: No more messing around with complicated and fiddly wire spools, just snap the replacement nylon blades into place and get cutting again, fast!, To purchase extra blades type B07BK8MTT1 in the Amazon Search bar, Only these blades will fit the Terratek Trimmers.
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY: We offer a 24 month guarantee on our 20V Battery powered Terratek Cordless Strimmers for your added peace of mind
Last update on 2021-09-28 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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Is there a guide for edging with my grass trimmer. I find it hard to get a straight edge.
Hi Ian, no sorry I do not have a guide to recommend.
Kind regards
The blade holder broke, is there a special way of holding the holder to allow you to undo the screw in the centre of the blade holder
HI John, please Alex’s response below – “I have managed with a lot of strength and good screwdriver to take out the bolt. It is a left handed thread so you need to turn it CLOCKWISE. WD 40 helped and you need a good multigrip to stop the spindle turning. To make life easier I used a hacksaw to get rid of all plastic left round the screw. Hard work but cheaper than buying a new one! It IS possible!”
Hope this helps
My strimmer keeps stopping even though the battery is fully charged and the button is fully pressed in any suggestions
Many thanks
Jackie
Hi Jackie, I am really sorry but unfortunately I do not know, however it does sound like a fault. Can you contact the company you bought it from and ask them for assistance.
Please let us know how you get on.
Thanks Mark
Hi . I need a replacement battery charging port /docking station can’t find one anywhere
My 20v blade holder broke and want to replace but can’t find one on site ttcgt18 20 blade holder where can I get replacement
Hi Sharon, you could try the website on the following URL. We do not sell anything directly on this site.
https://www.futuradirect.co.uk/products/blade-holder-and-bolt-for-the-ttcgt18
Hope it helps.
Mark
Hi all, where did you buy your replacement blade holder from please? Struggling to find the correct part for my strimmer TCSBUN 🤨
Hi Michelle, you could try the website on the following URL. We do not sell anything directly on this site.
https://www.futuradirect.co.uk/products/blade-holder-and-bolt-for-the-ttcgt18
Hope it helps.
Mark
I have found a replacement blade holder on EBay for £9.95 post free. My problem is that I cannot undo the screw holding the broken one in place. You have to hold the motor spindle tight whilst trying to remove screw. I have tried unscrewing in both directions but it is stuck fast. I am trying WD40 but do you have any other suggestions please ? Many thanks.
Hi Alex
This is a common problem with this strimmer. Unfortunately I have no solution to suggest.
Perhaps someone reading this may have been able to get it undone.
Thanks
Mark
I have managed with a lot of strength and good screwdriver to take out the bolt. It is a left handed thread so you need to turn it CLOCKWISE. WD 40 helped and you need a good multigrip to stop the spindle turning. To make life easier I used a hacksaw to get rid of all plastic left round the screw. Hard work but cheaper than buying a new one! It IS possible!
Perfect thanks so much for letting us know. Glad all is good.
Mark
I had the same problem. The answer is that the screw is a left hand thread
, so rotate the tool in the opposite direction.
Hi was using this strimmer and just stopped working no gig out of it at all. Charged battery still nothing
Hi Collette, it does indeed sound like there is a fault with the Strimmer. It may be best to contact Terratek support to see what they advise.
Please let me know how you get on.
Mark
Hi,
The blade holder broke recently. I’ve ordered a replacement , but can’t unscrew the old one. Any idea how I should go about doing this?
Thanks,
Nick
Hi Nick
Do you mean the round plastic holder. There is a Philips cross headed screw that needs to be unscrewed. Is it this screw that will not budge?
Try some WD40 and leave to soak for a while.
Please let me know if you manage to get it replaced.
Thanks
Mark
I have the same problem, its not that the screw wont turn its the fact the whole spindle turns with it, the spindle is round so cant grip it whilst unscrewing
Hi
Did you manage to get a tool to help remove the disc. If so can you tell me whats the name for it.
Regards
Sandra
Same problem here – did you work out how to remove the screw?!
we are having the same problem the screw wont budge … do you know what the name o the tool is called as it is flat on one side and round on the other
gaynor
I had the same problem, found out later you have to unscrew clock wise to remove.
Are you sure I thought they said anti clockwise to unscrew,mine wont budge even though I’ve managed to get a spanner on the shaft chris
I keep braking my blade holder so know the answer; it is a reverse thread.
So, hold the disk in one hand (or with some mole grips) and with a Phillips style cross head screwdriver turn the central fixing screw in a clockwise direction.
It will come off, but my main problem is this has now happened 5 times within a year so clearly a weak part .
Hi Mark,
I need a robust battery operated strimmer to clear my garden lawn that had been neglected for more than a year. The grass is knee height.
Any recommendations?
Regards
Viv
Hi Viv, thanks for your message. Please see the link below for the best cordless battery operated strimmer.
https://easylawnmowing.co.uk/best-cordless-trimmer/
If you are looking for something really powerful the EGO line trimmer below is exceptionally good. I am currently doing a review of this trimmer that will be available within the next week or so, if you want to see it in action first. Please see link below –
https://amzn.to/2zJyHFU
Hope this helps, let me know how you get on.
Mark
The teraket one is very good even on long grass take it do in stages and when dry as poss.
Failing to charge battery, what am I doing wrong? Roger
Hi Roger, is it failing from new or have you had the battery for some time?