Bosch ART 23 Combitrim Electric Grass Trimmer - 400W. Reduced to £19.99 from £42.99 @ Argos
Product code:730/0569
This Bosch corded electric grass trimmer is suitable for trimming, edging and stubborn growth. Two lines included, one for grass and one extra-strong line, which cuts with a 23 cm diameter.
This product comes with a FREE 2 year guarantee and a 5-day repair service. We will collect, repair and service your product and return it to you in perfect working order within 5 working days. (Collection excludes UK Highlands and Islands).
•Model number: ART 23 Combitrim.
Features:
•400 watts.
•Edging facility.
•Cutting width 23cm.
•Corded12m cable.
•Bump feed - requires you to tap the head on the ground to release more line.
•Rotating tilting head.
•Additional extra strong line for cutting in tough
Top comments
brilly to Danze1984
15 May 163#16
pay with a 50 pound note and say keep the change - that'll make it good
MRGRINGO
15 May 163#15
the reviews for this are absolutely appalling. I'm going to buy a pair of wellies instead. it won't help with the lawn but I just love wearing them. hope this helps.
All comments (42)
GoNz017
15 May 16#1
Thanks, for a change with Argos this seems to be a good price for the 400w model. Bought one as my local store actually has stock!
Got one of these battery ones a while back (Homebase clearance for £27.43) and very happy with it. Spare blades are a little costly though, but they seem to last quite well.
[The £19.99 one posted was £12.43 back then..http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bosch-art-23-combitrim-electric-grass-trimmer-now-12-43-homebase-free-r-c-2385473]
dowlin
15 May 16#8
this is the normal price! you'll find it picked the same in the homebases too
GoNz017 to dowlin
15 May 16#9
Not normal when looking round the internet but considering Argos and Homebase are owned by the same group it figures they have the same prices now and again.
Danze1984
15 May 16#10
I do need a new strimmer but every time I get one for £20 it turns out to be crap. Think I'm gonna pay a bit more this time round.
brilly to Danze1984
15 May 163#16
pay with a 50 pound note and say keep the change - that'll make it good
In in the need of one at the moment, Good price - but everyone that I have used before the cutting blade/line only seems to last for a few minutes before breaking.
honest_geezer
15 May 161#14
These are great. Had one for a few years. Hot!
MRGRINGO
15 May 163#15
the reviews for this are absolutely appalling. I'm going to buy a pair of wellies instead. it won't help with the lawn but I just love wearing them. hope this helps.
Anyone considering to buy should perhaps read the amazon reviews.
Broadsands
15 May 16#20
I bought a £150 Ryobi petrol one a couple of years ago, with an electronic/battery start - seized within 18 months or so. Then another non-battery start petrol Ryobi one and it's extremely difficult to start - I liked the fact you could exchange the heads on the Ryobi for brushcutter, strimmer or hedgecutter and have all those attachments so it is very annoying! Can anyone recommend a "decent" electric or battery strimmer/brushcutter if this one is so terrible, please?
Besford
15 May 16#21
Not any more they're not! Argos now Sainsbury's; Homebase now Bunnings (Australian).
eslick
15 May 161#22
Homebase is now owned by Austrailian company and Argos recently agreed to be take over by Sainsburys.
amarbhandari97
15 May 161#23
I love how amazon have come to match the price of this
TheOak
15 May 16#24
Reserved one and voted hot but have since sent hat this is unanimously rated very badly in reviews so I think I will keep my £20. If anyone wants a reservation for watford argos let me know.
markdaniels773
15 May 16#25
i have reserved one also i dont think ill be turning up for it
sm-1991
15 May 16#26
Better than flymo crap.
Tyranicus66
15 May 161#27
Compared with a petrol unit, all these struggle. I have the same Ryobi unit and it has been fantastic for me!
EN1GMA
15 May 16#28
Any good deals for lawn mowers guys?
GoNz017
15 May 16#29
It isn't that good at all, the extra strong cables a joke as it is a fixed piece slotted into a holder and tbh it didn't seem to strim much earlier. I will give it another week and decide if it goes back as being a turd.
smart mart
15 May 16#30
I have this strimmer, They do not have a line but little blades, They are ****, Thats why they are £20.
GoNz017
15 May 16#31
little blades? mines got a spool of wire and a few pre cut lengths but no blades. It is crap though.
haritori
15 May 16#32
I have the Art 26 is is pretty awesome, uses line and heavy duty pre-cut lines..
you can buy the heavy duty from amazon for a couple of pound for 10.
Gavin01
15 May 16#33
dont do it,,,,,,,,, friend has one and its proper pants
britespark007
15 May 16#34
Bought one for collection if it is rubbish it is going back
ruddas
15 May 16#35
I had one of these and it lasted about a year. The bit that rotates became loose and would fly off when it heated up after running for about 10-15 mins. I wouldn't recommend it.
Just bought this. It looks well made and it's a lot heavier than the black and decker I've just binned.
Broadsands
16 May 16#39
Glad yours has been ok - which do you have, the electronic start one or the second one I purchased?
Tyranicus66
16 May 161#40
Rip cord version. Not a lot to go wrong with it - recoil start sitting about a little two stroke engine. It's an earlier one with only choke and run as opposed to the rubbish three position versions around now. Also I have always found that while mixing the oil/fuel go a little heavy on the oil. Sure it smells slightly more but from my experience prolongs the life of the engine.
Broadsands
17 May 16#41
Thanks for the advice - if it ever starts again I will run it like that!
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Opening post
Product code:730/0569
This Bosch corded electric grass trimmer is suitable for trimming, edging and stubborn growth. Two lines included, one for grass and one extra-strong line, which cuts with a 23 cm diameter.
This product comes with a FREE 2 year guarantee and a 5-day repair service. We will collect, repair and service your product and return it to you in perfect working order within 5 working days. (Collection excludes UK Highlands and Islands).
•Model number: ART 23 Combitrim.
Features:
•400 watts.
•Edging facility.
•Cutting width 23cm.
•Corded12m cable.
•Bump feed - requires you to tap the head on the ground to release more line.
•Rotating tilting head.
•Additional extra strong line for cutting in tough
Top comments
All comments (42)
*edit. I just looked at the Amazon reviews and it seems to be a bad choice? (Giving it a go anyway as I can always return it) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Combitrim-Electric-Telescopic-Diameter/dp/B0007P251K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Cheap crap for £2.12 https://www.amazon.co.uk/LONGROUND-CIRCLE-GARDEN-STRIMMER-TRIMMER/dp/B00895JAH2/
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1738254.htm
Got one of these battery ones a while back (Homebase clearance for £27.43) and very happy with it. Spare blades are a little costly though, but they seem to last quite well.
[The £19.99 one posted was £12.43 back then..http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bosch-art-23-combitrim-electric-grass-trimmer-now-12-43-homebase-free-r-c-2385473]
you can buy the heavy duty from amazon for a couple of pound for 10.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1708875.htm#pdpFullDesc