LAWN EDGERS

Dedicated Edger or Edger Attachment: Which Fits Your Yard?

The right edger depends on how often you edge and what you already own. Wild Badger covers three answers, from a dedicated walk-behind machine for weekly upkeep to a snap-on attachment for the trimmer already in your garage.

Gas Walk-Behind Edger for Frequent, Heavy Edging

For long sidewalks, driveways, and hard-packed soil, a dedicated machine does the work with the least effort. The 31cc gas walk-behind lawn edger rolls on wheels and drives a 9.5-inch two-teeth metal blade at 9800 RPM, with five depth settings so you can start shallow and step down to cut through an overgrown or first-time edge. Because it is push-along, the weight stays on the wheels, not your arms. Best fit: homeowners who edge often, larger properties, and anyone cutting a fresh edge into tough ground.

Straight-Shaft Edger Attachment for Trimmer Owners

If you already run a Wild Badger gas string trimmer, you may not need a second machine at all. The straight-shaft edger attachment connects to the powerhead you own, adds a 9-inch blade with up to 2.2 inches of adjustable depth, and weighs just 6.19 pounds, so it stores easily and costs far less than a standalone edger. Best fit: occasional edging, smaller yards, and trimmer owners who want a clean edge without buying a whole new tool. See more compatible parts in our edger attachments collection.

Prefer Cordless? Battery-Powered Edging Options

The two tools above run on gas. If you would rather skip fuel and mixing and keep the noise down, Wild Badger also makes battery-powered edging tools that live in the string trimmer range: the 40V 2-in-1 electric string trimmer and edger for quick trim-and-edge work, and a 40V kit with a 13-inch wheeled edger that includes a 2Ah battery and charger. Best fit: small to medium yards, noise-sensitive neighborhoods, and homeowners who want grab-and-go edging with no fuel.

How to Choose a Lawn Edger

Three things decide whether an edger is right for your yard. Get them right and you cut a clean edge the first time, every time.

1. Blade Size and Cutting Depth

An edger's blade does the cutting, and depth control decides how clean the line is. Wild Badger edgers use a 9-inch to 9.5-inch two-teeth metal blade that slices rather than tears, and adjustable depth lets you match the job: a shallow pass to touch up an existing edge, or a deeper setting to carve a fresh trench-edge along a bed. The walk-behind edger offers five depth steps; the attachment adjusts up to 2.2 inches.

2. Walk-Behind, Attachment, or Battery

Match the format to how much you edge. A gas walk-behind edger is the pick for frequent edging and long runs, because the wheels carry the weight and the engine handles hard soil. An edger attachment is the smart choice if you already own a compatible gas string trimmer and edge only now and then. A battery tool suits smaller yards and anyone who wants a quiet, fuel-free start. Not sure whether to edge with a dedicated edger or your trimmer? Read our guide on string trimmer vs lawn edger.

3. Engine Power and Build Quality

For a motorized edger, engine size sets how easily it powers through roots and packed dirt. The 31cc gas engine on the walk-behind model spins its blade at 9800 RPM, enough to cut a clean edge in tough ground without bogging down. Look for metal blades over plastic, and check the warranty: every Wild Badger edger and attachment is backed by a 3-year warranty, so a tool you buy for this season keeps working for many more.