Flymo SabreCut XT 20V Li Telescopic Hedge Trimmer, 20V Li-Ion Battery, 42cm Blade Length
Flymo SabreCut XT 20V Telescopic Hedge Trimmer, 20V Li-Ion Battery, Blade Length 42cm
Designed for medium to large sized gardens, the SabreCut XT 20V Li telescopic hedge trimmer has dual action blades which make light work for any bush or hedge. The SabreCut XT 20V Li has a blade length of 42cm and 16mm blade gap. With a long reach telescopic handle the SabreCut XT 20V Li can get to difficult places without the use of a ladder.
Convenient handling
Thanks to the ergonomically-shaped handle and the intelligent weight distribution, the tool is a perfect fit for any hand.
Cutting
Teeth opening 16mm
Knife length 42cm
Equipment
Battery voltage 20V
Battery capacity 2.5 Ah Weight 3.5kg
Batteries
1 Lithium-ion battery and charger included.
 |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 20V | 500W | 500W | 500W | 20V |
| Blade Length (cm) | 42 | 45 | 60 | 48 | 42 |
| Blade Gap (mm) | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 16 |
| Blade Tip Protector | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length (m) | N/A (Cordless) | 10 | 10 | 4 | N/A (Cordless) |
| Extendable Reach Handle | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 4.8 kg |
| Dimensions: | 249.5 x 9.6 x 22 cm; 4.8 Kilograms |
| Model: | SabreCut XT 20V Li |
| Part: | 967924701 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | Flymo |
| Quantity: | 1 |
If your a strong person it’s very lightweight. A great buy and well worth the money. Would definately recommend.
Very sharp and does the job, but I find them really heavy to use.
It seems SabreCut works fine. Due to weight handle arrangement could be different to lean against torso or leg. It is fine if working in bursts.
I would love to see slightly longer saw. This one is on short side.
However, after reading reviews on other competitors products I think I made good choice. Not regretting so far. It cuts through bushes very well
easy to put together and use saves a lot of problems with high hedges. pleased with it.
does a good job was a bit heavy if you are not to strong but on the whole its good
Heavy to handle but it is good for high hedges and long reach.
The SabreCut works very well alkthough iot is very heavy and not easy to handle when extended
Needed a hedge trimmer that did not require a cable. It does the job quite well. A bit heavy but you would expect that. Got it on prime day for good price. Battery life is quite good too. A job we can now do ourselves without the cost of a gardener. So, should more than pay for itself.
Great for out of reach areas, great reach, easy to assemble
Bought this machine a while ago now, with the charger packing up in first 3months. Replaced so ok.
The real trouble with this machine is its weight,like many others you would think that the designers might use their brains to help out. Whats really awkward, is at full reach its switches are in the wrong place. If the machines strap came with a pocket, so that the battery end could sit in it and the switches move to half way along the pole, then the machine would be much easier to use.
The ease of use and weight of machine is a plus point. Charges up very quickly
Flexible head makes it easier to reach those difficult to get to places
Was a bit heavy, starter switch to far away for my hand to turn it with comfort. Machine was good and did the job.
This is si easy to use and is still as good as the day I first used it, very good value
Ok but heavy to hold up when cutting edge. It is corded not battery operated
It works! And it’s a convenient tool for getting up high without the need for a ladder.
we have a long hedge and the trimmer cut through it in no time and height was not a problem, you just stand and delive
Need to get the holding set up correct, but once that is achieve – easy work. Bit heavy at the holding end and could be a problem if someone has weak wrists.
An excellent hedge trimmer with the power to cut through my hedge with no difficulty. Easy to extend and tilt to cut high up and on the top. A little heavy but certainly manageable
Cable cord far to short, should really be longer, you lift the extension reel of the ground when cutting….my only fault…
As an older person I find it a bit heavy but that of course is a sign of quality especially in the motor.
This piece of equipment was easy to assemble and easy to adjust in use, both the length of the pole and the angle of the cutting blade. Inevitably, if you put a hedge trimmer on the end of a long pole, it’s going to feel heavy and rather unwieldly to use but I was expecting that and the cutting blade coped very well with a laurel hedge.
I love this price of kit – it’s not as heavy as some reviews would suggest – I find it very flexible and manoeuvrable. Light years better than my previous one.
Very easy to put together and easy to use, including changing the angle of the cutters. The only downside is that as the motor is at the cutter end, rather than at the handle end as with petrol units, it feels very heavy when using straight out from the body. You don’t notice it so much if using vertically on a high hedge. To be better it could use a harness and a counterweight at the handle.
Works well and cuts through the hedge easily. Much heavier than anticipated when it is on full extensio
Great addition to our garden essentials. Fantastic service. Had a problem with the battery and charger not working. The issue was dealt with promptly and without fuss. Would highly recommend.
My only issue with this product is that it is a tad heavy and has no shoulder strap. It isn’t a major issue for me, but could be for some.
I like the product but may have to return as it might be too heavy… when will manufacturers design things with women in mind?!
Used it to cut quite a large area of hedges of different varieties. Did the job really well! All in one charge which helps.
Little bit heavy for me and felt a bit awkward at first but getting easier the more I use it, cuts really well
Liked the products build quality, no dislikes. Used to cut tall hedge.
A bit concerned regarding It. Being 12volt against others 18volt but Time will tell
good bit of kit but needs a shoulder strap or handle on extension pole as it is on the heavy side .
Slightly heavy at full extension but manageable and will make a great job.
Great & very easy to use, is slightly heavier than expected but still fine to use.
Great item but certainly not lightweight . Please ensure the weight is suitable for you prior to purchase..
Steve.
For the price this trimmer is robust and so far works well on a variety of high hedges and trees in the garden.
Once fully extended it can become rather difficult to use however overall I’m pleased with the product.
Battery life very good. Did all my hedge whereas previous sabrecut would only do half. Good reach although with it extended it is a little heavy.
So the good is that this took me all of 2 minutes to put together. I love the extension built in and the battery charger being just a small cable affair is a nice touch too. Equally the blade adjustability is fantastic, you can get the right angle to make your life as easy as possible.
The protective cover on the blades is a bit fiddly and I don’t think it will last.
The bad is how heavy this is. I wish it was lighter if you aren’t quite strong holding this up for more than 15 minutes is a bit of a struggle. This is a shame as the whole device is well built and the battery lasts a long time.
In fact, on the battery, I love that it has its own indicator, showing the battery level at the touch of a button – a nice touch.
As hedge trimmers go this is a good one, and should allow you to trim hedges that are actually very high up – I could manage up to 3.5 meters.
So yes, this is a good hedge trimmer, but its sheer weight is what holds me back from giving it a full five stars.
This is a very good product if like us you have a property completely surrounded by leylandi hedges , ours are about 6-8ft high and 3 ft deep and this long arm is great as we dont need to get the ladders out .It coped well cutting them with ease and the joy of no wired restrictions . The run time was good for a battery operated cutter and although it wouldnt cut all the hedge in one charge there is always the option of extra batteries if I want to purchase some or as we do cut one section on one day making the whole job that much easier,
The one thing that stood out for me though was how much less noise these make during use than my old cutters, I wouldny=t need ear protecters when using these
This is a great hedge trimmer. I have previously used a corded extendable trimmer which formed a useful comparison. This is much better!
Out of the box, I was delighted to notice that although it’s branded Flymo, it’s actually got a makers label of Husqvarna which I recognise as a decent brand of garden tools.
It is very easy to put together – simply slide the extendable part into a locking collar (which stays locked up – there is a different screw collar for adjusting the extendable length). The battery didn’t take too long to achieve a full charge and has a useful set of indicator LEDs to see how much power left. The whole thing is very lightweight – I did have concerns that it’s lightweightiness might equate to bad performance but I was wrong. Exceedingly sharp blades easily took Ivy, Hawthorn and a well-established Bay Tree in their stride. The adjustable angle on the head is useful for rounding tops off and is easy to use – press in the buttons on the side and over it goes. Because it is a slightly heavy head, be warned – it tends to flip over by itself without much control. The extendable pole is as easy as unlocking a screw collar and sliding the length of the pole out and re-screwing the collar.
I spent an hour in the garden using this for quite some time (while clearing up in between) and it hasn’t even gone down one LED on the battery.
My only slight concern was laying it down on the floor in the extended position – it gets a bit of a bow in the pole! I got in the habit of shortening it before placing it down on the ground while clearing up.
The reason it’s better than a corded one is that it gives you much more freedom to move!
I got this for my husband, we have some conifers that need taking down. The 18 volt battery charges in a couple of hours and see got an hour’s full power. Charging the battery is simple enough. The hedge trimmer is about 2 and a half metres in lengrth, maybe a bit more. It slides together for easy assembly. It’s lightweight as trimmers go, but could be unwieldy until your used to it. The weight of the battery does counteract this a bit. It did what was required, for our biggest tree though, might have to get a chainsaw in. Yes, it is expensive but it’s a good brand and we have had no problems so far.
Works fine on thin stems but not as robust as I would like and unable to cut cleanly on pencil thick stems
Great item,a little heavy but thats expected,good value and great jobs quicly done
Bought this to reach all of the top of my hedge because it’s quite wide, needed something with a long reach and this does it well but it’s a little top heavy
We have some troublesome and hard to reach bushes all around our garden, this little beauty was just the job! Hubby said it’s easy to use, not too top heavy when on the full reach, and easy to cut with. Am happy to report that my bushes are nice and neat again thanks to hubby and this bit of kit!
I got this one free through the AMAZON vine scheme in exchange for an honest review so I wanted to use it a few times before commenting as follows.
My garden is surrounded by a 6 foot conifer hedge and containes several tall ornamental bushes. Previously using my cord trimmer keeping hedges and bushes under controll was a time consuming task involving steps and a lot of streatching. This Flymo Sabre Cut has eliminated all that and reduced cutting time significantly. As the cutting head can be adjusted from zero to ninety degrees I can effortlessly cut the top of the 6 foot hedges then trim the sides. The telescopic handle extends even further if ever needed. Being a corded tool it has the power to easily cuts through most branches.
One small, perhaps important to some, negative comment: although not as heavy as some I have tried, it is fairly heavy and after prolonged cutting a bit of a strain on my 74 year old arms and back. If comparing , go for the lightest model that otherwise meets your requirements.
A very good product from an established manufacturer at a keen price.
This is an ideal hedge trimmer, it’s light weight and does an excellent job keeping everything hedge tidy . I still found that I need to use a full powered cutter for heavy duty cuts
Superb machine, fairly light and easy to use. The adjustable angled head is a boon.
Got my one used from Amazon and it works ok but a bit heavy when you use at full extent
Cuts well as king as the diameter is below 4mm
An effective tool not, perhaps, as fast as I would have preferred but it deals adequately with the lower branches of annoying holly trees
Heavier than expected and balance not as I would have liked. However seems to work ok on my privet hedge as a trimmer. Like the fact it is extendable.
Efficient and easy to use. Light weight, excellent for high hedges.
If you have heights to trim this is the tool you need
Good hedge trimmer tool with very good battery life. Only minor downside is the weight. Could do with a possible support strap?
Probably one of the better ones, does what I want it to, gets tiring if it is extended but that is to be expected overall not a bad machine, pity it’s not Li-Lion but there it is
All I can say is that my hedge is now ready for summer …. Highly recommended… Little heavy but very good
Very pleased with this trimmer. Cuts a high laurel hedge easily leaving no excuses in future for not keeping a trim garden.
Just the right tool for taming my too tall hedge. Not too heavy and the battery lasts long enough to complete the task.
Not as powerful as I’d hoped but it does the job for our high and long hedges where we can’t use steps safely. Charges quickly and lasts well, not as light as I expected but easy to use.
excellent machine, only criticism is it gets a bit heavy after awhile.
Very good reach with handle extended. Good range of cutting angles and not too heavy. Cutter seems capable of getting through pretty much everything that my electric hedge cutter could handle.
very impressed, does everything it said it would very lightweight and easy to use.
Battery seems to last ages, the only downside for me is that it is heavier than expected.
Absolutely brilliant lasts well, cuts well, just what I needed. Job done in record time. Delivery poor but that’s nothing to do with product. Flymo always reliable. Yes does become heavy but don’t they all? Use in small goes. Really happy with this.
I bought this for my 86 year old father who loves his garden and is still very fit . He loves it although did say it’s a bit heavy but if younger wouldn’t notice it as much. It’s 30min battery life is long enough for what he needs it for and said couldn’t use it for longer in one hit anyway due the to the weight. I did some research and this is one of the lighter ones so glad I chose the flymo. Pleased with the purchase.
Quite heavy. Need to be quite strong to wield it. Battery lasts a good while and really powers through the hedge
Arrived extremely quickly which is one of the main reasons I shop through Amazon. Easy to put together but, a little heavy. I am going to use it as a workout sessio
This tool is fantastic! I love it soo much. I’ve even had passers by telling me they like it a lot.
great for light pruning without having to balance on steps or ladders, but not as powerful as I thought, dont think it would cope with 16mm twigs
So far only used once. Seems to cut ok and the ability to extend and angle the cutting blade to nearly 90 degrees makes it ideal for my tall boundary hedges. The max cutting with of 16mm is a little bit restrictive, but OK for a quick trim of the hedges. Not too heavy, although you wouldn’t want to hold it up for hours – not that the battery would let you do that anyway. Easy to assemble and split for storage. A recomended product for the amateur.
happy with product but would have been ideal with the option of an additional battery
Fantastic easy to use ,bargain wish I had brought it last yea
Impressive piece of kit, easy to use does the job perfectly and great battery life.
As the battery is integral to the machine, no issue with power cables.
Effective but feels heavy when extended. Can be hard to dismantle for storage… A good useful item ..advantages outweigh the difficulties..
Much better than my previous Gtech cordless shears. Please note, they are quite heavy. Very good battery life.
Very good,stops me climbing & gives me plenty of time to get my jobs done.
Can now reach the conifer trees that grow over into next doors garde
Lacks the power of an electric but as I keep cutting the power line this is much safer.
I would have preferred it to have had a bit more reach, but apart from that I like it!
Works well but I did find it a bit on the heavy side
This machine cannot be dismantled once fitted together, makes storage very awkward and you are not able to return in the package it was sold in.I have emailed the makers with my thoughts about this. Makers now have come back saying it will part so used a spray of WD40 and a bit of pulling by2 people and it came apart so now I am happy with this produc
Having struggled to keep an acres worth or hedges at bay this product made life so easy. Light enough for a lady to use, easily to alter and handle and powered through. What’s in the past taken me a week took me two days using this!
all +ve: easy to use, no tangling cable, excellent value at this price.
By design this type of cutter is top-heavy when extended, but if kept vertical while you shuffle sideways I found it less of a pull on the old arms. On larger hedges a 2nd person to give directions can be useful as you can’t see taller hedge tops ………
Item had the power to trim 4 trees and without it needing recharging and it still had charge left.
so far i have used it twice, and it work well,
dont try to cut things to big, or go to fast,
it is not a petrol heavy duty machine.
Works very well. Needs to be supplied with two batteries. Loses 1 star for 1 battery. I bought a Flymo strimmer for another battery.