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I have a pope hedge trimmer i got from bunnings had it nearly a year i think at least 8 months goes well has cut hundreds of hedges and i often use it on stuff that is probably to thick for it but it keeps going. never sharpend the blades or put oil on it. I reckon it has easily made me 6 grand if not more. plus my house has several hedges done regulary.
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I have my first hedging job on Monday so picked up a John Paul(thanks impala ;) ) today. If I end up with heaps of hedging work I'll get a stihl Kombi and the pope can be back up.
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Ha ha If you get a stihl kombi I know a place where you can save about 2large brand new....Have you quoted the job yet is it a big one...
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Not a big job Kev,15min mow and a couple of small hedges that are in good shape,just need a trim.Clients happy for 3 weekly over winter. I think he's testing me on these hedges before letting me loose on the rest of his garden LOL.
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I purchased a "cheap as - chuck away" from ALDI for 150 thinking it would be ok for a few jobs....Have done about 20 jobs so far, this thing is tough as nails, although a little on the heavy side....did about 4 hours the other day and nearly died :) but it does do a good job. Was very surprised.
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Martian Mowing
I purchased a "cheap as - chuck away" from ALDI for 150 thinking it would be ok for a few jobs....Have done about 20 jobs so far, this thing is tough as nails, although a little on the heavy side....did about 4 hours the other day and nearly died :) but it does do a good job. Was very surprised.
Thanx Martian, I was wondering.
Cheers Dean.
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I grabed one of the aldi trimmers too for mainly back up, but have found it quite good, now use it often..plenty of go too...
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Due to the good reports posted here re the Bunnings Pope 22.5cc Hedge Trimmer.
I'm going to purchase one too, but my trailer manu will call me in prior to the purchase to mark out the shelving layout very soon.
I've almost finished drawing up dimensions for staggered shelving within my tool box for blower, whipper, multi tool+ acc, chainsaw, 5 ltr fuel cans, oil, sprayer and a multi draws for incidentals, etc
But I would appreciate the exact dimension below and the max width. in metric.
If anyone who has one could post back such it would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/dat...791-200x54.jpg
Thanks in advance.
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i would suggest not using the exact measurements otherwise if you up grade in the future you may have trouble fitting the new one in the space
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Riverside Mowing
Due to the good reports posted here re the Bunnings
Pope 22.5cc Hedge Trimmer.
I'm going to purchase one too, but my trailer manu will call me in prior to the purchase to mark out the shelving layout very soon.
I've almost finished drawing up dimensions for staggered shelving within my tool box for blower, whipper, multi tool+ acc, chainsaw, 5 ltr fuel cans, oil, sprayer and a multi draws for incidentals, etc
But I would appreciate the exact dimension below and the max
width. in metric.
If anyone who has one could post back such it would be
greatly appreciated.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/dat...791-200x54.jpg
Thanks in advance.
hi riverside
i use same one pope 22 cc i dont do a real lot of hedge work but what i do with it seems ok can get a bit heavy but the dimensions are.
length 1150 mm - height 250 mm - width 220 mm
but listen to ians advise might be best to check the size on a few others etc incase you up grade ... when you get your shelving done some thing to think of to help stop equipment from buncing around is occy straps and a single chain link welded here and there make excellent points for the occy strap hook to latch on to if get what im mean { flat steel no anchorage points }just put several of them around on the inside walls of tool boxes
cheers { ps glad you went well with your first job }
ps when you get the hedge trimmer check the grease in the gear box on bottom = grease nipple 2 people i know of have brought them and grease in gear box is all most obsolete cheers
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I went to bed and just couldn't sleep so up I am and found the replies. Thanks Ian and Geoff, never expected anyone to go out in the cold tonight for it though.
Ian every measurement has a 600 or 700mm over and above the actual equipment in height to ensure it will easily come out and allow for model variation in the future. Length has really not been an issue as the tool box is 2.40 long.
I've even allowed for bulkier measurements of my home domestic equipment in case one day one of them needs to be carried in a back up role. The main issue is with the Weedeater Blower being 5cm higher than the Husky blower. So the husky blower gets 7cm clearance there.
But its all good advice and advice never goes a stray.
Geoff never thought of the single chain link to be welded in. I have spare roles of thin Pool Solar heating ribbed rubber strips that I was going to use to minimise equipment rattle in some form or another.
Also each shelved compartment is going to have small square rainproof vents cut in facing internally into the cage area. This done by the trailer builder.
The atom goes into the mower enclosure.
So I've been following this hedge trimmer post to try save a few hundred dollars and the Pope is it for me.
No wonder I can't get to sleep with all this rattling around in me brain.:thinking:thinking
Re the grease, goodtip.
My brother had a Trumpy Boneville serviced once and no oil was put back in sump. He never made it back to Torquay as it seized and destroyed the bike. When I got me Masport the other day, it was the first item checked prior to the demo start up.
Thanks for the replies
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"Ian every measurement has a 600 or 700mm over"
Posting at 2.00am makes the eyes see additional 0's, I mean 60 or 70mm
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Riverside if I can offer a bit of advice before you spend your cash. I am not going to bag any brand or type of hedge trimmer they all cut good when new and most start and run fine.The most important thing to consider when buying a hedge trimmer is anti vibe in the handles you will find the cheaper units have very little or none at all, so what you may say ,well if you are doing any hedge work for longer than ten minutes you will know what I mean your hands will be tingeling . You may not have many hedges to do at the moment but if you get a call tomorrow to do 150 metres of hedge it would be nice to be able to do the job and not be in pain after.I myself have a cheap chinese trimmer I only use it on some topiary work I do it runs and cuts good but when I switch to my stihl or echo the differance is like night and day. See if you can have a go with a few before you decide it's better to spend a little more now than buy twice
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On that note you could also google White finger...doesnt mean that you will get this industrial injury but wow! if you do what a hidden cost!!!!
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tree beard
On that note you could also google White finger...doesnt mean that you will get this industrial injury but wow! if you do what a hidden cost!!!!
Not nice looking at all. I wouldn't wish that appon any one.
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It is nasty! and we are in an industry where it is a reality. so look after yourself and buy the right gear :)
(the right gear sometimes can be the cheapest just plan to upgrade and be aware there is more than performance at risk)
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Thanks Mark & Tree Beard.
Apart from the Masport, I've now got the Husky 323L whipper yesterday.
I must say the 4.1 kg Husky compared to my domestic 6.4kg Pope whipper brick is chaulk and cheese in use. Let alone the whippers superior head design. So I've learnt in two purchase the value in that quality products just do the job in outdoor equipment.
My local Dahlsens has 4 commercial grade multi head angle petrol light weight Makita's on a clearance table 30% off marked price $599 down to $419. I rang them today to ask for the blade size and they said 52cm. Although I don't see that size in the Makita website + it may be a bit small.
What do you guys believe to be the ideal universal blade size 50, 55, 60??
At this stage I'm not forking out the price for a husky as my set up costs have exceeded budget big time re all the other things in progress.
Had me worried what was actually gona come up when I googled W/F, errr nasty stuff.
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Riverside Mowing
Thanks Mark & Tree Beard.
Apart from the Masport, I've now got the Husky 323L whipper yesterday.
I must say the 4.1 kg Husky compared to my domestic 6.4kg Pope whipper brick is chaulk and cheese in use. Let alone the whippers superior head design. So I've learnt in two purchase the value in that quality products just do the job in outdoor equipment.
My local Dahlsens has 4 commercial grade multi head angle petrol light weight Makita's on a clearance table 30% off marked price $599 down to $419. I rang them today to ask for the blade size and they said 52cm. Although I don't see that size in the Makita website + it may be a bit small.
What do you guys believe to be the ideal universal blade size 50, 55, 60??
At this stage I'm not forking out the price for a husky as my set up costs have exceeded budget big time re all the other things in progress.
Had me worried what was actually gona come up when I googled W/F, errr nasty stuff.
Hi Garry,
52 will be fine, especially for $419
even if you went to the larger 60 its only 8cm bigger
size doesn't always matter its also how you use it.
:smileydevil
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Garry, do u have a multi tool? If so , buy the hedger attachment.
Far better than the regular hedge cutters in respect to your health 4 prolonged work. The weight is more evenly spread & no bending of the back. The only place where a shorty wins is in a confined area.
Cheers Dean.
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Anjaryan, I always thought sizes does matter:confused:
But good to know a 52cm is OK.
Dean I don't have a Multi Tool, but if I don't go for the 2s Pro Atom, then I can afford a Multi tool with edger and hedge trimmer attachment. I just want top class edging as many places+small business in my town/region don't place an emphasis on edging. So a point of diff having the Atom to put the harder first edge in with a tool that can do it.
To be honest I'm tossing up losely re just buying the multi tool so I can also in time get the pole saw for easier tree trimming.
Just its gettting to the point as to where does one stops with the initial cash flow as I'm holding funds for a 42in cut tractor. Which is important to me in the combined market I will be chasing.
Back to the thread topic,
Its just within here several are saying the Aldi and more so thePope trimmer was doing them fine for the odd jobs. But yes a $419 investment into a Makita does buy the Multi hedge attachment and theres no second buying later.
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i would recommend missing out on the atom and getting the multi tool great edges or hedging/pruning at $419 i would also by the hedger great for trimming smaller plants ie:diosmas and standards which can be in confined spaces also the smaller blades should equal less weight and possibly better balance
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Garry, another possability would be to consider the multi tool for which u can buy a very short shaft (at least u can with a shidaiwa) that will give u a short hedger.
I used my Atom today & it went great as usual, but I would consider my shindaiwa multi tool edger almost its equal.
If u get incredibly, rediculously, (down the beach where the sand builds up to stupid levels) steep edges, u can take the gaurd & wheel off the shindaiwa & use it as a straight blade:frightene.
Cheers Dean.
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Ian/Dean, you guys have been in the game for quite a while so your advice carries weight.
Yesterday I purchased a Husky 323L Trimmer, you might be saying why didn't I put those $'s toward the Multi set up. Quite simply the trimmer is used big time every day as you know and the 323L is 1kg lighter than the combi connected with a trimmer attachment. Thats real important to me everyday and especially in the heat of an longer inland summer.
Looks like I'll drop the Atom and go the Multi+edger+short hedge trimmer. One experienced guy at the mower shop said the multi would be fine for edging, another guy in there on another trip pathed me towards the Atom. But those guys work in the shop, where as you both work in field in many varied situations.
I wanted the Shindy in the beginning as there lighter again in the shindy multi compared to a husky one and up my way cheaper. But I'm far more comfortable with the husky dealer's setup and parking capacity. Who knows, if the ATO likes what I've paid toward the countries deficit upon leaving my last career 8 months ago. A pole saw will be next otherwise I'll need a refund on the combi.:):):)
This post title is now over 1.5yrs old and still active, good to see.
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The multi tool has a few advantages but its not the be all & end all.
If you,re in this 4 the long haul, sometimes it can work to have a dedicated tool 4 each job.
Eventually you,ll wear em all out:russ:
Cheers Dean.
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Guys/Gals,
Thanks for the advice here from those who are seasoned in this lifestyle.
Well today another piece of Husky equipment joined my growing Husky family. I bought the 327LD Husky Multi Tool + short hedge trimmer attachment, I must say they have great balance. Extension pole chain saw is in my sights too.
I know I fire a lot questions here, but remember other newbies too maybe picking up bits'n'pieces out of the responses as well, like I did for 3 month prior to joining and still am.
:)
Cheers
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Update,
Out of all the start up tools I've bought so far this multi tool and short shaft hedge trimmer is pure class too use. Sooo glad I went and got it now that I've tried it out. Worth every cent and there were a few involved as we all know.
But not every tool has met my expectations when buying of the top shelf.
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Just got the Husky 324LD with the Honda motor, got the long pole hedger with it and the dealer threw in the short shaft extension with the deal. I can't lift my arms very high, I have just had a rotor cuff repair on the right shoulder and need one on the left as well, with the extension I can do nearly all the work with my hands at waist and chest level and the weight of the machine nice and close in to my upper body, this puts very little strain on my dicky shoulders. Overall very happy.
Graeme
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i can back up the comment made about vibrations some time back , my hands are buggered from vibrations from years of using hand tools etc esp air tools & chainsaws , i use a stihl & find it very good , have had a go with cheaper brands & found them hard on my hands , i have tendonitis in them & some nights i have to take pain killer so i can sleep, they drive me crazy esp when ive been belting some nails in with a hammer etc , that can stuff me for a few days as far as sleep goes as the pain starts when you stop work & relax !!!!! be warned , dont settle for anything that vibrates or feels uncomfortable !!!!!
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graeme
Just got the Husky 324LD with the Honda motor, got the long pole hedger with it and the dealer threw in the short shaft extension with the deal. I can't lift my arms very high, I have just had a rotor cuff repair on the right shoulder and need one on the left as well, with the extension I can do nearly all the work with my hands at waist and chest level and the weight of the machine nice and close in to my upper body, this puts very little strain on my dicky shoulders. Overall very happy.
Graeme
Have exactly the same.. Bulletproof..
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I got a stilh HS 45 couple weeks ago,,goes real well,,
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What blade you got 45 or a 60
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Sandgroper
I got a stilh HS 45 couple weeks ago,,goes real well,,
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I have the larger blade,i thought it might add a bit of weight but i can hardly tell the difference,,
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Wggc
i can back up the comment made about vibrations some time back , my hands are buggered from vibrations from years of using hand tools etc esp air tools & chainsaws , i use a stihl & find it very good , have had a go with cheaper brands & found them hard on my hands , i have tendonitis in them & some nights i have to take pain killer so i can sleep, they drive me crazy esp when ive been belting some nails in with a hammer etc , that can stuff me for a few days as far as sleep goes as the pain starts when you stop work & relax !!!!! be warned , dont settle for anything that vibrates or feels uncomfortable !!!!!
Hi Wggc
Have the same trouble with sleeping due to tendonitis.
Ever since I bought my tanaka trimmer with the low vibration and rubber handles etc the pain in my hands has subsided somewhat. Definately pays to buy up market gear if you are in this game for the long haul.
When you are in your 20,s and 30 ,s you are super fit and indestructible .
And then things start packing up (lol)
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