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Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer vs Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Landscapers, large-lot owners (1+ acre), and anyone whose weekly cut includes tall weeds, ditches, or pasture edges where battery runtime would be a constraint. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best String Trimmers

Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer

4.5

$320

The Husqvarna 525L is the lightest 25cc pro-grade gas trimmer most homeowners will encounter at 9.7 lb dry, with the brand's X-Torq engine delivering 1.21 hp to an 18.1-inch cutting swath. Pro Tool Reviews scored the closely related 525LS at 8.8/10 and ranked the 525LST third overall in their gas trimmer shootout at 89 points. The recoil is the soft spot and you're still pumping mixed gas, but for landscapers and homeowners running multi-acre lots in heavy growth, this is the trimmer that earns its keep all day.

Strengths

— Pro-grade 25.4cc X-Torq engine produces 1.21 hp at 6,500 rpm
— 9.7 lb dry weight is exceptionally light for a 25cc straight-shaft
— Tap'n Go bump head reloads quickly and accepts standard 0.095-inch line

Watch-outs

— Pull-start recoil is the part most commonly cited as a weak point
— Two-stroke fuel mixing required and emissions/noise rule it out for some neighborhoods
— Two-year limited warranty trails some battery competitors on coverage

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Ranked #4 in Best String Trimmers

Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch

4.2

$129

The Worx WG170 GT Revolution is the best value-tier cordless trimmer for owners of small flat suburban yards who care more about ease and weight than raw cutting power. At 5.5 lb with battery clipped on, it's roughly half the weight of the EGO ST1623T or Ryobi 40V picks above, and it converts in seconds to a wheeled edger or even a mini-mower. The trade-offs are real: T3 noted it chokes on anything thicker than quarter-inch growth, and the 12-inch cutting width forces more passes. For under-quarter-acre yards with maintained grass, none of that matters and the lightness and 3-in-1 flexibility win the day.

Strengths

— Just 5.5 lb working weight makes it the easiest pick on the wrists
— Three-in-one design converts between trimmer, in-line edger, and mini-mower
— Command Feed dispenses line at a button push — no bumping required

Watch-outs

— 12-inch cutting width is the narrowest of any pick here
— Battery life around 30-45 minutes on 4.0Ah pack falls short of larger-format competitors
— Cutting power stalls in anything thicker than light grass or quarter-inch weeds

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How they stack up

Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer

Outcuts every battery option in this list — including the EGO ST1623T and Ryobi RY402110 — in tall heavy weeds thanks to the X-Torq powerband. The trade is the only gas pick here: fuel mixing and pull starts the cordless picks don't ask of you. About 3 lb lighter than other 25cc+ pro gas trimmers in its class.

Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch

Just over a third the weight of the EGO ST1623T (5.5 lb vs 12.6 lb) and a quarter the cost. Forfeits the cutting width and runtime of the Ryobi RY402110, but the 3-in-1 conversion (trimmer / edger / mini-mower) is something none of the other picks here offer. Lighter and quieter than the Black+Decker GH3000 corded pick but with the cordless freedom.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Husqvarna 525L 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer	Worx WG170 GT Revolution 20V 12-Inch
Power Source	Gas (2-cycle, 50:1 mix)	20V battery (4.0Ah included)
Engine Displacement	25.4 cc	—
Output Power	1.21 hp	—
Cutting Width	18.1 in	12 in
Fuel Tank	17.25 fl oz	—
Weight (dry)	9.7 lb	—
Line Feed	Tap'n Go bump head	Command Feed (push-button)
Warranty	2-year limited consumer	3-year limited
Line Diameter	—	0.065 in
Runtime	—	Up to 45 min
Shaft	—	Telescopic straight
Weight (with battery)	—	5.5 lb
Edger Conversion	—	Yes (in-line wheeled)

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