Looking to buy a gas powered hedge trimmer?
Your best options are to look first at the different models from these top brands:
Why do we recommend that you look at those brands? They are the top brands in the industry, delivering the highest reputation and reliability that is available on the market.
Each brand has several types of hedge trimmer options available, from starter models with 20 inch, dual reciprocating blades all the way up to hedge trimmers with long shafts for extended reach and features such as rotating handles and anti-vibration to reduce fatigue.
Basically, the more you spend, the more power and features you’ll get, but it’s hard to go wrong with even the entry level models from these top brands.
Features to look for
What types of features should you look for in a gas powered hedge trimmer?
- Double reciprocating blades – these will give you the best cutting ability, chopping through branches with ease
- A shaft or a pole – If you need to reach heights that you can’t get with a standard hedge trimmer, look for a model that has extended reach.
- Rotating handles – This gives you the ability to adjust the tilt of the blade to your needs while keeping a solid grip on the trimmer, for both safety and efficiency reasons.
- Anti-vibration features – This is pretty important for gas powered models, especially heavier models, because the vibration can cause fatigue while you use the hedge trimmer.
- Trigger locks – These can work both ways, either as a safety feature to prevent accidental turning on of the trimmer, or as an ease of use feature to hold the trimmer in an “on” position during lengthy trimming jobs.
- Emission direction – Some hedge trimmers have directors to push exhaust away from the user, great if you don’t like to smell like exhaust after working in the yard.
- Easy starting mechanisms – A lot of higher end hedge trimmers have features that make them easier to start.
You will find that many models mix and match these types of features as you become willing to look at higher end models. Keep in mind though that you can still get a lot work done in a very efficient manner with the entry level models as well.