Pole/extended hedge trimmers

[Simon]

Need to get something to cut the top of the tall hedge at the bottom of the garden - it only gets done once a year, and don't want anything cordless or petrol or expensive. I know Stihl are great but they are also 'premium' AFAIK. What's 'normal' and budget friendly please?

[mik]

Bosch are pretty good in this space AFAIK. No idea if you can still get 230V jobs though - market seems to be moving more and more towards cordless.

[Simon]

Yeah I've just looked at Bosch and they look cordless only in this space....

[jamcg]

I bought a macalister b&q special. It’s a bit heavy but the strap helps and it works. If it’s not going to be used often buy cheap and treat as disposable

[Zonda_]

In my experience you're better off buying one of those transforming ladders with platforms. I tried doing out hedge with and extending trimmer and they are too unwieldy at height. I know use a platform and feel far safer and it's easier to get a decent cut