![]() ![]() The trimmer’s a good length for a small to medium-sized garden with a 5ft to 6ft hedge, and there’s enough power on tap to handle most types of hedging bar heavyweight conifers or laurel it worked through sections of a hornbeam hedge in no time. We were a bit worried by the limited 1.3Ah capacity of the bundled battery, but it charged in under an hour and lasted for around 40 minutes. More expensive models will give you more cutting power or a longer reach, but this is a great affordable option for casual gardeners with a hedge or two to trim. Flymo 18V EasiCut 450: Best cordless trimmer for lightweight trimming and shaping Key specs – Power source: 18-20V, 1.3Ah li-ion battery, 60min charge time Blade length: 51cm Maximum branch width: 15mm Weight: 2.5kgĢ. Price when reviewed: £135 (with battery and charger) | Check price at Amazonįlymo has done a nice job with the ergonomics of the EasiCut 450. It actually feels lighter than its 2.6kg weight, and the balance and comfortable handles mean it’s easy on the arms while tackling smaller, lighter hedges. What’s more, it now uses the same 18V Power For All batteries as models from Gardena and Bosch, with a 2.0Ah battery lasting 40 minutes or more from a single charge. ![]() Useful indicators on the top give you a good idea of the current level, and there’s easily enough juice to handle the average garden border hedge. It’s great for lightweight hedging – zipping through leaves, brush and smaller branches without any fuss – and its manoeuvrability makes it great for shaping lonicera or privet. ![]() However, it hasn’t got the power to handle thicker conifer hedges or larger branches, and the 16mm stated cutting width is very much the maximum. We like the chunky triggers on the handles, the large protective shield, and the guard at the end of the blade. So as long as you don’t need a powerful trimmer, you’ll find this one easy to use. Makita DUH751Z: Best heavy-duty cordless trimmer Key specs – Power source: 18V Li-ion battery Power: Not supplied Blade length: 45cm Maximum branch width: 16mm Weight: 2.6kgģ. Price when reviewed: £275 | Check price at Powertool World At over 1.2m in length and 4.5kg with the battery pack, this Makita trimmer is surprisingly heavyweight for a cordless model. ![]()
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