• Lawn Edgers are often used to trim the grass along sidewalks, driveways and gardens. Both electric and gas-powered lawn edgers are available, and both offer advantages and disadvantages to residential and commercial operators. GaltTech.com has ratings of some of the top brand lawn edgers on the market as of 2010.
  
  

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.