Just looking for a well priced hedge trimmer that'll do a few hedges out the front. In the past I haven't used hedge trimmers frequently so I don't need the best, just something that'll get the job done. Looking at the battery charged line at bunnings, there's a few options there but are they good enough to just cut back a few 1m high hedges and a couple lilly pillies? There's one called an XU1 for $79 or an ozito kit for $119. There's more and they cost a bit more so if they're significantly better I'd spend a bit more for them.
Looking for a Hedge Trimmer
CustardShot on 17/04/2023 - 11:34
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I have the Ozitio 18V smaller hedge trimmer and its great for doing a quick tidy and smaller things like Lavender plants.
However, for my bigger hedges and trees (lemon + orange tree for example), I use my Ozitio 36V and its a lot more powerful.
Having both is great because the 36V can be a bit heavy especially when working on weird angles and on a ladder. Sometimes the smaller single 18V can just be nice and easy for touch-ups.
Highly recommend either of them. 36V gets the job done quicker and is obviously more powerful over the single 18V.
Hey thanks! Would you say the 18v kit would be suitable for my needs - around 15 small hedge plants? How long does the battery last?
The 18V will be fine for 1m high hedges. It can cut through branches of around 1.1cm diameter.
The 36v is needed for larger hedges (1.5m high) as it has a longer reach and more power to cut through thicker branches.
Both hedge trimmers are two handed which is something to consider as it limits reach.
I think so. Battery lasts a while, I rarely use an entire battery when I do mine. It just becomes tougher to get through stuff as the battery gets lower.
I use the Ozito tools for everything, so I have about 7-8 batteries, so that generally isn't a problem for me until I use so many that I have to wait for them to all charge (which has happened when I was doing a trailer refurb).
@geekcohen
can I just use one 18V battery to operate on the 36V hedge trimmer as is lighter.
I only need the 36V blade length and cutting capacity of 18mm.
Ive got the ryobi 18v trimmer and does fine for up to maybe 10mm diameter - keeps our Lilly pilly's in check.
Just looking for a well priced hedge trimmer that'll do a few hedges out the front
Just to clarify - we are talking about plants/trees?
Yeah plants, barely a metre high. There's 5 lilly pillies as well between our drivewwy and the neighbours which are pushing 2m I'd say, and manual cutters work fine on them though I'd rather run the hedge trimmer over those too just to stop them pushing into our driveway space.
Check the weight of the unit against what you are cutting.
i've got the Victa 82V hedge trimmer only because i had the mower (which is great) but the hedge trimmer is just too heavy for me to cleanly cut the length of the hedge. I get tired and start cutting at slight angles. i borrowed a friends 18v Ozito and the reduction in weight made the job much easier to get a straight hedge compared to the Victa. For my lhedge, the extra grunt of the Victa does not make any appreciable difference.
(now i need to find a good 3.0m pole hedge trimmer i can use horizontally on a ladder, i.e. a balanced one, as the Oztio 18v pole hedge trimmer is massively head heavy)
Thanks everyone. Seems like the 18v ozito is going to be what I'm after - and seems pretty good value too.
pretty good value too
Exactly why I use all the Ozito stuff. Good value for money and if it dies or breaks, just buy another one which is often a better upgrade. I first got the drill which only had 1 speed function. Bought a 2nd one (I was sick of changing bits when doing things), and the newest one has a two speed function!
the newest one has a two speed function!
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Its amazing the difference it has.
My advice - don't go corded. It is extremely easy to cut through the cords nomatter how careful you are. I have the 36v Ryobi but it is a little heavy with the larger battery. The 18v option would probably be better imo.
I got the 36V Ozito and its a beast. Goes through everything with ease.
Ideally you’d get one that takes the same batteries as your other 18v power tools….but…
I’ve used a Ryobi 18v for a number of years. Works well. Not as heavy as the 36v which is good. Great for keeping hedges in check, but not as good for getting them into shape.
If you want corded, go the 600w Ryobi with sweeper. it's very good.
Or cordless i also have the AEG 18V, i bought the kit and claimed the redemption offer of the jet blower.
The AEG 18v i find better than the HP Ryobi 36v.
I miss the sweeper though..
We have extensive hedges, so a good trimmer is important..