The 27 best weed eater head brands

  • 27 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

STIHL, Ryobi and Husqvarna lead our ranking of 27 weed eater head brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Weed Eater Head brands, ranked

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    STIHL

    AutoCut 25-2 bump heads are Stihl's own design, so they fit its FS trimmers without adapters and give a steady line feed.

    Top products: 25-2 Bump Feed Trimmer Head· Gear Case Trimmer Head

    Popularity 10.0/10

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    Ryobi

    Ryobi's Reel Easy+ bump heads fit its straight-shaft cordless and gas trimmers, a budget-friendly choice for homeowners.

    Top products: Reel Easy+ Bump Feed Trimmer Head

    Popularity 7.3/10

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    Husqvarna

    Husqvarna's dual-line auto-feed heads suit its own trimmers and keep line length steady during heavier brush cutting.

    Top products: T25 Dual Line Auto Feed

    Popularity 6.2/10

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    Homelite

    Homelite heads are simple bump-feed designs for its consumer straight-shaft trimmers, a plain and affordable swap for light yard work.

    Popularity 4.0/10

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    Weed Eater

    Weed Eater heads are budget spool replacements for homeowner trimmers, with many cross-fit designs for Echo and Stihl models.

    Popularity 3.9/10

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    Craftsman

    Craftsman heads are sold for its own cordless and gas trimmers, usually bought as a home-store replacement that keeps the original fit.

    Popularity 3.5/10

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    BLACK+DECKER

    BLACK+DECKER made a name for itself as one of the powerhouses in the tools and cleaning equipment industry. The company designs products for every part of your home to ensure that you have a smooth, functioning, and efficient household. With its constant launch of new products, beloved classics, and its ability to sponsor sports teams, you can see why several families worldwide have so loved the company.

    Popularity 3.1/10

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    Milwaukee

    Construction works are demanding, and the workers often require more powerful and heavy tools than those regular backyard tools. That's why Milwaukee has been supplying tools that are perfect for fields where professional tools are needed. The company offers several products that range from standard drilling tools like hammer drills to the top-class innovation M12 and M18, which proved to be the most performing tool ever produced. Milwaukee has been providing the best since 1924.

    Popularity 2.8/10

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    Stens

    For almost 50 years, Stens has been a trusted partner to outdoor power equipment, industrial/rental, hardware, professional landscaping, golf course, and golf cart industries. They deliver best-in-class products at low costs as a wholesale distributor of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)...

    Popularity 2.7/10

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    Toro

    Toro offers snow blowers, with single-stage and two-stage models for home driveways. It also offers lawnmowers and genuine replacement parts and screws for its machines.

    Popularity 2.6/10

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    Poulan

    Poulan Pro spool heads thread onto its gas trimmers and chainsaws, mostly sold at mid-range prices for homeowner yards.

    Popularity 2.5/10

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    Shindaiwa

    Shindaiwa's heads are professional-grade bump feeds for its high-powered brushcutters, built to handle tough cutting in rough brush.

    Top products: Speed Feed 400

    Popularity 2.5/10

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    Makita

    Makita trimmer heads suit its cordless and gas trimmers, with commercial-grade builds that handle regular landscaping use.

    Popularity 2.4/10

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    Troy-Bilt

    Troy-Bilt heads fit its homeowner trimmers and mowers, with replacement spools sized to each model's original housing.

    Popularity 2.3/10

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    DEWALT

    In the field of physical work, some jobs require an extra bit of power and strength. One of these fields is the construction industry, and power tools are needed here every other second. DEWALT brings to you the best in...

    Popularity 2.2/10

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    RedMax

    RedMax heads are built for its professional-grade brushcutters and trimmers, with a durable spool design for heavier yard work.

    Top products: PT104 Plus

    Popularity 2.2/10

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    McCulloch

    McCulloch offers chainsaws, chainsaw chain, and chainsaw oil for home gardeners and landowners. The brand has built garden equipment for more than 50 years and is recognized for its X-Torq engine design. Its saws are built for cutting firewood, pruning...

    Popularity 2.1/10

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    Grass Gator

    Grass Gator under CMD Products sells tools for making trimming, edging, and gardening jobs easier. Their products are designed for heavy-duty, commercial-grade purposes and home garden maintenance. They come in round, straight, and curved shapes and are multi-purpose tools capable...

    Popularity 2.1/10

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    WORX

    WORX is an innovative outdoor gear and power tools manufacturer that features advanced technologies and a wide range of accessories. Their solutions are the ideal option for any lawn or garden owner because they are simple to use and safe...

    Popularity 2.0/10

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    GreenWorks

    GreenWorks produces battery-powered outdoor equipment, including lawnmowers, pressure washers, chainsaws and cordless power tools. Its tools run on lithium batteries shared across many of its products, so one battery can power several items. The equipment is quieter and emission-free, suited...

    Popularity 1.6/10

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    Maruyama

    Standing at the forefront of their nation's industries, Maruyama remembers listening to their customers' precious feedback and needs. Initially started by manufacturing fire extinguishers, they now cater to several industries like pest, water, etc. Their products are not only used...

    Popularity 1.5/10

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    Honda

    1946 was when bicycling was the most common mode of transportation. Soichiro Honda got the idea of using auxiliary power for bicycles when he witnessed the Imperial Army using generator engines for powering wireless radios. After a lot of trial-and-error,...

    Popularity 1.4/10

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    Tanaka

    Tanaka makes two-cycle and straight-shaft string trimmers, brush cutters and hedge trimmers, often praised for light weight and strong power. Its PureFire models are among its known designs. Replacement blades and genuine trimmer parts are also sold for Tanaka machines.

    Popularity 1.4/10

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    Max Power

    Maxpower is a hardware and hand-tools manufacturing company started in 1968. Products are made from chromium, dropped forged steel, and CrMoV heat treatment, are chrome-plated, provide greater strength and more extended durability against use and abuse, and are rust-free. Their...

    Popularity 1.4/10

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    Farmertec

    Farmertec is the carpenter’s friend of all time. Making wood-sawing easier, Farmertec sells saws run by gas and hand. The brand retails outdoor equipment under famous companies like Kawasaki, Honda, etc. The brand makes its line of products in two...

    Popularity 1.3/10

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    SKIL

    The portable circular saw was invented by SKIL. They understand power tools. They're still on top, with patented technology and deliberate advancements that tackle real-world workplace problems. SKIL tools provide the power and performance you need to accomplish your most...

    Popularity 1.2/10

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    Lawn-Boy

    Lawn-Boy is the top dealer in lawn equipment and landscaping tools. Established in the year 1904 in Wisconsin, it is considered a brand icon for the best quality backyard equipment. Their products are developed to maneuver smoothly on rough terrain...

    Popularity 1.1/10