BLACK+DECKER GL360 Review
An ultra-light 1.6 kg, 350 W corded grass trimmer with a 25 cm cut and a second handle — the cheapest, simplest way to keep a small lawn's edges tidy.
In short:The BLACK+DECKER GL360 is a 350 W corded grass trimmer weighing about 1.6 kg, with a 25 cm cut, a listed 11,500 rpm, a second fixed handle, bump-feed line and a cable holder. It suits edging and light grass in small gardens near a socket, and its light weight makes it easy for almost anyone to use. It is line-only: no brambles, dense or very tall growth.
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Pros
- Very light at about 1.6 kg, with a second handle
- Very cheap and simple
- Unlimited runtime, nothing to charge
Cons
- Tiny gardens only
- Grass only — no brush
- Cable and extension needed
The BLACK+DECKER GL360 is the definition of a simple, cheap edging trimmer: about 1.6 kg, 350 W, corded. For keeping a small garden’s edges tidy, it’s all many people need, and its light weight makes it genuinely easy for anyone to use.
What the listing confirms
The Amazon.co.uk listing gives a 25 cm cutting width, 11,500 rpm, direct drive, a second fixed handle for control, bump feed (tap the head on the ground to release line) and a holder to stop the cable pulling out of the extension lead. Use it on an RCD-protected socket and keep the cable behind you.
Who it’s for
Owners of very small gardens near a socket who want the lightest, cheapest tool for light grass and edging. Anything tougher needs a blade machine — see our electric guide, or for the lightest machines overall, the best lightweight brush cutters.
Verdict
A featherweight, budget edging trimmer — perfect within its small-garden limits.
About as cheap and simple as it gets — perfect for a tiny garden and easy for anyone to handle, strictly for light grass.
BLACK+DECKER GL360 — frequently asked questions
What is the GL360 good for?
Small gardens and light edging near a socket. Its 350 W motor and 25 cm cut are for grass and finishing, not tall grass or brush.
How heavy is it?
About 1.6 kg according to its Amazon.co.uk listing — one of the lightest trimmers we cover, easy for anyone who finds heavier tools tiring.
Our score
7.0/ 10
About as cheap and simple as it gets — perfect for a tiny garden and easy for anyone to handle, strictly for light grass.
Who this one is for
Very small gardens and light edging on the tightest budget.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on October 26, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
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