In a world of BATTERY POWER TOOLS does petrol still have a FUTURE !!!!

[@joshuabush2569]

The R is rough cut and T is trim. Identical machines but different blade speeds and gearing. I use the HSA 100 and it's brilliant, definitely recommend 👍🏽

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@joshuabush2569 hello mate I’ve tried both now and your right incredible machines the has battery hedge trimmers are light and very impressive

[@Steven-jn2cw]

All my garden equipment is petrol, I love it 👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@Steven-jn2cw it’s nice to know that petrol machinery is still being used I’ve got a lot of petrol gear and that’s purely because I don’t have the funds to switch to battery I’ve just had a holiday recently and just booked a wedding for next month plus I’ve got a honey booked aswell for dec it’s been a busy old year plus my petrol gear does the job for now

[@Steven-jn2cw]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 excellent mate. Yeah I'm a fairly young guy but quite old fashioned in many ways. I know and understand battery equipment has many advantages, but I just prefer petrol and I enjoy maintaining the equipment myself too. The high cost of the batteries is also off-putting. All the best for the wedding and keep the content coming, I'm a big fan of the channel. Cheers! 🍻

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@Steven-jn2cw Keep doing what your doing mate that’s the best advice I can give you maybe one day when the battery gear is cheaper I’ll switch lol I massively appreciate your support and everyone else who’s been super kind and supported the channel thus far it keeps us wanting to make more and also for us it’s about trying to improve our side aswell so we can try and give better content in the future Thanks again mate your a legend 😎🙌🏼

[@neilward8545]

I had one of those, wouldn’t go back , I’m mostly all stihl battery equipment now but unfortunately too late for me as I was diagnosed with Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis 3 weeks ago,probably due to years of using 2 stroke machines . No cure and now I have battery powered oxygenator on a back so I can keep working for now and years from retirement. Be warned get on battery ASAP.

[@Steven-jn2cw]

@@neilward8545 sorry to hear that mate. Do you think it's due to the petrol fumes? How long did you use petrol equipment for? Take care of yourself buddy.

[@mdgardenservices7819]

Great for heavy reductions I guess. I only use my petrol gear for heavy stuff. I prefer my lighter battery gear for everything else 😅👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi mark I think as I get older I’ll prefer to use lighter gear for new stuff I found the kma135r combi as heavy as my petrol stuff but the hla66 and 86 I didn’t think were too bad for everyday use I also like the smaller hs100 small battery hedge trimmers and the blowers aswell I’d love to try the ego stuff I see lots of other people on KZbin and Instagram using it Hope you’ve had a good day have a nice weekend mate

[@Syncronizeification]

For smashing through thick stuff petrol, anything else its battery now.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Sounds like the perfect set up

[@andrewjohn7952]

Brilliant machine, all our teams run these

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Andrew it’s very impressive isn’t it great machine

[@stevenwarren2877]

I use all battery now but I’ve used those R hedge cutters for years there excellent for thick stuff

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

We’ve only used it a few times but it seems decent I was cutting thicker conifer and it was amazing

[@jonathanphillips3257]

I use a Husqvarna 122HD60, same principle has the momentary off switch and most importantly, the swivel handle. It is light and is a great addition to my Stihl Kombi setup.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@jonathanphillips3257 Hi Jonathan is the husqvarna stuff good I’ve only ever tried a chainsaw in the past

[@Steven-jn2cw]

@@jonathanphillips3257 I've heard the 122HD60 is an excellent machine, I was looking to buy one myself actually.

[@jonathanphillips3257]

@THETATTOOGARDENER83 I believe so, yes. I've only got the hedge trimmer mind you, starts easily and as I said its light and with it's dampened swivel handle system easy on the hands too.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@jonathanphillips3257 I’ve heard the Husqvarna stuff starts easy always handy in our line of work especially when up ladders and wanting to start up from the top of a hedge

[@RobWalker-r9c]

Nice little mini review looks decent I think there is a place for petrol aswell as battery tools Nice little video Pete Hope your feeling better after having covid mate

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@RobWalker-r9c thanks matey feeling much better now thanks I think there’s a place for petrol and battery but slowly battery will take over completely

[@neilgreen9285]

I love mine your right it is heavy I have 30" blade version it's amazing on the thicker stuff

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@neilgreen9285 Hi Neil I’ve used it a few times now and super impressed with it

[@neilgreen9285]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Yes it's definitely a beast and goes through thick stuff with ease my advice is to always lube the blades I use wd40 and I never store them with the blades closed together as mine ceased together over winter and the Allen keys had to come out to free them but all was fine in 10 mins so I always store with blades not closed right up now if you know what I mean

[@mycolliesandme268]

After many years of a variety of physical work and using heavy petrol hedge trimmers etc, now in my 50s , i have the aches and pains, im wearing elbow and wrist supports to work. Volteral cream and some times painkillers. I could not continue with out the lighter battery gear to be honest,it makes a big difference, many other benefits to. You have to look after your bodies boys, you are not young for ever, go battery before you bugger yourself up. Bloody noise, fumes and fuel, yanking pull chords,nah only if I have to. petrol isn't macho anymore, work smarter not harder 😊

[@zoba4645]

in terms of power, a battery-operated tool is no lighter than a gasoline-powered one. The STIHL hs82R is a beast that is even heavier than the hs82T. you have many petrol handheld hedge trimmers that weigh between 4.5-5 kg and you can use them for most jobs.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hello mate I find gardening tough it’s definitely a young man’s game I can relate to aches and pains it’s really hard going on the body I look forward to weekends to try and re charge for the next week

[@mycolliesandme268]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 Me too And a day off in the week these days 😊👍

[@GreenKingsGroundsMaintenance]

HS 87T..all day...light nimble and a fantastic cut...does help if your left handed..also add on the Stihl "flip off" attachment.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m a huge fan of the lightweight battery tools after a full day with petrol gear you ache loads A day with battery gear and you don’t feel too bad So lighter the better

[@antonywalker8837]

Yes there's no doubt about it you can't go wrong with STIHL equipment. Yes most of there equipment is on the heavy side but that's the price we pay for reliability. Nice video son. Dad👍🍺

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@antonywalker8837 it’s good gear been running with Stihl for years now but would like to try some of the other brands especially if it’s lighter

[@antonywalker8837]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 I agree 👍

[@jonathanglanville5265]

I'm doing to sart off with a battery hedge cutter next season,less fumes,and starting it up,on a ladder.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@jonathanglanville5265 I think I agree with you having read what Neil said in one of the comments just now

[@zoba4645]

Sooner or later I'm going to buy this machine. You can thin out and greatly lower the hedge with this machine. Petrol 100%.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@zoba4645 Hi mate thanks for your feedback I love to hear what people use tool wise I love my petrol gear for power and efficiency it’s like a car going down the road ( you run out of fuel fill up and crack on) My only gripe with battery tools is there like a Tesla all great until they need charging and having to wait to charge up battery’s unless you can afford multiple battery’s which some people can’t due to the expense of them ) But technology is improving and as soon as the battery’s last longer and come down in price at that point I’ll switch and invest in battery stuff but for now I use loads of petrol gear

[@paullush4647]

Apart from my chainsaw and blower. I do not miss using 2 stoke machinery. Battery is definitely the way forward.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Hi Paul it’s a lot lighter and as I get older I’ll find that more better for my body

[@r6mdogg167]

What battery run machinery do you recommend?im looking into buying,but not sure how battery life is,need something that lasts and not looking for a plug to charge it every 10 minutes

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@r6mdogg167 most battery stuff doesn’t last much longer than 30 mins so unless you’ve got loads of battery’s then you’ll be needing to charge up as you go unless you’ve got a means of charging whilst driving between jobs

[@r6mdogg167]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 yeah,beem looking at kress equipmentit has charging station for the batteries buy it separately though,petrol machinery is just less hassle,but i think battery trimmers do the job on light small hedges and shrubs though where you dont need petrol power

[@Nickpaintbrush]

Cant imagine changing my stihl cut off saw for a battery one or my fs50 strimmer, but all my other power tools are mainly battery!

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@Nickpaintbrush if I was starting my business from scratch and had money to invest I’d probably go battery I’m an old dinosaur now and still got loads of old petrol gear but still does a job for me at the mo In time I’ll invest in more battery equipment Thanks for watching mate

[@LePaysagistedeNormandie]

I have the 82R with the 75cm blade, its a ‘War Machine’ coupled with the 94, I do more reductions than trims, petrol is much more suited for my jobs

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Are you doing tree surgery or abit of gardening aswell

[@LePaysagistedeNormandie]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 No not a Tree Surgeon, I’m in France and registered as a Paysagiste (Landscaper) but my main work is clearing so masses of brambles, overgrown hedges, ivy removal etc but all on a larger scale than the UK as often houses are left empty for decades or second home owners do not get out here often enough to carry out maintenance. I’m the only Brit in my area that does what I do so fortunately I have work all year round with other Brits and local French

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@LePaysagistedeNormandie ahhh nice mate thanks for sharing I’m pleased your busy all year round 💪🏼

[@bumpkinrocks]

I've got one the same found it in the metal skip at the farm. Guy I know went to all electric Stihl gear cus he's a small and old. I can't get on with it, heavy and cumbersome. I use the HL75k for nearly everything including the small shrubs. With the articulating head it's far easier and more balanced with the shorter shaft. I have the km94 for anything further out.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@bumpkinrocks the km94 is the best combi out of all of them in my opinion I’ve found them a good weight and perfect with any attachment Mad what people throw away isn’t it sounds like you got a good find

[@bumpkinrocks]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 that was only one item. There was 4 km94's, a km56, 2 hs45's, a km pole saw, a Hayter Powertrim, 4 Honda HRH'S + more. All just needed a service and few small repairs all work perfectly now. Just had a hl145 out the skip last week the casting had snapped in the usual place, fixed it for £40😉 Will sell it all at some point don't need it all on top of my vast collection already 🤣

[@bumpkinrocks]

I worked for him when I left school, I'm more than happy to recycle his waste🤣

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@bumpkinrocks where is this skip 🤣

[@sylviacheve7837]

Good video. Great machine but too heavy to handle for me 😢 hello to Rob btw 🙂👍

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@sylviacheve7837 Hi Silvia the weight is a problem for long periods of time the Stihl HSA85 or 100 is very good and lightweight Thanks for watching have a lovely weekend 😎🙌🏼

[@russellpetrie119]

the sthil grease lubes screw into the gearbox for greasing

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Yes mate it really helps great stuff

[@lvgvsmors2ez443]

Nice bit of kit👍 hopefully I’ll have one one day, but the handle that swerves is on b and q hedge trimmers aswell 😂😂😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@lvgvsmors2ez443 ahhh that’s ruined my moment of excitement hahaha 😂

[@OFP2]

RC is for reducing not trimming mate always look at the gap and speed of the blades that’s the giveaway . Battery now for me apart from the strimmer when I use the Oregon blades for brambles I’m still on petrol

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@OFP2 hello buddy we realised shortly after filming this we used it on the big hedge job recently it was fantastic when I climbed on top of a conifer and cut through some thicker stuff Honestly I’ve been quite impressed with it Rob was right I have used it more than him lol I’d love some more battery stuff

[@russellpetrie119]

you can buy blade lube too

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Really helps the blades

[@jackw9920]

Got a couple of them in my unit. Such heavy things, can't believe I used to weild them all day. Holding onto them as they are really useful for cutting back really thick stuff but haven't used them in years. Bought a HS45 new thats never got used either as I just always go straight for the battery short reach now. Stihl kombi gets the occasional outing for thick hedging but otherwise it's all battery trimmers and strimmmers. Petrol kit is last resort these days as it's nasty to use compared to battery. Blowers still petrol though as I don't think the battery ones are up to the job. Pretty sure my body would be in a far better state if I hadn't spent the last 20 odd years with two stroke petrol machinery.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@jackw9920 got to say as much as I love my petrol gear I can’t help but think I’d be less crippled had battery gear been around years ago Soon as the battery gear comes down in price I’ll invest abit more Or tho I could have sooner but for holidays and booking my wedding the other day and honeymoon Couldn’t keep putting it off lol Thanks for watching mate have a great weekend jack 😎🙌🏼

[@eduardosapples1997]

🥔!

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@eduardosapples1997 hello mate hope your keeping well thanks for watching

[@kathsmith4924]

being heavy i'd need a free gift with it namely a man to cut the hedge 😘😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@kathsmith4924 haha this is very true Have a super weekend appreciate you watching this evening ☺️🙌🏼

[@doomedbook1020]

Main appeals for me of electric is less noise to user, less noise pollution, no exhaust fume inhalation, no exhaust clogging in the wet, lighter to handle, cheaper to run (charging vs petrol costs), less maintenance due to lack of carburetor and simple motor compared to a conventional petrol engine. Oh, did I mention anti clog blade reversal technology on the newer stihl models? Of course petrol will always have the advantage on the portability factor in the short term, but battery technology is quickly becoming more compact and at the same time holds more charge, much like the evolution of hard drives.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@doomedbook1020 Hi buddy thanks for the comment I think your right the battery stuff is lighter and cleaner to use The only thing I don’t like about the fuel is the fumes and weight of them Power wise fantastic but saying that technology is improving all the time and I think with 5 years or so you’ll do more battery than petrol Thanks for watching mate

[@brianconnor1810]

The R is better suited to cutting thick stuff like hedge reductions. If you seen how easy it cuts through branches youd be more impressed by it. The T would have made a better job of the trimming with its higher blade speed.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

Since filming we’ve had some hedge jobs and we found the ease in which this cut trough thicker stuff it’s really good

[@Leon_riding]

Looks brilliant that be nice if they could send me out one for free tho 😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@Leon_riding I’d love some free stuff from Stihl or ego for that matter Some of my mates have been sent the whole ego range of battery tools so lucky I’d love to try some battery power tools wouldn’t mind if it was kress or any of the other brands tbh Hope your keeping well mate meet up at somepoint would be nice to see you again mate The x5 has gone now mate

[@TKG]

I think it depends on the job, my hsa 100 is fantastic for light and medium work, Not sure about thicker stuff.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@TKG those hsa hedge trimmers are fantastic one of my old clients had a shed full of batter my gear and I loved every bit of it If I came into money I’d get the whole kit unless Stihl want to send me anything lol 😉 Thanks for watching reas say hi to Sam we’re loving her voice overs on the vids mate

[@joshuabush2569]

I've got the HSA 100 I'm impressed with what it can do

[@TKG]

@@joshuabush2569 one of my customers bought one with an ap200 and the weight difference is amazing

[@thesmithsfamily1901]

Pete I’ve got one of these. The ‘R’ is for reduction (in German) as I’m led to believe. So not really designed for the job you are using it for. I’m guessing the ‘T’ might mean trim….. I think it’s to do with the tooth spacing and ‘R’ can handle thicker branches due to the bigger tooth spacing. Heavy powerful machine, but great for reductions. As I said, that is what I’m led to believe but happy to stand corrected! Can’t beat a Stihl unboxing mate! 👌

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@thesmithsfamily1901 your spot on mate I looked into this after filming and your right the t is for trimming and the R for thicker stuff And we did try it on some thicker bits and it was brilliant Cheers for watching mate have a good weekend 🙌🏼

[@thesmithsfamily1901]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 You did a splendid job trimming with that big ass machine! Thanks Pete, you too mate!

[@mcpheesgardeningservices]

mate I am a dinosaur as you know ,but I cant belive people are still using petrol ,reckon majority of Aussie contractors have at least hedger battery as a bare miminum ..come on Pete 🤣

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I need to catch up buddy I’d love to invest in more gear it’s quite expensive in the uk I’m hoping to try ego and some of the other brands to see what they’re like compared to Stihl

[@mcpheesgardeningservices]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 mate ego is popular but had battery issues , sthil in oz is crap husqvarna rules here such great gear . New kid on block krest is making in roads. Yes intial purchase may appear expensive but long run cheaper . nil maintenance and no oetrok purchase. Did u know the price of a husky petrol pole hedger is same as the husky battery pole hedger including battery and charger . I would presume same in uk husky give 20% discount for registered businesses. Onya Pete your a good egg

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@mcpheesgardeningservices thanks for this mate I’ll look into husky gear Really appreciate you taking the time to watch have a super weekend 💚😎☀️🙌🏼

[@amwartwork]

your on a job. its cold. AF. some batteries wont charge when theyre cold. Petrol engines will probably start and stop you wasting time. Batteries can become faulty too. Petrol cant. Engines can, motors can. As long as you plan ahead. ie. batteries charged (have 5-10 with you) and have petrol and oil with you then you cant go wrong. THE 7 P's are.....

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@amwartwork I completely understand what your saying mate and it’s part of the reason I haven’t made the switch

[@jonclovercottagemarketgard1143]

No future for petrol.

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I think it will slowly fizzle out in a few years the battery market is massively improving all the time along with technology

[@jonclovercottagemarketgard1143]

@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 yes agreed. There's just been a few things hindering uptake of cordless products. Things like battery run time which is massively improving. The AK20 battery I use on my Stihl hedge trimmer is more than capable of cutting a decent sized hedge on one charge.This was something a lot of products simply couldn't do five or ten years ago. Things have really moved on and I'm grateful they have! I'd think twice about a lot of machine tasks if I had to use tools that were heavier, noisier and bad for my already bad sinuses! So glad that battery electric lasts longer and is more affordable these days 😁

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@jonclovercottagemarketgard1143 agree mate I’ve tried a few battery powered tools and have been impressed just wish the battery’s lasted longer I’m sure they’ll get there in time Have a nice weekend bro 😎🙌🏼

[@intotheblue01]

Yes Petrol has A place in my future...30 years I have been An Arsonist.. Nothing matches It LOL.. just A little Arsonist Joke there🤣🤣

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

@@intotheblue01 love it mate 🔥 we all love a good fire BONFIRE I mean 😎😂

[@StephenCheeseGardenServices]

YOU CAN'T BEAT MOTION POTION !! PETROL IS BEST MATE!! PETROL👍 PETROL💚 PETROL ✅ BATTERY 🪫💥

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

If battery gear was cheaper I’d buy more It’s just too expensive and not as powerful for the jobs I take on Maybe in time living down south with high rents make it nearly impossible to make a decent profit and to be able to re invest Like I do well on paper but by the time I’ve paid out all my outgoings you’ll be amazed at how little is left so battery tools become a luxury I have to do without plus my petrol gear works fine Have a good weekend mate