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    Default Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Hi Guys, Had to trim a 6 meter high hedge the sides are no problem becouse i have a extendable multi tool.
    the problem is when doing the top the hedge trimmer atachment dosn't reach the center from both sides, so the center of hedge has bits sticking up all over phe place!
    any ideas?

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    a Ladder, Works for me

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    two ladders with a plank of wood running between them gives you a good platform. PITA though when you have to carry it around. I used to use this which was very handy to have and didn't take up much room. Makes life much easier, even for 2 metre high hedges.
    http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...%26+Scafolding

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    What type of hedge is it?
    How mature is it?
    How wide is it?
    How much off the top?
    Any obstiles at the base of it?
    Paved surface, or garden bed, or lawn next to it?
    Sloping or level ground?
    Cheers Fred.

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Stripes View Post
    two ladders with a plank of wood running between them gives you a good platform. PITA though when you have to carry it around. I used to use this which was very handy to have and didn't take up much room. Makes life much easier, even for 2 metre high hedges.
    http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...%26+Scafolding
    I like the look of the Mighty Plank. Looks handy and lighter than a plank of wood to drag around, and also adjustable to 4m
    I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather.....not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car!!!

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    I was trying to find that hedge trimmer we all agreed that the OH & S side might have been a problem. Ride on lawn mower suspended from a crane cutting the top of a hedge.
    It was posted on here somewhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stripes View Post
    two ladders with a plank of wood running between them gives you a good platform. PITA though when you have to carry it around. I used to use this which was very handy to have and didn't take up much room. Makes life much easier, even for 2 metre high hedges.
    http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_...%26+Scafolding
    its against wh&s practices to put a plank between 2 ladders, the ladders arent wide eough at the base, you should use proper trestles.

    you should also( imo) charge a premium price for the danger of working at heights.

    ive been doing roof work for 11 yrs now, and altho im very experienced, the other day i was about 6 foot off ground (my feet) and the hedge swayed in the wind,

    cos i was looking at the hedge, it seemed to me i was swaying too, and felt dizzy and to tell the truth , i almost rocked the ladder over, i reckon.

    working at heights can KILL you , be careful of it, and either charge a heap big price, or leave it for someone else to do

    or like the guys said hire a cherry picker or proper height access gear, and make the customer pay for it.

    personally i wont use a step ladder bigger than 8 foot (where the max height your feet are off the ground is 6 foot - cant use last 2 steps)

    be careful guys, heights kill.

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    This is what I was looking for.Lawn-mower-crane-hedge-trim.jpg

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    We bought one of these a 3.6metre A framed ladder (Gorilla) not cheap but does the job and paid for itself on the first job


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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Rob, is that a fiberglass jobbie?
    I picked one up a while back, boy was it heavy! but great 4 electrical hazards, so i hear
    Also he would struggle with that on a 6m high hedge to get over the top.
    He would need a min of 4.5, & then it depends on how wide the hedge is.
    Thats why I was asking him all the questions.
    Cheers Fred.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    Rob, is that a fiberglass jobbie?
    I picked one up a while back, boy was it heavy! but great 4 electrical hazards, so i hear
    Also he would struggle with that on a 6m high hedge to get over the top.
    He would need a min of 4.5, & then it depends on how wide the hedge is.
    Thats why I was asking him all the questions.
    Cheers Fred.
    yeah it is fibreglass it is quite heavy but I always work with an offsider so no real dramas

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    Rob, is that a fiberglass jobbie?
    I picked one up a while back, boy was it heavy! but great 4 electrical hazards, so i hear
    Also he would struggle with that on a 6m high hedge to get over the top.
    He would need a min of 4.5, & then it depends on how wide the hedge is.
    Thats why I was asking him all the questions.
    Cheers Fred.
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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    6m, are you sure? Get a crane!

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    1.JPG2.JPG3.JPG

    for 6m maybe 1st or second pic.. 3rd pic may pose access problems lol

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    Default Re: Whats the best way to access a high hedge?

    Go to a hire shop and tow away a small cherry picker. Offer to do customers' high gutters or trim trees whilst you have the machine

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