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Many hedge cutters are designed to be lightweight nowadays, but weight doesn’t mean much if handling the trimmer is uncomfortable. With teeth on both sides of the blade, you can sweep the trimmer in either direction, making it easy to use. Also, it’s suitable for both left- and right-handed users, as the triggers are centrally located. This hedge trimmer felt very safe to use overall. It comes with extremely detailed safety instructions in multiple languages, and the ease of assembly means there’s not much that could go wrong during set up. This extendable cordless hedge edger lets you trim without the need for a ladder; it has a reach of around 10 feet. For a cordless model, the Gtech HT 50 is light-ish at 2.94kgs and pretty well designed. It couldn’t be simpler to assemble as it’s comprised of just four parts: a blade housing, a control handle, a 90cm aluminium extension arm and a small, lightweight 18v Lithium-Ion battery. In my opinion, this hedge trimmer offers very good value for money. A lot of Bosch products are renowned for their affordability, and this trimmer seems perfect for those who don’t want to spend hundreds on garden machinery.

As a mains-powered machine, there’s no fuel to think about, nor battery to charge. Simply plug it in and get started. However, whilst 4.6kg is light, it’s still heavier than some other trimmers on the market. For instance, the Bosch AHS 45-16 (which is DIY Garden’s top recommendation when it comes to hedge trimmers), weighs just 2.6kg. The Cobra feels good in the hand – the motor housing is really small and unobtrusive – and we really rate the battery-saving two speed option and the long two-sided cutting blade for effortless hedge trimming. It’s not too pricey either. The 3.6V Lithium Ion battery runs for 40 minutes between charges (recharging takes about 3.5 hours), there’s a choice of an 8cm grass blade and 12cm shrub blade, and the tool-free blade switching couldn’t be simpler.

The AHS 45-16 hedgecutter is perfect for the light trimming and upkeep of small-sized hedges. It is well balanced, lightweight, and ergonomically designed for easy handling and controlled work in any working position. It features a powerful, high-speed 420 W motor for extremely fast, clean cuts and a 45-cm long blade with a 16-mm tooth opening design to reach difficult areas comfortably. It is ideal for trimming smaller branches and young hedges. The blade on the Bosch AHS 45-16 is made with diamond ground ensuring they stay sharp and provide a clean cut each and every time you trim your hedges. There are quite a few small handheld hedge trimmers around – Bosch alone makes several different models, and lots of rivals do too – but we think this set offers the best combination of usefulness and flexibility. People mostly seem to be impressed by how easy it is to use, allowing them to finally get on top of trimming their hedges before they get out of control.Zombie movies are one of the most iconic staples of the horror genre, there are plenty of good ones but a whole host that should've stayed dead.