With its long 62cm dual-reciprocating blades and wide 30mm tooth-pitch, this high-specification model from Japanese hedgetrimmer-specialists Tanaka will make short work of large hedges containing thick, well established branches. It’s fitted with a 24cc low-emission Tanaka two-stroke engine, which features S-Start for low-effort recoil-type starting; and it’s equipped with a 180˚ twistable rear-handle for comfortable operation from any angle. The Tanaka TCH-24EBP (62) weighs only 4.5kg.

Weighing just 5kg and featuring advanced anti-vibration measures, this pro-grade machine from Tanaka is one of the best handling hedgetrimmers in its price-bracket. Tanaka have equipped it with a pair of expansive 66cm double-sided blades, so larger hedges can be trimmed and shaped with speed and efficiency; and they’ve provided a twistable rear-handle that ensures awkwardly-shaped plants can be tackled safely and comfortably. Power for this high-specification Japanese-designed hedgetrimmer comes from a powerful but emission-compliant 21.1cc PureFire engine.

Offering an optimised centre-of-gravity; impressive build-quality; and lightweight, low-vibration handling, this premium-grade petrol hedgetrimmer from Japan-based manufacturer Tanaka is suitable for both commercial and domestic users. Its five-stage twistable rear-handle ensures there’s a comfortable working-angle for every application; while its high-spec 21.1cc PureFire engine has been designed to meet existing and future EU emission requirements with absolutely no compromise on power levels. Fitted with the longest double-sided blades in the range (78cm), this model is suitable for large-scale hedgetrimming tasks.

Combining a good-sized double-sided blade (50cm) with a powerful and technologically advanced PureFire engine (21.1cc), the superior Tanaka TCH22E-AP2 (50) is ideal for more demanding users seeking comfortable operation and high performance-levels. It’s equipped with a five-step rotatable rear-handle, so you’ll be able to achieve the ideal angle of attack for any given hedge; and it employs Tanaka’s S-Start technology, which delivers a marked reduction in starter-cord resistance for low-effort pull-starts. This model has a 30cm tooth-gap and weighs-in at a minimal 4.3kg.