The hedges are now due their first trim and the most difficult job is cutting the tops of any hedge above shoulder height.
This is where a long reach hedge trimmer can save ages of time positioning ladders and platforms and is much safer as well.
These are becoming much more popular and are fast becoming an essential part of garden machinery simply because it is much safer top trim hedges not using a ladder.
So here are five top long reach hedge trimmers to put on your list. But don’t forget, there is a much wider selection of trimmers on our site.
Cobra: Easy to use and great value
First is the Cobra LRH40E Electric Long-Reach Hedgetrimmer with a 35cm double-sided reciprocating blade.
You can change the angle of cut through 135 degrees according to how you tackle the hedges and the extending glass fibre pole will extend to give a total shaft length of up to 185 cm, enough to tackle most tall hedges.
Power comes from a 500 Watt electric motor with an electric start and it has ergonomic handles and comfortably positioned controls
This handy little tool weighs in a just 4 kg.
Delivery is free the next working day, there is a two-year manufacturer’s warranty and it costs just £99.99
Long reaching power: Redback E920D Cordless Pole-Hedgetrimmer
Next, we have the Redback E920DQ-4Ah Cordless Pole-Hedgetrimmer
This machine will extend depending on how tall you are, to an overall reach of 2.4 metres.
The 52 cm long blade with its 20cm tooth gap is adjustable to 90 degrees.
It is light and easy to use and comes with a powerful 4AH Li-ion Battery lasting for 80 minutes continuous use. There are, of course, no cables to get in the way.
This pruner comes with a fast charging battery, charger and a power belt which reduces the weight even further and offers safety, and comfortable use.
This machine costs £319.99 and comes with free delivery.
Cobra LRH270k Long Reach
Next comes a petrol machine currently on offer at a special price.
The Cobra LRH270K Petrol Long-Reach Hedgetrimmer
has a fully articulating blade which can be adjusted through 90 degrees and can also be used for cutting the sides of hedges and ground vegetation.
It has a 22 cc 2-stroke engine with automatic clutch and has a 20-inch metal blade which has a total reach of two and a half metres.
This cutter would normally cost £499.99 but we have it on special offer for £419.99 plus a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
Mitox long reach hedgetrimmer
Another excellent machine is the Mitox 28-LH Long-Reach Hedgetrimmer. This one has a 270-degree articulating head and an overall length of 2260 mm.
It has a 25.4 cc engine has a full crankshaft for a long life and better power transfer.
The 58 cm blades a specially sharpened and are double reciprocating to provide a fast neat cut.
The machine itself costs £199. (£50 below the RRP) and comes with free next working day delivery and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Efco EFDS2800
And the last on our list is the Efco DS2400-H Long-Reach Pole Hedgetrimmer an ideal choice for the professional gardener with an overall reach of 1.8 metres.
It has a 22 cc high-performance engine and has been designed to start even when it’s cold.
It also has a rev limiter fitted to prevent damage when operating at high engine speeds.
The cutter will rotate through 12 settings up to 180 degrees.
This model costs £409, £70 less than the manufacturer’s price, with free delivery.
This blog updated June 2016, March 2018, July 2018
