Hedge tops are always a problem at this time of year and teetering atop a ladder with a heavy petrol powered trimmer is potentially dangerous.
High hedges: Greenworks 24V pole hedgetrimmer
This machine is powered by a lithium-ion battery, lighter and more powerful than old-fashioned batteries with three to four times their lifespan.
And whatsmore these batteries provide the equivalent power to many petrol-powered machines.
They have a running time of 35 minutes and weigh only 3.9 kg making cutting high hedges and much less dangerous task.
The total reach of the machine is between 2.4 up to 3.6 metres but that includes the users total reach of the user as well.
It has dual-reciprocating blades to minimise jamming and the cutting head pivots to seven positions to make it easier when trimming the sides and any topiary on high hedges.
The lithium-ion battery and charger are included in the price and there is a four year warranty.
It is delivered free the next working day and costs £149.95 – the manufacturer’s recommended retail price is £199.95.
