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Hedge Trimmer Recommendations
On 03/08/2018 08:53, Jeff Layman wrote:
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, Â* eleagnus, photinia and ceanothus. The height is around 2.5m and length about 20m, more of a run of Â* shrubs being treated as a hedge. Our old mains Black and Decker corded trimmer is small and old and Â* 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 Â* 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. I have about 3x as much as you to cut and in the end settled on a Bosch which has proved to be pretty much indestructible after wrecking a few lesser brands in the past. The newer version of mine is this one: https://www.bosch-garden.com/gb/en/g...603-199966.jsp Don't even think about a rechargeable - after the first season the battery will barely hold any charge and it may not last that long if there are any thicker branches for the motor to stall and burn out on. 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. Choosing one that feels well balanced in your hands is probably the most important thing. I view the trailing flex as a nuisance but far preferable to the dead weight of the batteries needed to power it and finding that the thing forever needs recharging with just a fraction of the job completed. Battery powered kit has improved a bit with the latest generation but not by enough to be worthwhile in a handheld power tool that is intended to do a serious amount of work. I also have a pair of bolt cutter pruners for stems that are 1" across. -- Regards, Martin Brown |
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