Black & Decker GH900 vs Husqvarna 967055801 (324L)

Priced below $50, this string trimmer is one of the most affordable units available on the market. If offers great value, since the powerful 6.5 A motor makes it a very good choice for all domestic trimming and edging tasks you might need to do.

The trimmer features a quite powerful 6.5 A motor that does a great job cutting grass and weeds. There shouldn’t be any problems when trimming overgrown grass and even light weeds.

The front-mounted wheel of this trimmer can become in handy when cutting near walls, so you don’t bump your trimmer into them.

Besides being a standard trimmer, it can be used as an edging tool. Just rotate the head, and you are ready to edge your driveway. The front-mounted wheel will help you move along and make a straight line.

You don’t need to worry about oil changes, dirty air filter, and gasoline. All you need is a solid 110V AC mains power outlet and an extension cord.

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 resistance felt, as you trim along. It is worth noting that the line needs to be winded tightly for this to work.

The trimmer has a 14 inch wide cutting path, which is one of the largest available in this price range. This saves time as fewer trimmer swings are required to get the job done.

The shaft and handle can be adjusted, so you can do all your work while holding it in a comfortable position.

The 4-stroke 25cc engine produces one horsepower: enough to fight the thickest weeds and longest grass. The engine is powerful enough to work with blades or professional grade strings as well as different accessories.

This trimmer can use professional grade strings, as thick as 0.095", so it can cut almost any grass or weed you might find.

The 4-stroke engine produces almost no vibrations, when compared to a 2-stroke engine. That significantly eases the pressure on the hands when using the tool.

You can dose the necessary length of the line by simply tapping the head against the ground instead of winding it out manually. While not as convenient as automatic line feeding, it gives greater precision and minimises unwanted line consuming.

Compared to 2-stroke trimmers, a 4-stroke unit doesn’t require oil and gas mixing, thus avoiding the hassle of keeping a separate mixture for the trimmer and the unpleasant mixing procedure.

The trimmer uses a two-line system, meaning that it does double the job whacking the weeds and everything is trimmed more evenly and a bit faster.

If you find that the string is too weak to fight against certain stubborn weeds, it can be replaced with a metal blade.

Husqvarna offers various accessories that allow using this trimmer as an edger, a brush cutter, a cultivator, or even a pole saw.

You can adjust the position of the handle to get the most comfortable grip. This is crucial if you want to use the trimmer for a prolonged period.

The engine itself is easy to start, thanks to the specially designed starter and the Air Purge that removes excess air from the carburetor.