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NYCGator


Location: North Bellmore, NY
Joined: May 27, 2005
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Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Original Message   Jun 24, 2005 12:18 am
I'm in the market for a hedge trimmer and would appreciate any advice and/or recommendations you may have.  One question I have is whether there is a preference for gas vs. electric?  I have plenty of available electric outlets near the hedges that are my primary concern.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions/information.

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MountainMan


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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #2   Jun 24, 2005 4:27 pm
I have a Stihl HS-45 Gas hedge trimmer, and cut OVER 100' of hedges today with it. Its MUCH faster than a black and decker electric model. But i do use the B&D hedge hogs for some slower detail work, and you cant beat them for the price.

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lland


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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #3   Jun 24, 2005 4:53 pm
Take into consideration the height and shape of your plants.  I used to have a tall wide hedge that required me to stand on a ladder and hold a pole against the house to lean on while I trimmed with one hand.  I have a Black and Decker electric and it got pretty heavy after a while.  I'd imagine a gas trimmer would have been tough to handle in that situation.

LL

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AJace


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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #4   Jun 24, 2005 11:29 pm
Well said Bill.  I have the Black & Decker HS1010, a 20"er.  It performs well for me and has even hit the sidewalk a good deal of times while trimming ground cover.   Either I like to move slow when trimming hedges or this thing has good power to it because I don't recall of it cutting out on me, but I do suppose gas is a bit faster and stronger.  I have the review here. 

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Marshall


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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #5   Jun 25, 2005 12:18 am
I have some electric Hedge Hawgs, they do well. Surprised me for an electric!
MountainMan


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Location: Connecticut
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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #6   Jun 25, 2005 10:42 pm
Marshall wrote:
I have some electric Hedge Hawgs, they do well. Surprised me for an electric!



its the newer, more agressive tooth design that cuts much easier.

The older models were plane jane ansd could barely cut a pencil in half.

Ariens 1128PRO- Honda Generator_ Husky 480-257 Jonsered 2050Turbo- Shindiawa T2500 SCAG Mower -little wonder blower-Sears track blower-Coleman Generator- Bombadier ATV-Stihl HS-45 Etc-Etc-Etc
NYCGator


Location: North Bellmore, NY
Joined: May 27, 2005
Points: 10

Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #7   Jun 27, 2005 11:19 am
Thanks for the advice all.

I picked up a B & D 22" Hedge Hog XR from Home Depot: http://www.blackanddecker.com/Outdoor/ProductDetail.aspx?PID=9832&RHID=69&P=ProductDetail.aspx&ATT=AttachmentDetail.aspx&ACC=AccessoryDetail.aspx&ACS=AccessoySet.aspx&R=ProductListByType.aspx

I was tempted by a Remington http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0558576281.1119886859@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccehaddemljfjjicgelceffdfgidgjl.0&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=Super%20Categories/Outdoor%20Living&MID=9876&pos=p06 as it has an extended 10 foot reach and I do have some tall hedges, but I didn't know anything about the manufacturer.  It also looked like it might be ackward and difficult to control when trimming at lower heights.

I haven't opened the B&D yet, so what do you think between it and the Remington?

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cleanmaxx_brian


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Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #8   Jun 27, 2005 12:15 pm
I had the hardest time deciding between that very unit and the battery powered Hedge Hog. Although I know for a fact that the one you picked is BETTER, (Cuts bigger branches, has more power, and the cool handle...) I just did not want to deal with the cord. Your machine will go through just about anything!!! Mine will only cut new growth. But I am happy with it! Plenty of run time too!

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer,  Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

NYCGator


Location: North Bellmore, NY
Joined: May 27, 2005
Points: 10

Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #9   Jun 27, 2005 12:52 pm
Brian, thanks for the input.  I also was going back and forth on the cordless, and decided that since I had many available outdoor outlets I'd take the increased power.

We're actually neighbors as I live in North Bellmore.  Smaill world, huh! 

AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #10   Jun 27, 2005 1:34 pm
I want one now too  

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

cleanmaxx_brian


"At least I am enjoying the ride"

Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Any recommendations on hedge trimmers?
Reply #11   Jun 27, 2005 4:58 pm
North Bellmore???!!! Small world indeed!

My buddy lives on Fowler Street off Bellmore ave!

I live on Tusk Ln in Wantagh!

Brian Chang

Ariens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer,  Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.

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