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Troy-Bilt TB675 EC Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer Review & Giveaway

June 4, 2013 By Carol Michel 85 Comments

Troy-Bilt TB675 EC Straight Shaft Gas Trimmer

THE REVIEW:

Our intrepid gardener and lawn keeper chose Sunday morning to head out to the garage to check out the new 4-cycle gas powered string trimmer and JumpStart engine starter sent to her by Troy-Bilt to use and review.

She tore open the box and with the aid of one flat-head screwdriver and one Phillips-head screwdriver, put the handle and guard on and connected the two piece together in about 20 minutes.

Voila.  A string trimmer.  A pretty big string trimmer.

She added the oil as directed and filled the little gas tank with straight gasoline.  That’s the beauty of a 4-cycle engine versus a 2-cycle engine. You don’t have to mix the oil and gas together.  Perfect, because all her other gasoline powered tools, including her mower and snow blower, are also 4-cycle engines.

Then she proceeded to start the string-trimmer, which was easy enough to do with the engine starter. Just for fun, she also started it by pulling on the rope.  Both ways worked.  Good so far.

She headed out to the lawn and commenced to trimming. Oh, my, she thought, this string trimmer doth trim, and trim widely.  Her observations, after some trimming here and there were:

– The trimmer is more than she needs for her suburban lawn.  It trims a wide path and would work well in a more rugged setting.  But it trims well.
– The gasoline engine still makes noise, but no more noise than a lawn mower. The difference is the engine is up closer to your ear, so it is a good idea to wear ear protection, which she wore. Plus, eye protection, a must for any trimming work.  And gloves.
– The trimmer is heavier than her electric corded trimmer, but that is because it has an engine attached to one end. 

She decides, after completing a few rounds with the trimmer, that she probably needs one a bit smaller for her garden and yard, but that this is too good a trimmer to leave laying around in the garage.  She decides that she will give it to her niece and husband who are buying their first lawn, with a house. They will love it and no doubt get many happy hours of trimming out of it.

THE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

To continue the story and to make yet another keeper of a lawn happy, the intrepid gardener is also giving away a Troy-Bilt TB675 EC Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer and a cordless JumpStart engine starter, compliments of Troy-Bilt.

To enter to win, please leave a comment below which should either lead back to an email address or include an email address in the comment in the format of “name at mail dot com”.  The usual rules apply — over 18 years of age and U.S. resident, one entry per person, and, of course, you should want a string trimmer.

Enter by Saturday, June 8th at 8 pm EDT. Winner will be chosen by random number and notified shortly thereafter.

Thank you to Troy-Bilt for the opportunity to try another lawn care product.  They had no influence over the contents of this post. 

*** Updated Saturday, June 8th at 9:05 pm ***

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: lawn, reviews

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Comments

  1. peg42 says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:09 am

    This trimmer sounds wonderful. What a great fathers day gift this would make.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

    Reply
  2. Gail says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:51 am

    Funny, I decided I needed a trimmed today. Gailtiles at g mail dot com

    Reply
  3. slb3334 says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:55 am

    We really need one of these.

    Reply
  4. lafever says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:03 am

    String trimmer haiku
    Troy Built buffs the weeds away
    May Dream Gardens shine

    Dan(dot)Lafever(at)att(dot)net

    Reply
  5. BriarRabbtz says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:28 am

    Good practical review, and thank you for the opportunity to be included in the drawing. Waiting patiently with fingers crossed……

    layman(dot)mj(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  6. Susan in NC says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Oh my, I really need this. My previous trimmer has died, despite the attempts by two different mechanics to fix it. I have a large garden too far away from the house (and across a creek; I definitely qualify in the rural category) to use an older electric trimmer. The garden is next to a field filled with tough weeds that is only occasionally mowed by the neighbor. Said weeds happily self sow into my garden paths. A real trimmer! I'd be so happy

    cinco_00 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  7. jessikazoo says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:36 am

    We have the perfect property for this trimmer-rural. The jungle is forever trying to reclaim!!!! Jessgarden@gmail.com

    Reply
  8. Unknown says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:57 am

    This would be a great Father's day gift for my husband. Thank you

    Reply
  9. Cerberus German shepherds says

    June 5, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I have a lot of lawn equipment that run on batteries and interchange between the equipment…my hedgeclipper, weedeater, even have a chainsaw that runs on batteries…the thing I like about them the most, is that they aren't heavy and as a woman, that equipment can…now if I could find a battery powered auger.

    Reply
  10. Shani F. says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:29 am

    It would be so nice to have a gas-powered trimmer.

    Reply
  11. Mysharona says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:53 am

    awesome trimmer

    1agordon at live.com

    Reply
  12. abfantom says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Thanks for offering this awesome giveaway. Our trimmer just died, so my husband would be thrilled if I won!

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  13. Dee Cord Hogg says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway. I love my yard and my old trimmer just gave up the ghost. Also love all the things I learn at May Dreams Garden. THANKS!

    Reply
  14. Covegirl says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Would love to win this.
    hmalan@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  15. Unknown says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    A great giveaway. I got my first Troybuilt tiller in 1972 and loved it!
    Cathy at conwayc3777@gmail.com

    Reply
  16. Christopher C. NC says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    You have seen my place Carol. I need a trimmer for making paths through the Lush and mowing the thin strip of lawn along the scenic byway so the mail carrier can safely deliver my mail. The old raggedy trimmer I have is wimpy. I need a real one with more heft. 4-cycle. I love that because you can never remember which can of gas is mixed and which isn't. Pick my number please.

    Reply
  17. Rose says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I recently bought a new mini-tiller by Troybilt and the jump-start accessory for it because I can never start anything with a darned pull start. The jump-start tool works like a dream–I love it! This sounds like a great trimmer, though perhaps a little big for me, but I'm sure I could convince my husband to try it out:)

    Your niece and her husband are lucky to have such a generous aunt! And congratulations to them on their first lawn purchase.

    Reply
  18. Rose says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Oops, forgot my address–prairierose150 at gmail dot com.

    Reply
  19. Ann says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    A cordless trimmer would be a godsend to me since I just cut through my extension cord. . .

    ann@etex.net

    Reply
  20. FeelingFroggy says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    This would be a great fathers day gift.
    FeelingFroggy63@gmail.com

    Reply
  21. Sheri - Creative Spaces Landscaping says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    OOOoooo, Troy-Bilt, that trimmer will be so happy with my hands guiding it through our yard…showing it how to trim the lawn properly and be nice to the tree trunks, lol. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! Wishing you a great week.

    Best wishes,
    Sheri
    gistjinx at gmail dot com

    Reply
  22. Tamar says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    This would be very great to have. Thanks.
    tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com

    Reply
  23. kim h says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    We have a few Troy Bilt products and love them!! Thanks for the giveaway!! !ky_grandma40@yahoo.com

    Reply
  24. Mary Calabrese says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    My husband is always in search of a great trimmer and this one looks like it fits the bill. thanks!

    ighmeg at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  25. Unknown says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I love Troybilt items..its the only brand that my Dad would use! It sure would make yard work a lot easier and it could also be a Fathers Day gift for my husband or on second thought I will keep it! Twittyfreak50@yahoo.com

    Reply
  26. calvad says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    I would love this trimmer. Thanks for the chance. calvad at aol dot com

    Reply
  27. McKim says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    My husband could really use this trimmer. He is currently using one we bought at a garage sale several years ago. It takes forever to start – if it does at all.

    Reply
  28. Laurie Brown says

    June 5, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    We could really use this! We have a very, very large area to maintain and it gets very tedious.

    The best part of it is that you said it starts easily…

    darkphoenix54 at gmail dot come

    Reply
  29. ProfessorRoush says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    Oh rats, a random drawing. Well, I'm in anyway. I was hoping that my blog post day would convince you that I have the necessary large and wild yard (at http://kansasgardenmusings.blogspot.com/2013/06/plentiful-panoramas.html).

    Professorroush@att.net

    Reply
  30. Unknown says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    I would love to win this for my husband for Father's Day. He's always borrowing his friends edger because we don't have one. I know he'd love this!

    tarah716 at ymail.com

    Reply
  31. Unknown says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    This would be awesome! We could use a new trimmer. We found our first snake the other day so I want all the grass cut very short!

    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

    Reply
  32. Jenny Patterson says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    OH we have a large 3 acre yard, with lots of trimming needed, and our trimmer went to the trimmer graveyard last year.

    Reply
  33. Unknown says

    June 5, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Troybilt is a great brand. Good luck everyone.
    OklaBill@gmail.com

    Reply
  34. anny32 says

    June 5, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    my sons father could really use this on the farm! he just has a push mower and he keeps running the mower up the trees to get the stragglers around the trunk..let me tell you its bad! would be a great fathers day gift!
    zippy573 AT netscape DOT net

    Reply
  35. kroch says

    June 6, 2013 at 12:31 am

    I love the idea of cordless jumpstart engine starter. This would be great for everyone to keep in their vehicle.

    dancehottie1621 at aol dot com

    Reply
  36. Unknown says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:29 am

    We really need this. This would be perfect for my hubby for father's day.
    ckhumphrey14 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  37. julis55 says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Great giveaway!!

    Reply
  38. Derk Thomas says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:52 am

    Sounds a lot better and more powerful then my electric trimmer. Plus I can take it to where my powercord does not reach.

    Reply
  39. smilekisses says

    June 6, 2013 at 4:03 am

    This would be awesome for getting "way out" on the property.
    dolniaks at consolidated dot net

    Reply
  40. kyl neusch says

    June 6, 2013 at 4:44 am

    cool trimmer

    Reply
  41. Heather B says

    June 6, 2013 at 5:52 am

    old absolutely LOVE to have one of these!! I hate trying to cut the stuff around the house with scissors or rip it up. faramena at gmail dot com

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:19 am

    My husband would love this!

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:57 am

    This trimmer looks light enough for me to use. I'd love to have one.

    KismetChris(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  44. grateful gardener says

    June 7, 2013 at 2:49 am

    my mantis tiller would love a new trimmer that works as hard as she does. her old trimmer needs coddling and sweet talk just to get started.

    Reply
  45. Karrie says

    June 7, 2013 at 5:04 am

    This trimmer looks great!! I bet its a breeze to use too. KMillheim609 @aol.com

    Reply
  46. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    June 7, 2013 at 5:18 am

    My hubby just told me a needs a new trimmer think he was hinting for father's day. This would be great.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

    Reply
  47. Rusty says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:01 am

    A new trimmer is on my must-have list for this summer since the one I have is approaching useless. This would be a great one to have. rustysrambles(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  48. Unknown says

    June 7, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Boy I could use a trimmer for all the hihg grass on the edges of our borders joseph gersch jtwark at mail dot com

    Reply
  49. amanda mclemore says

    June 7, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I could really use this:)

    Reply
  50. Michael M says

    June 7, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Thanks for the review. If this trimmer will start occasionally, it will have my current trimmer beat hands down. mm at nc dot rr dot com

    Reply
  51. tlcfromtn says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Both of these would be so great to have! They would make a wonderful Father's Day gift for my husband. Thanks for the chance!

    braaisjo at gmail dot com

    Reply
  52. Lisa Garner says

    June 7, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    I could desperately use a great trimmer like this since I'm now having to tackle my 3 acre yard on my own. Thanks for the review. It sounds like an easy to use trimmer that has lots of power.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  53. Gloria S says

    June 7, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    i would love to win this for my son

    gjsrjs@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  54. iggysaysno says

    June 7, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    This would be great, we're buying a house and have no lawn equipment, lol.

    Reply
  55. Robin T says

    June 8, 2013 at 12:33 am

    This would be awesome to win, my old trimmer needs to be replaced

    rtrexel@gmail.com

    Reply
  56. Jen says

    June 8, 2013 at 12:47 am

    Great weedeater
    ahedden12@gmail.com

    Reply
  57. Unknown says

    June 8, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Our trimmer is on it's last leg. Thanks for entering me.

    Reply
  58. Storm, The Psychotic Housewife says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:51 am

    We have an electric trimmer that is on it's last legs, but a gas would be much easier especially as we make the transition to the homestead.

    stormraven at gmail dot com

    Reply
  59. Erica C. says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Amazing! I'd love to win 🙂
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  60. Chip says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:35 am

    It seems that the roots are just too big to mow around anymore. This would certainly come in handy.

    chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  61. Theresa Mahoney says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:43 am

    Thanks for the opportunity! My husband has a trimmer on his Amazon wishlist. This would make a great Father's Day gift!

    marison459 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  62. Breanne says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:47 am

    This would make a great father's day gift!

    bmweida at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  63. JACLYN says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:51 am

    We would use this often!! Great Father's Day gift idea too!

    firstrosegrrl @ Yahoo dot com

    Reply
  64. Vikki Billings says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:58 am

    This would make a great gift for my fiance, he has been wanting one but we can not afford one. He would be so thrilled!

    vikki dot billings at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  65. Unknown says

    June 8, 2013 at 5:26 am

    This would help clean up the line along the fence.
    timothyj228@gmail.com

    Reply
  66. kimbo1970 says

    June 8, 2013 at 5:26 am

    My husband so needs this to tame the jungle that is our yard.

    eddingsfamily@prodigy.net

    Reply
  67. Unknown says

    June 8, 2013 at 6:26 am

    My trimmer died… this would be sweet to win… thanks for the giveaway…

    gohanxavier@yahoo.com

    Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    June 8, 2013 at 11:47 am

    REALLY need a new trimmer – ours is on it's last leg!! grammypenny@frontier.com

    Reply
  69. Unknown says

    June 8, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    What a great giveaway! Thanks!

    macsweeps@hotmail.com

    Reply
  70. cdziuba says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Wow, I just discovered you this morning! I do all the yard work, my husband has a medical issue, so this would be GREAT to win for me! Many thanks!

    cdziuba@aol.com

    Reply
  71. Donna says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Sounds like a great product that anyone would be happy to win!! Thanks for the giveaway Carol.

    Reply
  72. mickeyfan says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    A gas trimmer. 4 cycle even? Oh, the farm would be a great place to give this a workout!

    jwlarkin at lycos dot com

    Reply
  73. Amber says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    We're buying our first house, so this would really come in handy!

    mommyof3inva@yahoo.com

    Reply
  74. susansmoaks says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    We really could use this, we have a really big yard now and we don't have a trimmer yet

    thanks for the chance to win!
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

    Reply
  75. Lisa says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  76. Mosaic317 says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Wow! What a great prize! My husband would love this! Thanks for the chance.

    mosaic317 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  77. clynsg says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    My son-in-law has been nursing an old trimmer along for a couple of years now. This would make him very happy!

    cgclynsg0 @ gmail . com

    Reply
  78. Karen says

    June 8, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    What a wonderful prize 🙂

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

    Reply
  79. Candie L says

    June 8, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Our lawn right next to our drive needs trimmed (since the lawn mower cant get there). Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  80. Unknown says

    June 8, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    my sister is fixing up her yard, and she could really use this trimmer. 🙂 Thanks!

    winz135 at gmail.com

    Reply
  81. Katama says

    June 8, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I think this would be fantastic to own. I have a Troy Built snowthrower and find it very reliable year after year. Hope you pick my entry! Thanks, Jon

    Reply
  82. Charlene Kuser says

    June 8, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    Our neighbor came over and cut our grass since our lawnmower shut down
    and also used the weed eater.The yard
    looks so good.Now I want a weed eater,since it made such a big difference.I would love to win this
    for my husband for Father's Day.
    Thanks for the giveaway

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

    Reply
  83. T says

    June 8, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Great prize would like to own it. Tom

    tomtlakatgooglemaildotcom

    Reply
  84. Roxann says

    June 8, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Our trimmer is dying and it would be great to win a new one.
    ladyt64 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  85. Unknown says

    June 9, 2013 at 12:49 am

    my husband would love to have this for our yard alady3lads at yahoo dot com

    Reply

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