BLACK+DECKER GL9035 Review
A 900 W corded grass trimmer with a 35 cm cut, 2.0 mm automatic-feed line and an edging function — the pick for a small-to-medium lawn near a socket.
In short:The BLACK+DECKER GL9035 is a 900 W corded grass trimmer with a 35 cm cut, 2.0 mm line on an automatic feed spool (AFS), a listed 7,000 rpm and an edging function, weighing 3.2 kg. It suits trimming and edging a small-to-medium lawn within cable reach of a socket. It is line-only, so it will not clear brambles or woody growth. When we checked Amazon.co.uk in October 2026 it was only offered through Amazon's resale (used) channel.
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Pros
- Strong 900 W for a corded trimmer
- Rotating head for edging, automatic line feed
- Wide 35 cm cut with 2.0 mm line
Cons
- Line only — no brush capability
- Tied to a cable and socket
- Heavier than mini edgers
The BLACK+DECKER GL9035 is a capable 900W corded trimmer whose party trick is a 180° pivoting head — flip it and you’re edging cleanly along paths and borders. The 35 cm cut clears a lawn quickly.
What the listing confirms
The Amazon.co.uk listing gives 900 W, a 35 cm cutting swath, 2.0 mm line, a listed 7,000 rpm and an item weight of 3.2 kg. Line is fed automatically by BLACK+DECKER’s AFS spool, so there’s no bumping the head on the ground. When we checked in October 2026 the only offer was from Amazon Resale (used stock), so you may need to look at other retailers for a new one.
Use it on an RCD-protected socket with an outdoor-rated extension lead, and keep the cable behind you.
Who it’s for
Homeowners with a small-to-medium lawn near a socket who want tidy trimming and easy edging. It’s a grass tool, not a brush cutter — for brambles, go blade or petrol (see the best electric brush cutters and brush cutter vs strimmer).
Verdict
A powerful, great-value corded trimmer and edger — hard to beat for lawn tidy-up near power.
A powerful, well-priced corded trimmer that edges beautifully thanks to its pivoting head — grass-only, but excellent at it.
BLACK+DECKER GL9035 — frequently asked questions
What is the pivoting head for?
It turns the trimmer into an edger: with the head rotated, the line spins vertically so you can cut a clean edge along paths and borders without a separate tool.
Can the GL9035 take a metal blade?
No — it's a nylon-line grass trimmer, so it can't tackle brambles or dense brush. For those you need a blade-equipped machine.
Our score
7.6/ 10
A powerful, well-priced corded trimmer that edges beautifully thanks to its pivoting head — grass-only, but excellent at it.
Who this one is for
Tidy trimming and crisp edging on a small-to-medium lawn near a power socket.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on October 27, 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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