Bosch 0600847A70 AHS 45-16 Electric Hedge Cutter, 450 mm Blade Length, 16 mm Tooth Opening, Green

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However, whilst 4.6kg is light, it’s still heavier than some other trimmers on the market. For instance, the Bosch AHS 45-16 (which is DIY Garden’s top recommendation when it comes to hedge trimmers), weighs just 2.6kg. The cable length is another plus. At 10m, it’s a lot longer than others on the market. Personally, I still had to use an extension cable, and I do think this will probably be the case for most people, but it still offers a bit of freedom. Also, when trimming, you do need to be mindful not to cut through the cable. However, at least the bright orange colour makes it easier to spot. The 3.6V Lithium Ion battery runs for 40 minutes between charges (recharging takes about 3.5 hours), there’s a choice of an 8cm grass blade and 12cm shrub blade, and the tool-free blade switching couldn’t be simpler.

This hedge trimmer has a 45 cm blade which is a great length for working across medium hedges. I found it easy to reach the tops of the hedges in my garden. There’s also a bright orange 10 m cable included, which is longer than the 6 m cable on the Bosch AHS 45-16. The cable is orange, so it’s easy to spot even in long grass. As I moved around the garden, the Bosch EasyHedgeCut 45 did start to feel heavy; those couple of extra kilograms probably do make a difference. Nevertheless, it was still well balanced and easy to control. Okay, now that you’re familiar with hot the AHS 45-16 compares to other Bosch models, let’s get into the details and see what exactly makes this model so special. Key Features As you’d expect from any Bosch machine, this model is very easy to use. It feels very well balanced, so even as I started to get a little tired, I didn’t find that I struggled to maintain control. There are quite a few small handheld hedge trimmers around – Bosch alone makes several different models, and lots of rivals do too – but we think this set offers the best combination of usefulness and flexibility.As mentioned, the safety trigger and on/off trigger need to be held down at the same time to start the machine. This means the hedge trimmer cannot be started without both hands on it at once, so you’ll always have control over the machine. Once I began to use the hedge trimmer, I found it extremely easy to get to grips with – this seems to be a running theme with a lot of Bosch products. I simply used large sweeping motions and the finish was very neat.

As with all powerful garden tools, safety equipment is still highly recommended. I wore a hard hat and protective eyewear, and of course you should wear sturdy shoes and avoid loose-fitting clothing. While it’s only the smallest of the Bosch hedge cutter line, it still delivers amazing performance thanks to its 420W motor and should cut easily through most hedges found in the average UK garden. Alternatives Options The AHS 45-16 is one of the best hedge trimmers manufactured by Bosch. They’ve managed to design an extremely lightweight and easy to operate machine without sacrificing any power.This hedge trimmer felt very safe to use overall. It comes with extremely detailed safety instructions in multiple languages, and the ease of assembly means there’s not much that could go wrong during set up. One thing I will say is that parts of the plastic construction didn’t feel quite as sturdy as I expected. For example, the blade guard especially is made from fairly flimsy plastic, and doesn’t feel particularly durable.

With teeth on both sides of the blade, you can sweep the trimmer in either direction, making it easy to use. Also, it’s suitable for both left- and right-handed users, as the triggers are centrally located.The first thing I noticed about the design of this hedge trimmer was its lightweight build. At just 4.6 kg, it was very easy to lift out of the box. AHS 45-16 er en af de billigste modeller i Bosch’ sortiment af hækkeklippere. Modellen er eldrevet, hvilket giver den dårlige mobilitet sammenlignet med en akku-hækkeklipper, men mindsker til gengæld også dens pris væsentligt. Worx garden products have really impressed this writer and not just because every product I’ve tested of theirs performs the task it was made for, but also because I’m fond of the company’s product designs. Granted, branding and looks shouldn’t play a part in choosing garden gear, but every time I see a WORX product I just want to get my hands on it (witness the company’s LeafJet blower or Landroid M500 robot mower). In the pantheon of garden products, their stuff screams ‘buy me’.