I made the most of this lightweight quality by using this hedge trimmer on some of the more awkward-to-reach parts of my hedge, such as the section behind a polytunnel frame. Even though I wasn’t able to angle my body in the way that I would have liked, the fact that this machine was so easy to manoeuvre meant that I was still able to get the job done neatly. For a 2.0aH battery, it offers great power and runtime. That said, if you were going to be using this hedge trimmer for longer periods of time, it would be worth purchasing a larger battery for it. Long 5.5m spool line and simple ‘tap & go’ line feed system means you can keep trimming for longer – without replacing the spool. Full guidelines on how to do this are included in your manual. Don’t clog up your mower or waste time emptying the waste container – cut consistently with the Brush Cutter attachment on this dynamic tool.

Petrol strimmers are ideal for large lawns but are much bulkier, heavier, and noisier than other types. Normally equipped with two-stroke engines, ranging from 26cc to 56cc, they are very powerful. Models that come with a cutting attachment are able to cut through bushes and shrubs. The The Von Haus 20V cordless strimmer battery takes about an hour for a 1.5amp battery to charge fully The head and handle of the Makita 18V cordless line trimmer easily change angle making uneven ground easier Specification: Warranty: yes (1-3 year) , Power: 18V , Cutting Width: 26cm , Speed: 800rpm , Weight: ‎3.1kg

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The machine has a slightly larger than average 2.6 Ah battery when compared to other 36V contenders, and this of course equates to more time using the strimmer between charges, which is always a good thing.

Unlike other Grass trimmers, which utilise a cutting line, the VonHaus 20V Max. Grass Trimmer features an innovative blade system for sharper, stronger and more efficient cutting. Another significant difference is the level of versatility. The Einhell strimmer can be used to both cut brushes and trim grass, whereas the Hyundai model is a multi-use 5-in-1 tool, which includes a grass trimmer, a hedge trimmer, a brush cutter, a pole chainsaw, an 800mm extension shaft, and a pole hedge trimmer.Lightweight at just 5.6kg with a 10m cable gives you the freedom to manoeuvre around your garden with ease In addition to inconvenience, using a corded strimmer means that you run the safety risk of accidentally cutting through the cord, which poses safety hazards. On the other hand, this allows you to use your strimmer for prolonged periods of time, without having to refuel the tank or recharge the battery. Cordless hedge trimmers: These are lightweight, quiet, environmentally friendly and have no need of petrol, engine maintenance or electricity plus there are no trailing cables to worry about. Without the cord or a petrol tank, you aren’t limited to where you can cut and although these were traditionally pretty pricey, recent advances have lowered their price. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs. Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems. However, both the charging time and the running time could use some improvement as they just can’t compare to the best cordless strimmers on our list. Having said that, this is pretty standard from a lot of budget cordless garden strimmers.