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.
Latest comments (42)
ripkord
3 Jun 16#42
This strimmer is utter garbage, avoid.
Broadsands
17 May 16#41
Thanks for the advice - if it ever starts again I will run it like that!
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
16 May 16#39
Glad yours has been ok - which do you have, the electronic start one or the second one I purchased?
finnmaccool
16 May 16#38
Just bought this. It looks well made and it's a lot heavier than the black and decker I've just binned.
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.
britespark007
15 May 16#34
Bought one for collection if it is rubbish it is going back
Gavin01
15 May 16#33
dont do it,,,,,,,,, friend has one and its proper pants
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.
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.
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#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.
EN1GMA
15 May 16#28
Any good deals for lawn mowers guys?
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!
sm-1991
15 May 16#26
Better than flymo crap.
markdaniels773
15 May 16#25
i have reserved one also i dont think ill be turning up for it
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.
amarbhandari97
15 May 161#23
I love how amazon have come to match the price of this
eslick
15 May 161#22
Homebase is now owned by Austrailian company and Argos recently agreed to be take over by Sainsburys.
Besford
15 May 16#21
Not any more they're not! Argos now Sainsbury's; Homebase now Bunnings (Australian).
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?
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.
Danze1984
15 May 161#17
Or I just won't buy a **** one, eh.
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
honest_geezer
15 May 161#14
These are great. Had one for a few years. Hot!
Hancock
15 May 161#13
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.
arch68
15 May 16#6
From the reviews £1.99 wouldn't be a deal for this.
fireman1 to arch68
15 May 16#12
I am fairly sure if you found and posted this for £1.99 it would be considered quite a deal.
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.
robs1
15 May 16#7
The larger battery version is also half price (£49.99):
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]
doggboy10
15 May 16#3
need a new strimmer so this has turned up just in time. looks good for the price, how much is replacement line/heads?
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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
Latest comments (42)
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1708875.htm#pdpFullDesc
you can buy the heavy duty from amazon for a couple of pound for 10.
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]
Cheap crap for £2.12 https://www.amazon.co.uk/LONGROUND-CIRCLE-GARDEN-STRIMMER-TRIMMER/dp/B00895JAH2/
*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