long reach hedge trimmer

[carlos]

hi think i have narrowed it down to three models, just after opinions and experiances with them, i know some of this has been covered in previous threads,

-hitachi -ch55epc

 

-sthil hL95

 

-echo 265ES

 

thanks carl.

p.s i will be my only trimmer so will have to do faces aswell.

[SAM66S]

I have the stihl 1 but the combi version. Just means you could use other attachments if needs be in the future

[Andy Collins]

I have the Echo, tbh it leaves the Stihl standing in terms of quality build. I'd estimate that the vibes are approx 50% less than the Stihl model, cut quality is superb, in general a much better tool. Having started with a variety of long reach, the later model Echos take some beating, by far the most important factor for me in long reaches is the vibes though.

[easy-lift guy]

Regardless which make and model consider a Easy-Lift Harness. Yes it is an investment and you will get done faster and feel better after using it compared to working without. There are numerous members that use this product and are very pleased and only wish they had purchased one sooner. Good Hunting.

easy-lift guy

[GardenKit]

I have sold hundreds of the Tanaka units over the last 15 yrs or so and many of the first ones are still going strongly.

 

The 23cc power unit has ample power for hedge cutting and keeps the weight down, much lighter than Stihl or Echo and very durable.

[tractorboy1]

Agree with Andy echo is a great tool.

[Andy Collins]

I have a Tanaka single side unit, it's been very good indeed. Downside? It's fuel tank is smaller than many of it's competitors, meaning more refills, more stopping/starting, whether this is an issue on the long reaches I can't comment.

[GardenKit]

  Andy Collins said:

I have a Tanaka single side unit, it's been very good indeed. Downside? It's fuel tank is smaller than many of it's competitors, meaning more refills, more stopping/starting, whether this is an issue on the long reaches I can't comment.

The plus side of the small tank is that it keeps the weight down, every few grams help.

[carlos]

thanks guys, iam assuming the tanaka and hitachi are the same thing?? looking like its between that and the echo, kinda like the sound of lighter as me little arms do get tired when hedging!!! easy lift harness sounds good have to pay for the machine first tho!

thanks carl

[GardenKit]

  carlos said:

thanks guys, iam assuming the tanaka and hitachi are the same thing?? looking like its between that and the echo, kinda like the sound of lighter as me little arms do get tired when hedging!!! easy lift harness sounds good have to pay for the machine first tho!

thanks carl

The Tanaka company was bought out by Hitachi, who did not produce this type of kit, so the Hitachi branded machines are actually Tanaka.

Hitachi are however starting to introduce some Chinese kit under the Hitachi brand, so its best to keep to the Japanese Tanaka.