UniversalHedgePole 18 UK
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Comfortable and convenient
Work from any angle – whether cutting the sides, the top or the bottom – the UniversalHedgePole 18 sits securely in any hand.
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Cutting without stalling
Even very thick branches can be cut continuously without interrupting the workflow thanks to the Anti-Blocking system
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Flexible hedge cutting
The pivoting cutting head allows working on the top, sides and bottom of the hedge without any problems.
Technical details
•Battery voltage: 18 V
•Blade length: 430 mm / Tooth spacing: 16 mm
•Stroke rate: 2200 rpm
•Height-adjustable: By 60 cm
•Max. tool length: 2.6 m
Flexible, powerful 18 V battery system
Grind, drill and trim hedge with just one battery? No problem. Stay flexible and quickly switch the lithium-ion battery from device to device. Save on the future purchases of additional 18-volt system devices, because there is no need for more batteries and chargers.
Syneon chip for maximum performance
The “Syneon” technology from Bosch affords maximum battery runtime coupled with optimal power usage by adjusting the power consumption depending on the requirements of the task.
| Weight: | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 117 x 19.5 x 16 cm; 3.6 Kilograms |
| Model: | 06008B3070 |
| Part: | 06008B3070 |
| Colour: | Green |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | Bosch |
| Colour: | Green |
| Quantity: | 1 |
This hedge trimmer was just what I needed to cut an oversized hedge. It reached the top of more than 12′ and the hedge was much more under control than before. The battery behaved well and lasted a good while. I would recommend Bosch as it makes a difficult job much more manageable.
I brought this in May 2024 and when it was delivered the small hook on the chest harness was broken and would not stay connected to the machine. Bosch were very good at sending me a replacement. Yesterday while using it for the 1st time since getting it, it broke again! I’m waiting to hear what Bosch have to say. It is quite heavy but I am only small. Overall it’s a good machine and reaches where I need it to
Decent price, arrived on time not lightweight as said in the instructions does not shorten in anyway so my wife can’t use it (or that’s what she says). But it really cuts well and battery life is good.
This looks great, except I want to trim the hedge now but have no instructions
Now I have to wait until Bosch get back to me. By then it’ll be raining
The quality of the cut I would say was pretty good as you can see on supplied pics, all in all I would say it did make life a little easier although I still had to use ladders as my hedge probably like so many others is way to wide to cut by angling the head as they would have you believe.
I managed to get about 3/4 of the hedge cut which is around 30 metres by 4 metres before the battery give in, fortunately I had a spare so not a problem,however this brings me on to another minus point the kit is advertised by amazon as coming with the AL 1830cv charger, this is not the case (at least not for me) as mine came with the AL 18 v 20 charger) which is not as fast been only 2 amp as opposed to the 1830 been 3 amp. Hence the 4 stars as I have deducted 1 for not been as advertised (hopefully Amazon will read this and correct the description).
Battery is interchangeable with other Bosch Home tools, so if you already have a Home tool (eg hedge trimmer) you do not need to buy an expensive second battery. However battery is different to that supplied with Professional range tools. Someone does sell an adapter to enable use of Professional tool batteries however (about 14).
Already had an 18v batter and charger
Have tried electric and battery. They are ALL top heavy but balance the angle of the cutting head and the strap and most of the weight can be taken up. This isn’t a professional unit but it does the job week. With care you can cut though 5-10mm branches with care but again it requires some thought about angle of attack.
Unless you are going to spend five times the amount this is the best you’ll do.
This has replaced a petrol hedge trimmer and long reach battery battery trimmer which always ran out of charge before I finished the job. Battery life on this is much better and the trimming blade is as long as the petrol hand trimmer so one tool now does the job better.
After changing from a heavy corded model, this was a Revelation! Extends easily and even fully extended is light enough to be used easily. Battery life is ok, but not great, the + side is the battery is small and light. It has a good “which” rating which was the clincher.
Makes my life so much easier , shaping the top of a flowering cherry tree .
Copes with sensible branches and leaves a great , neat finish.
Not too heavy even at full extension . Neck support helps a great deal .
I would highly recommend it . Battery life is great . Used all afternoon on one charge .
Like; lightweight, got extra battery free, sharp, battery compatibility with other tools. Dislikes; could do with a handle midway to help steady the device, floppy at full length due to pole made from thin aluminium. Generally a good tool for a budget price.
All parts were intact, so no idea what went on, the battery was flat, so maybe someone swapped them.
Works fine despite my initial concern, but is rather heavier than I thought it would be, and not a well balanced tool.
Whilst I am very impressed with the overall product I have to warn that it is a heavy I struggled to lift it using both hands and feel would prove problematic to most ladies or the elderly.
That being said the actual cutter is very well made as you would expect from this maker & goes together easily providing useful high with variable angles for cutting hedges without having to use steps.
It’s a bit unwieldy but I guess that’s the nature of the beast. It is front heavy which is to be expected when the motor is mounted by the head, so it is tiring to use. It is OK for light use. I successfully trimmed a conifer hedge and a few light bushes but it struggled with the laurel hedge, for which I had to resort to the bigger mains powered hedge trimmer I have.
The machine cut my large hedge (circa 60 feet long and about 4 feet high) with no problem, the battery lasted around 1.5 hours from fully charged, it must be noted this is not a light machine, which was fine for me, although some may find it on the heavy side.
Bought for managing small trees and hedges to one side of garden. Cuts twigs and small branches as described in the manufacturer’s promotional material. I have trimmed two oak sapplings 5m tall or so (NB operating partially off a working platform) plus a 6m length of substantial holly & elderberry hedge , and the trimmer has not jammed to date. This work was carried out on three separate sessions and there was no problem with battery life on any of them. Generally adequately powerful, but noticeably less so that a large mains saw – an issue of speed only really.
As a strong six foot male I generally found it manageable, although quite tiring to hold above head height for that extra bit of reach. I would not wish to use this from steps or a ladder, but it felt OK from a working platform. For the use I put it to it provides a viable alternative to employing a professional for annual management of the encroachment of small trees and hedges.
These trimmers work well on small to medium thickness stems (privet and hawthorn hedges, few millimetre thicknesses), and definitely give a lot of reach. The blade drive is a bit ‘tinny’ sounding but at least while sharp the cutters do a decent job and the battery seems to last well enough; they aren’t going to get through finger thick growths the way my mains powered hedge cutters do. With the motor on the far end, the weight is noticeable especially with any kind of extension. Finding a decent way to support or counterbalance the end is sometimes a bit tricky and the strap does not connect any higher than the handles. If you have grip or strength issues in the arms, these could be a challenge but I’m ok working an hour with these as a mid-50s desk-worker with moderately weedy arms if that’s any guide. A spare battery is very helpful (I have a Bosch drill with the 18V system so just interchange with those batteries).
I got this for a hedge, which sounds sensible! But i have started to use it for everything, weed clearing, grass cutting around where the mower doesn’t do so well, even some pruning and straggly branch cutting.
I fear it wont take this level of abuse for long – but’s not complaining yet! (6months done)
It’s not all that well balanced, and I don’t find the strap of any use, so it can be hard work – but it’s good and hard working considering the price. The angled head is the winner for me, and gives it a versatility i didn’t expect.
Wow does this save time. A bit heavy for me 70+ woman but I can manage it. Only problem I have is stopping. Just want to cut everything down.
Very disappointed with the official box the product arrived in , it’s condition looked like it had been kicked around the store room for several months , it had being opened and re- sellotaped up which prompted one to question whether the contents were second hand , damaged or once bought and returned to the store ,however on opening the box the long reach hedge trimmer and it’s associated parts appeared to be new and unused. The trimmer has yet to be field tested .
You don’t get the battery or battery charger included in the package which was annoying- as had to order them separately the day it arrived- however- the machine itself is brilliant. Lightweight, easy to use and cut my massive hedge a treat.
No wires or extensions needed. Really impressed
A bit heavy for the wife she can only use it every now and the
Really very good but very heave to handle especially for a older person like me.
The battery life isn’t the 2 1/2hrs they state more like an hour but good enough in my opinion. The cutting capacity is really good as is the long reach if you’re able to hold the weight over this length. They are difficult to use on hedges that are within arms reach as the handle isn’t detachable and the switch is only accessible at arms length where an added short use switch would of been a good idea.
Bought summer 21 and used so far 3 or 4 times over various shrubs and hedges.
Pros.
This thing cuts like a hot knife through butter. I have had zero issues on hawthorn, fern, Laurel or Privit hedges.
The battery life is excellent and the fact that you can switch in new ones (if you have them) is great.
The fact that you can angle the cutting head by such a wide degree means you can get a good edge at most heights.
Cons
The weight is a bit on the heavier side. I’m not a weakling and can cope, but after a while it can make your arms ache. My other half struggles with its weight when working horizontally to over a boarder. Vertically it’s a bit easier. THE SHOULDER STRAP HELPS NO END THOUGH.
All in all, very much recommend the cutter – especially if you have already got things in the One4All battery range.
I bought this to try and trim my 8′ yew hedge, which was getting out of control and being a lady of a certain age I don’t feel comfortable on steps anymore. I found it heavier and more unwieldy than expected and you definitely need to use the provided harness. It’s not as powerful as an corded trimmer but it does the job. Because of the angle it’s difficult to guage what’s being cut on top. I could only use it for a few minutes at a time but perseverance won out and while not perfect the hedge does look tidier. I found it easier to use on other smaller bushes, when it wasn’t extended. All in all it’s a useful addition to my garden tools and does away with cords but not as powerful as expected and has problems cutting through anything thicker than a cigarette.
Having initially tried a Greenworks pole hedge trimmer, the motor of which fried itself on day 1 of use, I decided to order this instead of having a replacement for the other.
This is far easier to use ergonomically speaking. It isn’t light, and anyone expecting a long pole with a moving piece of metal weight at the end to be light is a fool. However, with the strap (easily fitted) it maneouvers easily. Battery life is exceptional, have used this a lot for 3 days straight and still not needed to recharge (deliberately stress tested it because I had another battery for Bosch from another garden tool of needed).
Has had no issues cutting through some fairly substantial brambles, extremely thick bind weed, as well as the normal hedge trimming you would expect to do.
Sometimes you really do need to pay more for something which works, and this definitely follows that rule.
This was bought to replace a GTech cordless hedgetrimmer that was heavy and cumbersome to use. The Bosch is so much better although it too, isn’t that light. However using it was good, it’s telescopic and the blade can be angled. I already had a suitable battery and charger (for a Bosch cordless hedgetrimmer) but ended up buying another battery for 30 from Amazon, as I tend to use both trimmers togethe
It’s a bit off balance when using the extension so just be careful but an amazing piece of kit. Took a little bit of time to get use to but had the job done in half the time it would normally take due to it’s extendable reach. Managed to cut back the neighbours privit this year but won’t cut thick branches. It’s designed for trimming young or thin branches so don’t expect it to get through the really thick stuff. Ideal for keeping on top of those high bushes that seem to grow over night in the summer. Easy to assemble and use.
Usual build quality you’d expect from Bosch and by using the common batteries it saved paying extra for yet more batteries.
Lightweight and does my 8′ hedge with ease. Don’t have to mess about with mixing fuel etc and manage the weight of a traditional petrol equivalent.
very easy to use, cuts through the hedge with ease, long battery life, i was able to cut my 100 feet long and 8 feet high hedge in one charge and i am a newbie.
the tilt function is very useful and its very easy to get a nice clean look can’t believe i was paying 100s for this job for last few years
I bought this because I fell off a stepladder trying to clip a high hedge. The tool enables me to do the job with both feet on the ground. It is quite heavy, but fortunately training with the traditional Taichichuan spear has assisted in manipulating it to good effect with minimum effort. The battery works well, although it is noticeably less powerful than my mains electric Bosch hedge trimmer.
Usual Bosch quality and it handled our large Beech well but it is really quite heavy, especially when fully extended. One design gripe is the placement of the on/off switch right at the bottem, would be better placed on the middle section.
Some reviews say it’s a little heavy and not as powerful as a mains trimmer.. but for not having to stand on a ladder or worry about cutting trough cables not a bad trade-off…battery life is good for me as I’ve had enough before battery runs out .. trimmed conifer hedges well just needs a little practice..
Bought this after reading round. Purchased due to it’s lightweight. Have now used it several times, has done an excellent job trimming hawthorn trees. Easy to use and adjust the angle of the trimmer. Battery lasted for the duration. An hour? Hour and a half? Can’t remember it was that good. Would recommend to others. The only thing I wasn’t pleased about was the shoulder strap/support clip failed on the first day. Have continued to work without is. Too flimsy. Shame.
I have high hedges this this machine has been just what i needed and does a great job.