GARCARE Electric Hedge Trimmer Corded with Extension Pole 18 Inch Blade

Works well. Only drawback is that it would be too heavy for a person not strong enough to handle it

The trimmer works well. The adjustable pole length and adjustable cutter blade angle facilitates work without having to climb a ladder. The unit is very end heavy on the trimmer end because the electric motor is at the end of the pole. The weight and maneuverability is adversely affected when you lengthen the pole. The carrying harness to clip the unit into to help support the weight seems impossible to configure in a way that actually supports the weight. Bottom line: the unit cuts well but is very cutter end heavy. As I only do this kind of work "once" a year for my own yard, I'm OK with it, especially for the price. If I had to use a pole hedge trimmer often, I would probably spring for the additional money to get a battery operated or even a gas one just to have the additional weight on the handle end to help balance.

It worked just great. I had to trim two 15 ft pine trees. I did have to use a ladder but was able to extend the trimmer to the desired length and cut all the lengths of the trees. It did a super job. It is front heavy but I was able to handle it. I recommend it

I must say I was impressed with the way it cut. Little top heavy I did not feel it necessary to use sling. Cuts extremely well cuts clean. Very happy with it. Hopefully last one I need to buy. I probably should have purchased the trimmer with optional pole. Non the less great product.

Just received the Garcare 18 inch blade pole trimmer. I have the same item from 2 years ago (2024), but after heavy use the old one started to not turn on. Ok, it was relatively cheap and worked great for 2 years, although it should last longer. So I ordered a new one. This new one looks identical, EXCEPT it is SHORTER than the old one. Fully extended, the old one measured 8 feet 10.5". The new one measured 8 feet 3.5" fully extended, so it is about 7 inches SHORTER. The description claims 8.7 feet. No longer true. So I am disappointed by the life span of the old one and the inaccurate description of the length. Why make it shorter and why keep the old spec? Deceptive. That is the reason for 3 stars. It will work, but I won't be able to reach as far on my tall bushes.

does the job, but it heavy!

Just putting it together was terrible experience as an important screw came either stripped or broken. It cut well, but the adjuster handle and screw stripped in the plastic holder making it impossible to lengthen and shorten. Giant waste of money!!!

Does the job but difficult to maneuver.

This is a powerful machine and is capable of cutting at high rate. Due to the weight it can be hard going, you need strong arms to hold it upright. The strap supports are not very good.

Works well .. like the ability to angle the cutting head.

This is great for reaching the top of my hedge and trees I do find it’s a bit top heavy when at full length. It’s a lot stronger than a battery powered one though .

Works as specified but is quite heavy. I can only use it for 20 minutes at a time-cause my 60 year old arms need a break. Overall happy with it for the price.

Made the job so much easier I'm glad I bought it.