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Hedge Trimmer Selection — Quick Reference
Hedge trimmers — POWER + manual hedge cutting equipment for grounds + garden maintenance. Petrol + cordless lithium + corded electric variants. Workshop + facility maintenance + commercial garden. Match blade length + power + duty cycle.
| Hedge Trimmer Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Cordless Battery (18V/36V) | Property + commercial — see cordless power tools |
| Petrol Heavy-Duty | Commercial + sustained heavy work |
| Corded Electric | Workshop close to power |
| Manual Hedge Shears | Light pruning + see gardening tools |
| Pole / Extended-Reach | High hedge + tree work |
| Blade Length 45-50cm | Light residential |
| Blade Length 60-75cm | General grounds maintenance |
| Blade Length 75cm+ | Commercial heavy |
| Dual-Action Reciprocating | Cleaner cut + less vibration |
Critical: PPE — safety glasses + ear protection + cut-resistant gloves + sturdy footwear. AS/NZS 60745 power tool safety. Maintain blade sharp + clean — see gardening tools. Brands: HiKOKI, Metabo, Hitachi. Companion: gardening tools, cordless power tools, power tools, safety.
Hedge trimmers are powered shears built for cutting back hedges, ornamental shrubs and dense growth that secateurs and hand shears can't handle efficiently. The blade length, power source and tooth spacing decide what kind of work the tool's suited for.
What to consider
- Power source — petrol for big commercial jobs and remote sites; battery for residential and light commercial; corded electric for fixed workshops and short runs.
- Blade length — 450–500 mm for light residential; 600–750 mm for general grounds maintenance; 750 mm+ for big commercial hedges.
- Tooth gap — tighter gaps (~20 mm) for fine ornamental work; wider gaps (28–35 mm) for thick stems and heavier reduction cuts.
- Cutting action — double-sided blades work both directions; single-sided suits long sweeping passes.
For grounds and facility maintenance crews running multiple tools, sticking to one battery platform across your blower, line trimmer and hedge trimmer pays off quickly in lower spare-battery cost.
People Also Ask — Hedge Trimmers
Q: Petrol, battery or corded electric hedge trimmer — which suits my situation?
Petrol suits big commercial jobs and remote sites without power access. Battery suits residential and light commercial work. Corded electric suits fixed workshops and short runs close to a power point.
Q: What blade length should I look for in a hedge trimmer?
450-500mm suits light residential work, 600-750mm covers general grounds maintenance, and 750mm+ is for big commercial hedges. Match the blade to the scale of the job rather than defaulting to the longest option.
Q: What's the difference between a tight tooth gap and a wide tooth gap on a hedge trimmer blade?
Tighter gaps (around 20mm) suit fine ornamental work, while wider gaps (28-35mm) handle thick stems and heavier reduction cuts. Match the gap to the growth you're actually cutting back, not just the trimmer's overall size.
Q: Double-sided or single-sided cutting blade — what's the practical difference?
Double-sided blades cut in both directions, useful for general back-and-forth trimming. Single-sided blades suit long, sweeping passes instead, where you're working in one consistent direction along a hedge line.
Q: What PPE and standards apply to hedge trimmer use?
Safety glasses, ear protection, cut-resistant gloves and sturdy footwear, with the tool itself meeting AS/NZS 60745 power tool safety requirements. Keep the blade sharp and clean — a dull, dirty blade is both less effective and less safe to operate.