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    Default Which stihl hedge trimmer

    Hi all
    Looking, to get a new stihl trimmer, need a contractors one. The guy showed me two, the longer blade one, and a smaller blade one, that was good for finer work as it works both ways cutting, he recommended the smaller blade one, which makes sense. I've got a stihl pole trimmer for wider areas, just interested in others experience with these, thanks in advance.
    Regards john

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    go the battery ones!

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    Default Re: Which stihl hedge trimmer

    Why battery? Is there power the same, if so, how long do they last, power wise?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogs195461 View Post
    Why battery? Is there power the same, if so, how long do they last, power wise?
    been using the Stihl hs 86 battery for the last 2 years is great
    using it for commercial jobs and same battery fits most of the other gear

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    http://www.indmowing.com.au/forum/sh...ihl#post155824

    check this post out re battery power

    its convenient, easy to use, does a great job, quiet,,,, amongst other things
    I only use battery gear now except for an occasional petrol whippy and honda mower

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    Just cruising through the forum & saw this thread;

    I disagree with buying a battery operated anything until the manufacturers get the power on them up to being near their 240v/2 stroke cousins & the weight on them down to much nearer the 240v ones. They're heavy!

    I bought a Metabo electric years ago on the advice of a guy that only does hedges, nothing else. I'd previously owned Stihl, Echo & Husqvarna 2 stroke hedge trimmers.

    My current set up is 2 x Metabo's (long one & a short one), an Echo 2 stroke for when no power is available, and a Stihl Kombi Tool hedge trimmer on an FS85R. The Stihl does the bulk of my work & the other 3 are pretty much shelf queens.

    But............ everyone is different!

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    Same here kakegc,tried the battery and this stuff is nowhere near ready for pro's to use and the prices they charge is seriously over the top.Picking up the battery and equivalent 2 stroke in some cases the battery was heavier.

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    What batt gear r.u guys using ?
    My opinion is the exact opposite.
    I hedge almost every working day, includimg some very large hedges.
    I couldnt go back to 2strokes now, Id sooner give it away.
    Battery tech isnt the be & emd all but, it isj just as/ more suited to hedging than any other ope application I can think of.
    For many years I used 2stroke hedgers happily but the batt gear Im using is light years ahead.

    Cheers Fred.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    What batt gear r.u guys using ?
    My opinion is the exact opposite.
    I hedge almost every working day, includimg some very large hedges.
    I couldnt go back to 2strokes now, Id sooner give it away.
    Battery tech isnt the be & emd all but, it isj just as/ more suited to hedging than any other ope application I can think of.
    For many years I used 2stroke hedgers happily but the batt gear Im using is light years ahead.

    Cheers Fred.
    What battery hedgers are you using Fred?

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    Quote Originally Posted by irishjim View Post
    What battery hedgers are you using Fred?
    Hi Jim, using sthil hla65 & hla85, also Ego multi tool pole hedger.
    I also have the Ego regular hedger which i rarely use, simply because of the ergonomics of small hedgers.

    Id still like to know what battery hedgers, the battery hedger knockers are using ?
    Most of the knockers don't use the battery hedgers or have made poor choices.

    Cheers Fred.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred's mowing View Post
    Hi Jim, using sthil hla65 & hla85, also Ego multi tool pole hedger.
    I also have the Ego regular hedger which i rarely use, simply because of the ergonomics of small hedgers.

    Id still like to know what battery hedgers, the battery hedger knockers are using ?
    Most of the knockers don't use the battery hedgers or have made poor choices.

    Cheers Fred.
    Hi Fred,

    I guess that seeing as you have a Shindi, maybe a video comparing the Shindi & a battery powered hedger would go a long way to resolving it?

    Better still, if anyone has a video of an FS85R with a hedger attached & compares that with any battery powered hedger, I'd love to see it.





    All of the battery powered stuff I've tried thus far has not been up to what I need at work, but I am very happy to be proved wrong.

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    Default Re: Which stihl hedge trimmer

    Hi Fred,l to use battery stihl hedgers most days to . l also wouldnt go back to petrol

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinsuzanne View Post
    Hi Fred,l to use battery stihl hedgers most days to . l also wouldnt go back to petrol
    At least you could use it without the fear of accidentally causing a fire, but I wouldn't.
    Whats coming your way is ABSOLUTELY NUTS !
    I reckon u might hit the 50 mark this summer ?
    How any plants/lawn survive in that, I don't know.
    Take care & try to keep cool.

    Cheers Fred.

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    Default Re: Which stihl hedge trimmer

    Hi Fred, Abnormally very hot for december this year in December yesterday 45 degrees [28th]dec
    last 5 days 40 plus lawns still looking good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinsuzanne View Post
    Hi Fred, Abnormally very hot for december this year in December yesterday 45 degrees [28th]dec
    last 5 days 40 plus lawns still looking good.
    Heat is Madness along the Murray, struggling to cope, actually not coping with it. I've properties where petrol whippers/hedgers would be a no go zone not that I use them anymore.
    Have to carry a 9kg water self rechargeable fire extinguisher with me now some days and back up water.
    Noticed 9.4amp batteries are behaving a little different in run time as the built fans are working near non stop in this daily 40 or+ heat (Husky). Also carry the reserve batteries in a cooler box with large freezer pack within wrapped in towel.
    Cheers Garry

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