Certain hedge trimmers are better for particular applications. That is why we need to choose the right one.
Types of gas hedge trimmers discussed are..
* Single sided
* Double sided
* Pole or Extension
Single sided hedge trimmers are made for cutting straight sections of hedges. This is a great trimmer if you have large shrubs and need to make straight passes. Since it has a one sided blade it can be longer than a double blade and still not be too heavy.
This machine’s center of gravity is located closer to the body than the double sided hedge trimmers. This allows for more trimming and less fatigue.
Double sided trimmers allow you to trim in a back and fourth, horizontal and vertical motion without moving around to much, unlike the single sided blade. Double sided is better for shaping.
If you have many small shrubs(3′ or 4′), then a shorter cutting blade is easier to work with and more efficient. This means more profit. Remember to keep the center of gravity as close to the body as possible.
Pole trimmers are used for low and high shrubs that you would normally have to have a ladder for. These trimmers usually have a cutting head that adjust 90 degrees to increase comfort, reach, and efficiency. When trimming hedges and shrubs over 10′, use blades longer than 30″.
Pole trimmers look like a straight shaft grass trimmer with hedger blades. In fact, some commercial grass trimmers have an attachment that turn them into pole trimmers. Redmax and Stihl are 2 that come to mind. There are others.
Commercial hedge trimmers have blade cutting options that roughly range from 18″-40″. They are designed with larger gaps between teeth than the homeowner models. This is to allow for more productivity and durability.
