Alloyman's trimmer is the most complete kit in this group. A 16 inch dual-action blade with a 3/4 inch cutting capacity can handle typical hedge growth, which is more than the 7/16 inch capacity of the BLACK+DECKER pole model. Two 4.0Ah batteries and a charger mean a long reach job is not cut short by a flat pack.
The telescoping pole extends to about 8 feet, and folds shorter for storage. At around 8 pounds, it is heavier than the 6 pound goodjob, so the shoulder strap and the rotating rear handle matter. The 1,400 strokes per minute is a modest rate, and it cuts cleanly on soft growth but will not slice with the speed of a handheld unit.
A brand like this lacks the support of larger names, so confirm battery availability. Oil the blade after each session, retract the pole before storing it and keep the batteries indoors in winter. The weight is the main limit, not the power.
What works
- 3/4 in capacity leads the pole trimmers here
- Two 4.0Ah batteries support long reach sessions
- Shoulder strap and rotating rear handle ease the load
- Telescoping pole folds down for storage
Watch out for
- About 8 lb is heavy to hold overhead
- 1,400 SPM is slower than handheld trimmers
- Less established support than the largest brands
Spec sheet
- Blade length
- 16 in dual-action
- Pole
- Telescoping, up to 8 ft
- Capacity
- Up to 3/4 in
- Stroke rate
- 1,400 SPM
- Weight
- About 8 lb
- Batteries
- Two 4.0Ah and charger







