Quick verdict
A three-tool starter kit: a 17-inch brushless mower that runs on two 20V 5.0 Ah packs for 40V, a 12-inch string trimmer that converts to an edger, and a 280 CFM blower, with three packs and a dual charger. It suits a lawn up to an eighth of an acre where one box needs to cover mowing, edging and cleanup. The caveat is that each tool is entry level, and the mower is rated for only about 30 minutes.
Strengths
- Mower, trimmer and blower with three 20V 5.0 Ah packs in one box
- Brushless mower motor with mulch or rear bag and a 13.2-gallon bag
- Trimmer converts to an edger with a pivoting head and telescopic shaft
- Blower rated at 280 CFM and 100 mph at 5.18 pounds with pack
- Dual charger refills two packs at once
Weaknesses
- Mower is rated for only about 30 minutes and an eighth of an acre
- 17-inch deck is narrow and there is no side discharge or self-propel
- Little-known brand with support by Amazon messaging only
- Cutting height range and mower weight are not stated
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
Who this kit is for
A first house with a small lawn needs three tools at once: something to mow, something to trim the edges and something to blow the clippings off the walk. The BILT HARD 40V combo puts all three in one box with three batteries and a dual charger, so there is no second order and no mixing of battery systems. It is for the owner of a lot up to about an eighth of an acre who wants to get the yard under control for the least outlay and the least fuss.
This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.
What you get
The box holds a 17-inch mower, a 12-inch string trimmer, a handheld blower, three 20V 5.0 Ah lithium packs, a dual charger, a 13.2-gallon grass bag and a manual. The mower runs on two packs together for 40V, has a brushless motor, a 2-in-1 deck for mulching or rear bagging and six height positions; the height range is not stated. The trimmer runs 0.055-inch line at up to 8,000 rpm, has an adjustable auxiliary handle, a head that pivots from 0 to 65 degrees and a telescopic aluminum shaft, and converts to an edger. The blower moves 280 CFM at up to 100 mph and weighs 5.18 pounds with a pack fitted.
Mowing performance
A 17-inch deck on 40V is the small end of the cordless class. BILT HARD rates it for up to 30 minutes and lawns up to an eighth of an acre, and both figures fit a brushless 17-inch mower on two 5.0 Ah packs. In weekly growth it will mulch cleanly; in tall or damp grass raise the deck and slow down, because there is no side discharge to fall back on. The 13.2-gallon bag is a fair size for a 17-inch deck and will need emptying two or three times on a full lot. The narrow deck is easy to steer around beds and between a fence and a wall, which is where a 21-inch mower is clumsy.
Trimmer and blower
The 12-inch trimmer is a light-duty tool: 0.055-inch line is thin, which is fine for grass along a fence and poor for woody weeds. The pivoting head and telescopic shaft let it edge along a sidewalk and reach under shrubs, and the auxiliary handle helps balance. The blower’s 280 CFM and 100 mph are entry-level figures, enough to clear clippings from a driveway and dry leaves from a patio, not enough to move a wet pile across a lawn. At 5.18 pounds with a pack, it is light enough for one hand. Both are the kind of tools that get the job done on a small lot and frustrate on a big one.
Runtime and batteries
Three 20V 5.0 Ah packs give you two for the mower and one for the trimmer or blower, and the dual charger refills two at a time. Thirty minutes of mowing is the maker’s figure in favorable conditions; expect less in spring. The trimmer and blower each draw far less than the mower, so a single pack typically outlasts a small yard’s edging and cleanup. The packs fit BILT HARD’s own 20V tools, a short list, and nothing else.
Living with it
Nothing here needs gas, oil or a plug. Keep the mower blade sharp, replace trimmer line with 0.055-inch spool stock, and store the packs indoors over winter at about half charge. The listing does not state a warranty term and points to Amazon messaging for support, so keep the receipt and screenshots of the product page. Parts and spare bags come from the maker rather than a hardware store shelf.
Alternatives to Consider
The Greenworks 40V 17-inch mower and trimmer combo offers a similar bundle from a brand with a much larger battery range. The Worx 40V Power Share 17-inch mower with a Worx trimmer and blower bought separately lands in the same place with better parts availability. If the lawn is bigger than an eighth of an acre, skip the combo and buy a 20 or 21-inch mower first.
Verdict
Buy the BILT HARD 40V combo if you have a small lot, need to mow, edge and blow from one battery system and want everything in a single box. Skip it if your lawn is much over an eighth of an acre, you want a trimmer that cuts more than grass, or you prefer a brand with a dealer or hardware store behind it.
Full specifications
BILT HARD 40V 17-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower, 12-Inch Trimmer and Blower Combo with Three 20V 5.0 Ah Batteries FAQs
BILT HARD rates it for lawns up to an eighth of an acre and up to 30 minutes per pair of packs. That is a small city or townhouse lot. Anything larger means recharging mid-job.
Yes. All three run on the 20V 5.0 Ah packs. The mower takes two at once, the trimmer and blower take one each, so with three packs you can mow and then trim or blow without recharging.
It pivots up to 65 degrees and rotates for edging along a walk, which is how most convertible trimmers work. It is a light-duty edger that keeps an existing edge tidy rather than cutting a new one.
No. The deck is 2-in-1, mulching or rear bagging, so tall overgrown grass has to be mulched in slow passes or bagged.
