GtecT20 hedge trimmer

[Onelife]

Hi all,

I'm just about to purchase one and was wondering if anyone has any experience/coments regarding this model...good or bad?

http://www.gtech.co.uk/garden-tools/gte ... immer.html

Thank you.

[david63]

I cannot speak about that particular model but when I needed to replace my hedge trimmer I bought a "cordless" one and whilst it is easier than having to trail a power cable around I don't feel that it is as powerful as a "corded" one and there is also the problem that sometimes the battery runs out part way through the job.

If I was buying another one then it would certainly be a corded one.

[Onelife]

I cannot speak about that particular model but when I needed to replace my hedge trimmer I bought a "cordless" one and whilst it is easier than having to trail a power cable around I don't don't want to be dragging a l that it is as powerful as a "corded" one and there is also the problem that sometimes the battery runs out part way through the job.

If I was buying another one then it would certainly be a corded one.

Thanks David....The cutting capability dose concern me and having just found a video of it being used l am now thinking it might be wiser to go with a petrol trimmer. l'm not considering a corded trimmer as l need an extended reach trimmer and l don't want to be dragging a cable behind me.

Regards

Keith

[Manoverboard]

Depends upon what you are going to cut, fluffy leaves or tough old laurel .... get a power version if the latter says I.

[Onelife]

Depends upon what you are going to cut, fluffy leaves or tough old laurel .... get a power version if the latter says I.

Hi Moby....presently my wife has about 35 metres of fluffy stuff to cut but if things pan out with our house move she could be left we 200 metres of mixed hedging so l think l'll be getting her a petrol trimmer.

I don't suppose you could recommend a woman friendly mower could. you?

Must dash l need my afternoon nap

[oldbluefox]

I don't suppose you could recommend a woman friendly mower could. you?

Keefy and a free box of chocolates?

[wolfie]

I know what I would do if I was bought a petrol hedge cutter

I gave up using a corded one a couple of years ago as it was heavy but a petrol one is far heavier.

I bought one of these http://www.diy.com/departments/bosch-ah ... 110_BQ.prd

It's great for doing the privet hedge at the front and a conifer hedge, both with some thick branches. Good 18" blade and anti jam mechanism.

The battery charge lasts well and it's lightweight.

For the monster hedge at the back I get a man in.

[Onelife]

I know what I would do if I was bought a petrol hedge cutter

I gave up using a corded one a couple of years ago as it was heavy but a petrol one is far heavier.

I bought one of these http://www.diy.com/departments/bosch-ah ... 110_BQ.prd

It's great for doing the privet hedge at the front and a conifer hedge, both with some thick branches. Good 18" blade and anti jam mechanism.

The battery charge lasts well and it's lightweight.

For the monster hedge at the back I get a man in.

Hi Wolfie,

Thank you.

I've got a hedge trimmer similar to the one in your link and it works perfectly well but it is heavy when having to lean over to cut the top of our neighbours 7ft hedge. It is for this reason l am thinking of investing in a long reach hedge trimmer...also if our house move goes ahead l will need something a little more robust to tackle considerably more hedge cutting. l am now looking at petrol powerd trimmers. I've seen a Titan trimmer for £99 (screwfix) which seems cheap as chips but past experiences tell me that if you buy cheap you generally end up with crap so l think l need to do a little more research in that area. Thankfully our hedges haven't as yet put on much growth so l do have a bit of time before l set the wife to work.

Regards

Keith

[Onelife]

I don't suppose you could recommend a woman friendly mower could. you?

Keefy and a free box of chocolates?

You know me Foxy....squeak squeak

[wolfie]

I know what I would do if I was bought a petrol hedge cutter

I gave up using a corded one a couple of years ago as it was heavy but a petrol one is far heavier.

I bought one of these http://www.diy.com/departments/bosch-ah ... 110_BQ.prd

It's great for doing the privet hedge at the front and a conifer hedge, both with some thick branches. Good 18" blade and anti jam mechanism.

The battery charge lasts well and it's lightweight.

For the monster hedge at the back I get a man in.

Hi Wolfie,

Thank you.

I've got a hedge trimmer similar to the one in your link and it works perfectly well but it is heavy when having to lean over to cut the top of our neighbours 7ft hedge. It is for this reason l am thinking of investing in a long reach hedge trimmer...also if our house move goes ahead l will need something a little more robust to tackle considerably more hedge cutting. l am now looking at petrol powerd trimmers. I've seen a Titan trimmer for £99 (screwfix) which seems cheap as chips but past experiences tell me that if you buy cheap you generally end up with cr*p so l think l need to do a little more research in that area. Thankfully our hedges haven't as yet put on much growth so l do have a bit of time before l set the wife to work.

Regards

Keith

Heavy???? It's just 2kg. 2 bags of sugar for us Imperial Weight people.

Have you actually lifted/used a petrol hedge trimmer? Our 'man that does', uses ones and I could never manage it! As for a 7' hedge, that is why I get a man in. I think that you will regret it and Mrs.OL will have her revenge. hopefully.

PS, get your neighbour to cut their own blasted hedge!

[Onelife]

Hi wolfie,

Our neighbours hedge is well over a metre wide so even with a physique of a man half my age it ain't easy supporting a hedge trimmer with one outstretched arm. I have mentioned this to our lovely (77 year old) neighbour but she doesn't seem to think there's a problem... as long as it gets done...squeak! squeak!

I do use a petrol powered strimmer and as you say there would be the weight issue should l opt for a petrol hedge trimmer but l think it's gonna have to be a compromise for the gain of not having to use a step ladder and not having to lean over.

I will update you with my decision as and when.

Regards

Keith

[qbman1]

Mrs C mentioned she had a bush she needed trimming so so let me know how you get on.....

[Onelife]

Mrs C mentioned she had a bush she needed trimming so so let me know how you get on.....

let's not go there qb