Stihl have introduced a line of electric hedgetrimmers aimed at keen topiarists who who don't fancy dealing with a noisy, dirty and maintenance-heavy petrol engine. This model offers optimised blade-geometry, so you can be sure of a precision cut and super-smooth operation; and it weighs a minimal 3.1kg, so you'll be able to complete the job with little energy expended. The STIHL HSE-52 is driven by a powerful but quiet-running 460w motor and features cable strain relief as standard.

Equipped with a high-powered but impressively quiet-running 500w motor, the STIHL HSE-61 Electric Hedgetrimmer is a good choice for anyone maintaining a town or city garden. It weighs just 4.1kg and features an adjustable rear-handle; a combination that makes it supremely manoeuvrable; and it utilises Stihl's triple safety-switching technology that all but eliminates any possibility of accidental injury. This model's 50cm blade and 29mm tooth-gap make it ideal for trimming larger hedges containing, thick, well-established growth.

Offering more power from its 600w motor and a longer blade length of 60cm, the STIHL HSE-71/24 Electric Hedgetrimmer is well-equipped to take on larger hedges with heavier growth. A rotating handle facilitates low-effort operation at differing cutting angles; while a weight of only 4.2kg ensures the comfortable completion of time-consuming jobs. This model also features Stihl's Triple-Switch System for peace of mind when it comes to user-safety.