Toro 60V String Trimmers and the Right Replacement Line
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The Toro string trimmer to buy for most yards is the Flex-Force 60V Max 14/16 inch model, either as a kit with a 2.5Ah battery and charger or as a bare tool if you already own Toro 60V batteries. The replacement line is where people go wrong. These 60V trimmers load bare line by threading it and spinning a dial, so pre-wound spools meant for other Toro models will not fit them.
This guide covers six products: three Toro 60V trimmer listings, two genuine Toro replacement spools and one third-party spool pack made for Toro. We match each spool to the models its listing names, and we are blunt when a spool does not suit the trimmers reviewed here. Everything comes from the listings; we did not run the trimmers ourselves.
JOB SHEET
Which Toro String Trimmer or Line Should You Buy
- A complete first kit with battery and charger: Toro Flex-Force Power System 60V Max, model 51830
- Already own Toro 60V batteries: Toro 60V Max 14/16 inch bare tool
go to no. 02 - Maximum listed detail and 0.095 inch line: Toro Flex Force 60V Max, model 51836
- Spools for Toro 60V 13 inch and 15 inch bump-feed models: Aporozona 88616-style spooled line
- Spools for the Toro 40V 14 inch trimmer: Toro 88546 dual line spool 3-pack
go to no. 05 - Line for an older Toro 14 inch corded trimmer: Toro 88512
No. 01
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Toro
Toro Flex-Force Power System 60V Max 14/16 Inch Kit
4.4
out of 5
Amazon buyer average
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Best for
First-time Toro 60V owners wanting a kit
Pros
- 5Ah battery and charger included
- Adjustable 14 or 16 inch cut
- Takes 0.080 or 0.095 line
Cons
- Thin feature list on listing
- Listed weight likely includes packaging
The Toro Flex-Force Power System 60V Max brushless trimmer, model 51830, comes with a 2.5Ah battery and a charger, so it is ready out of the box. You can set the cutting length to 14 or 16 inches, and it takes either standard 0.080 inch line or pro-grade 0.095 inch line for the thickest grass and weeds.
The listing is thin beyond that. It gives a 16 inch cutting width and a weight of 18.5 pounds, which is far heavier than the 9.9 pounds listed for the bare tool and likely includes battery, charger and packaging. It does not state run time. For those details, the 51836 listing below is more complete, and the two appear closely related.
This suits a homeowner starting fresh with Toro’s battery system who wants the flexibility of two line sizes. If you want to compare against gas power, our gas string trimmer guide covers the other side of the debate.
- Brushless 60V Max motor
- 14 or 16 inch adjustable cut
- 0.080 or 0.095 inch line options
No. 02
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Toro
Toro 60V Max 14/16 Inch Bare Tool
4.9
out of 5
Amazon buyer average
Well rated
4.6 or better out of 5 on Amazon
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The 60-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 14 in. / 16 in. string trimmer is the bare tool version: battery and charger are not included. That makes it the smart pick for anyone who already owns a Toro 60V Flex-Force battery from a mower, blower or another tool.
Toro highlights a high-performance brushless DC motor, more motor torque and a cast aluminum direct-drive head. The head skips pre-wound spools entirely: you thread the line and spin the dial. You can adjust both line size and cutting length. The listing gives a 16 inch cutting width and 9.9 pound weight, but does not state a model number.
Choose this to save on a duplicate battery. If you have no Toro batteries, a kit is simpler.
No. 03
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Toro
Toro Flex Force 60V Max Cordless Trimmer with Battery
4.6
out of 5
Amazon buyer average
Well rated
4.6 or better out of 5 on Amazon
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Best for
Thick grass and edging with full kit
Pros
- Up to 60 minutes run time
- Variable-speed trigger
- 095 inch line
Cons
- Only 2.5Ah battery
- Same cut width as bare tool
The Toro Flex Force 60-Volt Max Cordless string trimmer, model 51836, is the best-documented kit here. It includes a 2.5Ah battery and a Toro charger and lists up to 60 minutes of run time per charge. It uses 0.095 inch line that you load by spinning the dial, and the cutting length adjusts from 14 to 16 inches.
A variable-speed trigger gives finer control around flower beds, and the listing gives a top speed of 6500 rpm. It shares the cast-aluminum direct-drive head and extra motor torque with the bare tool, so it handles weeds, edging and thick grass. The battery is interchangeable across Toro’s Flex-Force tools.
This suits yards with thick growth where the heavier line helps. It gives way to the bare tool if you already own batteries.
- Up to 60 minutes run time
- Variable-speed trigger
- Cast aluminum direct-drive head
No. 04
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Aporozona
0.080-in x 30-ft Spooled Trimmer Line 88616 for Toro
4.8
out of 5
Amazon buyer average
Well rated
4.6 or better out of 5 on Amazon
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Best for
Owners of 13 or 15 inch Toro 60V models
Pros
- 6 pre-wound spools
- 080 inch dual line
- Clear fit list
Cons
- Third-party, not Toro
- Not for 51830 or 51836
The 0.080-in x 30-ft Spooled Trimmer Line pack is made by Aporozona, a third-party brand, not Toro. It contains six pre-wound 0.080 inch dual line spools designed as a replacement for Toro part 88616. There is a length conflict: the title says 30 feet per spool while one feature line says 17 feet.
Fit is narrow and clearly stated. It works only with Toro 60V bump-feed models 51881, 51831, 51831T and 51834T, the 13 inch and 15 inch trimmers. The listing explicitly says it does not fit 51830, 51836, 51837, 51838 or 66110T. That means it does not fit any of the three trimmers in this guide.
Buy it only if you own one of those 13 or 15 inch bump-feed Toro models. Owners of the 14/16 inch trimmers above should buy bulk 0.080 or 0.095 inch line instead.
No. 05
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Toro
Toro 88546 Dual Line Spool 3-Pack
4.4
out of 5
Amazon buyer average
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The Toro 88546 String Trimmer 0.08″ Dual line spool is a genuine Toro part in a three-pack. Each spool is pre-wound with 0.080 inch dual monofilament line and snaps in without tools. Toro describes the line as thicker and longer lasting.
The fit is for the Toro 40V Max 14 inch trimmer, models 51482 and 51482T. It is not listed for any 60V model. Some spec entries, such as a 10000 rpm speed and gasoline power source, do not apply to a spool and look like listing errors.
Choose it if you run the Toro 40V 14 inch trimmer. It will not help owners of the 60V trimmers above.
- 3 pre-wound 0.080 inch dual line spools
- Tool-free snap-in install
- Fits Toro 40V models 51482 and 51482T
No. 06
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Toro
Toro 88512 Dual Trimmer Line
4.5
out of 5
Amazon buyer average
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Best for
Older Toro 14 inch corded trimmers
Pros
- Genuine Toro part
- Auto feed head design
- Very light spool
Cons
- Title says dual, feature says single
- Not for 60V trimmers
The Toro 88512 Dual Trimmer Line is a genuine Toro spool for 14 inch trimmers with an auto feed head, listed with a corded electric power source. The listing contradicts itself: the title says dual line, while the feature list says 0.065 inch single line. Check your trimmer’s manual for the correct type before ordering.
It weighs 1.6 ounces and targets lawn trimming. It does not name a 60V model and is not a match for the trimmers reviewed here. For another cordless platform comparison, see our 40V cordless trimmer review.
Pick it only for an older Toro 14 inch corded trimmer that calls for 88512.
What Sets These Models Apart
| Product | Made by | Type | Line or cut | Fits these 60V 14/16 in trimmers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex-Force 60V Max kit 51830 | Toro | Trimmer with battery | 14/16 in, 0.080 or 0.095 | Not applicable |
| 60V Max bare tool | Toro | Trimmer, no battery | 14/16 in | Not applicable |
| Flex Force 60V Max 51836 | Toro | Trimmer with battery | 14/16 in, 0.095 | Not applicable |
| 88616-style spools | Aporozona | 6 spools | 0.080 dual | No |
| 88546 spools | Toro | 3 spools | 0.080 dual | No, 40V only |
| 88512 line | Toro | 1 spool | 0.065 per features | No |
Figures in this table are copied from the Amazon listings for these models.
NOTES
Buying Tips for Toro String Trimmers
Start with batteries. If you own any Toro 60V Flex-Force tool, the bare tool saves you from buying another battery and charger. If not, a kit gets you trimming immediately, and the 51836 listing gives the clearest run time figure.
Buy line by head type, not brand. The 60V 14/16 inch trimmers here use a spin-the-dial head that takes bare 0.080 or 0.095 inch line. Pre-wound spools such as 88616, 88546 and 88512 fit bump-feed or auto feed heads on other Toro models, as their listings state.
Always check the model number on your trimmer against the spool listing. Toro’s model numbers are close together, and the Aporozona listing shows how one digit, 51831 versus 51830, decides whether a spool fits.
FAQ
What line does the Toro 60V 14/16 inch trimmer use?
It takes 0.080 inch standard or 0.095 inch pro-grade line, loaded by threading and spinning the dial rather than with a pre-wound spool.
Does the Toro 88546 spool fit a 60V trimmer?
No. Its listing names the Toro 40V Max 14 inch trimmer, models 51482 and 51482T.
Will the 88616 replacement spool fit the Toro 51830 or 51836?
No. The Aporozona listing explicitly excludes 51830 and 51836 and fits only 13 and 15 inch bump-feed models such as 51831 and 51881.
How long does the Toro 60V trimmer run?
The 51836 kit lists up to 60 minutes per charge on its 2.5Ah battery. The 51830 listing does not specify run time.
Is the Toro 88512 single or dual line?
The listing conflicts: the title says dual, the features say 0.065 inch single line.
Which Toro string trimmer should I buy?
Get the bare tool if you own Toro 60V batteries, otherwise the 51836 kit for its clearer specs and 60 minute run time.
