#Best small battery hedge trimmer plus#

I can be a little top heavy when fully extended but let me tell you, it’s nowhere near as top heavy as some of the other models I have used. I only have it fully extended for a short period of time while I finish off the top of the hedge and some of the sides towards the top. It’s much easier to use this way as it’s not top heavy.

So how’s it to use in the real world? Well, when cutting the sides of the hedges, I do as much as I can without it fully extended. Like I said, this was a little extreme, and cordless hedge trimmers are not really designed for this. We had to get the loppers, pruning saw and Stihl petrol hedge trimmer out for these. I mention this because I had some old hedges around the nursery that hadn’t been touched in years. If you maintain your hedges regularly, this shouldn’t be an issue. I have noticed this on laurels and leylandii. I have found that on very old hedges that have not been maintained for years with thick branches, you will struggle. This brings me to its limitations, yes it does have some. Don’t forget though, I generally use this on maintained hedges, not hedges that haven’t been cut for years. It’s always done a decent job and makes light work of it. I have used it on Leylandii, Hawthorn, Laurels, Photinia, and Holly. It’s well-balanced and has a decent blade length of 55cm with a fairly decent tooth gap of 19mm. I find it to be very comfortable to use, even for longer periods. Do you need a long-reach model?Ĭutting the top of a hedge with the DeWalt 18v hedge trimmer

Makita DUH523Z Cordless LXT Lithium-Ion Hedge Trimmer – A great choice if you already have other Makita tools with compatible batteriesīefore I get into my detailed reviews where I share my experiences with the different models, I want to do a quick guide on what you might want to consider before choosing the model that is right for you.

Ryobi OHT1855R ONE+ Cordless Hedge Trimmer with Hedge Sweep – This is a great choice if you already have other Ryobi tools with compatible batteries.

Ryobi ONE+ 18V OPT1845 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer – This is a great pick if the Bosch Universal HedgePole is not available.

Bosch AHS 54-20 LI Cordless Hedgecutter – A great alternative if the DeWalt model is not available.

Bosch Universal HedgePole 18 Long Reach Trimmer – I use this regularly on taller sections of hedges that the DeWalt is not tall enough for – Runner-up.

DeWalt 18V XR Cordless Hedge Trimmer – I still use this regularly, a great example of a very well built cordless hedge trimmer – BEST PICK.

My top 6 Best cordless hedge trimmer picks However, petrol has an environmental impact, is expensive and messy and trimmers are heavy, noisy and require regular maintenance.View price on .uk View price on .uk

Petrol hedge trimmers: These are powerful and, like cordless versions, can be used anywhere.

Electric corded hedge trimmers: Affordable, low maintenance and lightweight these trimmers do require a power source and have cables that are potentially hazardous - depending on their length you may also need an extension cord for extra reach.

Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs.

Without the cord or a petrol tank, you aren’t limited to where you can cut and although these were traditionally pretty pricey, recent advances have lowered their price.

#Best small battery hedge trimmer plus#

Cordless hedge trimmers: These are lightweight, quiet, environmentally friendly and have no need of petrol, engine maintenance or electricity plus there are no trailing cables to worry about.

There are three types of hedge trimmer available, each with their own pros and cons: What are the different types of hedge trimmer?