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Single sided hedgetrimmers - am I the only one?

Started the yearly round of hedge trimming this last couple of weeks and am looking at the options for a hedge trimmer upgrade - its either that or go for a rebuild a stick a new piston and barrel on the Echo HC210E to cure its worsening lack of compression....

I went to talk to my local Tanaka agent about options on single sided cutters, only to be told that 'normally everyone wants double sided'.

I have used my two Echo single sided cutters for the last four years and when borrowing a double sided one to test I found it awkward to use as I was fearful to the 'back edge' digging in  as I tend to 'sweep' backwards when cutting...

Anyone else out there use single sided cutters?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Stuart Diprose Land-Scape.co.uk on June 20, 2012 at 22:42

i had an echo double sided till the gearbox turned to mush, it was ok, but i never felt that safe using it.

prior to and after that i've always gone for a japanese trimmer (i'm currently enjoying a honda 4 stroke - not as light or lively as my 2 strokes, but cleaner and quieter)

my ideal machine would have around a 30" single side blade, be 2 stroke with an aluminium trimmings catcher - in fact just like my first ever hedge trimmer..........

as for the comment on 40" blades, i didn't know you could get them that long, but it'd sure make trimming hedges easier & quicker.  next time maybe  :)

Permalink Reply by Julius Bell on June 21, 2012 at 7:29

Are yo sure it doesn't just need new piston rings?


PRO MemberPermalink Reply by andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance on June 22, 2012 at 21:53

I have never used a single sided before, I have a double sided Husky and it cuts very well, wouldn't mind trying a single though, bit reluctant to buy one in case I don't get on with it.


PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk on June 22, 2012 at 23:51
I have both single and double sided machines, have to say i much prefer double sided, single sided is too restrictive for me. I also prefer using my long reach machines to do most of my cutting, except single shrubs, but with hedges, its long reach double sided all the way.
Permalink Reply by John on June 23, 2012 at 15:18

Double sided hedgecutters for me, as it allows me to use

different muscles during the job, but I now tend to use

extended double sided hedgecutters, ( Stilh combi)  as they

are far faster, and seem to require half the amount of energy.

But they do take a while to get used to.

Permalink Reply by Richard Thornton on June 28, 2012 at 8:22

So for general maintenace work, would you go for the R or T version? (I'm still confused from trying to choose new strimmer line yesteday!)

Permalink Reply by Michael Ashley on July 6, 2012 at 22:22

i just cant get on with a single sided   tried one for a while a few years back  maybe ill get another one day if i see one for a good price ......

Permalink Reply by John on July 6, 2012 at 22:32

They are only good if you are an alien..... without any bones. :)  

Michael Ashley said:

i just cant get on with a single sided   tried one for a while a few years back  maybe ill get another one day if i see one for a good price ......

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