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BASIC
07-10-2003, 08:04 AM
Hi,I have to buy a hedge trimmer,I went to look at them the other day,I didn't know how heavy the gas ones were,about 12-13 lbs.My dealer suggested a Commercial electric by Little Wonder,it was much lighter about 8 lbs.I also can get a hedge trimmer attachment for my Shidaiwa Multi-Purpose Tool Carrier,it would be a little hard to use close up but I wouldn't need a ladder to get to the tops of the bushes.Any suggestions,please?Thanks,BASIC.
Hawkeye5
07-10-2003, 08:16 AM
Go with a gas hedge trimmer.
Blessed 1
07-10-2003, 08:23 AM
Since I bought the hedge trimmer attatchment for my Stihl FS 85 I never get a chance to use them. My helper always grabs them first and he is only 5 ft 2. I also own the Echo HC 1500 but it only gets used on the really big jobs that require both of us trimming. You gotta go gas. I would stongly consider getting the attatchment. You wont be sorry:D
hunter
07-10-2003, 08:34 AM
get an exteneded reach gas trimmer. No more ladders.
dvmcmrhp52
07-10-2003, 02:23 PM
wouldn't even consider an electric anything too many cords to deal with.
UGA
07-10-2003, 02:40 PM
GAS! You're not restrained by the cord.
The Lawn Boy Pro
07-10-2003, 03:01 PM
Gas!!!

If you eat lots of beans, you can find a way to harness natural gas enegry and use it in your trimmer! (Sorry I had to say that Jodi :D I'm wooped today)
Expert Lawns
07-10-2003, 03:52 PM
How much demand do you have for a trimmer? Stay away from electric. Like others have said, the cord is a PITA. Go with a two-sided gas trimmer. maybe check ebay or other used equipment places. I used the one sided gas trimmer once and couldn't stand it. hope this helps.
bob
07-10-2003, 08:21 PM
No brainer- gas. Unless you want to carry a generator around to run electric clippers.
mowdini
07-10-2003, 08:27 PM
Little Wonder has an extended reach gas hedgetrimmer that is a beauty. You can use the extra shaft for an extended reach hedgetrimmer or take out that shaft for a short reach hedgetrimmer. Both work great. The hedgetrimmer head rotates 180 degrees unlike most of the others on the market that only rotate one direction 90 degrees.
Rustic Goat
07-11-2003, 12:28 AM
Be very cautious about listening to a salesman's recommendation.

Gas is the only way to go for many reasons.

Also, using electric makes you look like an amateur.
Jason Pallas
07-11-2003, 12:32 AM
gas! and the extended reach trimmers are well worth their weight in gold!
BASIC
07-11-2003, 06:56 AM
Thankyou all,I'm just about convinced that the Multi-Tool attachment might be the best choice.Thanks again for your help,BASIC.