Bosch 06008B3001 Cordless Telescopic Hedge Trimmer UniversalHedgePole 18 (Without Battery and Charger)

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What is the best hedge trimmer to buy? It depends on what you're looking for. Electric trimmers are cheap and easy to use but are constrained by their length of cord. Cordless models give greater freedom but only last as long as the battery charge. Petrol hedge trimmers are the most powerful, but are noisy and need regular maintenance. With each available in a variety of sizes, it helps to know what kind of job you’ll be using your hedge trimmer for. 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. If you are looking for an cordless hedge cutter for effective trimming, you should try the Gtech HT30. It is fortified with 315mm long dual blades so that you can trim hedges effectively. The spacing between each blade teeth is 1.5cm, and you can adjust the cutting head by 135 degrees.

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. 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. Hedge cutters are a lifesaver. When it comes to trimming hedges in a garden, these tools will not only save your hands from ache; they will also save you precious time. Every garden owner needs this tool to keep their garden neat and attractive.Hand Guard: A hedge trimmer can be dangerous to use. This is why you should always make sure your trimmer has a handguard. These built-in handguards will prevent your fingers from getting injured by the teeth of the machine. It’s a shame that the battery system doesn’t come with a charge level indicator though. It would be easier to tell how long as single charge would last. I’m confident that you could tidy up a reasonable sized garden without needing a recharge though. For trimming long hedges you need to buy an extension pole separately that’s worthy for long reach cutting. Power is important, but so is size,” Ljudmil says. “I wouldn’t recommend a long-bladed petrol trimmer for most domestic use because they’re heavy and can be dangerous if your arms get tired. 55cm is the ideal blade length. Anything over that I think you should leave to professionals. 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. 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. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs. Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems.

I was really impressed by just how easily this hedge trimmer sailed through even large diameter branches. To test it out properly I found a branch that was bigger than the maximum cutting capacity of 16 mm. Even with the branch wedged between the teeth, it still managed to chew through it!

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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! 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. My advice when trimming a hedge over 2m is definitely to get a platform,” Ljudmil advises, “but I do use extending hedge trimmers that reach up to 4m. They’re useful for the adjustable head which you can angle to 90 degrees, or 45 degrees if you want a pointed top to your hedge.” If these hedges are far from an electrical power source, you might want to consider getting a petrol-powered trimmer. A cordless model too will work, especially if you have a spare battery to support the one that came with the trimmer.

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. PowerForAll has many advantages not least the fact that once you have a tool with a few batteries then there is no need to buy the more expensive versions with battery & charger, you can just go ahead & buy the much cheaper no battery versions!

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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 If you have a range of Bosch tools then you will know all about their batteries. This battery fits 100+ other Bosch machines , from hedge trimmers and chainsaws to combi drills and jig saws, in fact any other 18V tool that they make. Flymo might not be the coolest brand name but it’s familiar and trusted by those of us, perhaps older, who fit the small-garden description. The Easicut 460 has an 18-inch blade which is on the short side, but sharp and powerful enough to handle yew, privet and even tougher-stemmed laurel hedges. And being shorter it tires your arm out far less than the others we tried.

So remember PowerForAll signifies complete battery compatibility throughout the range. There is however, one caveat to this, some of the very first older chargers will not charge the very latest batteries & a battery charger upgrade will be required if you have a first generation charger. All batteries fit all tools however. 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. Wraparound Front Handle: Look out for a wraparound handle in your hedge trimmer. This handle is so great because it has an ‘on’ switch which runs around the length of the machine’s handle. This position makes cutting the sides or top of a hedge very easy. What Size Hedge Trimmer Do You Need? 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. You can use it to trim hedges as tall as 3 metres with guaranteed optimum effectiveness. It is possible for you to tilt its head so that you can carry out vertical and horizontal cutting. It is powered by a 20V 2.5 Ah lithium-ion battery, and that is why you can work efficiently without any movement restrictions.

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If you're looking to spruce up your garden, read our guide to the best leaf blowers and best garden parasols. As for hedge trimmers, read on below. The best hedge trimmers 1. Stihl HS 82 R The front handle, however, leaves a lot to be desired. It’s a barrel grip rather than a large “D” handle. Bosch, for some reason, haven’t added any rubberised texture to it at all. It’s made from a hard ABS type plastic that doesn’t provide any extra grip at all. I’m relatively strong, but I needed to take frequent breaks when trimming the top of the hornbeam hedge especially. Once I’d adjusted the cutting head to trim the top flat, it became a bit of a struggle, to be honest. The only way round this would have been the inclusion of a decent front handle, preferably a “D” shaped one. A carrying belt is supplied so that you won’t have issues moving this cordless battery trimmer from one place to another. It is powered by an 18V lithium-ion battery (not included), and that is why we guarantee its optimum performance. Its lightweight is a plus, and that is why you can manoeuvre it without much hassle.