The older 56V, 24-inch WORX hedge trimmer described in this article corresponds to the WG291 specification. It is worth assessing separately from current WORX battery tools: the battery platform, condition and availability of support matter as much as the cutting length. Check the model plate before buying or ordering parts.
This is a manufacturer-documentation assessment, not a hands-on performance test. The original article summarized unattributed customer comments and gave conflicting weights. Those comments are not a reliable basis for current runtime, noise or durability claims.
Verified WG291 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer specification |
|---|---|
| Battery platform | 56V MAX lithium-ion |
| Blade length | 24 inches |
| Maximum cutting diameter | 3/4 inch |
| No-load speed | 2,200 per minute |
| WG291 listed weight | 10.1 pounds with battery |
The WORX product page supplies these figures. Its listed weight is not 12.1 pounds. The separate WG291.9 tool configuration has a different listed weight in the manual, so compare like-for-like packages.
Battery ownership is the main buying question
WORX support identifies the WG291 as discontinued. That does not establish whether a particular retailer has old stock, but it makes checking approved battery, charger and service availability especially important.
Do not assume a current WORX battery fits because the brand or Power Share wording is familiar. Confirm the exact pack and charger against the model documentation. Do not use improvised adapters or alter a battery connection. A used tool’s apparent bargain price can be misleading if its battery needs replacement.
Assess handling and cutting requirements
The 24-inch blade can cover a useful width, but reach and weight must suit the person and hedge. Evaluate the tool with its intended battery installed and the power safely disconnected. A long blade does not make an awkward overhead reach appropriate.
Maximum cutting diameter is a limit, not a promise that every woody branch of that size will cut easily. Use a suitable pruning tool for material beyond the trimmer’s intended work. Claims that it handles every hedge, lasts a particular time or is quieter than competing tools require comparable testing that is not available here.
Keep the safety controls intact
Use both handles and follow the WG291 operating manual. Never defeat or hold a safety switch in an altered position to enable one-handed use. Stop using a tool with damaged controls or a missing guard and obtain qualified service.
Disconnect the battery before the maintenance, inspection or adjustment specified in the manual. Keep hands away from the blade and use the required protective equipment. For sharpening, lubrication and storage, follow the model’s instructions rather than a generic chainsaw-file tip.
Before paying for one
Confirm the model, included battery and charger, their condition, the blade and guard condition, and the seller’s actual return terms. Check warranty eligibility directly; an archived product-page warranty is not proof that a used purchase is covered. Compare the complete cost with a supported alternative that fits your existing battery equipment.
