Oregon Lightning Load Pro Tap & Go Head 109 mm (559060)
Oregon's Lightning Load Pro 109 mm tap-and-go head: loads in under 30 seconds without disassembly, takes up to 3 mm line, four adaptors.
In short:The Oregon Lightning Load Pro (559060) is a 109 mm tap-and-go head for strimmers and brush cutters over 33 cc. It loads line in 30 seconds or less without taking the head apart, takes line up to 3 mm, has steel bushings at the exits to reduce line breakage, and comes with Oregon Techni 280 line and four adaptors (M8 × 1.25 left-hand male, M8 × 1.25, M10 × 1 and M10 × 1.25 left-hand female). Check your arbor matches one of them.
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Pros
- Reloads in 30 seconds without opening the head
- Takes thick line up to 3 mm
- Steel bushings reduce line breakage
Cons
- Meant for machines over 33 cc
- Check your arbor matches one of the four adaptors
What it is
Oregon’s Lightning Load Pro (part 559060) is a 109 mm tap-and-go head for strimmers and brush cutters over 33 cc. Its selling point is speed: Oregon says it loads line in 30 seconds or less without taking the head apart. It takes line up to 3 mm of various shapes, has shaped steel bushings at the line exits to reduce breakage, and comes loaded with Oregon Techni 280 line. It was sold by Amazon when we checked in October 2026.
Will it fit your machine?
Four adaptors are included: M8 × 1.25 left-hand (male), M8 × 1.25, M10 × 1 and M10 × 1.25 left-hand (female), plus nuts and bolts. Check your gearbox output against those before ordering — and remember it’s designed for machines above 33 cc, so it’s not for small trimmers.
Using it
Tap the head lightly on the ground at full throttle to release line. To reload, line up the arrows, push a length of line straight through the head until the ends are equal, and twist to wind it in. Thick line (2.7–3 mm) needs a powerful engine; see our line size guide.
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