Makita Hedge Trimmers
Makita hedge trimmer options make quick work of long hedges, thick growth, and tidy edges without fighting the tool or snagging the blades.
When you're doing regular maintenance on site boundaries or sorting an overgrown garden before handover, you want a trimmer that cuts clean and doesn't chew batteries. Makita kit is built for proper graft, and the Makita hedge trimmer 36V range gives you petrol-like runtime using two 18V batteries you may already run in your drills and saws. Pick the right blade length for the hedge height, and you'll spend more time cutting and less time dragging cuttings out the teeth.
What Jobs Are Makita Hedge Trimmers Best At?
- Cutting back long boundary hedges on property maintenance jobs where you need clean lines without hauling a petrol can around.
- Shaping shrubs and formal hedging for a neat finish on handover day, especially where a rough cut will stand out straight away.
- Knocking down thick, woody growth on neglected hedges by running a longer blade and letting the tool do the work instead of forcing it and jamming.
- Working around tight access areas like side alleys and narrow paths where a cordless Makita hedge trimmer keeps you off extension leads and trip hazards.
Choosing the Right Makita Hedge Trimmer
Keep it simple: match the blade length and power to the hedge you actually cut, not the one you do once a year.
1. 36V (Twin 18V) vs Single Battery
If you're doing long boundary runs or thick growth, go Makita hedge trimmer 36V because it holds its cutting speed and gives you better runtime without cooking the tool. If it's just light shaping and quick trims, a smaller cordless option is fine and easier on the arms.
2. Blade Length and Reach
If you're trimming long, straight hedges, a longer blade covers more per pass and saves time, but it can feel nose-heavy after an hour. If you're working around shrubs, corners, and awkward shapes, a shorter blade is easier to control and you'll get a cleaner finish.
3. Cutting Capacity and What You're Actually Hitting
If your hedges are regularly maintained, most models will fly through it. If you're constantly catching thicker stems, don't force it through like a saw; pick a trimmer with the capacity for it, and keep a pruning saw or loppers handy for the proper woody bits.
Makita Hedge Trimmer FAQs
Are Makita hedge trimmers any good?
Yes, they're a solid choice for trade and serious home use because they cut clean, feel well balanced, and hold up to regular graft. The big win is the battery platform, especially if you already run Makita 18V, because you can share batteries across your kit instead of buying into another system.
What's the best cordless hedge trimmer to buy?
The best one is the trimmer that matches your hedge size and how often you use it. For long boundary hedges and thicker growth, a Makita hedge trimmer 36V is usually the sensible pick for runtime and keeping blade speed up under load. For light shaping and smaller gardens, a lighter model with a shorter blade is easier to control and less tiring.
What is the difference between a hedge cutter and a hedge trimmer?
Most of the time, nothing meaningful on site, people use the terms interchangeably. A hedge trimmer usually means the long, double-sided blade tool for shaping and reducing growth, while "cutter" can be used as a generic term for the same thing. For thicker branches that are beyond the trimmer's cutting capacity, you still want loppers or a pruning saw.
Will a Makita hedge trimmer 36V work with my Makita 18V batteries?
Yes, the 36V models typically run on two Makita 18V LXT batteries at the same time. Just make sure you've got a matched pair with decent capacity if you want proper runtime, because mixing old and new batteries is a good way to end up with one dying early and slowing the job down.
Can I use a hedge trimmer for thick, woody branches?
Up to a point, but don't expect miracles. Hedge trimmers are for hedging and green growth, not cutting back old timber, and forcing it will jam the teeth and blunt the blade fast. If you're regularly hitting thicker stems, trim in stages and take the big stuff out with loppers or a saw first.
Who Uses Makita Hedge Trimmers?
- Property maintenance teams and facilities lads who need reliable kit for regular hedge rounds and quick tidy-ups between call-outs.
- Landscapers and gardeners shaping long runs of hedging where a Makita hedge trimmer 36V setup helps with runtime on bigger plots.
- Groundworkers and site teams doing clear-ups and boundary work before fencing, access routes, or final clean down.
- Joiners and general builders on domestic refurbs who want a cordless trimmer for the garden finish without buying into a separate battery system.
The Basics: Understanding Cordless Hedge Trimmers
A hedge trimmer is basically a fast, reciprocating blade set that shears growth cleanly when you keep the teeth moving and don't try to bite off too much at once.
1. Reciprocating Blades and Clean Cutting
The teeth slide past each other to shear stems, so you get the best cut when you keep a steady sweep and let the blade speed do the work. If you ram it into thick branches, it will snag and you'll spend your day clearing jams instead of trimming.
2. What 36V (Twin 18V) Means on Site
Makita's 36V hedge trimmers run on two 18V batteries together, which is handy if you're already on the 18V platform. In real terms it's about keeping power up under load and stretching runtime on bigger hedges without going back to petrol.
Shop Makita Hedge Trimmers at ITS
Whether you need a compact trimmer for shaping or a Makita hedge trimmer 36V for longer boundary runs, we stock the range to suit real site and maintenance work. It's all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get cutting on the next shift.
