The Einhell GC-HH 9048 remains a product to beat in today’s fast-paced world. It boasts of a strong 900-Watt motor so that you can efficiently trim bushes, shrubs and hedges. It has a durable metal gearing while its blade is produced with laser-cut diamond ground steel. With an extendable telescopic handle, you work on hedges as tall as 2.5 metres. 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.

The BU-KO Multifunction Garden Tool is a 5-in-1 machine for effective garden maintenance. It is powered by a heavy-duty 3HP motor, and that is why it is one of the most powerful trimmers in this review. It features a 52cc 2-stroke petrol engine with a fuel tank capacity of 1200ml. It is easy to assemble, within just five minutes, you are good to go. There is a safety switch that you need to press so as to unlatch the trigger, which provides optimum protection against the accidental trigger. It weighs just 2.25 kilograms, and that is why you can manoeuvre it without much hassle. 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. 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. 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.”

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When you take the pole trimmer apart, the motor and blade section weigh more than the handle section (with the battery included). This tells you a lot about the balance of the machine. When you factor in a fully extended pole, most of the weight is really far forward. 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. 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. Long-reach hedge trimmers are known for their long shaft which one can adjust in length. The cutting blade of this machine sits at the end of this shaft, and you only need to tilt the blade to cut your hedge. 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.

Small Hedges: A pair of hand shears can do the job if what you’ve gotten are small hedges. An electric hedge trimmer with a cutting blade of 45cm is another option, especially when you need to cut a limited hedge amount not far from your house. There are lots of these cordless hedge trimmers on the UK market. So what makes this one different from the rest?Besides, it comes with an 18-volt lithium-ion battery, which gives you a runtime of about 2 hours 30 minutes. You can use the battery on other products in the Bosch home/garden 18-volt range. You will like the lightweight of this machine, making its manipulation as easy as ABC. You will like the compactness of this machine, which makes it easier for you to store without using up too much space. This machine has a power cable measuring 8 metres so that you will not be restricted when trimming. If that is not enough, you can make use of an extension box for optimum coverage. You will like its compactness, which makes it possible for you to store it without using up too much space.

Tall Hedges: The best trimmer type for long hedges is an extended hedge trimmer. This will allow you to get to high areas without using any ladder.The VonHaus 20V cordless extendable reach hedge trimmer is your best bet if you have a large garden with tall hedges. It comes with rich features that guarantee convenience and superb performance at all times. Whether you are a starter or pro, you can work confidently with the hope of getting the best result. They can be found as all the models mentioned above: electric, cordless and petrol extendable hedge trimmers. Interestingly, these cutters are also sold as a multi-tool. The head can be replaced with a strimmer or a pruner. As such, one can have different tools functioning with a single motor. 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 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.