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Order Low to High High to Low. It comes with a two year warranty. This versatile trimmer has a hardened steel blade with a cutting length of 55cm and a cutting capacity of 18mm. A fast and efficient trimmer which is lightweight and easy to use, particularly over head or at shoulder-height.
The jam function prevents the blade clogging while 20mm tooth spacing allows it to cut through woodier growth. The handle rotates to three different positions for easy handling, although the hand guard does feel a little thin. We awarded this product Best Buy status as we judged it to be the best cordless hedge trimmer we tried. Both the battery and charger can be used with other tools in the same range if you decide to expand your kit.
It comes with a 3 year warranty. A speed control dial activates six different cutting speeds while the handle rotates into five different positions making it a very versatile trimmer. Although heavier than other models, it offers a powerful and efficient cut and, if registered, comes with a three-year warranty.
Part of the Mountfield Freedom cordless range, this cordless hedge trimmer has a hardened steel, laser cut blade with a cutting length of 55cm and a cutting capacity of 18mm.
It has tip protection and a hanging hole at the end of the blade. The 20V 2Ah battery takes 70 minutes to charge to full power and has a run time of 40 minutes and the charge is visible, at a touch of a button, while you work.
The trimmer is light and easy to use and cuts most wood smoothly although compared to other trimmers in our test, particularly the Stiga, with which it shares a battery system, although it lacks features for the price. For a budget trimmer, try this lightweight model. It delivers an excellent cut, one of the best on test. It went through almost all branches with no resistance.
However, though it does the job, it feels a little flimsy, and with just 1. If safety is a consideration, this is the model for you thanks to the combination of a removable activation key and three switches to start it up. Featuring a double-sided blade with tip protection, it has a 50cm long, 8mm cutting capacity, which is the smallest of all the trimmers we tested.
While the 18V 2. We like the useful hanging hole for easy storage and it comes with a 2 year warranty. This trimmer has a 45cm long blade , and comes with a 18V 2Ah battery. While it has an above average run time of 50 minutes, the charge time can take around minutes, which is among the longest of the models we tested. This, together with the handle design, which we found to be awkward and uncomfortable to grip.
We liked that it features blade sensors to prevent snagging and it has a decent cutting capacity of 15mm. It comes with a 2 year warranty. Unlike other trimmers on test, this model has an LCD battery display, which lets you see precisely how long you have left to cut.
Though we love the helpful screen on the battery, its 35 minute runtime is below average. This hedge trimmer is compact and light but still delivers a powerful and efficient cut. There is also a two-year warranty on the product and we rated this a Best Buy for a premium petrol tool. Read the full Husqvarna HD60 hedge trimmer review. This will mean that the faster reciprocations will slice through light leaves a lot faster.
The trimmer may have trouble getting through thick branches. This engine runs rich for a 2-stroke, using a mix of fuel to oil mix. This makes for a cleaner run, but it can lessen a 2-strokes lifespan as it runs hotter.
Makita makes the very best garden tools, so you have to assume that they know what they are doing. Because of the more efficient engine, the fuel tank is a little smaller. A smaller tank of 0. The blade is where the real difference is made, and the small tolerances between each blade make for a fine cut.
The blade on this Makita EHW Hedge Trimmer is nickel plated to reduce the wear from abrasion and help the blade last longer than a regular steel blade. The motor is mounted on four floating points inside the housing of the trimmer.
The rear handle has 5-presets that it can rotate to, depending on the angle that you want to hold the trimmer at. These are 0, 45 and 90 degrees in either a left or right direction.
A click of the thumb switch and the handle will smoothly rotate to the next locking position. Makita has placed the switch on both sides of the handle for left and right-handed users. The user should check the grease levels for the blades between each use, but the Makita EHW Hedge Trimmer is rated for 50 hours of cutting before it needs topping up.
Makita has used a smaller engine, kept the power, and kept the weight down. They have done an incredible job, and they have even taken into consideration people that favour different hands. There is no protection on this Makita EHW Hedge Trimmer for the fuel tank to save it from being cracked on a hard surface. But they did think about a translucent blade guard so that you can see right to the bottom of the blade without having to get your face too close.
The control handle has a kill switch mounted on top so that you can cut off the engine with a thumb. And to keep the engine running at speed, there is a throttle lock, also mounted for the thumb to activate. This needs to be depressed before the throttle will move. The front of the Makita EHW Hedge Trimmer has a small guard, it is a little larger than the width of the blades, so not a lot of protection there.
Makita did make it with a transparent screen so that you can see what you are cutting closer to the neck. This is a good label, and it is unlikely that you will ever have heard someone saying something bad about their tools. The blades are good, sharp, and they will last far longer than those of the opposition. The engine is efficient and robust, and you know that you will never have any bother starting it.
The only slight issue with this model is the safety aspects, and it seems they could have made more effort in making a better safety guard. This can always be overcome by ensuring you are wearing the appropriate safety ware. And you know that a Makita engine and blade are made at the highest of standards. McCulloch is better known for its excellent reputation with chainsaws.
They have a long history of manufacturing machines to cut foliage, and they have extended this experience to this hedge trimmer. The McCulloch HT Petrol Hedge Trimmer is a nice package for the less experienced user, and this is a barebones machine which does not waste time on flashy extras.
The engine on this McCulloch HT Petrol Hedge Trimmer uses a fuel to oil ratio, so it is more friendly to the environment and will smoke less. High ratio mixes more often means the engines are easier to start and less prone to getting clogged up with oil residue. The first impression is that 22cc one on the small side for a trimmer engine. But this is an efficient machine and the shorter blade length needs less power. A smaller engine means less weight and a smaller fuel tank, so this is an easy machine to move about and hold over your head.
The long reach of the trimmer will make it more suitable for trimming bushes. The air-filter box is in a convenient place on this McCulloch HT Petrol Hedge Trimmer, which is easy to open, for when you want to wash it.
And if you want to get the most from the motor, cleaning the filter is something that you may want to do after 10 hours of engine running time. This is good in the sense that you do not need to pull as hard to start the engine, but the lack of effort that you need to put in may take some getting used to. To hold the unit at different angles, the control handle rotates, so that you can keep your trimming straight.
And the front handle is U-shaped to allow you to vary your grip. McCulloch looks the part; it looks as if it will last a thousand years. Little differences, like the clear rubber cover over the kill switch, makes you think longevity. The delicate parts of the engine and tank are also protected by a heat vented casing, that may add a little weight, but it is a great idea.
The front of the McCulloch HT Petrol Hedge Trimmer has a small guard that would do little to protect you from sharp flying objects. The guard is more of a guide for keeping the leaves in the line of the blade. As with any of these trimmers, if you want to be safe, buy safety gear.
Invest in a decent pair of safety goggles at the time of buying. McCulloch may have reduced the size of the guard for weight, but it will not do much. The throttle can only be activated by squeezing the top trigger with your thumb. You can twist the control handle to prune the side of a hedgerow. To do this, you need to depress a button on the left side of the unit.
Fine if you are right-handed. A nice touch on this McCulloch HT Petrol Hedge Trimmer is the sealing of the engine power switch inside a small silicone cover, to stop dust and debris clogging it up. And you have to wonder why more machines do not do the same thing.
You could never say that McCulloch makes a bad product, it is a shame that they decided to not add at the very least a tool kit to the deal. The McCulloch HT Petrol Hedge Trimmer is a fine machine if you are looking for something smaller and easier to manage, but the shorter blade length will make everything take longer.
The short blade also makes it more difficult to keep your lines straight, so this trimmer belongs in the shaping and short hedge line category. For some reason, Hyundai went with a small tank on this model. The motor runs the blades through a geared transmission, which helps to increase cutting pressure at the blades. The maximum speed of the engine is very high for a trimmer, accelerating to rpm, so you should be able to get through a hedge at a decent rate.
This large engine does have a detrimental effect on its mass, and this comes in at 6kg dry weight. You will not want to hold this above your head for too long. At the end of the blade is a rounded mount to help the long blade glide over the end branches with ease. So that you can hold the trimmer at the best angle, the front handle is a U-shaped bar.
Both handles would accommodate a left-handed person. Except for the power switch, which only works for a right-handed person, lefties would need to change hands. The fuel tank is mounted under the engine with a high spout that jets out the side to make refuelling quick and safe.
The position of the opaque tank makes it easy to see how much fuel you have left.
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