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The best cordless hedge trimmer?
Bosch AHS 48 Li and 52 Li 18v
Cordless Hedge trimmers
If you want a cordless hedge trimmer for thicker, or
less well kept hedges the new Bosch models are better and will cut
up to 15mm thick stems. They are heavier than the Gtech but still
very light compared to most cordless hedge trimmers. These new
trimmers have the incredibly useful Bosch anti stall technology that
reverses the blades in a nano second if the circuitry detects
jamming. This not only saves time but also your fingers as trying to
un jam a hedge trimmer with very sharp blades is no fun.
There are 2
18v versions, both with the incredibly light and powerful Li-ion
batteries. The AHS 48 Li has a 48cm blade and weights a mere 2.2kg
whilst the longer bladed AHS52 Li weighs 2.3kg and has a run time of
approx 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the hedge you are
cutting.
This is enough time to get a fair amount of hedge trimmed.
Recharge time 3 hours. I think the 48cm version is much better value
than the 52 which is only 4cms difference. If the 48Li is still
available for around £65 this is a bargain as a 18v lithium
battery costs that alone, use the link opposite to grab a bargain
and help my site too. This tool has an incredibly good review rating
, too
We used this Bosch Cordless Hedge trimmer on thick
old Ivy and was amazed how well it cut and how long the small
battery lasted.
The Ryobi also faired did well but was more prone to jamming on
thicker stems as it does not have the patented anti-jam electronics
of the new Bosch models. This is not necessarily a problem and
especially if you keep your hedge well trimmed and mainly cut the
softer new grown foliage, which is generally the proper way to do
things.
Latest
Cordless Hedge trimmer
- Bosch AHS 54 -20 Li with 36v battery!
This hedge trimmer is the first of a new breed of
garden tools powered by high powered batteries designed to offer a
serious alternative to mains electric and even petrol machinery.
As the laws on fuel immersions tighten up we will see
more battery powered mowers, trimmers and chainsaws appearing. Bosch
have made a head start in this with a range of all 3 of the above
mentioned tools that are powered by one, interchangeable 36v Lithium ion
battery.
I have used this battery for around 4 years in a mower
and it is impressive. This new hedgetrimmer has the usual top quality
Bosch blades and combined with the innovative battery it really is a
tool I rate highly. When used to cut my larger bay tree is actually cut
through branches i would usually use secateurs or loppers on!
With the battery fitted it is quite a large and heavy
tool so this is not one for old ladies, feeble men and anyone with a
back problem etc,
Sadly , although the Bosch aHS54-20 Li is an brilliant
product Bosch refuse to sell it alone without batteries so anyone who
already owns Bosch 36v kit will find this expensive to buy.
Check Price of Bosch 36v hedgetrimmer at Tooled Up
click here for more details on the latest and best cordless electric
hedge trimmers
(including the Bosch 36v
cordless hedge trimmer)
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