Stihl HLA 140 Cordless Long-Reach Hedge Trimmer

Hedge trimmers and cutters come in all shapes and sizes and differing power options with pros and cons, writes Jon Brocklebank, Barnsdale Gardens head gardenerPetrol – heavy, noisy, smelly but free to go anywhere and operate all day, with fuel to hand.
Cabled electric – more restrictive – plugs, sockets and cables to deal with – but generally lightweight, quieter than petrol and no smelly fuels.
Battery powered – all the benefits of cabled electrics with the added w