The 8 Best edging machines (2023 reviews)

If you want nothing short of the best possible machine for your daily usage, this blackdecker edging machine is certainly a right investment. If you’re an average user of home gardening tools, this is a great product. It is perfect for light duty work. It uses a vertical blade to cut alongside sidewalks, driveways, etc. It's strictly for edging and light trenching. The edger will remove grass along the area that is being edged. It is adjustable to 1.0, 1.25 and 1.. It is easy to handle and does a job with results far better than a string trimmer.

The blade is not sharp, it requires at least 2-3 times to run the same path to clean the edge for the first time, and later times it will do it one pass.

Why We Like This:

Battery sufficient for small ( short time ) jobs
Good for along sidewalks and driveway
Comes with a spare blade which is great
Very lightweight and very easy to run, balanced nicely when you use it

Best For Lawn care: Worx edging machine

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The worx edging machine might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. Worx tools are engineered with cutting-edge technology, and above modern efficiency standards, so you can build a cost-effective tool collection that’s been designed to last many years plus it is great for an old lady. This worx edger makes the perfect trench. The 12 amp motor spins the 7.5” blade fast and deep at 4700 revolutions per minute, giving you professional-looking lines and edges. It works well with a forward then quick back motion to clear out the soil and clippings. It will last many years plus it is great for an old lady.

This tool is made to make deep, clean, and professional. It will be very quick and perfect for maintenance going forward.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to use and did a great job edging into some tough terrain
Works perfectly and is very powerful
Easy to use, works great, not terribly heavy or bulky, would def recommend
Very powerful for trenching and basic trimming

Best For an obvious import: Southland edging machine

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Southland offers a variety of machine for personal choice and yet maintaining quality in all the variants. It does not get around like a lightweight 2 stroke edger. It is equipped with a 79cc ohv engine that delivers a powerful 3.5 foot pounds of torque. It has three stout wheels that want to make it go straight. It includes gaskets and new fuel hose and clamps. It gives a great one inch spacing. It can be used in edgersold under the powermate and coleman labels. It runs smoothly at a low rpm, therefore the noise level is minor. It really works well for residential work.

Why We Like This:

Easy to assemble, starts right up and works great
Very strong when cutting .blade keepings hitting sidewalk wearing blade out much faster
Makes a little trench with an adjustable depth
Making your lawn look professionally manicured

Best For flower bed: Earthquake edging machine

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate machine. The earthquake edging machine is exactly that - it's a simple machine that hits all the right notes. This edger works great for edging along concrete driveways, blacktop, pavers, and flowerbeds. It has an actual choke (no priming required) and a hand operated throttle. It does not require effort to push the edger. The angle adjustment is meant to allow the edger to be used on hills and uneven surfaces and still create a nice clean vertical edge.

This machine is heavy duty and can handle the toughest weeds. It can be idled down where you can almost count the engine firing. The edger could handle a circle if it is not too small of a circle. It will work better and start easier if you add an additive as per recommendations on the bottle.

Why We Like This:

Works good, you will love the cup holder
Moved easily and quickly without clogging or bogging down
Assembly is required, such as the handle, wheels, etc
Does a wonderful job of edging and very stable feel in the hands

Best For tall men: Scotts outdoor Power tools edging machine

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Compared with other machine in this category, the scotts outdoor power tools edging machine has a convenient design. The Scotts corded electric yard edger / trencher is powerful and planet conscious. It is a great edger for clean look and easy use. It's a Planet-friendly scotts power edger that is entirely powered by electricity yet delivers similar power and performance to a gas-powered edger. It comes with a built-in cord retention hook for keeping cords secure and tangle-free. There are markings on the edger to help you maintain a straight line.

The materials it's made with are solid and great quality. It is easy to use and does a great job cutting a straight line without much effort. This tool does not emit fumes or noise, and it is maneuverable and easy to use.

Why We Like This:

Best in drier soil, not wet
Lightweight edger, that's strong, and cuts beautifully
Doubles as a magic chiropractor in a box
Stable and relatively easy to use

Best little machine: Ryobione+ edging machine

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The ryobione+ edging machine is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily purpose. This one+ edger is ideal for anyone who is tired of dealing with gas and cords. It does have a nice blade. The Volt lithium-ion battery recharges in just an hour and provides your one+ tools with fade-free performance for the entire life of the charge. The battery that comes with the edger, fits both the blower and trimmer.

The balance of the machine could be improved, balance is necessary to keep the edger moving next to the cement edge without hitting it. It will be done more frequently since the ryobi is light and easy to use. It does not have a charge level indicator.

Why We Like This:

Volt compact lithium-ion battery and charger
Light weight and no string to keep pulling out
Serrated edger blade with 4-position depth adjustment includes

Best For typical jobs: Craftsman edging machine

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If you often find yourself confused about appropriate and satisfactory machine, craftsman edging machine should be your first option for buying. The unit has to be assembled a little but is simple and quick. It is built with 7” front and 8” rear pinwheels for easier maneuvering. The edger allows you to adjust the front wheels and also the blade so that you can edge along a typical residential curb without much trouble. It comes with a second blade identical to the first, in case you are considering ordering an additional blade. The depth is easily adjustable which is helpful around tree roots.

The engine, the machine build and the blade quality are very nice but the way the belt is connected is much to be desired. The cable must go over the rear axle into position so that the cable does not interfere with the raising and lowering of the rear axle for the curb hopping feature. The engine does not run easily and the unit lacks controls to adjust the engine. It comes with 2 tri-blades plus it is a pain to get unstuck.

Why We Like This:

Goes right through dirt and grass
Depth adjustments and angle adjustments work well
Very practical in design and use

Best Easy To Use: Craftsman Amp high torque motor

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Craftsman offers a variety of machine for personal choice and yet maintaining quality in all the variants. This edger is perfect in every way. It provides precision and control while edging along hard surfaces or trenching around borders. The edger will cut up to 1 1/2 " deep and approximately 1/2 " wide. There is a short cord with a receptacle just below the handle. This cutter is heavy, but it is well. It is electric, not battery operated, and has to be plugged in, so a long, bright extension cord is essential for efficient use.

These wheeled ones are for where concrete meets the grass. It is easy to use and really adds the finishing touch and makes the lawn look fantastic.

Why We Like This:

Plenty of power to cut through st. augustine grass
Easy to use, ergonomic and maneuverability
Easy to use, powerful, well built