[Help] Hedge trimmer

[LamieRobertson]

Sthil and Husqvarna for me….but not in that £200 budget…but definitely go for cordless on most stuff…far less hassle

 

[ac gull]

https://www.its.co.uk/pd/DCMPH566N-...dge-Trimmer-25mm-Gap---Body-_DEWDCMPH566N.htm

I got one of these as can use existing batteries for Dewalt power tools

Had three deliveries from ITS - all arrived 24 hours after order via DPD

 

[GT49er]

Cordless hedge trimmers are fine for nice little hedges. Big three metre high ones, well established and thick as Jack Grealish, a cordless one just won't cut it (literally) - I know, I've tried it. If for some reason you can't plug a mains-powered trimmer in, bite the bullet and get a petrol one.

 

[R. Slicker]

I loved his work with the Wurzels.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Cordless hedge trimmers are fine for nice little hedges. Big three metre high ones, well established and thick as Jack Grealish, a cordless one just won't cut it (literally) - I know, I've tried it. If for some reason you can't plug a mains-powered trimmer in, bite the bullet and get a petrol one.

Pruned various shrubs in excess of that height today and a 20 foot high conifer hedge with battery powered equipment with no issues…..mind you was ‘pro’ range ….I’ve got petrol equipment as well but it’s louder, heavier and smellier

 

[BN9 BHA]

I’ve got petrol equipment as well but it’s louder

For early morning use on a Saturday

 

[Bodian]

Be careful whatever you buy - I always think of Graham Moseley when I see people with hedge cutters.

 

[LamieRobertson]

For early morning use on a Saturday

Even better a Sunday

 

[GT49er]

Pruned various shrubs in excess of that height today and a 20 foot high conifer hedge with battery powered equipment with no issues…..mind you was ‘pro’ range ….I’ve got petrol equipment as well but it’s louder, heavier and smellier

Can't disagree with the 'louder, heavier and smellier' bit. I've got 15-20M of 8 fot high 3 foot thick 70 year old plus privet. Maybe 'pro' range might have made a dent. Off the peg B&Q or online cordless models gave up the ghost just looking at it - most of the cutting was actually done with the loppers when the trimmer just ground to a halt!

 

[LamieRobertson]

Can't disagree with the 'louder, heavier and smellier' bit. I've got 15-20M of 8 fot high 3 foot thick 70 year old plus privet. Maybe 'pro' range might have made a dent. Off the peg B&Q or online cordless models gave up the ghost just looking at it - most of the cutting was actually done with the loppers when the trimmer just ground to a halt!

Can’t disagree with what you’ve said …as it’s part of my day to day work I’d only use pro stuff from Sthil and Husqvarna …the cordless stuff does about 90% …..I keep the petrol stuff for that 10%…and of course lopers etc
For me the advent of decent battery life and ‘pro’ machines has made life a bit easier ..just partly knackered rather than totally….this time of year for me is 95% pruning work

 

[sydney]

just shave it all off...!!

 

[Robinjakarta]

Be careful whatever you buy - I always think of Graham Moseley when I see people with hedge cutters.

My first thoughts, too!

 

[disgruntled h blocker]

This might be 50% outside of your budget and not electric but I bought one of these 4 years ago and has not lost a beat. Excellent at cutting back the hedges and bushes and great around the houses oil tank.
https://www.fastfix.co.uk/makita-en...GczSC3-HvABuh1zq-walMH3YL30UfU4BoC-EMQAvD_BwE