The listing gives a 12-inch cutting width, and the manufacturer product name uses the same 12 inch figure. Neither page gives a cutting height range.

Best BLACK+DECKER Weed Eater

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If you searched for best black+decker weed eater, this page covers one product: the BLACK+DECKER MTC220, a 20V MAX kit that the listing describes as a 3-in-1 trimmer, edger and push mower. The listing gives a 12-inch cutting width and says the mower deck detaches. The question this post answers is whether the kit makes sense as a weed eater for a small or medium yard, or whether a trimmer-only tool fits better. The answer uses stored listing data and two non-retail sources, and it lists what those sources do not confirm.

Quick answer

The MTC220 is a cordless string trimmer with a 12-inch cutting width. The stored listing and the manufacturer page both name a 20V MAX lithium-ion battery platform with two batteries.
The same tool becomes an edger or a push mower. The listing says the MTD100 mower deck is part of the kit and that the deck is detachable.
The charger is the open question. The listing title says a charger is included, and the manufacturer spec table says Charger Included: Yes, but the kit contents on both pages do not name one.
Choose it if you want one 20V MAX battery platform for trimming, edging and light mowing. Skip it if you only need a trimmer or if you need a run time or cutting height figure before you buy.

The product at a glance

The table sets the stored listing against the manufacturer product page. Where a cell says “not stated”, the text we read from that source did not give the fact.

Item	Stored listing (scan dated 2026-10-11)	Manufacturer page (opened 2026-10-22)
Brand and model	BLACK+DECKER, model MTC220	BLACK+DECKER, MTC220
Power source	Battery Powered	Cordless
Battery platform	20V MAX lithium-ion (LBXR2020 batteries)	20V MAX lithium-ion, 2 Ah
Batteries included	Two, stated as included	Battery Included: Yes; Battery Qty: 2
Charger included	Title says Charger; kit contents do not list one	Charger Included: Yes; Wall Mountable Charging Base
Cutting width	12 inches	12 inch 3-in-1 (in the product title)
Cutting height range	Adjustable deck height; no range stated	not stated
Motor or blade type	not stated	not stated
Weight	9.9 pounds	9.9 LB
Dimensions	40.5 in L x 15.25 in W	39.2 in H x 15.6 in L x 7.0 in W
Mower deck	MTD100 detachable mower deck in kit	MTD100 Detachable Mower Deck in kit
Warranty	2 year limited warranty	2 Year Limited Warranty

The two dimension sets do not describe the same measurements, so check the box or the product label before you plan storage space. For the current kit contents, see the listing here: View on Amazon.

What the 3-in-1 setup means in practice

The listing describes one tool that changes role. It names three jobs: push mower, trimmer and edger. The deck is removable, so the mower is a separate configuration of the same unit rather than an extra tool in the box. The listing says the Automatic Feed Spool keeps the trimmer running without stopping to adjust the line. The manufacturer page says the same thing in shorter form: AFS ensures bump-free use.

Switching roles means changing the setup between jobs, so decide the order of work before you start. If the yard has a lot of tall growth, the manufacturer page says a boost mode helps with overgrowth. The exact way the boost works is not described on either page, so treat it as a manufacturer claim and not a measured result.

The 12-inch cutting width frames every job. A narrow strip next to a fence fits within it, while a wide open lawn needs more passes. The listing does not state a cutting height range, so the deck height and the trimmer line length will decide how close you can get to the ground in practice.

Battery platform and what the spec table adds

Both pages name the same battery family. The manufacturer spec table lists a 2 Ah capacity and a Battery Qty of 2, and it gives a voltage footnote: the battery reads a maximum of 20 volts with no load, and its nominal voltage is 18. Compare that footnote with the label on any other tool before you assume the batteries are interchangeable.

The spec table also lists Watt Hours 40. The page does not say whether that figure is for one battery or for the pair. A reader who plans run time should not multiply it by two without checking the battery label, because the listing gives no minutes-per-charge figure to check against.

The listing and the manufacturer page agree on two batteries. They disagree on the charger. The listing title says a charger comes with the kit, and the manufacturer page gives a wall mountable charging base. Neither kit contents list names a charger, so the charger is a fact to confirm, not a fact to assume.

Who it suits

The MTC220 fits a specific buyer. The listing says the kit is aimed at smaller yards, slopes, and spots that a standard walk-behind mower cannot reach easily. That description suits a homeowner with a small or medium lawn, a few beds along a fence, and a need to edge the walk without buying a separate edger.

It also suits someone who already owns 20V MAX tools. Both pages name the same battery family, so a buyer who wants a shared battery might find the kit useful. The listing and the manufacturer page do not say whether these batteries work with other BLACK+DECKER tools, so treat shared use as something to check before you plan around it.

Finally, it suits a buyer who wants the mower deck as an option. The kit contents include the MTD100 detachable mower deck, so the deck does not have to be bought separately. A buyer who expects to mow a large lawn should read the coverage gap in the next section, because neither source gives an area figure. A buyer who wants a corded 3-in-1 mower instead can read the Best Black and Decker 3 in 1 Mower Corded post for that route.

Skip it if

You want a trimmer and nothing else. The kit has three roles, and the mower deck is one of them. A trimmer-only tool avoids a deck you will never attach. If that is your case, the Black and Decker cordless weed eater 20V post is the closer next read.
You need the charger confirmed before you accept the box. The title says a charger is included, but the kit contents do not name one. Only the manufacturer spec table says Charger Included: Yes.
You need a run time or a cutting height range to plan a job. Neither source gives minutes of run time, and neither gives a height range for the deck or the trimmer head.
You have a large lawn and want a full-size walk-behind mower. The listing gives a 12-inch cutting width and describes the kit for smaller yards, so a large lawn is outside the scope the listing describes.

What the listing does not say

Several facts a buyer needs are missing from both pages. Read this section before you decide, and treat each gap as a question to ask the seller or check on the box.

Charger. The stored listing title reads “Includes (2) Batteries, Charger.” The kit contents on the same listing and the manufacturer Includes line do not name a charger. The manufacturer spec table says Charger Included: Yes. The two sources differ, so both claims are reported here.
Run time. Neither page gives minutes per charge. The manufacturer page says “Two included batteries allow for extended runtime,” which is a statement without a figure.
Cutting height. The listing says “Adjustable deck height” with no range. The manufacturer page gives no height range either.
Motor type. Neither page names a motor type. The listing describes PowerDrive transmission, and the manufacturer describes POWERDRIVE boost mode. Those are drive and boost descriptions, not motor specifications.
Line and spool. The kit includes an AF-100 spool. Neither page gives the line diameter or the line type.
Charge time. The manufacturer spec table lists a charge time of 240 with no unit beside it.
Warranty terms. Both pages say 2 year limited warranty. The text we read does not include the terms, the coverage, or the claim process.

Buying checklist

Confirm the charger is in the box when the kit arrives. If the box is unclear, ask the seller in writing before you assemble anything.
Count the batteries. The listing and the manufacturer page both say two.
Check the parts against the kit contents: the AF-100 spool, the auxiliary handle, the guard, the MTD100 mower deck and the MTC220 trimmer and edger head.
Write down the battery marking (LBXR2020, 20V MAX) if you plan to share the batteries with other tools. The listing does not confirm compatibility with other products.
Compare your trimming and edging jobs with the 12-inch cutting width. A narrow strip along a fence fits the width well; a wide open area will need more passes.

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming the charger is included because the title says so. The manufacturer spec table agrees with the title, but the kit contents do not list a charger. Confirm it on arrival.
Expecting a full-size mower. The listing describes the deck for smaller yards and for spots that a standard walk-behind mower reaches poorly. Plan the mowing to that scope.
Reading the Ohio State fact sheet as advice for this battery kit. It covers handheld trimmers and brush cutters in general, and parts of its content are written for gas engines. Its fuel, refueling and carbon monoxide points do not apply to a battery tool.
Skipping eye protection. The fact sheet recommends safety glasses with side shields or goggles, and a face shield over them, when using cutting attachments. That advice applies to this kit as well.
Letting people stand close while you trim. The fact sheet says to be aware of bystanders in the event of thrown objects and to allow at least a 50 feet safe distance.

How we chose

This post covers one product, the BLACK+DECKER MTC220, because the search phrase points to that kit. We did not rank it against other trimmers, and we did not set it beside competing kits. The product data is a stored scan of ASIN B00HH4K548, last checked on 2026-10-11, which holds the title, bullets and specs. We read the manufacturer product page on 2026-10-22 to check the spec table, the charger line, the battery count and the warranty. We read the Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on handheld trimmers on 2026-10-22 for general safety guidance. Retail, blog and review pages were not used for any fact in this post, and no ratings, review counts or sale status were recorded.

The criteria are plain. The product must be a single item, the data must come from the listing or from a non-retail page, and every fact in the body must match one of those sources. A reader who wants a comparison of several trimmers will need a different post.

What we could not verify

Whether a charger is in the box. The listing title and the manufacturer spec table say yes, while the kit contents on both pages do not name one. We could not settle this from the text we read.
Run time per charge, cutting height range, motor type and line diameter. None of these is stated in the text we read.
How the trimmer head handles thick grass or heavy weeds. Neither page gives a measured result, and the sources we opened do not cover this kit.
Whether the batteries and charger work with other BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX tools.
The current stock status and the current seller terms for the kit.

FAQ

Is the BLACK+DECKER MTC220 a string trimmer or a mower?

It is both, along with an edger. The listing describes a 3-in-1 kit that switches between a push mower, a trimmer and an edger, with a detachable mower deck. The manufacturer page describes the same three roles.

Does the kit come with a charger?

The two sources disagree. The manufacturer spec table says Charger Included: Yes, and the listing title mentions a charger. The kit contents on the listing and the manufacturer Includes line do not name one. Confirm it before you rely on it.

How wide is the cut?

The listing gives a 12-inch cutting width, and the manufacturer product title uses the same 12 inch figure. Neither page gives a cutting height range.

Does it run on gas?

No. The listing says Power Source: Battery Powered, and the manufacturer spec table says Cordless. The fuel and refueling points in the Ohio State fact sheet are written for gas models and do not apply to this kit.

What warranty does it have?

Both pages state a 2 year limited warranty. The text we read does not include the warranty terms, so check the warranty information from the manufacturer before you rely on coverage for a specific problem.

Is it a good choice for a large lawn?

The listing says the kit is aimed at smaller yards, slopes and hard-to-reach areas. It gives no coverage figure and no run time, so a large lawn cannot be planned from these two pages alone.

Bottom line

Buy the MTC220 only if the charger is confirmed in the box and you want one 20V MAX battery platform for trimming, edging and light mowing across a small or medium yard. If you need a trimmer and nothing else, choose a trimmer-only tool instead.

Sources

Amazon.com listing for BLACK+DECKER Weed Eater, Lawn Edger and Cordless Lawn Mower 3 in 1 Combo, MTC220 (stored scan dated 2026-10-11) (opened 2026-10-11)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HH4K548
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX 12 inch 3-in-1 Compact Mower, MTC220 product page (opened 2026-10-22)
https://blackanddecker.com/products/mtc220
Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension: Handheld Trimmers and Brush Cutters, AEX-790.37 (opened 2026-10-22)
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79037