Need a good electric hedge trimmer.

[volvoguy87]

I am in need of a recommendation for a good electric hedge trimmer and would like some advice. I want a good quality one that is reasonably powerful. I am looking for one that is electric and uses a cord. I'm just not looking for the hassle of batteries. A hedge trimmer isn't something I need to use every week, so I want a corded electric model that I can just plug in and use.

I bought an electric 20" 3.8 amp model from Lowe's for $50.00 yesterday, but haven't un-boxed it yet and will return it if it looks like it's an inferior design.

Anyone out there with more knowledge than I have?
Dave

 

[dustin92]

We have an 18" (I think?) Black & Decker "Hedge Hog" and aside from being noisy, it works well. It doesn't have its own cord, but the extension cord plugs directly into the back of it, which is handy if you chop the cord in half and want to finish up just plug in a new cord and off you go.

 

[westie2]

I like my Sears hedge trimmer.  Have had mine since 1978 and it is still going strong.  Have used it about every 3 weeks during spring and summer.  Just make sure  on any trimmer to keep the trimmer blade oiled good. 

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-20inch-4.0-amp-hedge-trimmer/p-07179772000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[xraytech]

Can't really weigh in on modern hedge trimmers, as I'm still using a 50+ year old Sunbeam model A-1-A electric hedge trimmers.
They run smooth and very quiet, just used them tonight

 

[davetranter]

Best electric hedgetrimmer

Little Wonder / Mantis. The BEST!! No others come anywhere near. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. I have managed to track down six of them on this side of the 'Pond', and am always looking for others and/or spare parts.

With their double reduction gearbox, these are almost as powerful as petrol/gasoline trimmers, without the noisy little 2-stroke engine right by your ears. Available in various beam lengths, single/double sided. Still (AFIK) built in the U.S.A. You won't be disappointed.

All best

Dave T

 

[sudsmaster]

Minority report

I tried a B&D corded electric Hedgehog years ago. But it couldn't handle the ivy and after cutting through the power cord a few times I gave up on electric and got a professional quality Echo 2-stroke single sided hedge trimmer. The Echo has much larger teeth and there's not much short of a real branch that will stop it.

I didn't even consider battery powered. At the time I was making my choice, around 1999, there were just Ni-cad battery operated ones that were weak and short lived.

I also don't have to use the hedge trimmer every week. The ivy gets cut back maybe once or twice a year. I also use it to clear vegetation hanging into sunked walkways and to cut back the wisteria once a year. But when I do need it, it has to be powerful, cut through ivy vines, and go for hours without refiling (or recharging).

 

[tennblondie78]

I have a Hedge Hog that I've been using for the past 9 years, and it has never failed to do a beautiful job. Only problem with mine is I have trouble getting the extension cord to stay plugged in now. I just use a long zip tie.

 

[perc-o-prince]

We had two that both needed sharpening and were 16 and 18". They owed us nothing after all the service they'd given.

After the yard sale, we bought a 24" model so it would be easier to do the tops. It's a B & D Hedge Hog; $70 at Home Depot (we had a 10% off coupon from Lowes that they honored). Rich used it once so far and was thrilled. 2 year warranty.

Good luck!

Chuck

BLACK+DECKER 24 in. 3.3 Amp Corded Dual Action Electric Hedge Hog Trimmer with Rotating Handle HH2455 - The Home Depot

BLACK and DECKER - 24 in. 3.3 AMP Hedge Trimmer with Rotating Handle - Powerful motor for cutting performance. Inline motor design delivers good balance, control and precise trimming. 24 in. blade offers

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