Hedge Trimmer

The Stihl HS45 is the perfect implement for maintaining your hedges this summer. This hedge trimmer is powered by a 27cc engine and the cutting action is performed by a double-sided, 24-inch blade. The tooth spacing is 30mm, meaning the trimmer won’t have a problem cutting material up to this size. Even though the machine is hand-held, it weighs only 5kg and is fitted with a double-handed handle and a safety trigger to leave it both easy and safe to operate.

Strimmer/ Brush-cutter

A strimmer is an essential piece of kit to have in your garden shed this year, helping you to trim those places that the lawn mower just won’t reach. The Stihl FS55R is one of the best strimmers on the market and it is the perfect tool for all types of gardens. This strimmer is powered by a 27cc engine and has the added benefit of tool-less handle adjustment to suit all users. The machine also has an auto-cut head, meaning the nylon cutting string self-releases, eliminating the need to stop, measure and cut the cord. A nine-inch steel blade and bull-bar handles are optional extras and these can be fitted easily by your local Stihl dealer.

Leaf/Grass Blower

Fallen leaves and grass trimmings can ruin the appearance of even the most well-maintained gardens. Having a Stihl BG56 blower (pictured top right) in the back shed will quickly eradicate this problem. This piece of kit has an air throughput of 700m3/hour, which is achieved from a 27cc engine. The BG56 comes with all the nozzles required to blow both leaves and grass cuttings effectively. This model is also well suited to lifting wet and sticky leaves, something that most shredders will not be able to do. Weighing in at a mere 4.2kg, this product is easy to carry and manoeuvre, which helps get the job done quickly and effectively.

See Table 1 below for the Stihl equipment prices.