[marshtj]

I need advice on the purchase of an articulating hedge trimmer. Electric will work if anyone has one they like and care to share the recommendation.

 

[gene_stl]

Can you post a link. Do you mean one of these?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Expand-It-15-in-Articulating-Hedge-Trimmer-Attachment-RYAHT99/203555427?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-301788131-_-203555427-_-N

I bought the sears version for my ryobi multi head outfit , before I found out about the landscape blade. I haven't used it yet but am about to on some ridiculous dried out ornamental grasses that were left here. Right now there are tree guys working there.

 

[marshtj]

That's similar. I have a 6 foot tall privet hedge that has finally reached it's desired height, so I'll need something to top it with several times a year.

 

[TulsaFan]

Sorry for the repeat question, but does anyone have an Articulating Hedge Trimmer Attachment? If so, is it worth the expense over buying the fixed position Hedge Trimmer Attachment?

I currently have an cheap electric Black & Decker hedge trimmer that will get me through the fall. However, I would like the reach that I could achieve with my Echo PAS and a hedge trimmer attachment. I will most likely purchase it next spring during Echo Dealer Days (when everything is 20% off).

 

[TulsaFan]

After watching this video, I believe it is going to be worth the added expense to buy the articulating hedge trimmer for taller bushes/shrubs.

 

[Ware]

I agree, there are some situations where it would be very helpful.

 

[ThomasPI]

@TulsaFan I'm making my PAS shopping list, did you buy trimmer attachment? Thoughts.... ??

 

[TulsaFan]

@TulsaFan I'm making my PAS shopping list, did you buy trimmer attachment? Thoughts.... ??

I did buy it. It gives you extremely long reach which is great for trimming hedges in the back of a flowerbed. However, the extended reach makes it harder to control. Especially, when you have tree or bush in the way. So, I would say that it isn't the only hedge trimming tool you need in your arsenal. I would also consider a short or medium reach to compliment it.

Let me know if you have specific questions. :thumbup:

 

[ThomasPI]

Thanks :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[FlowRider]

I purchased a Stihl articulating hedge trimmer attachment to use with the KombiMotor system.

I also bought a Stihl gasoline engine handheld hedge trimmer, as a standalone unit, for trimming.

The articulating hedge trimmer I need to cut in between my wooden fence and holly bushes, etc.

I also bought it to be able to trim the seed heads off of my crepe myrtles, and trim up liriope....

I have not used it yet because it is best to prune in the late Fall or even better in Winter.

I also bought the extension shaft so I can reach back behind the holly bushes more easily.

I also have one very tall crepe myrtle tree, so I am trying to avoid climbing up on ladders.

I'll make a review post when I use them, but it is the wrong time of year right now, on Gulf Coast....

 

[FlowRider]

Here's a picture of the articulating head (145 degree swing) trimmer, and the handheld hedge trimmer, and if you look closely, the extension shaft.

I did not want electric trimmers. Dragging a cord around is a pain, and you can cut through them by accident. I haven't used battery powered tools because I see my neighbors who own them and they cannot cut very well. Give me gasoline engines everyday....

 

[FlowRider]

Please let me know if you want better pictures of the hedge trimmers.

I just used an old picture I had on my iPotato already....