Hedges need more than just a couple of clips a year to look their best but carrying around petrol hedge trimmers can be a bind.
That’s where cordless, battery powered machines come into their own and these ones from Greenworks now delivery the same power as petrol ones thanks top the latest battery technology.
Long reach: Greenworks G Max 40 Volt long reach hedge trimmer
It has a pivoting cutting head with seven positions and can cope with cuttings up to18 mm. This makes it particularly suitable for difficult hedges with sloping sides and crenelated tops.
It weighs just 3.3 kg and has a telescopic reach from 2.4 to 3.6 metres.
The battery and charger are available separately and the battery will last for 2000 cycles and can be charged at any time without any negative effect.
Also the battery gives even power throughout its charge with no fading.
It costs £79, but remember that is for the tool only. Once purchased other Greenworks equipment can be bought at very keen prices.
It is delivered free the next working day and has a four year guarantee.
Power of petrol: Greenworks G-Max 40 volt hedgetrimmer
This is much quieter and less tiring to use as well and has a continuous run time of up to 65 minutes.
It has double reciprocating 61 cm blades and can cut twigs up to 2 cm thick.
The rear handle rotates through 90 degrees to give greater options when cutting tops and sides of hedges and the handles have soft grips to reduce vibrations.
The 40 volt GMAX battery is for sale separately and once bought can be used on other Greenworks garden machinery like strimmers and long-reach pruners.
It costs £69, but remember this is for the tool only.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a four year guarantee.
