Are You SACRIFICING Your HEALTH Using Only PETROL Gear? Keep Watching For Some VALUABLE ADVICE.

My advice after too many years using petrol hedge trimmers etc.
Are the machines you're using day to day going to give you health issues in a few years time, try to choose health over wealth when possible.
After 3 years of using a battery hedge trimmer to trim hedges I do this job with just a petrol one to remind myself why I really do hate using them. Not everyone likes the battery gear but I definitely wouldn't go back to the petrol gear full time.
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[@slowmarchingband1]

Yep, 100% Nathan. I sold our remaining 2-stroke gear earlier this year, glad to see it go. 63 now and there's no way I could carry on using it. The other thing about battery stuff is that when you take your finger off the trigger, it's making no noise at all. Makes for a much calmer experience for us and the customers.

[@jasongardener3425]

👌

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Definitely a calmer day on the battery gear, give it a few years I'll slow down again and drop the remaining petrol gear. Maybe I'll just sit on a ride on or a digger for the day instead 😅

[@mcpheesgardeningservices]

with you all the way me I am 68 in my 37 year of business absoulte game changer for sure

[@vincentsgardens870]

Over 20 years in myself 5-6 days all day every day rain or shine your pretty much bang on in what you have said and any body disagree hasn't done near long enough or hard enough bold statement I know but it's true

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It does take its toll on your body. Cheers for the comment 👍

[@bchgardenservices]

Kept my old petrol Kombi engine, you know just in case I have heavy work or something. I have never once thought I needed or wanted to take it out in the 3 or 4 years since I got battery. Like you I hate the noise, I hate the fumes, I hate the weight, I hate mixing 2T, I hate getting to the top of the ladder and the machine cuts out, and I don't miss the tingle and cold of white finger in the winter. Battery for me all day long. The number of customers who now commented on how noisy the guy up the road was earlier in the week is amazing.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Unfortunately my petrol kombi gets a fair bit of use but I hate it as much as you for all those reasons 😅 cheers mate 👍

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Totally agree with all that Nath. We've moved over to electric and still have the petrol machines but nobody wants to use them anymore for all the reasons you mentioned mate 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The petrol Stihl saws etc are no fun mate, spent a few days cutting piles for a raft on some made up ground a few years ago....I vowed never to pick one up again 😬😅 battery stuff is great and I'll grab that first where possible. Glad you've made the switch too👍 thanks for stopping by

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@LewisgardenservicesLtd Try and use electric now for everything once you try its defo the new go to in most jobs so agree with you Nath 👍

[@BrittanyLazyLiving]

Changed to EGO battery for push mower, strimmers, hedge trimmer and blower this year and charge them all from solar generator in the vehicle. Only petrol machine is the ride on. No regrets at all.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Nice one👌 the solar panel any good? Cheers 👍

[@mycolliesandme268]

Is the vehicle solar charger any good m8?

[@LongJohn-hw2wx]

Another for EGO. Their equipment is fantastic. I’m fully electric and absolutely love it, plenty of power, run time and good performance.

[@jameswyeth8223]

Well said Nathan. I would not buy another petrol hedge trimmer i use a Mitox at the moment and its like swinging a ford fiesta around the weight of it, but it was £200 so serves me right for being tight but i don't do many big hedges now. I still think blowers are the one machine that they fall short on with battery but i'm sure it won't be long until they can match 2 stroke.👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea blowers are ok for small bits but not autumn leaves etc. Good to have mix of petrol and battery. Cheers 👍

[@pablo9364]

Excellent very professional business talk! I have the long term plan to eventually get a stihl electric kombi motor and battery's for my equipment for topiary and maintaining hedges and only use the petrol where necessary and for less time than now. Also to give more priority to obtaining new jobs whereby electric tools can be effectively used.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Sounds like a plan👌 Wish I had one sooner but can't do much about the past. Cheers mate 👍

[@jackw9920]

I'm 80-20% battery to petrol these days. Petrol still has its uses but battery is so much nicer to use. I still disagree with anyone who says you can only use battery though. Best to have both options imo. Anyone who uses petrol only out of sheer stubbornness is daft

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Definitely can't do everything with battery, mowers and backpack blowers etc all need that gas power

[@jackw9920]

Yep, did you buy new blades for the 66, or a new complete unit?

[@wonderful-wafwaf]

Battery trimmers Great. However, as ergonomic and quiet and less vobration as elec strimmers are, they are hopeless for the scale of work we do on council, just no way near enough power or life in batteries, especially cemetary cutting, impossible without petrol ATM. Electric blowers are a brilliant thing indeed, not backpack, side battery combos. Just a great advancement for most the year, BUT totally USELESS for autumn when tou have 3 ton of leaves a day to be blown for transit and tipping. Just not quite enough grunt, and again no longevity. I think we're not quite there yet with the battery technology. I've been using petrol for the last 25ish years now and it most DEFINITELY done my body in somewhat. I remember the old lads telling me as an 18 year old new starter to go easy, but I never cared and no one really would though at that age 😂 Love these videos. So much truth and relevance. No silly music just to the point.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks 👍 I can make battery last a day but you're right big scale you'd need a ton of batteries. Backpack petrol blower definitely for the autumn leaves. Thanks for watching...just off to delete the music on my next video 🤣 some do your brain in right

[@wonderful-wafwaf]

​@LewisgardenservicesLtd ye just those backpack batteries just so heavy (stihl) but not much more than the petrol tbh. Mate your videos are Bang on. Never change your formula!!! We love em you old warhorse

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@wonderful-wafwaf cheers, I've got used to the backpack...I'd rather swing that on that pull starter😅 thanks for watching, glad someone enjoys my stuff👍👍

[@fleischersgrasscuttingserv6441]

Totally agree! Have transferred to electric, professional Stihl, with three expensive batteries. Everything, except chainsaws, which I will do when I can afford it. And the second best thing, is no more pulling, pullling pulling. The agony when my petrol gear won't start up first go, second, third, fourth.... Batteries: just start!. Great video. You have made my day again!

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Sounds like you have it sorted 👍 I moan about pull starts too now🤣 cheers for watching

[@jimmyspartacus6]

Love my petrol roughtcut brilliant for mixed hedges

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Petrol definitely still needed for the rough cuts. Cheers 👍

[@HoopersGardenMaintenance]

Great video mate,best thing I did was switch to battery 👍🏼

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks mate, same here👍

[@DJC995]

Nice One Nathan in my younger stupider days all day breathing 2 stroke fumes going home feeling crap not so clever with hindsight have a good week Thanks again

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks, we've all done it unfortunately 😬 when times are hard it's just a case of keeping going, I've used machines that have been on their last legs and pumping out smoke but had to be used to get jobs done and money in🙄 take care mate👍

[@DJC995]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Thanks

[@TomReeves-om8nx]

Your the authority on our job simple with you all the way 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers 👍

[@mattseymour8637]

A very good point and always wonder how bad those fumes are for you breathing them in from the petrol gear. I do prefer the battery most of the time because of the no fumes, being light weight and no starting problems and less vibrations.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I think the fumes when in confined areas, hedges next to building etc must do you no good. Battery for me to unless mowing and autumn leaf blowing etc. Thanks for watching 👍

[@TomMac1]

100% agree with you. Only started using electric this year. And agree with the hands tingling, takes ages to get back to normal. My uncle has permanent damage done to his hands, he feels that in his hands all the time.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea, the old finger tingle isn't great plus the rest😬 thanks for watching and good luck with the battery gear

[@pablo9364]

I have spoken to people who work for HSE and they were telling me about this and there are even people in their early 20's who have permanent nerve damage due to the vibrations. It's usually people who use the equipment for the entire day. For days on end

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

It happens too easily unfortunately

[@bidders77]

I am with you 100%, it has been 3 years since I bought my first Makita strimmer and hedge cutters followed shortly after and I will very very very very rarely used any of my strimmer or hedge cutters, I could count the instances on one hand such is my disdain for petrol gear now. Blowers and mowers on the other hand I petrol all the way

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Same here, mowers and blowers petrol battery for the rest when possible 👍 cheers

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

100% agree. Nothing more to add. Just 100% agree.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The perfect comment 👍 thanks 😅👍

[@kepadaservices1286]

I mentioned the subject of fatigue and injury on Rob Maxwells channel. I'm in a different industry from you, but because I was so gung-ho in my youth about my health, I am now paying the price for it in my mid 50s. A great video Nathan. Peace and love brother

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers 👍 we are all guilty I guess if grafters no matter the trade. Take care and thanks for watching

[@jasongardener3425]

Iv been in horticulture for over 30 year's and 💯 agree, people come into the industry, 5-10 year's and really have no idea whats ahead of them, i haven't touched a 2 stroke trimmer in 2+ year's and never will again, one thing people moan about is price of battery kit, but they will be moaning more in the future about there joints ect, can't put price on health. Take care mate 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

100% mate, you can't buy your health back if you're lucky enough to be in the game long enough. I recon the amount I've saved on fuel the battery gear has probably cost me nothing, the amount of 2 stroke I was getting through was silly. Have a good week mate👍

[@jasongardener3425]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I only have one regret with battery and that is, I wish I'd gone over to battery sooner, and yes savings on fuel, definitely covers the cost of battery's

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Me too, I tried a Bosch one years ago and that was crap and put me off too long unfortunately

[@jasongardener3425]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd like you, iv had tennis elbow and golfers elbow, my shoulders and back is shot, if it wasn't for battery, I would really struggle to continue

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

​@@jasongardener3425know what your going through mate.struggling to even hoe now with my shoulder 😏we just have to soldier on 💪

[@mr.tidygarden]

Battery gear is ideal on a Monday when I have the shakes after a weekend on the beer fella👨‍🦽🤸‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Gotta respect the hangover 🤣

[@andrewkensett5863]

Nice video Nathan. Been in the garden maintenance business 6 years and so far I’m quite happy using the petrol Stihl/echo long reach cutters. I use the stihl hl94 rather than the heavier 4 mix engines. Hl94 is noticeably lighter compared to 4 mix. This year tho I’ve bought the Stihl HLA 86 telescopic cutter. Great bit of kit especially for the extra wide hedges. Batteries ain’t cheap tho!! I usually start the week using the petrol and finish with the battery equipment when I’m tired. Like yourself, think it’s smart to have both petrol/battery available to you when tackling different tasks.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The 94 is comparable to the echo I used I think, the 4mix are powerful but not nice to use. The hla86 is great for those tall/wide hedges 👌 pick up a 66... you'll love it, you already have the battery and charger now👍

[@andrewkensett5863]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd yes they are comparable units. But, the hl94 is the lighter of the two I’d say. And yes, having been told by a few now, the HLA 66 will definitely be top of the list for next things to get, good to minimise wear and tear on the body for longevity in this business. Have a great week👍

[@RJLgardens]

Yep spot on there mate, talking sense. I do however still like petrol hedge gear 😅 BUT only certain machines. I hate petrol long reaches, the only kit i like is the petrol single siders as the weight balance is not so hard on your body. That stihl hla66 or equivalent brand has got to be the biggest game changer in terms of fatigue for sure. I wouldn't be without that type of trimmer nowadays.👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I know you're a petrol fan for sure and it's nice to see you're open to the option of battery. It's not so robust and someone with your maintenance skills I can see why you wouldn't be so into the battery. The petrol long reach are handy but that Stihl 4mix engine 🤔🙄😬 hate them😅 thanks for watching mate 👍

[@RJLgardens]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I dread the big hedges where i need the stihl km131 and extension 😩, absolutely brutal.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@@RJLgardens I've and older 131 but replaced with the 111....even that's too heavy now😅

[@andrewhills6535]

Sold my echo petrol after buying a Dewalt battery pole trimmer as I have 8 18v batteries for all my power tools - bought a Dewalt hand too and got shot of Stihl So light and handy 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙋🏼‍♂️

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Definitely light and handy, good on you👍 cheers

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Totally agree Nathan I love the battery gear so much easier on the body! Just gotten the hla 86 to work along side my 66. Trying it out on one of my big conifer hedges today😄👍 Have a good week 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Mate you'll find the 86 so handy on those big hedges 👌 cheers for watching and enjoy the week👍

[@simonroberts577]

No regrets for me also. When I press the button it starts!

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Most of the time 🤞 cheers for watching 👍

[@deanbird3720]

You saying that, i really suffered more last year with my tendions in my elbows and shoulders using the battery. Because they cut slightly different from petrol. But now im used to it i definitely think its better on the body.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

You think the balance was different to your muscle memory or something that caused it? It was a relief on my joints. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@deanbird3720]

Yeah I guess 25yrs of cutting one way and then changing made a difference with me prob something else underlying with it as well. But this year I've not found the same problems so reckon I'm used to it and compensated where ever I was lacking before

[@noelcahill6707]

You know what man i got cheap lidl battery gear i said if the cheap stuff shocks me id switch to battery the lidl stuff was great so next year im going to start upgrading to battery

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Good to try it first 👍 you won't look back hopefully. Cheers for watching

[@Andrew-ds9ms]

Agree 100%, gone battery for all my gear and improvement in hands and elbows is definitely a plus, do the same if I have a really bad job would go back to the petrel as a one off 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Spot on, glad it's not just me. Thanks for watching 👍

[@MrDamburger]

young new business owner here, my shoulders feel terrible from my km94 petrol and my heavy trimmer on the end, just bought hla86 cant wait to use it, i suspect itll stop all my issues..

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Good luck with the new business, you've only one body so wise to look after it👌the 86 is great for the high hedges, the 66 is so much lighter again 👍👍 cheers

[@MrDamburger]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd will definitely use my other one for the heftier jobs, do the lighter stuff first until it can't quite cut it, then get the petrol out for a short amount of time, and thank you for your words mate

[@MrDamburger]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd you should make a video on tips for new self employed men

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Could do, have a video out soon on quoting which can be the hardest thing unless on an hourly rate and have done a few bits previously. Keep grafting and look after the pennies and you'll do fine💪

[@MrDamburger]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd yeah I'm steering more and more away from hourly, people watch you like a hawk and don't understand that it's not only time, its experience and the time I've spent getting to that skill level, so quoting is the way to go, just because a hedge takes me an hr, doesn't mean it's worth $50

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Wise words Nathan. Going to look at the battery equipment at Saltex this year. Looking at the strimmer and hand blower. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.👍🏻

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Well worth a look mate 👍

[@iancadwallender9779]

Ive been battery for a year now on hedges ,but still use the honda 4 stroke hhd trimmer for hedge reductions,as battery just does not cut it.Petrol for everything else though.Battery lawn strimmers are useless.Your ladders are great.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm battery on hedge trimmers except heavy work as you say they don't have the guts, I run battery and petrol chainsaws, battery strimmer (backpack battery) and petrol when needed. Mowers are all petrol/ diesel and blowers are battery and petrol. It's a right mix to be fair as battery can do everything but I do hate petrol hedge trimmers 😅 thanks for watching 👍

[@mcpheesgardeningservices]

nice work mate, here in Australia a lot of are using Husqvanna I have all the gear except the mower ( not there yet ) but let me tell you the hedger is 25% faster in the blade speed than a petrol and even the still battery . Hussy offer a 25 % discount down here nit sure if you get up there ...Although battery maybe dearer I been going 3 years using battery ( 32 years prior using 2 stroke ) and without the use of fuels and more importantly maintenance cost I believe battery is now ahead..the main factor is reliability in our heat fuel vapour cause a lot of problem with petrol and thing I love is up the ladder the Battery is just a switch on no pulling chords on the petrol...Customers love how quiet they are and theres no fumes ..good call mate

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers and thanks for watching 👍 have heard good things about husky and echo, went Stihl first tho and have batteries etc now. Worth a look at others tho, definitely battery for most things, mowers not there yet for prolonged use .

[@thegardeneruk]

Battery all day... I now suffer in my arms and fingers from petrol tools, hours of constant use. I only use petrol tools for no more then 15 minutes a time, the vibration goes through me. I have heavily invested in to battery, it is expensive but like you said, health over wealth! if you have been doing this for a while, you should of made decent money already.. Good to make others that are new, aware of what can happen! and how serious it can be..

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

15 minutes at a time when needed will do me too😅 easy to say all this I guess once in the game a while and have the funds to buy. Saying that if you have to invest it may as well be something that's easier to use . Cheers mate👍 have a good week

[@Basjoo]

Great analogy of health/wealth Nath. Cheers for creating the content. Jon @Basjoo

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Thanks for watching 👍 gotta look after ourselves in work where possible

[@joshuabush2569]

Got into the battery stuff about 2 years ago now, best decision I've made. I do about 90% of hedges with battery trimmers, you really feel it when you have to use the petrol equipment for the big hedge reduction jobs.. normally a headache aswell! I was going to just start using Aspen or other engineered fuels but the cost is too high and you still have the noise and vibration...

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Good on you, the weight and vibration issue, the fume damage has probably already been done. Aspen etc sounds ok but gotta keep a supply I guess plus your still using a heavy, load vibrating bit of kit. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@joshuabush2569]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I use husqvarna XP power 2 fuel in my chainsaw occasionally as it's basically right under my nose... and I do notice it. Plus I don't use the saw much. Yeah I do wonder what year's of fumes has done to my health 😕... I'm finding my customers like the quiet battery stuff which is understandable... Can also start earlier at times 👍🏻

[@jeremyminns5627]

Fantastic topic,Wise word's to the next generation of weed wackers & hackers and slashers,our bodys wear out at an alarming rate in this game thats for sure.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers 👍 I try to keep the body in good shape after work via beer therapy etc but not sure it works😅

[@johnloran]

Top video Nathan, i sometimes use the old 2stroke on the rough stuff or in the rain but battery all day if i can. I use the Milwaukee + makita. The Makita stuff cuts faster and is way smoother with less vibrations but the Milwaukee is a bit more heavy-duty but still not as heavy as petrol. Keep up the good content 👌

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Cheers for watching 👍 the Milwaukee gear seems to be stepping up it's game in the garden tools.

[@johnloran]

@LewisgardenservicesLtd yeah I would recommend the new top handle + looking forward to getting the new telescopic pruner when it comes out for getting across the top of hedges

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Seen a few videos on them now👌

[@JarrowGardeningservices-rf9gn]

I need to trim a good few hedges with the petrol before I could even think about Electric.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I can manage 1 before thinking battery nowadays 😅

[@mycolliesandme268]

Battery Battery Battery and more battery. It's just common sense. 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I'm still a mix battery and petrol but 100% will reach for a battery first if it'll do the job👍 thanks for the comment

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

can't disagree mate. just got to be about damage limitation at our stage of the game.wish I'd been a bit wiser in the earlier days😏new 66 & 300s very nice👌🌲

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea you're right, every job now is do I want to do it rather than how do I quote to win it. Life is short and less fun once you've screwed yourself up working. Have a great week mate and thanks for watching 👍

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

​@@LewisgardenservicesLtd& you bud👍

[@jonathanglanville5265]

Wise words,Nathan,clients don't realise waving a 2 stroke engine, fumes straight in your face ain't good for your health. While they drive a Tesla.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Nothing like a face full of fumes😬 I drive an old diesel 😅

[@jonathanglanville5265]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Maybe time to upgrade,sorry,we only work for a living.😁

[@russellpetrie119]

there werent much choice back in the day just petrol what i grew with but since using battery no more eardefenders no more fumes 80 % of maintenance gone and lighter just finding the right machine to keep up with the petrol equivalent and weight too just research the facts on them

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea back then we had a choice of petrol cheap crap gear or expensive quality stuff, everything seems to have met in the middle now.

[@russellpetrie119]

kawasaki were good in the 80s and 90s alot cheaper then went south in the late 90s with no more walbro carbs and got expensive@@LewisgardenservicesLtd

[@russelldownesdownes5618]

Hi mate I have the hla 66 but find the rpm not as fast as the husqvarna 520ihe3 but do find Stihl stronger made would like the stihl hla 135 for the rpm speed but too heavy it’s one of them have a cake and eat it 👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I've heard the 135 is heavy, guessing it's just the greener version of petrol and not the lighter which is what I'm after. You're right tho, can't have it all🤔 cheers for watching 👍

[@Matt.393]

Gone fully electric, love the videos

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

We'll done💪 I'm maybe 50/50. Cheers 👍

[@russellpetrie119]

since changing to battery dont get as many enquirys from customers nextdoor and wondering when using petrol customers hear it and acociate it with its a contracter but i prefer battery equipment too

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I could see that happening, I used to get shouted at by neighbours for being too noisy 😅 what's wrong with a 7am start 🙄😅

[@russellpetrie119]

no challenge now@@LewisgardenservicesLtd

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Nathan I’m starting to prefer the battery stuff it is slower but lighter the HLA66 is fantastic after using my clients battery gear last week it changed my mind I just now need to start buying abit more battery gear the little BGA86 blower is decent for small gardens and flower beds (not sure why I’m telling you that as you’ve probably got one lol😂) but yeah I’m loving the battery stuff and would rather switch completely it’s just cost at this stage but I’ll get there Have a great week

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Have a good week yourself 👍 don't completely switch just add when you can afford it. You'll still need some petrol kit if you get stuck into really heavy work. Cheers mate

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I’d keep my petrol as back up or for them tricky jobs like you say 🙌🏼

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

Dead right mate. Battery is certainly making the trade easier.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Sure is👍👍

[@Grahams-Grass]

Battery Battery Battery And a petrol genie to keep um charged up .😂👍🤠 i love my none expensive battery stuff 😂

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

😅 you're a fan really 👍👍

[@FromLawtoGardening]

What was the battery gear you recommended?

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Hi, I'm currently using the Stihl ap range of tools, many available tho now. Definitely worth looking at. Thanks for watching 👍

[@yasminneves1086]

That coffee got you hypa #speedtalking

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

I've watched too many KZbin slow talkers lately and didn't want to join the gang 😅 it may have been soup not coffee 😉🤣

[@andrewthomas2406]

Petrol gear all the time,sounds powerfull ,is powerfull ,looks professional,whereas battery sounds weak looks amateurish, just like a vehicle the way to power tools is with a engine,o and im now 60 years old and been using petrol tools all my life and you cant beat the smell of a engine

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Good on you getting to 60 swinging the petrol gear about 💪 full time by 40 my body was falling apart and battery kept me in the game. Totally agree tho for the big heavy work petrol still comes out and earns it keep. Thanks for watching 👍

[@russellpetrie119]

the only reason battery hedge cutters are slower the stihl you have is 3000 cuts per min petrol is 4000 cuts per min echo and makita have battery with 4000 cuts per min dont know about ego

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Yea, I've looked at other brands but have the batterieswitu Stihl . Was looking at Cramer ones the other week tho

[@joshuabush2569]

Ego is 3,200 I believe... Depending on the model. If you want speed check out Makita XGT range... Their hedge trimmer is 6000 strokes per minute... It's what I personally use and I love it. Great finish on the finer hedges. The do a rough cut version aswell which is slower but goes through some surprising thick stuff.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@@joshuabush2569 will check it out. Must have a proper look at all the brands at saltex this year

[@TomMac1]

​@joshuabush2569 can't find the one with 6000 strokes per min? Do you know the exact name, I googled makita xgt

[@joshuabush2569]

@@TomMac1 Makita UH004GZ is one of them, I do find their model numbers confusing... There's variations in blade length. I've just double checked and it's 5,000 strokes per minute.. my bad! Awesome trimmer though.

[@bumpkinrocks]

No wonder you find it heavy being the 4mix and the vibrations are ridiculous! I do keep a KM100 on the van for strimming longer stuff as I love the torque. I've tried some battery stuff and totally hated it to be honest. It's just so slow and gutless especially for hedge trimming and the blowers eat batteries in a few minutes. I've been gardening now for 32yrs now and NEVER plan on going to the battery, just hobby stuff in my opinion 😂👍

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

The 4mix long reach I've hated since the day they came out, the old 75 was lighter and lasted for ever. The echo is lighter and straight 2 stroke but still taxing after a while. The battery isn't perfect but I'd look to pick one up every time over petrol for the right job. Each to their own tho, you must be made of stronger stuff than me💪😅 cheers for watching 👍

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@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I've got probably 12+ HL75 type engines rebuilt and 12+ hl135 gearboxes either new or completely rebuild. Mostly with brand new internals and blades. I've got a vested interest in petrol machines, the trouble is they never die on me to need their replacement that's waiting inline 🤣🤣