This bosch AHS 45-16 electric hedge trimmer has a 2-year warranty, extendable to 3 years if you register with “My Bosch.” Pros: The Bosch AHS 45-16 is ideal for trimming small to medium-sized hedges. Combining a powerful 420 W high-performance motor and 45cm long diamond ground blades with a blade gap of 16mm ensures a powerful cutting performance with a precise cut and finish. Battery indicator lights to show how much charge you still have in the battery. This allows you to plan your work and see when you will need to take a break to recharge the battery. If you're dealing with tall hedges, it might be worth considering a long-reach hedge trimmer, which will allow you to reach the top of a high hedge without a ladder. We've tested corded electric, cordless and petrol versions. How to use a hedge trimmer safely An ergonomic design with a soft grip handle lets you get a solid grip on the hedge trimmer in two places, allowing for effortless, well-balanced and safe trimming.

What’s more, the ergonomic design has an ingenious mechanism where pulling on a lever allows you to rotate the blade by twisting around the top handle. You can keep adjusting the position as you trim each side of the hedge or work along the top to match what feels most comfortable to you. Electric hedge trimmers may need an extension cord and a power outlet, but unlike a battery-powered hedge trimmer will run continuously for as long as you need them to. The power rating of an electric hedge trimmer motor is measured in watts ranging from 400-700 watts. If you have a small garden that does not have dense bushes, then a lower power will suffice, however, a higher-powered motor is recommended for medium or more extensive gardens. Cable LengthPetrol and electric hedge trimmers both have their advantages and disadvantages: Petrol Hedge Trimmer

We like the chunky triggers on the handles, the large protective shield, and the guard at the end of the blade. So as long as you don’t need a powerful trimmer, you’ll find this one easy to use. Cordless hedge trimmers: These are lightweight, quiet, environmentally friendly and have no need of petrol, engine maintenance or electricity plus there are no trailing cables to worry about. Without the cord or a petrol tank, you aren’t limited to where you can cut and although these were traditionally pretty pricey, recent advances have lowered their price. Expensive batteries and chargers however, can increase costs. Read our best cordless tools buyer's guide for more information on cordless tool systems.

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The results of our most recent reliability survey show that many cordless hedge trimmer owners find the batteries to be unreliable – either they don't hold the charge well or don't charge at all. You might want to consider the price of replacing the battery when you work out how much the hedge trimmer will cost to use over its lifetime. The compact body of the trimmer has been engineered to be 10% lighter than previous models in the range, but it still can’t compete with the lightness of the Bosch above. Electric corded hedge trimmers: Affordable, low maintenance and lightweight these trimmers do require a power source and have cables that are potentially hazardous - depending on their length you may also need an extension cord for extra reach.