Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. - SV650.org

15-02-09, 08:35 PM

I planted a privet hedge round out front garden last year, and i also have quite a lot of big shrubs that need regular trimming, so i was thinking of getting a hedge trimmer to save hours with the shears.

Can you help me decide which type to get or recommend a specific model?

I like the idea of not having an electric cable. I was so pleased when i got a petrol lawn mower - and don't think i could go back to being restricted by a power lead. So that leaves battery or petrol powered.

I kinda like the idea of a petrol one, so i can wave it around pretending its a chainsaw and that I'm an evil murdering gangster.

However, i don't want the neighbours thinking I'm a c0ck for attacking my tiny little sapling hedge plants with a hugely over powered chainsaw type thing.

I also like the idea of a lithium battery one. But I'm worried it may not be powerful enough to chop through some of the bigger shrubs and my side of the neighbours beech hedge.

So what do you reckon? Has anyone used a lithium battery powered hedge trimmer and was it up to the job.

Thanks in advance for all your helpful comments.

15-02-09, 08:37 PM

i did wonder if you were contemplating suicide, now that i've read your post i'm relieved to say your not.

15-02-09, 08:40 PM

Petrol.

15-02-09, 08:44 PM

I got a Homebase Black and Decker about forty quid it has a five year guarantee and gets lots and I mean lots of use. Had it 2 years now and its still cutting well.

15-02-09, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV-net

I got a Homebase Black and Decker about forty quid it has a five year guarantee and gets lots and I mean lots of use. Had it 2 years now and its still cutting well.

is it petrol, corded or battery?

yorkie_chris · 15-02-09, 09:03 PM

Petrol all the way, the battery ones are totally useless.

15-02-09, 09:36 PM

I`ll agree with Chris, battery power!!!!! Better off with scissors. If u have alot of cutting petrol is the best but as SV said £40 for a corded with 5 yr guarantee is spot on.

15-02-09, 10:08 PM

We have a beech hedge and they are very tough to cut with a battery/electric one-we tried 2 of them! Petrol all the way.

16-02-09, 12:37 AM

A goat?

Mr Speirs · 16-02-09, 09:20 AM

Go to B&Q, find a box that says Hedge Trimmer on it. Im sure it will Trim Hedges

15-02-09, 08:35 PM	#1
New Leaf Guest Posts: n/a	Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. I planted a privet hedge round out front garden last year, and i also have quite a lot of big shrubs that need regular trimming, so i was thinking of getting a hedge trimmer to save hours with the shears. Can you help me decide which type to get or recommend a specific model? I like the idea of not having an electric cable. I was so pleased when i got a petrol lawn mower - and don't think i could go back to being restricted by a power lead. So that leaves battery or petrol powered. I kinda like the idea of a petrol one, so i can wave it around pretending its a chainsaw and that I'm an evil murdering gangster. However, i don't want the neighbours thinking I'm a c0ck for attacking my tiny little sapling hedge plants with a hugely over powered chainsaw type thing. I also like the idea of a lithium battery one. But I'm worried it may not be powerful enough to chop through some of the bigger shrubs and my side of the neighbours beech hedge. So what do you reckon? Has anyone used a lithium battery powered hedge trimmer and was it up to the job. Thanks in advance for all your helpful comments.

15-02-09, 08:37 PM	#2
Gene genie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. i did wonder if you were contemplating suicide, now that i've read your post i'm relieved to say your not.

15-02-09, 08:40 PM	#3
Davido Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. Petrol.

15-02-09, 08:44 PM	#4
SV-net Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. I got a Homebase Black and Decker about forty quid it has a five year guarantee and gets lots and I mean lots of use. Had it 2 years now and its still cutting well.

15-02-09, 09:03 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. Petrol all the way, the battery ones are totally useless. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

15-02-09, 09:36 PM	#7
Electro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. I`ll agree with Chris, battery power!!!!! Better off with scissors. If u have alot of cutting petrol is the best but as SV said £40 for a corded with 5 yr guarantee is spot on.

15-02-09, 10:08 PM	#8
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. We have a beech hedge and they are very tough to cut with a battery/electric one-we tried 2 of them! Petrol all the way.

16-02-09, 12:37 AM	#9
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a Hedge Trimmer Please. A goat?

16-02-09, 09:20 AM	#10
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