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Black & Decker Edge Hog Electric Lawn Edger for Manly Jobs

3 March 2010 154 Comments

edge hog 1You may have read our previous article devoted to cordless electric string trimmers by Black & Decker (the Grass Hog specifically) that serve a dual purpose that includes edging. As much as we love the Grass Hog, the truth is that it has its limits. Does a great job as a string trimmer, sure. And it does a fine job edging, too. But it is a tool shines best for light jobs and well-maintained lawns (in its edging capacity). If your lawn is long overdue for edging, a dual-purpose string trimmer will be challenged and it won’t do you a bit of good for trenching around flowerbeds.

For serious edging and trenching you need dedicated lawn edgers. This site being what it is, what we really mean is that you need dedicated electric edgers. While there are plenty brands out there that can bring you the tool of your dreams, we’re still focusing on Black & Decker products so it should come as no surprise that this article is about-

The Black & Decker LE750 Edge Hog 2-1/4 HP Electric Landscape Edger

Now if you’ve learned anything from reading here you know that our favorite tools are those that offer both the quiet of electricity combined with the convenience of cordless freedom. The Edge Hog falls short on the cordless equation. Yes, you’ll have to contend with dragging around extension cords.

There is an upside to sacrificing the freedom of battery power in favor of an electrical cord and that’s the benefit of consistent power that will last you for the whole job. The Edge Hog electric edger definitely delivers in that regard thanks to its 11 Amp, 2-1/4 HP motor supplying 150 in./lbs. of torque . It is a heavy duty tool for heavy duty work on even overgrown turf.

For all of that, you’ll have to decide for yourself if your needs will be met by it as larger landscaping projects just might not lend themselves to being chained to an electrical umbilical. It really is a coin toss whether managing a couple extension cords to keep them out of flowerbeds is a greater inconvenience than having to contend with oil, gas, trips to get both and the risks of storing them.

Assuming you’ve concluded that the juice is worth the squeeze, the Edge Hog will definitely do everything you’d expect out of a gas powered lawn edger. It offers variable depth adjustment which means you can custom your cut to accommodate your preferences or needs. Changing the depth is as easy as falling out of a boat or, more accurately, raising or lowering the front wheel.

edge hog 3One feature that can be a boon or bane is how light weight this electric edger is. At just over 12 pounds, the Edge Hog weighs as much as half that of a comparable gas-powered lawn edger fully fueled. While that may fill you with images of dancing around your landscape in record time, there’s one downside to the reduced weight and that’s control during trenching.

Controlling the Edge Hog on even surfaces to address sidewalk and driveway edges is a piece of cake. Its light weight really shines here and you’ll be thrilled. But when time comes for trenching around flowerbeds, this electric lawn edger is more prone to bouncing off course than its heavier counterparts.   We aren’t saying its a deal breaker but it’s something you’ll have to adjust to if you’re used to doing work with heavy gas edgers.

A couple final points on this electric grass edger (and most other electric tools) is that this is a safer choice over gas-powered options. Edge Hog electric edgers start at the push of a button, sure. More importantly, they also STOP at the release of a button making them a far safer choice. And, folks, it’s affordable safety. The price on the Edge Hog matches its weight with a featherweight cost of just around $90. Compare that to some gas powered models running in the $120-$140 range and you’re sure to agree these electric edgers open up the opportunity for beautifully manicured lawns for the rest of us.

Choosing electric edgers over gas edgers is a no-brainer for us. Light, efficient, convenient, they simply make the job of keeping your lawn beautiful easier and more affordable. If you agree that hauling around an electrical umbilical is a tolerable alternative to gas, oil and trips to the gas station, you won’t go wrong with the Black & Deck Edge Hog Electric Landscape Edger.

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