Troy-Bilt TB675 EC 4-cycle Gas String Trimmer & Jumpstart Engine Starter
I love mowing the lawn. I think it’s one of the better chores when you don’t have hired help for landscaping. Troy-Bilt sent me the TB675 EC 4-cycle gas string trimmer, plus a cordless JumpStart engine starter to review, (All thoughts are my own) and since I’ve never operated a weed eater before, I was curious if it would be as enjoyable and easy as the lawn mowing.
I let my husband assemble the Troy-Bilt weed trimmer because it was near Father’s Day and I didn’t know where to start. Plus, he’s good at these mechanical things. I was quite surprised at how long it is! Standing at 6’2″ it seemed like a comfortable (and safe) length for him to work with.
The Troy-Bilt Straight Shaft 4-cycle gas string trimmer is new for 2013 and comes with SpringAssist technology and JumpStart capabilities. Also included, the Click n Trim Bump head feature makes it easy to change out the feed line without having to disassemble the cutting head.
Another handy feature is the adjustable pro handle which makes the trimmer easy to use in either the right or left hand.
Now, we’ve been getting a lot of rain here so the grass and weeds have been growing like, well, weeds! It also means I had to wait for a couple of dry days before I could get out there and get the jungle tamed.
Dearest husband of mine, explained to me the beauty of a 4-cycle engine versus a 2-cycle engine. You don’t have to mix the oil and gas together. I have a feeling that is quite a hassle.
Safety is important, so ear protection is worn. This trimmer makes about as much noise as a lawn mower and that much noise is a bit closer to your ears in the way it’s held. So make sure you save your ears and plug them up. I noticed that wearing pants and closed toe shoes helped the flying debris as my husband noted that his legs took a beating. I would recommend eye protection and long sleeve shirt too. Those weeds go all over.
My husband explained to me that the cordless JumpStart engine starter would make life much easier in that there is no need to yank a cord to get the engine started. The JumpStart engine features a rechargeable battery that will give you up to 40 cranks on a single charge.
To use the JumpStart engine, simply place it into the JumpStart port on the back of the trimmer and press the button. It took a few tries to figure out exactly how it worked, but once it got going we were ready to go!
I used a push mower as a kid that I could never start myself because I wasn’t fast enough pulling the cord. So it’s good that I won’t have to worry about torn muscles just trying to get the TB675 Weed Trimmer started.
I’ve had quite a bit of fun using the Troy-Bilt TB675 EC 4-cycle Gas String Trimmer to conquer the jungle around my green house today.
To learn more about this trimmer and other Troy-Bilt products, visit http://www.troybilt.com/
Join the conversation with Troy-Bilt on Facebook
WIN IT!
One lucky reader is going to win a Troy-Bilt TB675 EC 4-cycle Gas String Trimmer and a Troy-Bilt JumpStart Engine Starter
RV $247
Giveaway Rules: Contest will end at 11:01pm CST on July 19th, 2013 when I will draw a winner at random using the Rafflecopter Random Selector.
US Only please. 18 + . No purchase necessary to win.
You do NOT have to be a blogger to enter
Your email address will only be used to notify you if you won the giveaway. I will notify the winner via email of their winnings and they will have 48 hours to respond.
Disclosure of Material Connection: The above mentioned product was received for free in hopes that I would mention it on Mommy of Two Little Monkeys. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my disclosure policy.
I have the Troy Bilt TB6044 XP gasoline string trimmer. The starting mechanism broke — when I pull the rope, it doesn’t “pull” on the engine, but rather the wheel spins freely.
I figured that it was probably about the same price or cheaper to get a Jump Start as opposed to repairing the trimmer, so I bought one. I bought the electric model, not the rechargeable model, because I read some negative comments about the rechargeable one.
My trimmer cranked up immediately, and with no effort whatsoever, when I used the JumpStart!
I’m never far from an electrical outlet whenever I am using the trimmer, so this is only a minor inconvenience for me. In fact, I am never more that a couple of doors from my house. Besides, as long as you have enough gas in the tank, you won’t have to start it but once or twice.
If I used my trimmer farther from home than that, I probably would have gotten the rechargeable one, so I wouldn’t be dependant on an electrical outlet. But you have to remember to charge it sufficiently before grass cutting time, or it is useless.
I just found out I won!!!!! WooHoo! !!!
Thank you “A” and Thank you Troy Bilt.
I emailed my info
I’d like to try the tb turbo blower
I liked the TB554 Gas Lawn Edger
I would love to have the JumpStart™ Cordless Engine Starter
Colt FT Garden Tiller
I’d love to have the Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
I’d love to try the Colt FT Garden Tiller because I’ve been looking for a tiller to work this hard soil up for my garden.
The zero turn mower would be awesome to try.
TB516 EC Lawn Edger
CS 4325 Chipper/Shredder
The super Bronco tiller looks awesome!!
i would love to get the
TB R18 18″ Reel Mower
I’d like to try the TB2BV EC Gas Leaf Blower / Vac.
id love the
Pro-Line FRT Garden Tiller
I like the pony garden tiller
Definitely the Colt FT Garden Tiller!
The Colt FT Garden Tiller would be nice to have!
TB2BP EC Backpack Gas Leaf Blower would be great for clearing off all the leaves on my in-laws land. :)
I love the ZOOM PHOTO
TB22 EC Curved Shaft Gas String Trimmer
I’d like to try the tb turbo blower
Would like to try the
TB180B Electric Leaf Blower
I am excited to try the JumpStart Cordless Engine Starter.
My husband would love this TB 672 Jet Sweep Wheeled Leaf Blower
I wan a riding lawn mower. Im saving up for one.
Troy-Bilt JumpStart Engine Starter
The Bronco Riding Lawnmower!
Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
The Big Red Garden Tiller, I hate doing it by hand.
Squall™ 210 Snow Thrower.
32cc, 4-Cycle Full-Crank Engine Gas Leaf Blower
this would be so nice to have. I also loved the Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
TB130 Mower is what I would like to try first!
wendym at cableone dot net
The Comfort Bypass Bundle!
The TB516 EC Lawn Edger
Troy-Bilt TB675 EC 4-cycle Gas String Trimmer
I’d love to try the Big Red Garden Tiller. Tilling the garden is such a chore with the tiller we have now; looks like it would be much easier with this!
TB516 EC Lawn Edger
Comfort Bypass Bundle
Storm™ 2840 Snow Thrower
would like to try their riding lawn mower
TB554 Gas Lawn Edger –
LOVE the Log Splitters :)
would love to have their TB554 Gas Lawn Edger
brich22 at earthlink dot net
The Log Splitters are neat!
Bronco CRT Garden Tiller is nice for my garden chores
The TB146 EC 4-Cycle Garden Cultivator would be excellent to have for our yard!
I could use the Colt FT Garden Tiller.
pony garden tiller.
Pony™ Lawn Tractor looks good enough for the smaller yard. Our riding lawnmower is on it’s last limb!
My husband has been needing a new weed eater for the last couple of years. We would love to give the TB6044 XP Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer a try!!
I am most excited to try the Super Bronco™ Lawn Tractor
One of their generators would sure come in handy
TB R18 18″ Reel Mower my husband would love this!
I am most interested in trying the TB516 EC Lawn Edger. I’ve never owned a lawn edger before and think it’d be cool to try
After visiting the Troy-Bilt site I know my husband would drool over the 6000 Watt Portable Generator as well.
My husband would be excited to try the TB R16 16″ Reel Mower.
The Trimmer Plus add on Lawn Edger looks awesome!
TB110 Triaction 21 walk behind mower.
I would like to have the TB146 EC 4-Cycle Garden Cultivator
I want the Pony Garden Tiller
TBAP Professional Anvil Pruner
I like the Pony™ Lawn Tractor. I have a little over an acre, this would be nice to have.
My hubby would love a snow blower!
TB 672 Jet Sweep Wheeled Leaf Blower is at the top of my wish list :-)
i need the leaf blower
Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller, I need one so bad!
Mustang 54 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower looks handy too
I would love to own the TB6044 XP Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer
I would love to test ride the Mustang 54 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
I like the TB380 ES TriAction® 21″ Rear Wheel Self-Propelled Mower
I like the backpack gas leaf blower
I also like the Super Bronco lawn tractor
thanks
I would love to have the Self propelled mower!
I like the TB230 TriAction® 21″ High Wheel Self-Propelled Mower!
Bronco CRT Garden Tiller, would be a great help to our gardening.
Mustang 54 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
My yard is huge and rough to mow so I would be excited to try the
Mustang 54 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower. Of the prizes, I would most like to try the 4 Cycle Gas String Trimmer.
The TB516 EC Lawn Edger
TB6044 XP Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer
Mustang 54 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
TB225 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator
I’d need the pony lawn tractor for my property!
The pressure washer, my siding needs a good cleaning.
I would love to try the Storm™ 2410 Snow Thrower this winter.
Ladyblueeyez1960 (at)(aol)(dot)(com)
I would love to try the 3000 PSI Pressure Washer
My weedwhacker just died..help the weeds are taking over!!
TB180B Electric Leaf Blower
Horse™ XP Lawn Tractor
we would love to have the Super Bronco™ Lawn Tractor
the Colt FT Garden Tiller
Bronco CRT Garden Tiller is what I want
TB225 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator
I don’t have a Jet Sweep Wheeled Leaf Blower so this one would be nice to have
Wheeled leaf blower!
I’d love the Colt FT Garden Tiller
I want to try the TB210 TriAction 21″ Front Wheel Drive Self-Propelled Mower
I would love to have the TB210 TriAction Front Wheel Drive Self-Propelled Mower
The Jet Sweep Wheeled Leaf Blower would be fantastic!
I’m excited to try the TBC57 Cordless / Battery-Powered Cultivator.
I would love to try and have the Bronco CRT Garden Tiller for my garden
I’d love to try the
TB130 TriAction® High-Wheel Walk-Behind Push Mower!
Pony™ Lawn Tractor
like to try the TB146 EC 4-Cycle Garden Cultivator
I would like to try the TB210 TriAction® 21″ Front Wheel Drive Self-Propelled Mower
I would love to try the CS 4325 Chipper Shredder. We have a ton of branches that would be perfect to chip.
garden tiller
gas edger
Id like to try the tiller.
I’d love one of their Gas Leaf Blowers
I like the TB225 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator
I’d love to try the horse lawn tractor.
Would love a tiller for the garden
I would like to try the Colt FT Garden Tiller.
I would to have the jump start engine starter. I have to ask my husband to start our trimmer most of the time.
I would like to try the TB146 EC 4-Cycle Garden Cultivator
I want TB30 R Neighborhood Rider
I’d love to try the
Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller!
I like the cordless leaf blower
I have the little colt ft tiller i love it would love to try the string trimmer would help out in parts of my garden
i want to try the Colt FT Garden Tiller
Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
I’d love to have the Horse™ XP Lawn Tractor
I like the Colt FT Garden Tiller. It’s just the right size for my small yard!
TB516 EC Lawn Edger
TB30 R Neighborhood Rider
Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Bronco CRT Garden Tiller for the garden!
BC720 TrimmerPlus® Add-On Brushcutter
I would like to have the 4-cycle trimmer.
We could use the Flurry™ 1400 snow blower.
I also like the “Colt FT Garden Tiller”.
I would love to have the 54″ Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower/Tractor.
OMG hubby would LOVE the hydraulic log splitter.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I’d also love to own the LS 27 TB Hydraulic Log Splitter
I like the brush cutter attachment for the trimmer. I have these small trees that just keep popping up and the regular string trimmer wont trim them What an awesome idea
I would love to try the TB516 EC Lawn Edger.
I would love to try one of their snow throwers as plowing the driveway is something I actually enjoy doing in the winter, but this giveaway is awesome because I have NO luck when it comes to starting things with a pull-cord!
I’d like to try the TBFT Flower Trowel
I like the Mustang 42 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower.
love the lawn edger, could really use one!
TB516 EC Lawn Edger.
Mustang 50 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
I would like to try the TB516 EC Lawn Edger.
I would like to try the TB516 EC Lawn Edger.
I was simply amazed to see how many different attachments you can add to the trimmer. I could put almost all of them to good use, but would love to add the cultivator first.
http://www.troybilt.com/equipment/troybilt/trimmer-attachments/gc720-trimmerplus–add-on-cultivator
the bronco lawn tractor we are thinking about getting one
I would love to try one of their chipper shredders
I would like to try the Squall 2100 Snow Thrower. I live in upstate New York and it would be great to have.
The TB320 TriAction® 21″ Rear Wheel Self-Propelled Walk-Behind Mower looks like a great machine
My husband would love to have the Bronco Lawn Traotor
I’d love the Squall 210 Snow Thrower.
I would like to get Troy-Bilt’s TB225 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator
would love to try the Big Red Garden Tiller :)
I would love to try the Super Bronco CRT Garden Tiller.
I’d love the Colt FT Garden Tiller
I love the weeding Blade and I have a lot of yard with my 4 acres and garden.
id love to win that riding mower. super sexy
I wouldn’t mind a spin on the Mustang 54 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower
I love all their products. I especially like the hauling cart. I could really use one.
i would be interested in their 7000 watt generator
I need a hauling cart. I have 4 acres and LOTS of tress so I am always carrying limbs to pile up. I have to carry them by hand right now. Not fun!!
I would love to try the 110 21″ walk behind mower
I’d like to try the TBWB Weeding Blade in my vegetable patch. Looks like it would make things easier!
Great products on the Troy-Bilt site…if I could choose any of their products it would be TB380 ES TriAction® 21″ Rear Wheel Self-Propelled Mower. :-) Thank you.
Like the Electric Leaf blower. Need one of those for this fall.
I like the tb110 mower.
I’ve always wanted an electric mower, so I’d love to try the TB E25 19″ Cordless Push Mower. Looks great!
The TrimmerPlus® Add-On Hedge Trimmer looks nice. That would help my hubby cut the hedges.
I’d also like the TB 672 Jet Sweep Wheeled Leaf Blower
I’d like the electric leaf blower
I like the TR 160 Lawn Mower!
Pony™ Lawn Tractor
I love the tiller! I just got into gardening and I’ve been looking into purchasing one.
I am excited to try the Bronco CRT Garden Tiller although I would love them all. We just bought a house and have to get this stuff! :)
I’d absolutely love the Horse™ XP Lawn Tractor!
the Pony™ Lawn Tractor
TB42 BC Gas String Trimmer / Brushcutter
I’d sure love to try the Bronco CRT Garden Tiller.
The Troy built string trimmer
I sure like the Storm 2410 Snow Thrower
I would like to try the TB110 TriAction 21″ Walk-Behind Push Mower
I’d love to try the Horse™ XP Lawn Tractor!
I am most excited about the Bronco CRT Garden Tiller
I would love the GC720 TrimmerPlus Add-On Cultivator
the trimmer. Everyone I ever had wasnt very good
Horse™ XP Lawn Tractor, we are going to be needing a new one of these
like the 18′ reel mower