Top Brand Lawn Edgers

Troy-Bilt Lawn Edger

• Troy-Bilt manufactures two different types of lawn edgers, the TB515 EC Portable Lawn Edger and the TB554 Lawn Edger. As of 2010, the cost of the TB515 lawn edger is $200 and comes with a two-year warranty. The edger has a 29 cc engine and a 9-inch steel blade. The edging depth of the machine is 2 inches, and the handle has a fully molded ergonomic design.

  The TB554 Lawn Edger has a Briggs and Stratton 500 Series engine. The edger reaches depths of over 2 inches, and the adjustable bevel allows for more control along flowerbeds. The cost of the edger is about $280, and it comes with a two-year warranty.

Weed Eater Lawn Edger

• The Weed Eater PE550 is a 22 cc gas-powered lawn edger that features an 8.5-inch blade and a cutting depth of 2 inches. The weight of the edger is about 15 lbs., and the T-handle is designed to reduce unnecessary vibration. The cost of the Weed Eater edger is about $180 as of 2010.

Echo Lawn Edger

• Echo makes five different models of lawn edgers, including the PE-225, PE-230, PE-265, PE-265S and PE-280. The PE-225 is the most basic model and comes with a 21.2 cc engine and a fuel capacity of about 15 fluid oz. The edger has an 8-inch blade and weighs 13 lbs. As of 2010, the cost of this edger is about $230, and it comes with a two-year warranty.

  The PE-280 is the top performing edger manufactured by Echo and has a 28.1 cc engine. The blade is 8 inches, and the fuel capacity is almost 22 fluid oz. The edger weighs 15 lbs. and features vibration-reducing engine mounts. As of 2010, the edger costs about $410 and comes with a two-year warranty.