Weighing just 5.6kg and blending 56cm double-action blades with a sizeable 28mm tooth-pitch, this value-for-money petrol hedgetrimmer from Racing offers class-leading comfort, productivity and cutting-performance at a great price! Further quality features include a powerful but highly efficient 26cc engine and an adjustable rear-handle for comfortable operation at any angle.

This high-performance petrol hedgetrimmer from leading German brand Einhell offers excellent specifications and robust build-quality at an impressively low price. It features a 180° swivelling rear-handle for the comfortable operation at any angle and is driven by an easy-starting 24.5cc engine. The Einhell GE-PH 2555-A has lengthy 55cm double-sided, dual reciprocating blade with a generous 28mm tooth-gap. It will provide a fast, clean cut on differing hedge-types and has been equipped with a full anti-vibration system for added comfort.

A high-powered 22cc engine, lengthy 45cm double-sided blades and a substantial 28mm tooth-pitch make this high-performance petrol brushcutter from MTD a great choice for gardeners maintaining larger hedges comprising thick, woody growth. It boasts a twist-grip rear-handle, so you’ll be able to find a comfortable working-angle for any given hedge; and it employs a shock-absorbing system that ensures your hands and arms won’t be exposed to undue levels of vibration.

The Mountfield MHT 2322 is a powerful petrol hedgetrimmer that’s been designed to tackle substantial hedges with larger-diameter growth (up to 28mm). It’s driven by a high-performance 24.5cc engine that will prove reliable and easy-starting; and it’s equipped with a pair of 70cm double-sided blades, which ensure a rapid work-rate, while providing a clean, crisp cut. This model also features a three-step twistable handle, so you can achieve the ideal working angle for the task in hand. Weighs just 5.6kg.

A healthy, well-groomed hedge needs a hedgetrimmer with razor sharp, precision-ground and smooth-running blades. Ideally balanced and generously specified, the Echo HC-2020 Hedgetrimmer is built to last and comes with a five-year domestic-use warranty (in private use, it could last a lifetime). This double-sided model comes with a host of advanced features: the Pro-Fire electronic-ignition generates more power for instant starting; superb-quality dual-reciprocating blades cut on their forward and return strokes for a rapid work-rate; and a commercial-grade air-cleaner maintains engine power and extends engine life. With a 53.4cm blade and powered by a 21.2cc two-stroke motor, this is a versatile general-purpose hedgetrimmer. It weighs just 4.6kg.

The powerful and highly manoeuvrable Echo HC-2020R has the advantage of a back handle with grouped controls that adjusts instantly to a choice of five positions to suit both the angle of cut and left- or right-handed operation. It's fitted with lengthy 53.4cm double-sided blades that ensure impressive productivity; and it features Echo's superior anti-vibration technology for long hours of comfortable, controlled hedgetimming. Weighs 4.6kg.

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Enjoy a super-fast work-rate with the high-specification Echo HCR-165ES. It has an extra-long 64cm blade-set; an even more robust gearbox; and an up-rated anti-vibration system with the engine isolated from the handle - a combination that makes the the right choice for extended use in very large gardens. Equipped with a high-performance 21.2cc engine and a roomy 0.37-litre fuel-tank, the Echo HCR-165ES weighs just 5.1kg and has a five-stage twist-grip rear-handle for low-effort manoeuvrability.

At just 4.3kg, the STIHL HS46 C-E Petrol Hedgetrimmer is impressively lightweight and so will prove particularly comfortable and easy to manoeuvre. Its 21.4cc engine powers a set of double-sided, dual-reciprocating blades that will deliver a fast, clean cut in woody growth; while its effective anti-vibration system makes it far more comfortable and easier to control. A master-lever incorporates all the major functions for convenience; and the oil and fuel filler-caps are tool-less for hassle-free top-ups.

The Harry HT22S75 is a single sided hedge trimmer powered by a Kawasaki commercial 22.5cc 2 stroke engine, which provides reliability for many years to come.

Fitted with one of the lengthiest blade-sets on any double-sided hedgetrimmer (75cm), the fast-working Echo HCR-185ES will cover even the largest hedge with impressive speed and efficiency. It boasts a five-stage rotating rear-handle that provides an ergonomic angle of approach for whatever hedge-shape your faced with; and it offers a wide 35mm tooth-spacing, so thicker branches can be cut without fear of twisting and/or stalling. This powerful 21.2cc model features integrated anti-vibration technology and weighs-in at only 5.3kg.

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Single-sided blade hedgetrimmers like this superb example from Echo are the preferred configuration for professional use because of their longer blades and wider cutting-arcs; better cut-to-weight ratio; dual piston-ring engines; and optimised anti-vibration systems. This is the industry-standard professional hedgetrimmer, long famous for its balance, efficiency and superior durability. It has a 21.2cc two-stroke engine, weighs just 4.7kg and has an expansive 59cm blade for increased productivity. Equipped with a 0.39-litre fuel-tank, the HCS-2810ES has a gear reduction ratio of 5.13.

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With an expansive 2.4m shaft and a 180° articulating cutter-bar, this premium domestic- and pro-use machine from Italian market-leaders Oleo-Mac will enable you to tackle the tops and sides of high hedges with your feet planted firmly on the ground. It’s fitted with a pair of top-quality HS steel blades that work with its powerful engine and generous tooth-pitch (35mm) to facilitate the efficient trimming of the most challenging growth; and it employs Oleo-Mac’s acclaimed anti-vibration technology which combines with a bearing-mounted drive-linkage to make it one of the smoothest-handling long-reach hedgetrimmers in production. The BC241-HL is powered by a 21.7cc Emak engine and weighs-in at 7.1kg.

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This commercial-duty machine from Echo is equipped with a powerful 22.1cc engine that drives one of the longest blades you'll find on a hedgetrimmer (83cm), thereby making it ideal for large-scale professional use. It features Echo's Easy Start system for low-effort pull-starts; and it weighs just 4.9kg, so operator-comfort is assured. The fuel-tank capacity is a generous 0.39-litres.

A pro-grade product from globally-renowned power-tool specialists STIHL, this superior petrol hedgetrimmer is packed full of high-spec features and is ready to take-on heavy-duty trimming and shaping applications. Its 60cm blades and wide 38mm tooth-spacing ensure thick branches won't cause stalling or 'chewing', while its patented ErgoStart system means 50% less effort is required to get the powerful 22.7cc engine going. Tool-free filler-caps make topping-up easy; while an ergonomic 90° left/right adjustable handle takes the strain out of cutting at awkward angles.

Single-sided hedgetrimmers like this fine example from Stihl are favoured by landscape professionals thanks to their extra-long blades and the resulting high productivity-rate. The 75cm cutter-bar on the STIHL HS86 T-30 operates at a rapid 5000rpm and has a 38mm tooth-spacing; a combination that ensures a fast, bruise-free cut in thicker growth; while the 22.7cc engine boasts an electronic ignition and a manual fuel-pump for trouble-free starts at each time of asking. Vibrations to the handles are reduced by an efficient spring-type damping system, thereby reducing stress and strain on the operator’s body.

Designed and built in Germany to exacting standards, the STIHL HS87 R has been developed for the fast and efficient trimming and shaping of substantial hedges. Its top-quality Stihl 2-Mix engine powers a pair of lengthy 75cm single-sided blades with an unusually wide 38mm tooth-gap that ensures a clean cut in large-diameter growth; while its comprehensive vibration-damping measures and low-weight construction work to minimise operator-fatigue. From-cold starting is ultra-reliable, thanks to a manual fuel-pump. Weighs 5.5kg.

German precision-engineering and user-friendly operation characterise this commercial-duty petrol hedgetrimmer from Stihl! Running at a rapid 5000rpm and offering a 30mm tooth-aperture, this model cuts impressively cleanly and will take thicker growth in its stride. Its low-weight build and 90° rotating handle work to maximise manoeuvrability; while its high-specification anti-vibration system ensures long hours of comfortable hedgetrimming. The STIHL HS82 T has lengthy 75cm blades for fast results on larger hedges. Weighs just 5.3kg.

German precision-engineering and user-friendly operation characterise this commercial-duty petrol hedgetrimmer from Stihl! Running at a rapid 5000rpm and offering a 30mm tooth-aperture, this model cuts impressively cleanly and will take thicker growth in its stride. Its low-weight build and 90° rotating handle work to maximise manoeuvrability; while its high-specification anti-vibration system ensures long hours of comfortable hedgetrimming. The STIHL HS82 T has lengthy 60cm blades for fast results on larger hedges. Weighs just 5.3kg.

The impressive Chipperfield Pro HT230B petrol hedge cutter will make light work of those hedges and bushes that need maintenance. Fitted with a powerful 25.4cc 2 stroke petrol engine, 22" double sided cutting blades and a 5 position adjustable handle.

The Mountfield MHJ2424 is a powerful petrol hedgetrimmer that’s been designed to tackle substantial hedges with larger-diameter growth (up to 28mm). It’s driven by a high-performance 24.5cc engine that will prove reliable and easy-starting; and it’s equipped with a pair of 61cm double-sided blades, which ensure a rapid work-rate, while providing a clean, crisp cut. This model also features a three-step twistable handle, so you can achieve the ideal working angle for the task in hand. Weighs just 5.5kg.

Fitted with the highest-quality precision-ground steel blades and combining a very powerful 21.7cc engine with a commercial-grade transmission, the Oleo-Mac HC265XP is well-equipped to take-on demanding applications in both the professional and domestic arenas. It features a digital coil with a rev-limiter that works to protect the engine from very heavy loads; and it has been equipped with ‘Lift Starter’ and manual fuel-pump for reliable ignition from cold. Weighing only 5.6kg, this model features a 180° twist handle that provides the ideal angle of attack for any given job.

The STIHL HS45-18 has been designed primarily for commercial hedge-maintenance, but can also be used for tough jobs in private gardens. A lightweight introductory model, it's equipped with double-edged blades that facilitate rapid bi-directional cutting; and offers vibration-damping for long periods of low-fatigue hedgetrimming. Powered by a 27.2cc two-stroke engine, the STIHL HS45-18 weighs just 4.7kg and has a mid-sized 45cm blade-set.

Cover a substantial plant in quick-time with this 60cm-blade hedgetrimmer from Stihl! It's equipped a high-performance 27.2cc engine that features the German manufacturer's ElastoStart technology for low-effort recoil-starts; and it offers a wide 30mm tooth-spacing for the blockage-free trimming of larger-diameter branches. Weighs-in at just 5kg.

Featuring dual-action laser-cut blades with a substantial 27mm tooth-gap, this high-quality but affordable petrol hedgetrimmer from Stiga delivers superb results in thicker growth. It boasts a three-stage adjustable rear-handle that makes it possible to quickly switch from horizontal to lateral cutting; and it employs anti-vibration measures that work with its compact, lightweight design to minimise the fatigue-load on the operator’s body. The Stiga SHT 670 is equipped with a lengthy 60cm blade set and is powered by a 22.5cc Stiga two-stroke engine. Weighs only 5.7kg.

With an expansive 64cm cutting-swathe and a generous 35mm tooth-pitch, this superior Japanese-engineered hedgetrimmer from Echo will take large hedges and woody growth in its stride. Its refined 21.2cc two-stroke engine offers low-emission performance with no compromise on power-output; while tool-free air-filter access makes routine maintenance a breeze. The professional-grade Echo HC-2320 is ideally balanced and weighs only 4.6kg, so low-effort control and manoeuvrability are assured.

Lightweight, perfectly balanced and featuring a 180° adjustable rear-handle, the highly manoeuvrable Kawasaki-powered KTK-60X excels when it comes to the creation of intricately sculpted shapes. It’s equipped with a pair of mid-sized blades that have been laser-cut for durability and sharpness; and it utilises high-spec anti-vibration technology for long hours of low-effort hedgetrimming. Power is supplied by a high-performance 22.5cc engine from Kawasaki themselves. Weighs only 5.8kg.

Enjoy the low-effort manoeuvrability that a twist-grip rear-handle confers with this commercial-grade petrol hedgetrimmer with Kawasaki engine. It’s equipped with a set of expansive 69cm double-sided blades that ensure lots of hedge can be covered with each sweep; and it features effective vibration-damping that works with its low-weight build to make it ideal for day-long applications. The Kawasaki-powered HTK-75X weighs 5.9kg and is driven by a beefy 22.5cc forced-air-cooled two-stroke engine.

Made with Stihl’s legendary care and quality this 60cm hedgetrimmer from Stihl is a serious domestic-use tool. Features include a 34mm tooth-spacing for tackling larger-diameter growth; a 21.4cc engine with Stihl's ErgoStart system for comfortable and more reliable starting; and a high-specification anti-vibration system for long hours of low-fatigue operation. The STIHL HS56 C-E weighs only 4.5kg.

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Built to commercial specifications, the Efco DS2410-H will enable you to trim the tops of hedges three-metres-plus high (depending on your stature) with no need for ladders. Its top-quality 50cm double-sided blades can be rotated though 180°, so you can select the most convenient angle for the task in hand; while its very high-powered 1.2hp engine incorporates a fuel-primer, which ensures you’ll have no trouble getting it started from cold. A professional-grade aluminium gear-casing and a heavy-duty drive-linkage work to guarantee a long service-life; while an RPM-limiter helps to protect vital engine-parts from damage at high revs. This model ideally balanced and weighs just 6.8kg, so operator-fatigue is minimised.