Best Craftsman Cordless Lawn Edgers (2026)

This is the dedicated blade edger in the Craftsman line, and the only tool here that cuts a true trench. It weighs about 8 pounds, rolls on wheels, and has an integrated edge guide that tracks along sidewalks and driveways. The listing says it is designed around a 2.0Ah battery that is sold separately.

A blade edger digs a vertical wall with a clean edge, which a string trimmer tilted sideways cannot match. That makes the CMCED400B the right choice for a crisp border, and the wrong choice for someone who only wants a general trimmer. As a bare tool it needs a V20 pack, which is a poor deal if you do not already own one. Against the CMCST900B it is a very different tool, aimed at a different task.

Store it with the battery removed, brush soil from the guard and inspect the blade after each use. The renewed version of the same model exists, but a new unit is the safer choice for a warranty. Because the pack in the listing is only a 2.0Ah unit, plan your edging in two short sessions on a long driveway, and let the pack cool between them, since a hot pack charges poorly and loses capacity faster than one that is allowed to rest. Set the blade depth shallow on the first pass.

A 13 inch swath with automatic line feed makes this a capable trimmer, and the turn to edge feature lets you tilt the head for an edging pass. A two speed setting gives you a choice between more power or more runtime, and an ergonomic telescoping pole lets you stand comfortably.

It is a string tool, so the edge is softer and shallower than the CMCED400B can cut, but for tidying a border it is quick and light. Auto feed removes the bump to advance line, which is a small but real time saver. Against the 10 inch CMCST915B it cuts a wider swath, and against the kit versions it is a bare tool.

Check the line supply, clear grass from the head and replace the string when it thins. Keep the pack charged and the pole lock clean. The two speed switch deserves a habit: leave it on the lower setting for routine trimming and flick to the higher one only when the line meets thick growth, since the high setting empties a pack noticeably faster. When you turn the head to edge, look at where the guard sits and keep it between you and the line.

A wheeled edge guide is what stands out on this trimmer: it supports the head during edging and gives you a guide to follow. A 10 inch swath with 0.065 inch line and automatic feed makes it a compact, quick trimmer for small yards.

The smaller swath means more passes on a large lawn, but it also means less weight and a tighter turning circle. It is a better match than the CMCST900B for someone with a small garden who wants a wheel for edging, and a poorer one for someone with large borders. It is also sold as a bare tool.

Keep the wheel clean, replace line before it is spent and store the tool with the battery removed. With a 10 inch swath, overlap each pass by about a third of the width so you leave no ridges of uncut grass, and let the wheel run along the curb rather than lifting the head, which gives the straightest line from a small tool. Tip the head back a little when you reach a corner.

This kit is the practical way into the V20 range: a 13 inch trimmer edger, a 4Ah battery and a charger in one box. The listing quotes up to 63 minutes of runtime, and claims a motor with 52 percent more power than an earlier model, which is a figure worth treating as marketing rather than a measurement.

The 4Ah pack is more useful than the 2.0Ah pack the edger is designed around, since it doubles the stored energy. A kit often costs about the same as a bare tool plus a pack bought separately, so compare the live listings before you decide. Against the CMCST900B it is the same style of tool with a battery and charger included.

The V20 pack is shared across the Craftsman range, so it tends to live on the charger between tools rather than in the edger. The pack will also power other V20 tools you may buy later. A 4Ah pack suits a trimmer well because string tools draw current in short bursts, and the larger capacity smooths those out. Mark the date you bought the kit on the box, so a battery warranty claim has a clear starting point if the pack ever fades early.

Two tools in the box, a turn to edge trimmer and a leaf blower, and one battery to run both. The trimmer has an automatic feed spool and a 10 inch cutting swath with 0.065 inch line, and the kit ships with a 4.0Ah battery and charger.

The blower matters more than it seems for edging: sweeping loose clippings off the driveway after you edge is the finishing step, and having the blower on the same pack saves a purchase. Against the single tool kit it adds the blower but reduces the swath to 10 inches, and against the bare tools it brings a battery and charger.

Share the pack between the two tools, charge it after each outing and keep the blower away from damp ground. The trimmer line should be checked before every session. When you finish edging, switch the pack to the blower and clear the clippings from the pavement while it is still warm and dry, because grass left on concrete stains and becomes slippery in the first rain. One pack can usually finish both jobs on a small lot, but keep a spare if your property is larger.