Best Hedge Trimmers

HOW TO CHOOSE = The best hedge trimmers are also the safest. They should be designed so that 2 hands are needed to operate them. This way, there’s no chance that one of your hands will be near the blades, and having both hands on the trimmer will give you better control.

The maximum opening between the blades should be no more than ¾”, which reduces the chances of kickbacks and injuries. A wrap-around front handle and trigger will add to maneuverability.

Electric trimmers should have a double-insulated motor and a three-prong plug to insure proper grounding. Experts recommend at least a 2.8-amp motor.

THE REVIEW = The Best Budget Electric Hedge Trimmer is the Craftsman 79957. Reviews say that this model is an excellent value as long as you don’t need to trim old growth or thick branches.

It’s 7.6 pounds is considered relatively light. You can lock the main switch on to prevent trigger fatigue, but you still need to use two hands since there is a second trigger on the top handle. It comes with a cord clip, and the list price is $70.

Other top performers include:

Best Cordless Hedge Trimmer = Black & Decker NHT518 @ $100.

Best Pro-Level Electric Hedge Trimmer = Little Wonder 2420 @ $290.

Best Gas Hedge Trimmer = Echo HC-160 which is listed at $350.

Best price found = Sears is your only choice for the Craftsman.

Other models can be found well-priced at Amazon.com. When you get to Amazon, type the model you want into the search bar at the top of the page, and your item will appear.

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