Customer Reviews for Southland 22 in. 150cc Walk Behind OHV Gas String Trimmer Mower

I bought this for trimming a vacant weed lot behind a commercial building. What used to take me an hour with a weed eater now takes only 15 minutes. It is easy to load and unload into and out of the truck. It always starts on the very first pull and is the most quiet gas engine I have ever had. It takes down saplings up to 1/2" in diameter. I have used it for 2 seasons now. Recently I started using it along fences and structures at my home. It is easier to operate than the weed eater since it is on wheels and it saves a lot of stress on my back. I just love this machine! Kudos to Southland! When I get a sidewalk edger I will be buying one from Southland. Thank you so much for this great product!

So far so good. I have used it twice with no problems cutting through some very large broom weeds/brush on my property. It is especially good to use along a barb wire fence. It is hard to control and/or manage when cutting along uneven surfaces like a hill side or in a ditch.

Easy to operate

It's working very well. It cuts where a lawn mower can't go and does a good job. Since it will be used only intermittently we only use "manufactured gas" so the fuel won't get old and stale over time. It works well as intended. Thank you.

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It is very hard to maneuver and it does not cut thick brush.

We ordered this and there seemed to be a few issues. The wheel was bent. It started but would not turn off!

The equipment was easy to assemble. Operating the equipment is fast and easy. You can cover a large area quickly and with minimal effort. The price point was excellent as I consider it money well spent.

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It runs well, and cuts the grass, just was not to thrilled with the oil fill placement and gas filling placement.

Have yet use it. Trimmer arrived with a bent handle impossible to screw on the gas cap. Contacted manufacturer. Karen was pleasant/helpful ordered a new part supposed to deliver in 6-10 days. Didn't, contacted Karen who said part is out of stock. Unsure when she could send. Brush is growing!

This trimmer was such an improvement over a regular weed trimmer. I could quickly cover way more area while saving the strain on my back.

Received string mower and a couple parts were cracked broken but that was the shipper. Always open at the store. Have used it about 4 hours and still using original line. Cuts tall weeds like butter. Easy enough for wife to use even though it is not level ground. Have nothing negative to say. It's a great way to cut brushy areas without having to push heavy mower.

This was the perfect piece of equipment to get for the terrain that I have in my backyard. Very strong machine and easy to operate. Excellent choice.

I couldn't be happier with the performance of this machine, it surpassed my expectations. Perfect for rough terrain where regular mowers will not work.

After about a month of use, this is the most reliable small engine tool I own. It starts easily on the first pull every time. It is extremely effective at cutting down tall grass and weeds on flat, smooth terrain, it's a little hard to maneuver over rough, uneven ground.

My husband is 75 years old and using a 'carry around' trimmer had become very difficult for him. This has worked out very well for him. We've only had it a short time, but it does what we were hoping it would do.

Better than expected. I have another brand in MI and this works and handles better.

its a big working machine !!!

Takes a little getting used to it but it gets the job done. Makes quick work of trimming.

Very happy with my purchase! After I ordered this trimmer, the first one came in real beat up by the shipper, but home depot's customer service was excellent! I was able to return it to the store despite ordering it online and I was shipped a second one very promptly! It assembled in just 20 min and started on the second pull. Great little trimmer that's easy to use!

Serves its purpose. Good for mountain terrain. String is durable. Cuts quarter inch sapling with ease. Only negative, little hard to push.

This product was amazing, only problem I have is the shipping company, UPS. They delivered to the wrong address (mine is clearly marked), the box was so damaged the trimmer was falling out and the bottom plate was bend out of shape. But the trimmer worked like a charm.

I saved almost $150 over my previous trimmer, but gave up a few minor features. As far as utility and function go, the Southland trimmer is an excellent choice. Easy assembly, starts on the third pull, and will cut down anything up to 1/4 inch.

Easy to assemble. Starts right away, just note that it does not stay running when you let go of the handle. I wish it did. But it is a great tool I had big weeds and knocked them right out.

I just put over 30 hrs on this machine cutting 1.5. acres of swamp grass so thick you could not push a lawn mower through it. I had no problems no malfunctions. I only wished they would have included a parts manual with the operator's booklet.

I was amazed at how easy it starts, and what a good job it does on the flat ground. However, when I got close to an obstruction (concrete or chain link fence), it quickly sawed off the strings. I had to replace strings three times in my first usage on a very small area. Perhaps most of this is operator error and once I learn the terrain well enough to be more cautious of the problem areas, this is going to be a great asset to me. I give it a big thumbs up.

I was a little bit leery of buying this because the price was so low. But after purchasing it and using it it is an outstanding tool. You will not go wrong with this unit. It runs great started on the first crank and we have not had any trouble with it. The string line that it comes with is not the type you want to continue with , But go online and buy the heavy duty trimmer line that is square and it works awesome. This is a great product for a great price and I am very satisfied

It is a decent walk behind weed whacker on ONLY flat surfaces. Not recommended for hillside/incline use for sure. it will tip over. Unaware before purchasing that the cut level was UNADJUSTABLE and the cutting head rests directly on the ground while in operation. Found that the supplied line will break easily while dealing with 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch saplings. Engine seems fine. Started first pull. Easy to assemble. Appears to be solidly made ...however, I will need to adapt some outrigger wheels for the front of the unit to keep it from tipping on the incline.

It would have been great product if it wasn't defective, it had a problem with gas going into the oil, so I had to return it.