Thinking abut a cordless hedgetrimmer

Another John · 2021-04-29T21:10:51+00:00

I'm cross--posting to DIY and to Gardening.I have had two Bosch AHS 55-26 (corded) hedgetrimmers in the last 10 years. I cut a lot of hedging, in three different gardens, and this is a great cutter: 55cm blade, 600W power, and weighs 3.6kg; my second one cost me about £130 several years ago. Used sensibly, nothing stops it blazing through the many different hedges I look after.I'm starting to get older ... hang on: I've always been getting older: what has happened is that I'm starting to _feel_ older, and I'm wondering if a cordless (therefore lighter) trimmer will be kinder to my now-rapidly declining body.Does anyone have reasonably extensive experience of cordless trimmers? I can't really believe that even the best cordless trimmer could match the power of the one I have.Opinions would be most welcome - TIAJohn

Apr 29, 2021 Last reply: 5 years ago 66 Replies

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Bev 5 years ago

Similar to me. Normally I can do a round trip of just under 600 miles with a fill of diesel at start and finish of the round trip. With a loaded trailer behind I can get to the 'return point' and then fill up for the journey back.

Electric would see me stopping for top ups on each leg plus a proper charge at the 'return point'. That is *solo* and in good weather without lights etc.

With the trailer and load it becomes an unimaginable task with frequent lengthy stops unless..

... the fashion statements do actually become usable vehicles especially when towing a load.

I expect that I may wait for a few years more, buy a good diesel and let that see me out.

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Andy Burns 5 years ago

Especially as only a select few electric cars are allowed to tow.

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Bev 5 years ago

Indeed - and most have a ridiculously low limit. Ok for a hobby trailer to the tip but nothing more serious. Some hybrids have better capabilities but still not as much as I'd like.

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Tim+ 5 years ago

You exaggerate as always. On a high power DC charger 30 mins or less may be enough to take up you up to 80% charge. Ultimately the speed of changing is determined by the potential output of the charge and the cars capacity to utilise that output so there?s a fair variation. In general though, things are improving. It is not always ?many hours?.

Even if it is ?many hours?, you can refuel at home while you sleep. Can you do that with your car?

Undoubtably, for long fast journeys, conventional fuels win in terms of convenience at the moment.

No, but Tesla?s latest battery design could bring it down to 15 minutes and that?s not *so* bad.

Currently, I?d agree but when you can start off with a full ?tank? every morning you can often avoid having to charge during a journey. I?ve done

10,000 miles since September without ever having to charge during a journey.

Tim

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rick 5 years ago

The decent cordless ones have quite heavy batteries - may not help you, they are more convenient though with no extension lead.

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newshound 5 years ago

Same here. I don't see tree surgeons and full time wood-cutters giving up on petrol for a while. But for more casual DIY use, especially if you are getting on a bit and don't have to finish in a day, even an 18 volt lithium is an eye-opener. And since I have standardised on one make, I have three or four 4AH and two 2AH batteries; I suspect they'd be enough for a full day even without recharging.

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Andy Burns 5 years ago

I'd say that's a fair summary.

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