BLACK+DECKER LHT218C1 20V 18 in
#16 in BatteryFull review
For trimming a handful of small shrubs around a house or patio, where a compact, cheap kit matters more than reach.
Amazon $79$79
3.3/5
For Craftsman V20 owners who want brushless runtime and the clipping sweep, and don’t mind paying more than for the basic kit.
- 22 inBlade
- 0.75 inCutting capacity
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$179
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Brushless motor gives a stated 22 minutes of runtime on the included 2 Ah battery
- Hedge sweep attachment pushes clippings off the hedge top as you cut
- 3 year warranty and the wide Craftsman V20 battery line
Cons
- Costs nearly twice as much as Craftsman’s brushed 20 in kit
- Craftsman publishes no weight or blade speed, so it is hard to compare
- A 3/4 in blade gap limits it to light and medium growth
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | CMCHT830D1 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Blade length | 22 in |
| Cutting capacity | 0.75 in |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 20 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 40 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Runtime | 22 min |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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