On 03/08/18 07:40, TheChief wrote:
Hi Fellow URGlers

Yes I know this stuff can be googled but am after real world opinion!

I have a mixed row of hedging comprising cotoneaster, escallonia,
eleagnus, photinia and ceanothus.
The height is around 2.5m and length about 20m, more of a run of
shrubs being treated as a hedge.

Our old mains Black and Decker corded trimmer is small and old and
we are considering treating ourselves to a new machine.

What I think we need is:
A longer blade
Adjustable length
Angleable head
Probably a bit thicker branch capacity


The concerns:
Machine weight - neither myself or the Mrs are body building types.
Machine "balance" in use.
Cost - not so concerned but want vfm

I am thinking that the weight concern means we should be looking
at corded models still.

Constructive comments and recommendations appreciated.

Phil

To do a hedge similar in size to yours I bought a Titan (Screwfix
own-brand) corded pole trimmer about 3 years ago. It works, but it is
heavy. Any pole trimmer will be heavy and no matter what they say will
be unbalanced as all the weight is at one end.

If you can, go round garden centres, sheds, specialist mower/trimmer
suppliers, etc and just try lifting those on display to give you an idea
of what you will experience when you use one.

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Jeff