EGO’s new lightweight professional-grade line trimmer

Battery-powered outdoor power equipment specialist, EGO, has extended its range of commercial tools with the launch of a new 42cm line trimmer.

Part of EGO’s PRO X range, the STX4200 is a lightweight and manoeuvrable line trimmer and the first in its portfolio to feature a front motor, delivering maximum power with optimal weight distribution.

Engineered for professional landscapers and grounds maintenance teams, the front-mounted brushless motor eliminates the need for an internal drive shaft, delivering up to one kilowatt of power with a 42cm cutting width and 30% more usable power. That’s the equivalent of a 28CC petrol tool but without the noise, fumes or associated maintenance. Even with EGO’s smallest capacity 2.5Ah battery, users can enjoy 60 minutes of runtime at full power.

Supplied with a 2.4mm twist line, the new rapid-reload bump-feed head can fit up to 2.7mm line for when professionals need extra cutting power, and cuts in the anticlockwise direction favoured by professionals to ensure debris is thrown away from the user and into the work area.

A digital speed selector also gives users three steps of cutting control, from full power for clearing long thick grass to eco mode for lighter tasks, with each mode offering full control with the intuitive and responsive variable speed trigger.

Made with a carbon fibre boom, the tool weighs in at just 3kg without a battery, making it the ideal partner for teams with a full day’s work ahead by helping them to complete tasks comfortably, efficiently and with optimum precision. An adjustable loop handle further aids user comfort and balance, while a customisable shoulder strap is included for further weight distribution, especially when in use over longer periods. The tool’s low weight also enables easy switching between trimming and edging functions, with balance and control maintained by using the quick-release to swiftly readjust the loop handle.

Neil McGuinness, OPE Product Development Manager for EGO, said: “In conversations with our professional users, one thing is clear: there’s a strong demand for a grass trimmer that delivers serious power without compromising on weight or manoeuvrability. Achieving the right power-to-weight ratio has long been a challenge, and poorly balanced tools can quickly lead to fatigue over long working days. The latest addition to our PRO X range brings these elements together to offer exceptional power, outstanding balance and all-day comfort for commercial teams who rely on their equipment to perform from start to finish.”

The STX4200 is also fully compatible with EGO’s Connect and Fleet apps, giving access to product and software improvements, tool management services and more.

For more information, visit: https://egopowerplus.co.uk/ranges/professional-x-range

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