Stihl Battery hedge trimmer what can it cut?

[Woodworks]

Looking at the HSA 86 as we have the batteries. Wondering what diameter it can cut through.

Used to a Tanaka THT 2000 and hoping the Stihl would have similar cutting capabilities 

 

Thanks

[Paul in the woods]

I'm not sure I can help much as I've only got the compact cordless one, the HSA 56. I've also not often used hedge trimmers much so can't really compare!

 

Mine is rated to cut 23mm and I've not gone near that but it does cope quite happily with brambles (thick stems) and twiggy bits of blackthorn in our hedges. I was pleasantly surprised how well it does and how well the battery lasts.

 

I note the HSA 86 has a cutting capacity of 26mm and a tooth spacing of 33mm so that gives you the maximum.

 

It would be nice to hear from someone with one and I would have thought they would be quite popular.