Should you buy a battery powered handheld trimmer? | Stihl HSA 26 Review & Demo

[@gailjohnson6670]

Excellent demo and video. Nice job on the trimming. You are very modest. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@bagadonutz5717]

9:47 is my preferred method of using a hedge trimmer, both the operator and tool stay cooler while avoiding the risk of sunburn or heatstroke

[@WesternEquipment]

Haha!! Exactly! If only this method got the most work done lol. Thanks for watching!

[@lenagojara3524]

Perfect! Just what I need for my topiaries. Thank you 😊

[@WesternEquipment]

I'm glad I could help!

[@DruMcDoo]

Just replaced this trimmer with Milwaukee M12FHT20. Reason being weak motor which jammed persistently if trimming even slightly thicker materials. Hopless on ivy. Also slip clutch trips in all the time. Milwaukee trimmer is quite a bit heavier however manages cutting everything up to 1/4 inch thick without jamming. They advertise up to 3/4" (20mm) but blade feed guard only alows stems up to 1/4" thick to be cut, so don't believe their advertising. They both work out at around same price if you look around. Mine cost £155 including 1x 2ah battery, 1 x 4ah battery, charger and trimmer and delivery. There is no grass trimmer attachment. It's like comparing chalk and cheese. Stilh make some great products however this is not one of them.

[@WesternEquipment]

Interesting. I have never heard of comparing chalk and cheese??

[@philipclift7205]

​@@WesternEquipmentThis phrase originated in the 13th century in the United Kingdom. There was a shopkeeper who often adulterated his goods just to make some profit. So sometimes, he swapped cheese for chalk, thus saving some cheese for himself and no one would be the wiser.

[@user-ey1qr5xj3n]

Well done, you’re amazing 👏

[@convinced62]

Looks fun to use. Great job!

[@WesternEquipment]

It definitely is! Thanks for watching!

[@nancyazzolini5885]

Hi. I have clumping bamboo, which is so tedious to cut with clippers. Which would you suggest for cutting that, the HSA26 hedge trimmer shown in this video, or the GTA 26 mini chain saw? Thanks.

[@WesternEquipment]

That's a tough one. I think you would be happier with the HSA26. I think it will leave a cleaner cut, but it depends on how thick it is too.

[@sakrappramod1884]

I need this one

[@WesternEquipment]

If you have shrubs, you definitely need it!

[@tjt1992]

Great video! Awesome tool!

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@chipster9422]

how would it work on privet hedges that have sturdier branches?

[@WesternEquipment]

I can say that on some of the heavier branches it would struggle a bit. It is definitely meant for the time of hedges and shrubs that you see here. Thanks for watching!

[@harryerhart5978]

Nice work your Hired 👍

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@jesslabarre2416]

Sold

[@WesternEquipment]

Nice!

[@tesscot]

He doesn't show it cutting the grasses! That's what I watched for! But showing the parts is good.

[@MrRussa49]

Wow if that what you call trimming call a professional gardener

[@WesternEquipment]

This is definitely why I gave this disclaimer that i was no professional haha. Thanks for watching!

[@malcolms239]

Didn't trim the rose much,, no good for a lot of roses.

[@juuantwothree]

Im literally using this tool as im watching this video. And ima tell you now, this thing is under powered and thus underwhelming

[@michaelthompson7570]

No,,too much cash,,for so little tool!

[@WesternEquipment]

Totally understand this opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@SuperRichierich77]

They can be a very useful tool. This is more expensive than some other brands but the quality justifies the price imo.