r/KobaltTools

I got a 24V Max universal connection trimmer on FB Marketplace with a charger and battery for $65, which is a good price for me. But my question to the veterans is, how does the wire/string affect the trimmer? I tried it at the seller's place, and it was okay, but I still bought it because, for the price, I wasn't expecting brand-new quality. However, when I got home, after cleaning it a bit and tightening the universal connection, and changing the string to a Kobalt-branded string (because the one it had wasn't installed properly and was kind of cheap), it's now great and cutting with almost brand-new quality.

I am a new homeowner, and these are my first-ever mowing tools. I decided to go with Kobalt for the price and options. I'm just seeking knowledge from the veterans of the brand, tools, and homeowners. Any tips and advice are welcome.

How have they held up in the field in which you use them?

Any idea why lowes doesn't sell it? Few years ago this happened with the 24v pressure washer.

Hey I have the 21 inch self propelled mower with the 2 24v batteries. It says that its supposed to be good for up to 1/2 acres and I have about 4000 sqft yard. The issue is that the mower barely gets through a quarter of it before the batteries run out. Also it constantly chokes and turns off. I saw that it does this to protect the motor from overheating but it happens constantly, I basically have to slow walk half the time to get it to cut without turning off.

I usually cut to 3 inches and at most my grass is at 8 inches. I had 2 24v 5A batteries and I even bought a spare pair of 24v 6A batteries and even with both sets, I can do like 70-80% of the yard.

Is this normal or is my mower just defective? Thought this would be enough based on the specs but honestly its becoming such a pain to cut that Im about to get rid of it and either pay someone or go with a completely different brand?

I finally was able to get one and it rips! I've used the 24v and the 80v and I'd say the 48v is as good as the 80v. You will need to invest in a lot of batteries if you do not want to take long breaks between cuts. With the 2 3ah batteries and 4 4ah batteries, 2 fast chargers and the 65w adapter that came with it I still have to stop cutting and let the batteries charge.

It did come with the new batteries that have the USB c ports built in with a sticker over the port and a plastic insert in the port, the ports do work.

I know I’m in the Kobalt thread but I’d still love to get some opinions on Kobalt.

I’ve previously been all in on Dewalt. Including their 20v outdoor equipment.

Well, for me personally I can’t justify the price anymore. I use the tools for hobby working, DIY fixes, and caring for the lawn. But not enough to be paying what the pros pay.

So, how does everyone like them? Mowers, weed eaters, drills, saws? Even smaller things like inflators, fans, etc.

I’d love your input.

I have a pair of small diagonal cutters that the spring snapped on. I took them to the local Lowe's and they didn't know if they had a lifetime warranty or not. After some research they determined they could replace with only the exact same one, if available. It is 15 years old, so of course an identical one isn't available, but a similar one is available. They said that I had to contact Kobalt Customer service. That's a new one for me and makes me want to dump all my Kobalt tools.

Is this the process? They previously just given me a new tool of similar design on the spot.

I saw a post a while back about a new jigsaw, circular saw, and smaller 1/4 inch impact coming. I have the circular saw. My jigsaw still works fine. I really would like a more compact impact. I'm a full time carpenter and do a lot of framing and sometimes another inch of clearance would let me angle the screw where I want instead of where I can.

Or did I dream that whole thing?