EGO Multi-Head 8 in. Edger vs McLane 101-5.50GT-7 Edger

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The EGO Multi-Head 8 in. Edger rates 4.0 among battery lawn edgers; the McLane 101-5.50GT-7 Edger rates 2.3 among gas ones. The EGO Multi-Head 8 in. Edger costs $780.99 less ($219 vs $999.99).

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EGO Multi-Head 8 in. Edger vs McLane 101-5.50GT-7 Edger

Scores side by side

These two sit in different power source classes (battery and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightEGO Multi-Head 8 in. EdgerMcLane 101-5.50GT-7 Edger
Overall rating4.0/52.3/5
Value 30%38 $219 tool only, scored as $319 with $100 added for a battery and charger0 $999.99
Cutting depth 20%100 3 in deepest cut0 cutting depth not published, scored as none
Blade 10%50 8 in blade100 9 in blade
Motor or engine 15%100 56 V brushless motor50 engine size not published (neutral score used)
Weight 10%50 weight not published (neutral score used)50 weight not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 15%100 5-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

EGO Multi-Head 8 in. EdgerMcLane 101-5.50GT-7 Edger
Cutting
TypeStickWalk-behind
Blade8 in9 in
Deepest cut3 in-
Bevel cuts-Yes
Power
Stroke-4-stroke
Voltage56 V-
Sold asTool only-
MotorBrushless-
Takes attachmentsYes-
Build
Warranty5 years1 year

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