Review of the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer
The Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer had 45 customer comments and 5 answered questions left on Amazon by customers who purchased this hedge trimmer. I’ve read through the feedback and condensed the results into this review. I hope that this helps you when shopping for a hedge trimmer.
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Item Specifics
The Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer is powered by a 4.6 AMP motor which delivers 1,600 SPM for quick trimming. It is engineered to be very quiet and have minimal vibration as compared to most hedge trimmers. The Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer has a cutting capacity of 25-1/2-inch (length) and 1/2-inch (diameter) for increased efficiency. The 2 hand operation switch is made so that the motor runs only when the grips are held with both hands. An additional ease-of-use feature includes a large transparent hand guard for an improved view of your work area. The Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer has a well balanced design for increased comfort for the user.
The dimensions of the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer is 49 x 9 x 8.5 inches with a weight of 10.7 pounds.
Powerful but Heavy
The hedge trimmers with long blades are usually much heavier than the short hedge trimmers. The Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer is no exception. One customer explains his experience with the power and weight, “I have 3 acres and trimmed about 300 yards of small branches and bramble in a few hours. Cut through stuff up to the size of my pinky finger (about 1/2″). I am a pretty stout guy and handling the weight for those 3 hours did ware my arms out as it is heavy but that is the price for the hefty motor and longer blade so I expected that.”
Use a Heavy Gauged Wire
It’s important to use an adequate gauged wire with this hedge trimmer. How heavy of a gauge you get will depend on how long your cord is. Some people found that 10 gauge worked perfectly for a 75 foot cord. By using a heavy enough gauge, you will not have to worry about a voltage drop nor overheating.
Great Performance for an Electric Trimmer
Gas powered hedge trimmers are usually much more powerful than electric. However, the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer received great reviews in the performance category. Here is one of many positive feedbacks for the amount of work it can do, “This electric hedger is a serious machine, it cuts through a diameter up to 3/8 of an inch without much effort. The machine is a bit heavy, BUT it’s because of the way is built which it is a well built and powerful motor. I have had electric hedgers before, but this one is worth every cent. If you have a large yard with many bushes and hedges to maintain, this machine is the one.”
Warranty
This hedge trimmer and every Makita tool is fully returnable within 30 days of purchase. Makita will then give the customer the option of a full refund or a replacement. This hedge trimmer is warranted to be free of defects from material used and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. They will even prepay for the freight back.
Not Super Quiet, but No Annoying High Frequency Whine
The motor of the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer is not real quiet, but customers said it also did not have a high frequency whine like so many other high frequency hedge trimmers. You may not want to use this while your neighborhood is sleeping, but you also shouldn’t have to worry about disturbing neighbor’s and dog’s ears too much during the day with the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer.
Belt Hook Included
A belt hook to hold the cord is a great feature of the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer. The belt holder frees up your hands just a bit. Some customers did wish the belt hook was a bit more stronger. Most liked the concept but some commented that the extension cord came off with just the slightest of tugs.
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Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer Conclusion
The Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer is a very powerful hedge trimmer, especially for being electric. Overall, customers were very happy with the performance of this powerful tool. It is fairly quiet and does not have an annoying high pitched hum like so many other hedge trimmers do. A neat little feature is a belt hook that is included so that you can hang your extension cord on it to free up your hands. Though some liked this feature, others did comment that it would have been nicer had they made it a little stronger so the cord wouldn’t fall out as easily. It’s recommended to use a heavy gauge wire so that you don’t overheat the machine nor have a voltage drop. This hedge trimmer does come with a 1 year warranty. If you don’t mind dragging a cord around, I think the Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer is a great choice for your hedge trimming needs.
Common Questions
Here are some top questions that I found for people considering buying a Makita Electric Hedge Trimmer.
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