Lightweight Hedge Trimmers – Top Rated Cordless, Petrol, Electric & Long Reach Lightweight Hedge Trimmers
A common hedge cutter complaint, especially about long reach/telescopic models, is that they are just too heavy! Your arms can feel like they’re going to drop off in no time at all - not ideal when you just want to get the job done.
Here at GardenLines we hope to come to your rescue by providing you with a list of highly rated, lightweight hedge trimmers. We’ve listened to feedback from our own customers as well researching lightweight hedge trimmer reviews available elsewhere – so you don’t have to!
User reviews state this petrol hedge trimmer, when compared to other petrol models, is not as heavy. The Hitachi CH62EA3 petrol hedge trimmer has many great features including:
• Low vibration technology for user comfort
• It has a double-sided blade making lighter work of hedge trimming
• It has “S Start” technology – this means you don’t need to pull so hard on the cord to get it started
• It also has a ‘Quick Twist’ five position rear handle making it easier to cut at all angles including vertical trimming/shaping, also this means you can be left or right-handed and this trimmer will still be easy to use
• Includes a two year Hitachi domestic warranty
This is a long reach hedge trimmer that can also be used/transformed for close range trimming. Reviews note how lightweight this product is - and it is in comparison to heavier, petrol long reach hedge trimmers. The problem with long reach hedge trimmers is all the extra ‘length’ you need in the machine to enable you to get to the top of high hedges. The Handy THEPT long reach electric hedge trimmer is light in weight and offers great performance along with:
• 1.15m detachable extension pole
• Articulating head that can be set in six different positions for easy cutting of hedge tops and ground cover
• Includes a shoulder strap - this helps take some of the weight when using the pole extension and cutting the tops of high hedges
• Has a total reaching height of 3m
• Includes a one year warranty
TIP: Avoid cutting through your hedge trimmer cable by placing the cord over your shoulder out of the way. Also make sure no-one’s going to trip or pull on the hedge trimmer cable when it’s use.
The Bosch AHS 50-16 electric hedge cutter is ultra lightweight; this has been reported by many of its users. Other comments made by buyers/users of this hedge trimmer is it’s also really easy to handle. The Bosch AHS 50-16 electric hedgecutter features:
• Quick stop blade (and other features) for user safety
• Ergonomic handle design making it comfortable to use
• A 50cm blade - perfectly suited to smaller/younger hedges
• It also includes a Bosch two year warranty
TIP: Avoid cutting through your hedge trimmer cable by placing the cord over your shoulder out of the way. Also make sure no-one’s going to trip or pull on the hedge trimmer cable when it’s use.
The beauty of a cordless/battery-powered hedge trimmer is that there is no cable to cut through and they tend to weigh less than heavier petrol hedge trimmer models. The Bosch AHS 52 Accu cordless hedgecutter is reported as very lightweight and a pleasure to use, it features:
• ‘Diamond ground’ blades which means smooth hedge trimming and less snagging
• Two batteries are included with the hedge trimmer, each with a 55 minute run time. The batteries take three hours to charge
• It is quiet and a low vibration hedge trimmer for user (and neighbour) happiness
• It also includes a Bosch two year warranty
Here at GardenLines we have a wide range of hedge trimmers available. View:
Hedge Trimmers
Cordless Hedge Trimmers
Electric Hedge Trimmers
Petrol Hedge Trimmers
If you have a tall hedge to cut, view this article:Long Reach Hedge Trimmers