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product_id: 743767741
title: "BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger, Cordless, 12 Inch, 2-Speed Control, 2 Batteries, Charger, and Spool Included (LSTE525)"
brand: "black+decker"
price: "£459.65"
currency: GBP
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Black+Decker"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/743767741-black-decker-20v-max-string-trimmer-and-edger-cordless-12
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region: United Kingdom
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# Converts easily from trimmer to wheeled edger 2x 1.5Ah Lithium-Ion batteries for extended runtime 2-speed control with up to 7200 RPM for power & efficiency BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger, Cordless, 12 Inch, 2-Speed Control, 2 Batteries, Charger, and Spool Included (LSTE525)

**Brand:** black+decker
**Price:** £459.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Cut the cord, not your style — power and precision in your hands!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger, Cordless, 12 Inch, 2-Speed Control, 2 Batteries, Charger, and Spool Included (LSTE525) by black+decker
- **How much does it cost?** £459.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/743767741-black-decker-20v-max-string-trimmer-and-edger-cordless-12)

## Best For

- black+decker enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted black+decker brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Line Feed:** Push-button easy feed means no more frustrating bumping—just smooth, continuous trimming.
- • **Comfort Meets Control:** Premium soft grip and adjustable handle height keep you comfortable during extended use.
- • **Dual Battery Powerhouse:** Stay unplugged longer with two high-capacity 20V MAX batteries included.
- • **Precision & Power Control:** Switch between 2 speeds to balance cutting strength and battery life effortlessly.
- • **Seamless Trimmer-to-Edger Conversion:** Transform your tool in seconds to tackle borders and overgrowth with style.

## Overview

The BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger is a versatile cordless lawn tool featuring two 1.5Ah lithium-ion batteries for extended runtime, a 12-inch cutting swath, and a 2-speed control system delivering up to 7200 RPM. It easily converts from a string trimmer to a wheeled edger, equipped with an easy feed line advancement system and ergonomic design for professional-grade trimming and edging without the hassle of cords or gas.

## Description

The BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 20V Max Lithium Easy feed String Trimmer/Edger + 2 Lithium-Ion Batteries is part of the 20V Max System; 1 System - Endless Tasks. Power for your Style. This tool is designed for trimming areas of overgrowth after mowing, as well as edging along borders, sidewalks, and flower beds. It features the Power Drive Transmission which increases torque for more cutting power at the string, and the 2-speed control lets you choose between more power or extended runtime. It easily converts from trimmer to wheeled edger. This unit features easy feed which allows you to advance your line with the push of a button with no bumping required. It has a premium micro texture soft grip that provides comfort and control while using the tool, with adjustable height and handle for ideal user comfort. Cutting swath of 12 inches; Line Size - 0.065 inches; RPM - 5,500/7,200; Replacement Spool - AF-100. Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18. Includes: (1) LSTE525 20V Max Cordless Trimmer/Edger, (2) LBXR20 20V Max Lithium Batteries, (1) Charger, (1) AFS Spool, (1) Guard.

Review: Great trimmer! - I LOVE this! My previous trimmer gave out on me. I tried a corded one and it was terrible. I got this and it works great. I love that it came with two batteries. It does a good job. It’s easy and light enough to twist to get the edger position. The power is pretty good. Not weak at all. The auto feed is great because it does it on its own. I usually mess that up with any trimmer. It’s been a great value for what I paid. It even dropped in price from when I first put it in my cart to the actual purchase. I looked for a while and I think I got a great deal with this trimmer compared to others in the same price range.
Review: Easy To Use And Cuts Grass - This is my 2nd weed trimmer I bought in the last 6 weeks. The first one is a "heavy to lift" gas engine with brush cutting blades and the spool for grass cutting. I used it a few times and decided that I should get another one just for grass cutting. After looking at many battery models and reading reviews I decided that this may be the one. Now there were some cheaper ones while this one comes with two batteries and that is a nice feature. So what do I like about this weed trimmer? The fact that one just plugs in a battery and presses a button and away you go. No mixing gas, and often struggling to get started as with a gas engine type. I also like the “push a button” feature when more string is needed. Way better than the "bump to the ground" ones that never seem to work. Of course, this one is way lighter than a gas model. However, after 15 minutes one’s arm does get a bit tired as one has to continuously hold the trimmer off the ground and not skating on the ground. I hooked up a harness for mine and now I can go all day. I used it the first time for about 20 minutes and that then took about 2 hours to recharge the battery. After 20 minutes the trimmer still ran as if it had had a freshly charged battery. Manual says to recharge the battery after every use to prolong battery life. One interesting comment in the manual is that spare spools should be stored in an air tight bag with a table spoon of water to prevent the spools and string from drying out. That kind of surprised me. So what do I not like about this trimmer. It has very thin plastic line about half the size of my gas engine one, and the line gets frayed pretty easily and I would deduct that the 30 feet of line gets used way faster than on a gas engine type with the heavier line. I also would have preferred that there were two lines exiting the spool and not just one thin line. However, it does cut grass pretty nicely and even thicker grass. I was also not expecting it to be as loud as it is. I found that if one is cutting grass that is close to a wall, the little wheel hits the wall first and as such one cannot cut the grass that is close to a wall. I discovered the best way to cut grass close to a wall is to angle the trimmer, so the little wheel is no longer in front. Overall, the assembly which was almost nothing, was easy and for a battery trimmer, I would think it’s as good as any in this price range and would recommend it. Shipping was one day sooner than the earliest date and that is appreciated.

## Features

- Converts from trimmer to wheeled edger; Amp hour: (2) 1.5 ampere hour
- Power drive transmission for increased torque
- 2 speed control for more power or extended runtime. Line diameter: 0.065 inches; Cutting swath 12 inches
- Easy feed allows you to advance your line with the push of a button with no bumping required
- Part of the 20V Max system; 1 system endless tasks. Power for your style
- Part of the power command family of tools easy feed, power cut, power boost helps solve common user frustrations when using outdoor power equipment. Included components: (1) LSTE520 20V max easy feed trimmer, (2) LBXR20 20V max Lithium Batteries, (1) LCS1620 Charger, (1) Guard, (1) AFS Spool; Power source: Lithium Ion

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B019Z72FN8 |
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Publication | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 13,612 Reviews |
| Cutting Width | 12 Inches |
| Cutting width | 12 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911450454 |
| Included Components | (1) LSTE525 20V MAX* Cordless Trimmer/Edger, (2) LBXR20 20V MAX* Lithium Batteries, (1) Charger, (1) AFS Spool, (1) Guard. |
| Is Assembly Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Manufacturer | Black & Decker Outdoor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LSTE525 |
| Model Number | LSTE525 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Style | (2) 1.5Ah Batteries |
| UPC | 885911450454 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BLACK+DECKER
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 2.4 kg
- **Cutting Width:** 12 Inches
- **Speed:** 7200 RPM
- **Assembly Required:** No
- **Number of Batteries:** 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00885911450454
- **Style:** (2) 1.5Ah Batteries

## Images

![BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger, Cordless, 12 Inch, 2-Speed Control, 2 Batteries, Charger, and Spool Included (LSTE525) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZN3QUIoWL.jpg)
![BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger, Cordless, 12 Inch, 2-Speed Control, 2 Batteries, Charger, and Spool Included (LSTE525) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711uUfKHmbL.jpg)
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![BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX String Trimmer and Edger, Cordless, 12 Inch, 2-Speed Control, 2 Batteries, Charger, and Spool Included (LSTE525) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91R18ueF8aL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: So, is this product an edger, trimmer, weed wacker and power blower, all in one?**
A: It's also not a trimmer (if you were meaning the hedge trimmer shown in the video). That's a different product. This one is just the weed whacker/edger.

**Q: Does this come with the battery and charger?**
A: Mine came with 1 charger and 2 / 20 DC volt batteries. Shop around and look for the best deals. After I bought mine I saw I could have gotten it for half what I paid and the newer ones come with a 40 DC volt battery.

**Q: What is the advantage of having 2 - 1.5 amp-hour batteries as opposed to 1 - 3.0 AH battery?**
A: Also, the 1.5 amp weighs about half the other, so it is balanced.   The 3.0 would make it top heavy.

**Q: how long is runtime on a fully charged 1.5 ah battery? we only got 10 minutes use**
A: I've had 2 of these batteries for my weed whacker for about 5 years now. The first few years, they would last about 30-40 minutes each. The last couple years they would only last about 15-20 mins each. Now they last 2 minutes at the most, so they've obviously reached their expiration. I'm not complaining. I got a lot of use out of them and they lasted longer than expected.
Please keep in mind: your run time will greatly depend on what you're using the batteries for, and whether it's continuous or intermittent run time.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great trimmer!
*by C***K on 6 May 2026*

I LOVE this! My previous trimmer gave out on me. I tried a corded one and it was terrible. I got this and it works great. I love that it came with two batteries. It does a good job. It’s easy and light enough to twist to get the edger position. The power is pretty good. Not weak at all. The auto feed is great because it does it on its own. I usually mess that up with any trimmer. It’s been a great value for what I paid. It even dropped in price from when I first put it in my cart to the actual purchase. I looked for a while and I think I got a great deal with this trimmer compared to others in the same price range.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy To Use And Cuts Grass
*by E***N on 15 June 2021*

This is my 2nd weed trimmer I bought in the last 6 weeks. The first one is a "heavy to lift" gas engine with brush cutting blades and the spool for grass cutting. I used it a few times and decided that I should get another one just for grass cutting. After looking at many battery models and reading reviews I decided that this may be the one. Now there were some cheaper ones while this one comes with two batteries and that is a nice feature. So what do I like about this weed trimmer? The fact that one just plugs in a battery and presses a button and away you go. No mixing gas, and often struggling to get started as with a gas engine type. I also like the “push a button” feature when more string is needed. Way better than the "bump to the ground" ones that never seem to work. Of course, this one is way lighter than a gas model. However, after 15 minutes one’s arm does get a bit tired as one has to continuously hold the trimmer off the ground and not skating on the ground. I hooked up a harness for mine and now I can go all day. I used it the first time for about 20 minutes and that then took about 2 hours to recharge the battery. After 20 minutes the trimmer still ran as if it had had a freshly charged battery. Manual says to recharge the battery after every use to prolong battery life. One interesting comment in the manual is that spare spools should be stored in an air tight bag with a table spoon of water to prevent the spools and string from drying out. That kind of surprised me. So what do I not like about this trimmer. It has very thin plastic line about half the size of my gas engine one, and the line gets frayed pretty easily and I would deduct that the 30 feet of line gets used way faster than on a gas engine type with the heavier line. I also would have preferred that there were two lines exiting the spool and not just one thin line. However, it does cut grass pretty nicely and even thicker grass. I was also not expecting it to be as loud as it is. I found that if one is cutting grass that is close to a wall, the little wheel hits the wall first and as such one cannot cut the grass that is close to a wall. I discovered the best way to cut grass close to a wall is to angle the trimmer, so the little wheel is no longer in front. Overall, the assembly which was almost nothing, was easy and for a battery trimmer, I would think it’s as good as any in this price range and would recommend it. Shipping was one day sooner than the earliest date and that is appreciated.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente compra
*by A***L on 13 November 2024*

Súper recomendable. Ya habíamos tenido una desbrozadora de esta marca pero con menos potencia. Ésta nos gustó por la potencia y porque es inalámbrica, eso hace muchísimo más sencillo poderla utilizar donde sea y en el momento que sea. Muy bueno que tenga dos pilas. Es ligera y no muy estorbosa.

## Frequently Bought Together

- BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* String Trimmer / Edger, 12-Inch (LSTE525)
- BLACK+DECKER Weed Eater String, Trimmer Line, 3-Pack, 30-Feet of Replacement Spool, 0.065-Inch Diameter (AF1003ZP)
- BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT 2.0Ah Lithium Ion Battery (LBXR2020-OPE)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-04*