Makita DUH502Z 18V Li-Ion LXT 50cm Brushless Hedge Trimmer - Batteries and Charger Not Included

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Equipped with a 50cm double sided cutting blade this cordless hedge trimmer offers reliability, power and efficiency teamed with excellent value for money. The variable speed control allows you to have full control over the cutting of hedges (3 speed + trigger) whilst the rear handle can be rotated through 5 positions to allow the user to have a more comfortable working position when cutting at awkward angles. Featuring an ergonomic soft grip handle offering additional comfort. To see if this hedge trimmer impressed us enough to earn a Best Buy title, see our Karcher HGE 18-50 review . Stihl HSA 56 – perfect for small hedges The Karcher HGE 18-50 weighs in at just 2.7kg, so you'll likely be able to use it for long periods of time without taking a break. Plus, a rotating handle will help you cut at an angle – it can be set in five different positions and we found it particularly easy to use.

For smaller hedges, go for a maximum blade length of 45cm. A shorter blade will make it easier to manoeuvre, particularly when cutting low hedges or rounded shapes. A lighter hedge trimmer is also less tiring to use as you bend down to cut short hedges. This high-scoring cordless hedge trimmer has a 50cm double-sided blade, powered by an 18V Li-ion battery that fits into other Makita tools. It weighs in at around 3.8kg, which is fairly average for a hedge trimmer.Equipped with Battery protection circuit: designed to protect the battery from damages due to over discharge, high temperature or overload current The Makita DUH502Z is a Body Only 18V Brushless Hedge Trimmer with a 500mm double-sided blade, suitable for both the professional gardener and gardening enthusiast. It has a fully brushless motor that provides outstanding power when trimming hedges and bushes and features 3 different speed settings to suit the application. It is lightweight and durable, with a 5 position rotating rear handle to help gain access into hard-to-reach places as well as overhead. The ideal gardening tool to add to your kit this season. Sold without battery or charger in a cardboard box. Features:

Our rigorous lab tests have put this model through its paces – see our EGO HT2000E review . Stihl HLA 56 Cordless Long-Reach – best for tall hedges See just how well this hedge trimmer scores with our full Stihl HLA 56 Cordless Long-Reach review . To use this cordless hedge trimmer, you'll need to make use of all three switches. Thankfully, we found they were all easy to reach with one hand, leaving your other hand free to grip the looped handle.

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Other features worth noting include a medium-sized hand guard and a sheath for protecting the blade when you're finished in the garden. The short, 45cm blade on this Stihl hedge trimmer means you'll have no trouble manoeuvering it around smaller hedges. This model runs off a 36V 2.8ah battery, which can also power many of the brand's other cordless gadgets. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product.

Makita DUH502Z 18v LXT 50cm Brushless Hedge Trimmer Bare Unit The Makita DUH502ZZ 18V 50cm Brushless Hedge Trimmer features triple-edged cutting teeth and curved blades specially designed to reduce friction and suppress energy loss.The Makita UH004GZ hedge trimmer is part of the XGT range of tools which combines innovative tool design and high output batteries to provide a genuine solution for high-demand industrial users. We survey owners of hedge trimmers from the likes of Bosch, Gtech, Ryobi and Stihl to find out which develop the least faults over time, and which brands customers would recommend. We reveal the best hedge trimmers for cutting small hedges and topiaries. We also round-up the trimmers with enough power to cut tall, wide, long and overgrown hedges.

On our list of impressive cordless hedge trimmers are models from big-name brands including Karcher, Makita and Stihl. The cheapest of the bunch has a handle that rotates to five different positions, keeping you comfortable as you work. The Makita DUH502Z 18v hedge trimmer features a powerful brushless motor that is more efficient than a brushed counterpart providing around 30% longer runtime and requires no maintenance. The double sided 50cm blade is designed for cordless hedge trimmers for faster, cleaner cutting with longer battery life and is capable of cutting branches up to 21.5mm making it a true replacement for electric and petrol trimmers. The Makita UH006GZ hedge trimmer is part of the XGT range of tools from Makita, which combines innovative tool design and high output batteries to provide a genuine solution for high-demand industrial users.The Makita UH005GZ hedge trimmer is part of the XGT range of tools which combines innovative tool design and high output batteries to provide a genuine solution for high-demand industrial users. Take a closer look at this cordless hedge trimmer if you need to reach hedges that tower above you. This Stihl model has a total length of 210cm, plus an additional 50cm shaft is available as an accessory.