Black & Decker LST136 vs Honda HHT35SLTA

This lightweight trimmer is extremely easy to use: just pull it out of the shed, check if the string is loaded, attach the battery, and you are good to go without any power cords, oil mixing, or spark plug cleaning.

Contrarily to what happens with gas string trimmers, there is no need to worry about oil, spark plugs, engine wear, or keeping extra gas.

With a quick turn of the shaft, the trimmer can quickly become an edger, complete with height guard to keep your edges even. Additionally, a built-in guide helps to keep the edge straight and even. It flips up out of the way when the unit is in trimming mode. Versatility like this eliminates the need to buy another tool just for edging.

Black & Decker provides spare parts and plans for this trimmer, so you can just order a new part and replace it yourself.

Since it is a single-line trimmer it is easier to wind in the line without any unnecessary tangles that can happen with dual line trimmers.

The line feeds itself, depending on the resistance detected, as you trim along.

The trimmer has a 13" cutting path, so you don’t have to swing it around as much as with trimmers with a narrower path.

The trimmer has six different power settings, allowing the operator to adjust the speed that's best suited to the current scenario.

The LED indicator on the battery tells you how much power is left, so you don’t have to do any guessing.

You can use batteries from other Black & Decker tools that use 40V lithium-ion elements, allowing you to swap batteries between tools whenever necessary.

Because of the adjustable shaft height, you can optimize the trimmer to a comfortable level, avoiding unnecessary back pain. However, due to its short length, it may no be very suited for tall users.

Weighing under 8 pounds, it can even be used by teenagers and seniors without risk of back pain.

Due to its high power, decent vibration-reduction mechanism, and sturdy, durable build, this trimmer is a perfect tool for professionals who need to use a trimmer intensively, every day.

The trimmer is designed to cut down thick grass and heavy bushes without bogging down like it typically happens with less powerful alternatives. Excellent low-end torque characteristics allow many jobs to be performed with ease and without even using the maximum power of the trimmer, thus saving fuel and keeping the noise levels relatively low.

If you need to fight with very thick weeds, or even small bushes, you can get cutting blades for this unit, as its engine will not have any problems spinning them.

The engine is inclinable, so you can use or store the trimmer in virtually any position you need.

Thanks to the included shoulder strap, it is easy to use and carry around, despite its somewhat hefty 15 pound weight.

When doing a lot of trimming daily, it is crucial that you feel comfortable with the equipment. This trimmer produces low vibrations, since it has its engine isolated from the handles and a flexible and shock-resistant drive shaft.