Cordless hedge trimmer expected life span

[kram]

On 27/08/2025 at 08:20, Dave1976 said:

I wonder if makita uh006 is on par with srihl 140r.

 

The UH006 is good, nice to use. The specs and the batteries are better than the Stihl 140r.

 

The 18v tools are significantly down on power and capacity compared to Makita xgt 40v ones, even with the twin 18v is significantly down on the XGT so its worth upgrading to the newer system. Currently theres a free battery promotion with the outdoor tools, ends end of Sept. I'll have gained 5 of these promotion batteries, and possibly going to buy more tools before it ends.

 

I have the blower, top handle, hedger and pruning chainsaw, split shaft - with hedger/trimmer/polesaw.

 

I never seen any Stihl battery kit in the wild and their early battery kit was rubbish, so no one wants to risk the newer stuff.

 

On 27/08/2025 at 10:27, Muddy42 said:

 

or a hedge cutter and polesaw chainsaw with the same batteries? You can swipe polesaws around in the same way as a hedge cutter and they will tackle the larger branches with less stress. Its great for cutting off lower growth off lime trees for example.

 

It does work well for very thick tops on large hedges whilst up a ladder, beech etc where your cutting 3 or 5 meter tops.

Edited 8 hours ago by kram

[Dave1976]

What i will be cutting on regular basis are 6-12mm hedge branches, some 15mm. Larger ones i individualy cut with battery secateurs or loppers.

 

Now i can get light and small hedge  trimmer to do hedge trimming on smaller stuff  and do the rest one by one.

 

The other way is to buy serious hedge trimmer and have less work to do indivisually. The more serious hedge teimmer is, the more wweght is to carry around.

 

And than i have to decide on budget too.

 

I can not see, if throwing more money at equipment now will bring marginal or big enough benefit.

 

This is where i don't have enough experience to foresee.

 

But when the hedge is done it will really looks nice ).

Edited 6 hours ago by Dave1976

[Muddy42]

2 hours ago, Dave1976 said:

What i will be cutting on regular basis are 6-12mm hedge branches, some 15mm. Larger ones i individualy cut with battery secateurs or loppers.

 

Now i can get light and small hedge  trimmer to do hedge trimming on smaller stuff  and do the rest one by one.

 

The other way is to buy serious hedge trimmer and have less work to do indivisually. The more serious hedge teimmer is, the more wweght is to carry around.

 

And than i have to decide on budget too.

 

I can not see, if throwing more money at equipment now will bring marginal or big enough benefit.

 

This is where i don't have enough experience to foresee.

 

But when the hedge is done it will really looks nice ).

 

Personally I think you are on the right track.  I'd get a battery hedgecutter to match either of your battery systems.  I've used the Makita LXT one (DUH506) is excellent. Makita claim it can cut up to 20mm. That said I would keep your battery shears on a toolbelt for the big ones.  I dont know the Einhell one or the longreach Makita one.  If I was buying longreach it would be petrol.  Keep the blades sharp.

[Peter 1955]

5 hours ago, Muddy42 said:

 

Sorry I imagined the OP was clearing branches. But yes a strimmer and clearing saw is an option for ground work.

 

The only issue I find with strimmer blades, is that eventually you biff a stone or metal and everything goes out of alignment and vibrates.  I prefer a big engine and 4mm square string for brambles etc.  Replacing string is cheaper than replacing parts.

 

Also kombi tools tend to be sh*te and fail at the junction, dedicated tools are better.

 

 

It's also an option for branches with the blade I indicated. A couple of folk have been grateful for that suggestion. I've just cleared what felt like half a mile of eight year old mainly volunteer thorn regrowth from a dyke bank with that outfit. I did use it with the blade in the air at times, and not on the floor. Don't know if that breaks safety guidelines. 

Re damage, that blade, while not indestructible, is very resistant to damage, and basically only needs a round file to give it a quick sharpen. I've never had problems with wire, as it cuts straight through every one I've ever met. 

Re Kombi tools, you are undoubtedly correct that a dedicated machine will be better, but will also be far costlier, and my pockets are shallow. To press, I've never damaged a drive system on one, except the bevel gears on a hedgecutter. 

[Dave1976]

Everything that has cutting chain is easier to keep in sharp cutting condition.

 

Hedge blades could be inconvinient to clean, lubricate and sharpen on regular basis (and it takes more skill).

 

I limit number of tools i use in one day of work. Bring only the tools i will be using the most.