For thick stems and large hedges there are 36v (and higher) models but these start to get heavy.

Best Normal Length Cordless Hedgetrimmer

 

	Best Large Cordless Hedge Trimmer? -Greenworks 40v Hedge Trimmer       Greenworks 40v Hedge trimmer with rotating handle The blade can be rotated 90 degrees for more comfort. On a typical hedge the battery should give 30 minutes of cutting. If you have a very large hedge you can buy a larger battery or a 2nd smaller battery. I have tried many cordless hedge trimmers and this one has a great balance between power and weight. I love the rotating blade for more comfortable use and the 61cm long blade. It is similar to the Bosch 36v trimmer but easier to use, cheaper and the battery can be used in more tools. Light and well balanced at around 3.8kg depending on battery option. Greenworks 40V Lithium-ion 2Ah Battery Greenworks 40V Long Reach Hedge Trimmer & Polesaw Combo Return to top of page
	Best Small 3.6v Battery Powered Topiary Shears Bosch Isio Cordless Shrub/ Grass Shear A new breakthrough in powered garden tools, this lightweight grass shear and shrub trimmer has Lithium Ion batteries for power and durability. The Bosch ISIO is similar to the Award winning Wolf trimmer but it is smaller, lighter and cheaper. The latest version of this tool has a anti-jam electronics that stop and reverse the blades the instant it detects too much force. This new feature makes a lot of difference especially when the battery is running low as this is when any trimmer is more likely to get stuck on a thick stem. Grass and Shrub Trimming! The Bosch ISIO can be converted from a small shrub trimmer to a grass shear in seconds and is surprisingly efficient. Running time is very good thanks to the Li-ion batteries and I get 20 minutes use which included some woody shrub material. The softer the material you cut the longer the battery will last between re-charges. Anti -Jam electronics helps stop the blade getting stuck. If too much resistance is detected the blade quickly reverses and has another go. For light trimming work on to box hedges and rockery shrubs I love these little single handed cordless trimmers. Use my links below to find the best deal Bosch Isio Cordless Shrub/ Grass Shear Bosch Telescopic handle for Isio Terratek 2 IN 1 Pro 7.2V Telescopic Cordless Hedge Trimmer     For a more powerful but slightly larger and heavier tool based on the same design please check out the Worx Zen Shrubber on the link below.  WORX WG801E.5 20V Zen Cordless Shrub/Grass Shear/Weeder   Return to top of page

Other Cordless Hedge Trimmers tested by the Fredshed Team

 

	Ryobi 18v Cordless Hedge Trimmer This no frills hedge trimmer has been around for a few years now and is part of the extensive Ryobi One + range of cordless power tools. In 2015 it was replaced by a new, more expensive model that has a clippings sweeping attachment and also a rotating handle. On the old model the blades were not particularly good quality and without the anti jam mechanism of the Bosch 18v models, it did not cut thick material well. I think this hedge trimmer is only worth buying if you have a well kept bush and other Ryobi One + tools so you already have the battery and charger. If you are just buying a cordless hedge trimmer the Bosch AHS 50-20 is a much better tool, and better value when bought with battery and charger included. There are over 150 tools in the Ryobi range including trimmers, drills, saws, sanders, vacuum cleaners, torches. The hedge trimmer and all the other tools can be powered from the old NiCad battery OR the latest Li-ion batteries. The batteries if purchased on their own appear to be more expensive than other brands.   Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Pole Pruner, 18 V (Body only) Ryobi RB18L50 ONE+ 5.0 Ah Lithium Battery  Ryobi RB18L25 ONE+ 2.5 Ah Lithium Battery   Return to top of page

LONG REACH CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMERS TESTED AND REVIEWED

 

	18v battery powered long reach hedge trimmers Flymo Sabre Vs Gtech HT20 Bosch HedgePole Vs Gtech HT20 Unless your hedge is in a confined space then a long handled hedge trimmer is a great tool to use. They are growing in popularity and come in a range of sizes, petrol and electric and now battery powered. I have tested the Gtech HT05 and HT20, Black and Decker 18v, Bosch Universal HedgePole, Greenworks, and Gardena cordless telescopic hedge-trimmers. The drawback with this type of tool is the weight of the head so only consider the longest ones if you are very strong.   Latest and Lightest Long Reach Cordless Hedge Trimmer After ordering the Gtech HT20 I was impressed by the fast delivery with text alert. Gtech tools are well packaged with good instructions in plain English. The 18v Li-ion battery has 4 lights to tell you its state of charge and is very easy to get in/out. This was the lightest and most effective long reach battery hedge trimmer I have tried in the last 20 years and everyone that used it was been impressed. You can buy longer, telescopic models from other brands but they are just too heavy for many people to use for more than a few minutes. In 2019 Gtech replaced the HT20 with an upgraded model called the HT 3.0 then in 2021 the HT50, which has a 10ft reach and can  now thicker stems (up to 25mm) but still weighs only 2.94kG. Click here for more info on Gtech cordless garden tools
	Cheaper Long Reach Cordless Hedge Trimmers Flymo Sabre 20v Telescopic Hedge Trimmer Flymo SabreCut XT Cordless Battery Telescopic Hedge Trimmer, 20 V - 50 cm YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE VERY STRONG ARMS TO USE THIS AT FULL LENGTH! The 18v Flymo Sabre Cut is a good low price, long reach hedge trimmer. In 2019 Flymo introduced a improved version with a 20v Li-ion battery. This battery has 2.5amp hour of power which is ok for small jobs or thin hedges with stems up to 16mm. In 2021 Gtech launched the improved 18v HT 50 with a 2 amp hour Li-ion battery. It is shorter and lighter than the Flymo Sabre but has longer 55cm blade with wider 25mm tooth spacing for cutting thicker stems. The Flymo at 3.85kg is about 1KG heavier than the Gtech but won't cut as thick hedges due to its smaller blade. Flymo SabreCut Corded Mains Powered Telescopic Hedge Trimmer, 20 V - 50 cm Long reach hedge trimmers are one tool that may be better off petrol powered as the weight can be kept at the bottom end and not the top where it soon becomes seriously tiring. The other issue with long reach tools is that you cant see what you are cutting half the time and have to keep stepping back to check. Also you are likely to leave dead trimmings on your hedge and have to get up there anyway to clear them off properly. Best Overall Long Reach Cordless Hedge Trimmer New Bosch model using existing 18v battery- watch this space! Bosch Universal Hedge Pole 18 (bare tool) Bosch Universal Hedge Pole, 18 V   Click here for my special page on Long-Reach Cordless Hedgetrimmers Professional gardeners tend not to use the long reach trimmer much and instead use special Tripod Garden Ladders . If you have a high, thick hedge then it will be safer to use a ladder platform like the BPS access systems Big Red Foot ladder that I am currently testing. It can be used like a ladder in a variety of different shapes or as a superb sturdy trestle platform.   4x4 Rung - 4.75m (15'7)  'Big Red Foot' Multi Purpose Ladder with Extra Strong 2-part platform Tripod Garden Ladder with built-in Platform by Henchman
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	DO ME A FAVOUR! If you use a powered product like a grass or hedge trimmer please protect your eyes from dust and debris. It's so easy to damage your eyesight, from a speck of blown dust - to a flying thorn. The Draper goggles are not the prettiest but do create a seal on your face to prevent dust getting in. They are ventilated to avoid steaming up and are large enough to be worn over most glasses.  Buy now - what have you got to lose? - only your eyesight! SAFETY GOGGLES by Draper  Safety Sunglasses with Green Tinted Scratch Resistant Wrap-Around Lenses and No-Slip Grips

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