Single sided hedge cutters

[richy_B]

I'm thinking of the 40 inch for wide hedge tops.

I struggle with the long reach cutters weight wise if I'm honest when hold horizontal.

So I'm thinking 40 inch plus my reach will deal with most tops.

I've only git 3 hedges that would need the t version I think and I can use what I have for those.

 

Would the r be ok for tops you don't really see?

I bought long reach hl95 in the last year and wish i didn't because of the weight. Too heavy for a proper session. Also underpowered once you have used the 82 + versions. Unfair to compare them but you do.

 

It really depends on what you want to achieve. I have used lots of hedge trimmers, which generally are of the 'T' version principle - lots of teeth and a fast speed. I tried out the R as I was dealing with small branches 10-20mm more than your traditional hedge size. The R has noticably less and more spaced out teeth and the speed is considerably slower. I find it chews through overgrown material rather than cuts. It can achieve a level finish but the hedge will have a 'flail' look to it.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Ive used the stihl hs86r,theyre ok for most jobs.They

WONT give you a nice crisp finish on a conifer hedge though

 

 

Agreed. The Stihl or good for cutting rough hedges but won't trim a Conifer nicely after its fourth day out!

 

An Echo will still be cutting conifer nicely after three years.

[Richard 1234]

Thanks all.

Does anyone know where I can find the vibe stats for the echo ones please?

Can locate them anywhere and had no response from echo👎

[miker]

Agreed. The Stihl or good for cutting rough hedges but won't trim a Conifer nicely after its fourth day out!

 

An Echo will still be cutting conifer nicely after three years.

 

im going to disagree here, i cut this yew hedge every year with double sided 81 r's

[Gray git]

 

Same, done these monster hedges and a few more like them with a single sided sthil with a catcher plate for 3 years now and still cuts as good now as day out the box

 

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[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

Still can't beat the old robin hedge cutters for cut quality. These are now sold as dolmar/makita and will be my next purchase. I just actually out my old robin in for service and repair, hoping to get a little more life out of it as I do very little hedge cutting these days

 

 

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+1

I have the Makita HTR7610 (formerly Robin) now 16 years old and they have been faultless.

[miker]

 

Same, done these monster hedges and a few more like them with a single sided sthil with a catcher plate for 3 years now and still cuts as good now as day out the box

 

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Looking good mate:thumbup1:

[Richard 1234]

Those look good I bought a hs87r yesterday it will be doing its first work this week😁