Which Hedge cutter?

[oldwoodcutter]

hs 81r 30 inch for me too,cant fault it,connie,blackthorn hornbeam privet etc

[Salix Tree & Countryside]

Had echo ones for a few years, were nice to use etc but found we had repeated carb problems after a few years use. anyone else have that?

 

Iv got a echo long reach an iv had repeated carb probs for months now, spent a small fortune on em, iv slung em in the shed till I can be bothered lookin at em coz they ve wound me up somethin chronic !!!!!!

[ATC1983]

What about Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers - saw one today for the £250-350 mark depending on model. Any thoughts on these?

[Matthew Arnold]

I think you can get hedge cutter attachments for the husky saws. I was using a MS260 with one the other day with no problems.

[Len Brennan]

What about Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers - saw one today for the £250-350 mark depending on model. Any thoughts on these?

 

I had a Husqvarna (can't remember the model no) a few years ago and it proved really fragile. Every time it hit a piece of wire or a particularly tough branch and the blades stopped suddenly it smashed the gearbox. Eventually I got rid of it and replaced it with a cheap and cheerful Robin one and it's been brilliant

[Pete Tattam]

Use Husky long and short reach. Work as well as Stihl IMO but cheaper to buy. Only had them 18 months so can't comment on longevity.

[aob9]

TANAKA THT 2520SB (Smart Start) Pro Hedge Trimmer - Hedgetrimmers Online Tanaka Hedge Trimmers Buy UK

 

 

Got two of these, have a lot of hours on the clock and never let me down (yet). The "quick twist" handle is a gimmick IMO, never use it.

[jjames]

I have always had Echo but have just had to replace my long reach trimmer. I bought a shindaiwa from Abbey Garden Sales which cost £308 delivered on special offer. Its brilliant, been using it 2 weeks now and it is so much better than I expected, just as good as the echo but better balanced. 2 year commercial warranty. If you are looking for a long reach I really think it should be considered.