Also known as battery hedge trimmer, a battery-powered hedge trimmer is also an electric machine. However, this trimmer makes use of a battery for its power. Because of this rechargeable battery, there is absolutely no need for a power cord. Seeing as the motor is housed at the end of the pole behind the blade, a lot of the 3.6 kg weight is in front of your body. It’s top heavy and even when you take some of the strain with the shoulder strap, it takes a lot of goes to get comfortable. The best we’ve found is from Swedish pro-grade toolmakers Husqvarna. Although they don’t recommend cutting branches wider than 1.5cm, its 36V battery makes it very nearly as powerful as the petrol-powered Stihl favoured by Ljudmil – but much quieter. It’s simple to use, weighs 5.3kg with the battery in (less than many extendable models) and feels nicely balanced, which is important when working on tall hedges, which can be one of the most strenuous garden tasks.

You can adjust its articulating cutting head up to 135 degrees so that you can easily have absolute control from the ground and be more versatile. The good news here is that there are four positions available for head adjustment. 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! As the name suggests, electric pole hedge trimmers are trimming machines powered by electricity. They are usually characterized by a cable cord which one can connect to a power source to get the machine running. This type of trimmer is very lightweight.Besides, another standout feature of this machine is its rotating rear handle. You can adjust your cutting angle so that you can achieve ergonomic posture during 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. Lots of Hedges: If your yard or garden has a lot of hedges, then you should find a brush cutter that has a long cutting blade. A blade that is at least 70cm or more can cut a significant number of hedges in one single sweep.

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. At just 3.1kg, the Flymo’s lightness and fine balance is a big plus but the T-shaped crossbar for your supporting hand, supposed to make it more comfortable to use, is not really big enough to add any control. It does make the trimmer narrower and easier to store, though. The Recommended team does not own a hedge big or bad enough to test the petrol-powered monster trimmers at the top of the market. For that we have taken professional gardener Ljudmil’s advice. The rest were tested on a mix of conifer, deciduous and thorny hedges found in most gardens. Because hedge-trimming is a strenuous job, we were looking for a clean, easy cut, good balance and light weight. 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.The 1bhp two-stroke petrol engine starts with a short yank on the cord and, although it’s heavy and very loud, the anti-vibration system makes the HS 82 R reasonably comfortable to work with, although perhaps not for the 90 minutes a tank of fuel will last and not without gloves, ear protectors and goggles. When switching between vertical and horizontal trimming, you can rotate the handle by 90 degrees either way, but that’s about the only concession to comfort. This also means that a person using this machine has the liberty to use it on a vast land expanse as there’s no wire limiting it. Plus, the risk of cutting through a power cord by accident is removed. 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! 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.