Arb: Makita launches 'highly effective' hedge trimmers

The 500 mm bladed UH020G and 600 mm UH021G are both said to deliver highly efficient and effective cutting and have been designed for ease of use.

The UH020G and UH021G deliver 4,200 cutting strokes per minute and have a maximum blade opening of 20 mm, cutting branches up to 10 mm in diameter. The new hedge trimmers feature single-sided blades with obliquely angled, triple-ground teeth for effortless cutting. The design of the blade also ensures excellent branch capture to provide smooth and complete trimming without branches escaping. It also features a reverse function to quickly and easily clear the blade in the event of a branch jam.

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As part of Makita’s powerful XGT 40VMax platform, the new hedge trimmers deliver both high performance and excellent runtimes. Using a 4.0 Ah battery, the UH020G and UH021G will achieve runtimes of approximately 110 and 105 minutes respectively before needing to swap the battery. The fast recharge times achieved by Makita’s XGT batteries means the 4.0 Ah battery will be ready to use again in just 45 minutes. 

The UH020G and UH021G deliver 4,200 cutting strokes per minute (Image: PR)

Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager at Makita UK, said: “Developed from similar products in our 18V LXT range, these lightweight but powerful XGT hedge trimmers help to streamline the task by providing users with the performance and cutting efficiency required. These are just the latest addition to our continually expanding range of 40VMax XGT forestry and grounds maintenance tools, which includes chainsaws, lawn mowers, blowers, brush cuttwers, line trimmers and sweepers.”