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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?

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.

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

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

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