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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.
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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?

    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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    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?

    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?

    6m, are you sure? Get a crane!

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    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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    lol perfect for those delicate hedges


    i like this too.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkkXw...eature=related
    actually doing a really neat job especially at approx 2:13

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

    Looks like a small cherry picker might be the go next time!
    Don't think much of swinging a hedge trimmer around purched on a ladder.

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

    I've got ladder racks on on my ute incl. the front which I've used when I could get up close for hedging, pruning




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    Quote Originally Posted by Redeye View Post
    I've got ladder racks on on my ute incl. the front which I've used when I could get up close for hedging, pruning
    Yeah, just been outside looking at doing something like that on the old Rodeo could be very useful. I've got a ute lid on it at the moment and it's pain if you want to carry any thing higher than the walls of the tray

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