The 5 Best trenching machines (2023 reviews)

Blackdecker makes beautiful and outstanding machine with classic and higher-grade materials. If you’re an average user of home gardening tools, this is a great product. It uses a vertical blade to cut alongside sidewalks, driveways, etc. It works very well, plug and play. It features a neat shark fin that when extended assists you in making nice straight lines along sidewalks, raise it up when doing along garden edges or when trenching. 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.

The machine rolls on it's wheels. It has lots of power, is lightwieght, durable, and leaves a very neat and even apearence. The blade turns counter clockwise.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use and clean edging
Very lightweight and very easy to run, balanced nicely when you use it
Good for along sidewalks and driveway
Could be used to place "invisible fence" wire for your dog

Best For Lawn care: Worx trenching machine

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For a low asking price, worx trenching machine has managed to overwhelm their customers by packing as many features as they could. This edger has plenty of power and is easy to use. It is great for edging or laying the invisible fence. It has a guide on the blade guard that helps ensure a straight line. The front wheel changes angles (height) to allow the blade to penetrate the soil deeper or more shallow as needed. It will get a little clogged up on uncut areas but just pull back and let the debris clear and you can go forward.

The blade depth can be changed between 1", 1.25", and 1.5" by a pressure lever (similar to an adjustable bike seat) that sits on the front of the unit near the front wheel. The shield is easy to get clogged with dirt. It is built with no flimsy parts.

Why We Like This:

Very heavy compared to the plastic string trimmers
Excellent power makes trimimg the lawn quick and easy
Great for around the house stuff

Best For an obvious import: Southland trenching machine

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Next on the list, we've got yet another machine that manages to win our hearts. It's the southland trenching machine and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient machine you can buy. It does not get around like a lightweight 2 stroke edger. Well, this thing comes packed in a Styrofoam mold that totally protects it against most any damage. It is equipped with a 79cc ohv engine that delivers a powerful 3.5 foot pounds of torque. It can adjust the blade to 5 different position spots for comfort and precision. It is full of dirt and dust inside and out. It can be used in edgersold under the powermate and coleman labels. It is easy to assemble and understand how to run it.

Why We Like This:

Highly adjustable so works well with curbs
Great edger, there are no oil leaks or problems restarting
Easy to assemble, starts right up and works great

Best For flower bed: Earthquake trenching machine

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The earthquake trenching machine is suitable and reliable and fits well with your regular usage. Clean professional lines can be easily achieved regardless of grass type when you combine the balance of a 4-wheeled design with multi-angled cutting. It is made by simply sliding the single-hand operated lever into the appropriate notch on the adjustment plate. The ability to pivot the cutting head allows the edger to run perfectly vertical on nearly any slope. 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. The edger could handle a circle if it is not too small of a circle. The centrifugal clutch feature is a real plus as the blade stops when you let go of the throttle control. It will work better and start easier if you add the 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
Easy starting, quiet, simple to use
Add definition to your outdoor space with the powerful and reliable earthquake edger

Best For tall men: Scotts outdoor Power tools trenching machine

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Scotts Outdoor Power Tools has been making great machine for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. This planet-conscious corded edger/trencher gives you similar power to a gas-powered edger to help you out with your outdoor tasks. This scotts corded weed trimmer edger is entirely powered by electricity, so it does not emit harmful fumes to the environment. It has back wheels so you can tip it backwards and roll across grass to edge a little island. It comes with a built-in cord retention hook for keeping cords secure and tangle-free.

This tool does not emit fumes or noise, and it is maneuverable and easy to use. It is ideal edger/trencher for planet-conscious gardening.

Why We Like This:

Position adjustable depth and cut line indicator to ensure precise yard work
Best in drier soil, not wet
New and hot release