Also known as battery hedge trimmer, a battery-powered hedge trimmer is also an electric machine. However, this trimmer makes use of a battery for its power. Because of this rechargeable battery, there is absolutely no need for a power cord. For trimming long hedges you need to buy an extension pole separately that’s worthy for long reach cutting. As the name suggests, electric pole hedge trimmers are trimming machines powered by electricity. They are usually characterized by a cable cord which one can connect to a power source to get the machine running. This type of trimmer is very lightweight. The Bosch PowerForAll Tool range is a range of tools you can buy knowing that batteries are compatible with all tools in the range providing they are of the same voltage. eg 18v fits 18v, 12v (10.8v) fits 12v (10.8v) etc. Please also note that 10.8v is compatible with 12v & vice versa as it is just a name change. Indego Lawnmowers also use the PowerForAll 18v battery but require a cover plate to be removed if changing.

It is specially designed for starters and pros so that the task of garden maintenance will be a stroll in the park. Besides, it comes with an 18-volt lithium-ion battery, which gives you a runtime of about 2 hours 30 minutes. You can use the battery on other products in the Bosch home/garden 18-volt range. You will like the lightweight of this machine, making its manipulation as easy as ABC. This machine comes with 51cm precision blades so that you can cut at the highest level of precision. With a low vibrating cutting action, which oscillates at a speed of 1400 revolutions per minute, you may not be able to get a better deal elsewhere. It was a different story when extended though. As much as I like that the pole extends without needing to add separate pieces, there was too much flex in the shaft. When extended to its full length it became much harder to control.

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I wouldn’t call this a heavy power tool because it weighs less than 4 kg, but it’s definitely unwieldy. When it’s retracted to its minimum length it’s fine to use though. I felt like I could trim and shape bushes and trees for hours! As Ljudmil points out, cordless hedge trimmers are generally more manoeuvrable and, he thinks, safer. But if you only have a small garden with modestly sized hedges, you may be better off with a cheaper corded trimmer. There are lots of these cordless hedge trimmers on the UK market. So what makes this one different from the rest?

At the other end of the scale from the mighty Stihl is Ryobi’s far lighter and quieter trimmer that uses the same 18V battery as their electric screwdriver but is still powerful enough for the vast majority of garden jobs. This petrol long reach hedge trimmer & multi-functional garden tool comes with one extension pole, which makes it possible for you to trim hedges as tall as 3.4 metres without using a ladder. It is easy to assemble, and you will like its lightweight which makes manipulation a piece of cake. This long-reach cutter has a telescopic pole that you can adjust in accordance with the height of the hedge you are trimming. The pole has a pivoting head and can reach up to 2.6 metres in height. That is why you can be sure of a ladder-free experience at all times for optimum safety.This also means that a person using this machine has the liberty to use it on a vast land expanse as there’s no wire limiting it. Plus, the risk of cutting through a power cord by accident is removed. You can adjust its articulating cutting head up to 135 degrees so that you can easily have absolute control from the ground and be more versatile. The good news here is that there are four positions available for head adjustment. Besides, this telescopic hedge trimmer weighs just 3.6 kilograms, and that is why its manipulation is a stroll in the park. It is a part of Ryobi’s ONE+ system meaning that you can use its battery on other Ryobi’s ONE+ tools.

Besides, it comes with vital attachments so that you can get value for your money. There is the strimmer attachment, which has strimmer heads including a grass trimmer head with 4 Lines, 40-tooth brush cutter blade, and 3-tooth brush cutter blade. Other attachments include long reach hedge trimmer attachment, long-reach chainsaw attachment, and a 1-metre extension pole Even if you can’t afford this, you can get another battery for the machine so that when one runs down, you can replace it with the other. You do need to consider the cost of having toreplace these batteries overtime before opting for a cordless model. Lots of Hedges: If your yard or garden has a lot of hedges, then you should find a brush cutter that has a long cutting blade. A blade that is at least 70cm or more can cut a significant number of hedges in one single sweep. Teeth Spacing: The teeth spacing of your tool is also essential. The teeth spacing always determine how well the machine cuts stems and branches. While wider teeth are so powerful, they can slice through bigger branches; they often require a larger motor.

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I don’t have any concerns about this pole trimmer being underpowered. Coupled with the 2.5 Ah battery, I trimmed around 10 metres of hedge on the top and sides without any drop in power. It’s rated to trim 20 m² per charge, so you could do quite a lot of work before needing to down tools. It is easy to assemble, within just five minutes, you are good to go. There is a safety switch that you need to press so as to unlatch the trigger, which provides optimum protection against the accidental trigger. It weighs just 2.25 kilograms, and that is why you can manoeuvre it without much hassle. The Einhell 3410866 GE-HH long reach hedge shears comes with a tiltable main handle with four settings for optimum performance. Also, the motorhead is tiltable and you can use it in seven settings. Its telescopic aluminium handle is adjustable so that you can be more flexible with your operations. Long-reach hedge trimmers are known for their long shaft which one can adjust in length. The cutting blade of this machine sits at the end of this shaft, and you only need to tilt the blade to cut your hedge.

There’s no worry about the battery of the machine running down because it doesn’t have one. The machine gets its power from petrol which you simply have to pour into the tank of the trimmer, and you can get to work. It weighs just 5.1 kilograms, hence, you can manoeuvre it conveniently during operations. The Einhell GC-HH 9048 is a machine to trust for effective trimming.

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I found this to be one of the Bosch’s main benefits. You save a lot of time and effort if you don’t have to take the machine apart just to reach the top of a tree or hedge. Tall Hedges: The best trimmer type for long hedges is an extended hedge trimmer. This will allow you to get to high areas without using any ladder. It’s a nice addition to a well-equipped trimmer, whose higher price is justified by the more powerful 5ah battery and vibration-control system. This also makes it quieter to use - eerily quiet, in fact (apart from furious snipping sounds) on the lowest of the three speed settings. Another semi-pro feature is the adjustable handle, which can be rotated 90 degrees to either side for vertical trimming, or 45 degrees for sculpting at an angle. The Recommended team does not own a hedge big or bad enough to test the petrol-powered monster trimmers at the top of the market. For that we have taken professional gardener Ljudmil’s advice. The rest were tested on a mix of conifer, deciduous and thorny hedges found in most gardens. Because hedge-trimming is a strenuous job, we were looking for a clean, easy cut, good balance and light weight.