BOSCH 0600847D70, AHS 60-16 Electric Hedge Cutter, 600 mm
BOSCH 0600847D70, AHS 60-16 Electric Hedge Cutter, 600 mm Blade Length, 16 mm Tooth Opening, Gree
Balance and Ergonomics
The ergonomic design of the AHS 60-16 allows for effortless, well balanced hedge cutting. Thanks to the low weight of this tool, arm and back strain is minimised too.
Powerful Cutting Performance
Thanks to its powerful 450 W motor the AHS 60-16 offers outstanding cutting performance, allowing you to storm through stubborn branches with ease.
Comfortable To Use
The AHS 60-16 is designed to ensure comfort when using in all working positions. Due to the low weight of this tool, arm and back strain is minimised.
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| Recommended Hedge Size | Smaller Hedges | Medium Hedges | Medium Hedges | Medium Hedges | Larger Hedges | Larger Hedges |
| Power | 450 W | 450 W | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W | 700 W |
| Tooth Opening | 16 mm | 16 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 34 mm |
| Blade Length | 50 cm | 60 cm | 50 cm | 55 cm | 60 cm | 65 cm |
| No-Load Stroke Rate | 3400 spm | 3400 spm | 3400 spm | 3400 spm | 3400 spm | 3400 spm |
| Tip Protector | ✘ | ✘ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sawing Function | ✘ | ✘ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.7 Kg | 2.8 Kg | 3.6 Kg | 3.6 Kg | 3.7 Kg | 3.8 Kg |
| Weight: | 2.8 kg |
| Model: | 0600847D70 |
| Part: | 0600847D70 |
| Colour: | Green |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Bosch |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Nice but heavier than expected
I found this heavier than I expected though i tried heavier in shops. This to me is a tad under powered . Needs to be gutsier. My privet hedge took some doing. I bought longer to cope with width if hedge . The two handle push to start though there for safety can also be annoying as the moment you regrip it’s off..smaller hedges for trimming up this is fine but I suggest a better powered unit for those with big hedges
Good reach
I have the slightly shorter Bosch trimmer but a new house and bigger hedge meant a bigger cutter. After 15 years with the old one which works very well it had to be another Bosch.
Easy to use
Love this hedge trimmer, but not very happy with the condition the box was in when delivered. I have seen several reviews saying box was damaged on delivery, so maybe Bosch could think about using sturdier boxes in future, or Amazon could possibly send them out boxed in strong cardboard.
I checked to make sure the hedge trimmer hadn’t been tampered with before deciding to keep it.
The trimmer is easy to use and goes through the hedge like a knife through soft butter. Excellent.
Nice machine, shame about the delivery - not properly packaged up
The product itself is great, it’s just a shame it arrived with the box in very poor condition, not to mention sellotaped together and not inside an outer packaging box, just the basic box that the item comes in.
So much better than (older) battery powered trimmer.
Cuts beautifully but be warned: It is not light.
It weighs about the same as our battery powered trimmer so both can be tiring when reaching up high. Nevertheless the new one is a much better trimmer.
Pleased with my new hedge trimme
Because I’m a ‘getting on a bit’ lady it probably seems heavier for me than it would fit a younger person but it’s a much better machine than my old one, cuts my hedges really well.
Bosch 0600827B70
The hedge trimmer looks good, is sharp for cutting smaller branches etc
My dislike is the aukward operation when cutting. The grip at the front of the cutter is a good idea but the trigger grip at the rear of the trimmer is very uncomfortable. Holding in the grip at the front and rear is very aukward when also cutting a hedge from the side.Having to sweep the hedgecutter vertically is uncomfortable to say the least.
excellent quality
My gardener used it for cutting about 15 bushes which had grown almost twice their normal size because of all the rain. He liked the closeness of the blades, the length of the cutting blade and everything about this Bosch cutter. In fact I was persuaded to purchase another of the same for my neighbour who is equally delighted.
Easy to use
I took a gamble buying this. After reading the reviews I decided to give it a go, so glad I did as I was fed up with using shears and it taking ages to complete the job. I suppose some may find this a bit heavy, I think it’s ok. I found it easy to use and it whizzed through my hedge with ease. Even cutting through thickish branches.
The fact I got it on prime day was even bettervery happy.
Super quality and terrific value
I like it’s construction as it’s solid also a bit heavy but the long blade makes all the difference when cutting as you get straight lines much easier, terrific machine.
Second purchase of this
I bought this exact model back in 2013 and have now purchased another identical model as I was so pleased with the first.
The motor burnt out on the old one but i have no complaints after eight years.
It does exactly what it says on the box.
I have over 100 metres of hedge to trim and this has sufficient power to cut through them all two or three time per year.
And at this price, very good value.
I find the petrol ones are far too heavy for sustained use so prefer this electric one. Just need to be careful not to slice through the cable!
Very efficient, good and robust product.
The Bosch Product 0600847B70 AHS 50-16 I purchased form Amazon, met more than my expectations. Although I wass looking for the 18″ long blade which was out of stock at the time. the hedge cutter was very fast, sharp and easy to manage and manouevre – not to heavy. Cord was not too long and could have been long as a lawnmower lead, so i had to use an extension lead to reach the hedges further away. But overall I was happy with the product, cuts neat, faster than using shears and less effort.
Very good
Simple to use, light weight yet powerful and with very good safety design. However it is louder than previous models and at 100db you will be wanting to wear ear defenders when using it.
Arrived with damage ...
… there were bits broken off both ends of the blade cover. The box was slightly damaged too. After I registered (with difficulty) the guarantee, Bosch refused to send me a new cover, telling me to contact Amazon, who, of course wanted me to send the whole machine back. I declined.
Apart from that, the trimmer does its job well. It is slightly heavier than I expected, though.
Wish I'd bought one years ago
I bought this mainly to speed up my hedge triming ritual. I’ve been using good old manual hedge shears which I do like however the process can be a bit slow. These Bosch hedge trimmers have saved my life. My hedges have never looked as good and were completed in a quarter of the time. The trimmer isnt the lightest but it seems very capable of doing what I need of it. My hedges are mainly Berberis so it copes very well with these and also I found that my hands weren’t as scratched with the spines of the hedge. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Heavy duty, quality trimme
Bosch is a good make, with a reputation to uphold. Therefore I trust them to make products to a high standard. In this I was not disappointed. The trimmer has a nice long blade, is easy to use and has a 3 year manufactures guarantee. It is quite heavy in the hands, and anyone with a lighter build will not be conformable using this for hours on end. But nothing a tea-break or two won’t fix. My one disappointment was having bought this under Prime Membership, I got an e-mail telling me it was out for delivery. Only to have that revoked. The trimmer finally arrived late. What is the point of Prime, if Amazon had over goods to clowns like Hermes.
Typical good quality made by BOSCH
This trimmer had a shorter blade than the previous one I had. It was far easier to handle, light but efficient and a fair power wire length, despite me using an extension. Easily cleaned. Good stop/start function as well as continuous function I think, though I did not use this. Very good for smaller hedges/bushes which I have..larger hedges would need a longer blade than this model has.
Light weight easy to use
Bought this to give my privet hedge a good chop. easy to manoeuvre fairly lightweight cut through pencil thickness branches with ease as blades are very sharp motor is quiteter than other cutters I have used a thoughley good buy
Powerful, light weight and easy to use
Really please I upgraded to model the longer blade, a great piece of kit, super light weight and the size of it gets the hedge trimmed quicker than ever. Also comes with 3 year manufacturer’s warranty if you register on the Bosh web site.
Pretty good! Does the job
Fine for branches up to about 12mm anything over that you need to push a bit on but will get through anything up to around 18mm without too much trouble. Great for quick trims of new growth
So good I bought two!
The first one I bought about 10 years ago and has just gone. It has good power and allows a tight cut to the hedge. Bought again as I know the quality I’m getting, for a decent price too.
Very good - worth the price!
Was a little hesitant buying this hedge trimmer as its the most ‘reasonably’ priced on amazon. Have to say it does the job perfectly, feels well built and comes with a standard Bosch warranty – good buy!
A nice hedge cutte
Great replacement for our old hedge cutter which decided to disintegrate at the beginning of the year. This Bosch is a little shorter in the blade, but much lighter, easier to manoeuvre, and a lot sharper. Getting old means that the lightness is a bonus, making hedge cutting less of a hard task. Rid recommend this to anyone with a normal size garden, perhaps not if you have a huge garden with miles of hedge!
Not as light as I expected, arrived in rather battered looking box and I discovered on opening the plastic blade sheath/cover inside was cracked, faulty and broken. I haven’t used the trimmers as yet so am unable to review their performance. However I was disappointed upon the shabby appearance of the packaging and the broken (poor quality), plastic blade guard inside. I do not intend to take the time consuming task of returning the whole item. However I would have appreciated a procedure that allowed a replacement faulty part , such as the blade cover to be replaced. All that said, on contacting Amazon customer services and outlining my complaint, they generously processed for me a 25 refund as recompense for the breakage. So a fair resolution and no complaint.
Great bit of ki
Fast delivery. Trimmer is easy to use. Works well. You have to be careful when cutting as cable sometimes gets in the way. Over all pleased with this cutter.
Packaging was in a terrible state when it arrived. Looked like someone had tried to get into the box.
Not Happy.
Easy to use .
I really like it. Easy to use and importantly not too heavy. So it’s good for us women. !!.. Too many power tools are heavy and make it impossible for women to use. Yes this was a good buy.
Does The Job
As expected, does the job & can handle 15mm branch stems. Not light weight, when cutting 10 feet hedges can be tiring & not very manoverable. Next time would consider battery option, and most light weight option. Overall for limited usage, a good solid machine.
Just what I needed for my hedges
This is a decent piece of equipment for a reasonable cost. Easy to use and feels safe and comfortable with a lightweight ergonomic design.
It doesn’t come with a carry case – which was bugging me when I bought it, and I scoured the internet and was going to phone Bosch for a solution – but when it arrived I realised I would store it on a clothes hook.
Brilliant addition to my gardening tools.
Thank you Amazon, Bosch and all those who reviewed this product before I made my choice.
Hedge Trime
Replaced a Bosch I had for 10 years. Long blade allows single cuts of my hedge. Robust and will cut through most hedges as long as the branches are not over 1.5 inches thick
Light but powerful
Bosch AHS 50-16 Electric Hedge Cutter
Bought this to replace a similar, but battery-powered, model (AHS 3 Accu) that had served me well for around 20 years. This corded model is so powerful and easy to use, that I didn’t want to stop! A hedge that used to take weeks to trim now takes a day.
My only very minor criticism would be: the cord could do with some sort of catch or guard, to ensure it doesn’t slip onto the blade.
Change your delivery method
I have no problem with the product but the delivery was a shambles. The message was it was left with a neighbour. That was an outright lie. It was left on the doorstep in full view of the road and could easily have been stole
quality make ,easy to use
bought recently to replace another hedgecutter which only lasted 2 years , another well known brand, very dis
appointed .already own two other bosch products ,so confident this will be as good ,with good product backup and 3 year warranty when registered . i wished i bought it in the first place.
Hedge Cutte
This Item arrived before time and is everything i expected. Good long blade and works well. The only problem i had was trying to register the guarantee, but eventually some kind Lady took pity on me and did it Manually for me , to which i am very grateful
Best hedge trimmer EVER !!!!!!!
Box looked like it had been DROPPED FROM AN AIRPLANE But the cutter works brilliant & good price BUT!!!!!! IT NEEDS A MAGICIAN to get the blades cover back on WHY ??????????????? IT`S BOSCH & SHOULD BE PERFECT Like the cutter .
Great trimme
I am a Bosch fan anyway but am delighted with the performance and cut of this hedge trimmer. I find it much easier to use than my Ryobi, it doesn’t take as much effort to operate the safety switch and trigger. Gives a neat finish.
FANTASTIC HEDGE TRIMMER
Excellent headge trimmer it does become heavy after a while but what doesnt. It glides through hedges beautifully and it also came with a longer cable than my last one so that is excellent.
Good product, price reflects the quality
The ideal trimmer for medium sized gardens when you are bored of the battery life running out too fast on your rechargable version! As you’d expect Bosch make a sturdy and excellent trimmer and it gets through pretty much everything. My only criticism is that the cable does flap around and I’m terrified of cutting through it (inevitable!) and I wish they could design the system so it was less easy to do so – maybe some kind of light body harness that keeps it out of the way?
Light weigh
Blade is quite long so it means you cover more hedge with each cut which minimises time spent stretching out your arms. That’s logical but I hadn’t considered blade length when I bought it. The other plus is how sharp new blades are like cutting through butter and the machine is more than powerful enough for a suburban garden and importantly light enough for a relative oldie like me (70).
My cutting is used on a variety of shrubs, pitsom porum, climbing hydrangea, ceonathis, and various hedges – but no beech.
Hope it lasts as long as the other.
Does what it says on the tin and works very well on my hedges although it is a little heavier than my last hedge cutter. The cutter cover is very difficult to fit and I am glad I kept the one from the previous.
Simplicity itself
Bought this to tackle the forest of a garden we have up here (Scottish rain does wonders for vegetation); it’s so simple to use; a tad noisy, but I suspect they all are. And, after a while it does feel a bit heavy. My other half found it gave him ‘white finger’ after about 15 minutes’ use (but I suspect that’s my other half being weird!) It does exactly what it promises and makes gardening much, much easier. Wholly recommend
Excellent functional hedge trimme
We have a double sided 120 foot long privet hedge 6 feet tall . It takes half a day to cut both sides it and clear up . This trimmer is longer than our old one which makes the job easier and quicker . Easy to handle and so far so good
Would recommend.
Hedge trimmers are lightweight and do the hedge well, but do find it a little difficult keeping both buttons in at the same time. But am sure I will get used to it.
Excellent for the money
I must admit I am very late in reviewing this Bosch hedge trimmer
but I am pleased to report I have found ti to be of excellent value for
money, it does the job effortlessly and never skips a beat well worth
the expenditure.
Great tool
My previous hedge-trimmer broke so this replaced it. It cuts really well, cleanly and quickly – actually far better than my old one. Hedge-cutting was a chore – now it’s quite a delight!
Great for small to medium hedge
The length of the blade and how light weight it is makes it a excellent hedge trimmer.
The bad the cutting size of the blades could be bigger I found it struggling with alot of the thicker branches which slowed me down as had to keep changing to a loppers.
But for smaller less well established hedge this would be perfect.
Lightweight, quiet and a clean cut.
I am incredibly impressed with this hedge cutter. Given that it was a more powerful model than the last one that i owned, and has aloger blade, it is both lighter, quieter and cuts brilliantly. It has exceeded my expectations and i can thoroughly recommend this product.
This choice was as replacement for my heavy duty Bosch AHS480-24T, weighing in at 4.1kg, which had failed after 12 years heavy use. I was tempted to. go for the AHS60-26 at 129-99 & weighing in at 3.6kg, but chose the lightweight above at 2.7kg. The reasoning is that we have some 200m of large hedging – hawthorn, beech & privet; but at age 83, I find in increasingly hard to handle the heavier cutters. The decision was influenced by another correspondent who sagely pointed out that the cutter cost equals a single visit from a professional gardener. We have such a proven service, better than I can cut, but my reasoning was that if I can continue for 2 or 3 more years before I give up it is a healthier option! So how is the AHS50-16 ? A slightly longer blade, much lighter @ 2.7kg; a wickedly sharp set of cutters; an integral cable -i.e. not detachable. (I still need a long extension lead to access the remotest corners of the hedging). The ‘test run’ was on a 2m spherical holly bush, covered in soft new growth. Very easy. The next test will be whether I can maintain sufficient finger pressure to use the cutter as a milling machine when cutting the long straight hedge tops. Hence 4 stars for a start.
Addendum: Have now (end September) cut all hedging ready for the Winter. Partly due to the extraordinary dry Summer, the hedge growth was not as rampant as in previous years. The cutter has done the job well, although unlike it’s powerful heavy predecessor, it struggles somewhat with thicker stems. Nevertheless, it has proved the point, so I think it deserves the fifth star.
A cut above
Got this after giving up on cordless, brilliant hedge trimmer I have 3 large hedges as I’m on a corner. Such a relief from having to wait for a battery to charge cuts with ease.
I’ve enjoyed using these. I’m afraid I have nothing to compare it to but they’ve been a joy to use.. not too heavy and simple. They cut well especially when just trimming. The first cut I took about 2 meters off a hedge cutting through some really woody stuff and it was hard work but I got there. After that they’ve been really quick and easy to use. I would advice something a bit tougher of you’re doing a lot of woody bigger branches.. It copes with anything up to about 2 cm but it’s tough going.
Cutting a fine dash through the hedges and shrubs
The cutter is quite light to use and has coped with about 100ft of hedge easily. It trimmed shrubs too and seems to do the jobs required with little difficulty. It is easy to use and the safety features plus a circuit breaker, of course, give peace of mind.
Good machine. Blades very sharp and cut well. Much lighter than the Flymo I used before and more efficient. Also 3 year guarantee a bonus – last cutter only lasted 18 months – though it’s a pain setting up the guarantee for the extra year on line. It is unnecessarily time consuming and complicated.
A superb machine and very simple to use. Delivery was prompt too. Also, it’s a refreshing change to encounter something made in Europe (in this case Hungary and quality-checked in Germany) instead of being knocked-out ’19-to-the-dozen’ in a far-flung part of Asia or Indonesia. As a consequence it is built like a tank and feels reassuringly solid and well-constructed.
This is the first electric hedge trimmer I have used since I “cut my teeth” gardening-wise on my Dad’s long-gone cordless trimmer when I was a teenager (I’m now 46) and, now that I have rediscovered the knack/technique of using this, I find it to be a doddle and it gives superb results. In fact, the results were all too superb as I was slightly disorientated (due to tiredness) at the end of proceedings and managed to cut through the cord when I went slightly off-balance, but this is my own stupid fault and no reflection whatsoever on the machine. I had a spare mains connector in the shed, so I was quickly able to repair the severed cord and I am now back in business and will be much more careful from now on!
There’s a lesson here for all of us – when you start to feel tired, STOP WORK. I didn’t. Fortunately the RCD cut-out safety device I always use prevented any accident but be careful, people.
Prior to this machine arriving, I was having to use an old, worn-out pair of hand shears to prune my tiny hedge and medium-sized shrubs but now I can do the job much more efficiently and effectively in a tiny fraction of the time.
If you’re umm-ing and arr-ing over whether or not to invest in one of these machines, do not hestitate. Follow the instructions, use your common-sense, be careful and you will be fine with this.
Highly recommended.
Unfortunately my husband cut through the wire on first use ...
Unfortunately my husband cut through the wire on first use – so if you too are likely to do the same, I’d suggest a rechargeable version. That said, the cutter length is ideal for our medium garden, surrounded by hedges.
goods and the Bosch very good and I've bought bosch before but price was excellant ...
i object to having cold calls after dealing with your company amazon. goods and the Bosch very good and I’ve bought bosch before but price was excellant but I object to immediately tons of cold calls. You sell my details on to abroad scammers. It’s not right.
Bosch hedge cutte
Great cutter and quite light. I bought on behalf of my dad who finds it really easy to use. H e has a perimiter hedge and this tackles that with no problem at all. Easy to clean. As you would expect for the name.
Good trimme
Does the job. It’s a bit heavier than my old Calcast but has a longer reach, which is useful. So far has scythed through leylandii & beech hedges with no difficulty.
cut 8 inches of regrowth on 60ft x 8ft box hedges in no time very happy with the resul
Prime delivery was fast and efficient.. cut 8 inches of regrowth on 60ft x 8ft box hedges in no time very happy with the result.. the cutter is not too heavy, the blade is long enough and it’s not too noisy.. a breeze
very pleased with it so fa
Bought this as a lightweight stopgap alternative to a petrol trimmer I have which I am unable to use at the moment due to a back injury, very pleased with it so far, well balanced, lightweight machine with a good length blade at a very good price, obviously not as powerful as the petrol unit which I knew it would be but makes a good neat job and just need to have secateurs in back pocket to deal with the odd thicker branch, so on the whole very pleased with my purchase. I’ve always found bosch tools to be good quality and with a two year guarantee don’t think you can go wrong
This is the most AMAZING hedge trimmer we have ever used! We have a very large garden with high hedges front and back. Its always been a real pain to cut them and they never had the square look that others had managed. We had decided it must have been because other people use petrol chainsaws. We had one cordless set from bosch that would jam on anything twig like and a black and decker set that were not very impressive and broke. My dad has a Ryobi thing on a pole which is not brilliant and heavy to use, it also breaks down regularly. We eventually decided we would have to go electric again. SO GLAD we did! I would recommend the extra length of this set to the other Bosch available as it covers more area.
I’m a complete idiot in the garden, but this is easy to wield, and the two-point power button means I always feel safe when using it. You’ll need a pruning saw for thicker branches/trunks, but for hedges, vines, bushes, mullets, this is just the ticket.
Should 'do the trick'
A bit heavier than I would have wished for but it has a good long blade that should make trimming my tree much easier than with my rechargeable model which has a shorter blade.
Tamed garde
This is a great time saving tool for any one with hedges and bushes. It cuts through ours like butter. When you do hit a thicker branch that its not too keen to cut in one go, I tend to just keep going at it in waves and it eventually cuts it. I’m actually very impressed at how strong this is for the price we paid for it. We tried the battery version of this and it ran out far too quickly for what was needed. I’d rather be sitting in my garden, rather than waiting around for batteries to charge and having to do it by hand whilst I wait. With this you don’t need to worry about charging times, just make sure you’ve got an extension lead (the attached lead is not very long) and you’re all set! The benefit, is that if it does struggle it has all the power it needs on tap, to tackle any hurdles.
The blade includes a fiddly cover that I guess protects it or rather you from it. I’ll be honest, I’m probably going to throw it away, its a bit of a hassle trying to put it back on and mine will be staying in the shed when not in use and there a far sharper objects in there than this, so it’s a bit silly in my view. The blade it self is a perfect length, just long enough to be able to cut horizontally and vertically in just a few strides. For me, theres no need for a step ladder or squeezing myself onto the other side of the hedge, as this is the perfect length.
I have found that holding it up after a while, it does tend to feel quite heavy but I would think most things would, if you held it above shoulder height for long. For under 40 this is a true bargain and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family (although, they’ll likely just borrow mine now). Even at the full RRP this is still a good purchase.
Edit: Having cut through the cable, it would be nice if the cable were replaceable. I have fixed and all is well, but on reflection it would be nice to be able to replace the cable should I cut it more often. What I may do, is just replace the cable myself, but it would have been a nice feature to have. Still a 5 Star and excellent value cutter.
Good produc
Light and easy to handle but I do not care for the position of the left hand switch grip. Absolutely safe to use but it is not the best designed safety switch as it makes it difficult to hold when reaching fa
Would recommend
Buying something like this it is good to read reviews and that’s why I am leaving this review. It does what it says on the box. Not too heavy for me to use. Time will tell how well built it is but so far so good.
The one annoying thing was the delivery packaging could of been better ...
The longer blade helped me tackle the nasty leylandi hedge, did what was asked of it. The one annoying thing was the delivery packaging could of been better but the tool worked well.
An excellent trimmer, well balanced with a good 'reach' and ...
An excellent trimmer, well balanced with a good ‘reach’ and not too heavy in use. Just wish that the cable unfurled more smoothly and didn’t ‘kink’ when in use. Maybe this will smooth out over time. Otherwise a good piece of equipment.
Great hedge trimme
Great hedge trimmer, good value, plenty of power and a really neat cut. So much better than my old flymo that looked the business but failed to deliver. The only reason I haven’t given it 5 stars is because the plastic cover for the blades is flimsy and fiddly to get on, not as good as my old flymo in that respect.
It's nice and long to reach the top of his large ...
Bought this for my dad’s birthday to replace an old thing he had. He absolutely loves the cut it gives on his hedge. It’s nice and long to reach the top of his large hedge and is controlled easily. Once my own hedge has got to a suitable size I will be purchasing one.
Brilliant. Two years ago I bought an extendable hedge ...
Brilliant. Two years ago I bought an extendable hedge cutter made by Eckman. It was tiring to use as the motor was right at the end of the extended arm. After two years, and about eight usages (not overdone) the motor conked out. I complained to Eckman who sid that they could do nothing it. I asked if they had a service place nearby me, but no…. just offered a new one at full price.
In contrast this Bosch machine is easy to use, fairly light and cuts like a knife through butter. It has quite a long blade too. I think the powerful motor is party the key to its success. This machine has a two year warranty.
Terry Smith.
The first impression is of a serious well made piece of equipment! It is not lightweight, which helps when trimming bushes, and is very easy to use. Before you can operate it, both your hands must be in place to activate the two switches that must be pressed. In other words, if you slipped go with one hand accidentally then the blades would stop – an essential safety feature.
My one small gripe was that the plastic sheath which covers the blades in storage was damaged at the inner end (see diagram). Amazon offered to replace the entire machine, but as the box had been badly bashed about in transit it wouldn’t have been suitable for returning it, and I told them I thought it wasn’t cost effective – they gave me a small refund and I can organise a replacement myself – top marks to Amazon too!
Excellent value for money
Excellent value for money. The two handle positions feel very comfortable and there is very little vibration. Cuts my privet with no problems, even the old woody bits. The cord is a little shorter than my previous Black & Decker, but I always use an extension cable anyway, so that’s not a problem.
Bosch AHS 60-16 hedgetrimmer - not quite 5 stars
Purchased to replace my 10-year old Black & Decker, with same 60cms blade size. Described as ‘lightweight’ but I found it a little heavier than its predecessor. (This could of course be an indication good quality components have been used.) However, it does cut well and in this aspect it considerable better.
It’s a pity that the blade cover appears to have been designed by either a comedian or a madman, as in my case it is almost impossible to re-fit after use. Fortunately I kept the old one, so this has been consigned to the bin. How hard can it be to provide something that slides onto the blade easily??
I would have been happy to give this hedgetrimmer 5 stars for its cutting ability, but the weight and the ridiculous blade cover justifies an overall 4 stars.
This is my second Bosch hedge trimmer. My last one lasted fourteen years and it managed huge hawthorne hedges which are over two metres high and up to one and a half metres in depth surrounding a 0.25 acre garden. These hedges are over one hundred years old. The new Bosch hedge trimmer has a cutting wand which is five centimeters longer than my previous Bosch and the extra length has made a huge difference in making the job of trimming much easier and quicker. I love this appliance and it has made this pensioner very happy.
Excellent eletric tool
Excellent eletric tool, ligheter than the previous one I had but performance is much better. I didn’t put full mark because the delivery time promised was not, by far, respected. As for the product I recommend it as excellent.
This is very quiet, sure and strong. It’s a little awkward with the handle angle and caused small wrist fatigue after half hour constant use, but having a break at short intervals is sensible practice. Vibration is minimal and with a file i can see light sharpening is easy. Recently i have veered away from Bosch products as i have negative experience with other tools. This item restores my faith somewhat in Bosch, at least for the hedge trimmer it does. i would recommend this product over others as i have broken seven opther brands in the last six years. This is not very old yet, but already i can see it will last longer than them and it is around the same cost. I will post a review update in a year to confirm this
Bosch AHS 60-16 Electric Hedgecutte
Haven’t tried using it myself but certainly got a seal of approval from my husband we have a lot of hedge around our garden and he certainly made short work of them with this
Good long blade
After years of using good manual clippers, age persuaded me to automate the jobs. The longer reach of this model is great, saves climbing higher on the step ladder and leaning at a dangerous angle! Copes with both privet and a mature Leylandii hedge, except for the thickest branches. Love Bosch gardening tools, well made and do the job.
In my list of favourite things to do, trimming the hedges is not one of them, especially when I had a clunky old trimmer that kept cutting out. I replaced it with the reasonably priced ‘Bosch AHS 50-16 Electric Hedgecutter’, a device that gets the job done very well. As a trimmer it not quite as powerful as my old machine, there if no chance that the ‘Bosch’ will cut through thicker branches, it is a leaf only device. For most situations this is fine, but it did mean getting out my pruners when I wanted to cut back the hedges a lot this spring.
Criticising a hedge cutter because it merely trims and not cuts is fair, but a little harsh. As a trimmer it is excellent. It is lightweight and easy to handle with a decent length power cable allowing me to work around my entire front garden. The blade protector that comes with the ‘Bosch’ is also a very good touch as it means the blades should last a little longer before furring up and needing to be oiled. At the price point the ‘Bosch’ hedge cutters are available for, they represent very good value. However, on occasion I would have liked a little more grunt from them.
Good quality produc
Really pleased with the performance of this hedgecutter although my partner thought it a little heavier than anticipated but great results. I have already submitted a review of the packaging as requested……..which was poor, with a hole in the box & no more protection than the box itself
A keen machine
I used this for the first time the other day. It does what it’s meant to. The only reason I’ve given it 4 stars is because the blade still wasn’t long enough to go from one side of my hedge to the other, which is my fault for not checking that fact. My hedge has a huge drop one side and so I can only cut it from the higher side, so I should have made sure. It is quieter than my old hedge cutter and it is also lighter. Nice long flex. Packaging slightly damaged but hadn’t effected the hedge trimmer.
Light-weight and enough powe
This is the first powered hedge-trimmer I have bought, on moving into a new house we now have 60m of 1.5m high box hedge to cut. I can complete this without too much strain on my arms because the weight is fine. The blade length allows me to get an even cut and the tooth spacing copes with the slightly thicker stems OK (box is quite a hard wood).
very efficie
Extremely fast. You will never doze off using this machine, you’ll have the neighbours looking out. A bit awkward with the cable attached at times but not impossible to manoeuvre. It was good buying it from Amazon and it came very quickly.
Good Purchase
Had to purchase new hedge cutter due to older one literally ‘blowing up’ (a cheap item). I am really happy with this new item, it is lighter to hold and works like a dream. Really pleased with purchase and would recommend it to everyone.
my first hedge trimmer - just grea
We have a large, tall hedge with a holly bush in it’s midst, which we used to tackle with long shears and secateurs and it took hours.
I had it done in a couple of hours with this lovely machine. It tackles all but the very thickest of branches with ease. It is light and I didn’t have to let my arms rest very often.
I’m glad I went for a model with the long blade so that much of the work can be done standing on the ground.
You have to be careful. Read the instructions carefully to learn how to keep the cable safely away from the blade. The instructions show some kind of weight that hangs on the cable to keep it out of the way of the blade but it does not come with the trimmer. Maybe it’s a DIY accessory?
Needless to say, several other shrubs in the garden got the treatment too..
Hedge Cutte
An excellent product which I have found ideal for the task it was required for. It arrived safely although the packaging was damaged but the item was complete. It has been used to cut a beech hedge of some height an has succeeded in doing the job satisfactorily.
Excellent produc
Does the job superbly ! We bought a battery operated one last year which was a mistake for the size of garden hedges we needed to cut/trim, it kept running out of battery before the job was done. This cutter is easy to use, light and with the good length of blade also helps us cut completely over into the next door neighbours, therefore trimming theirs at the same time ! Everyone is happy then !
Bosch Hedge trimme
Works well – replacing a Flymo sabre cordless hedgetrimmer whose power supply failed after 2 summers. Seems to be more powerful than the Flymo despite costing half as much. A bit heavy for an unfit 50+ lady to use for more than 30 mins at once, but that isn’t the hedge trimmer’s fault.
Light and Effective
I bought this to replace a cordless hedgecutter which was adequate but too heavy and needed recharging too frequently (45 minute use) for my liking.
I use this for trimming a privet and beech hedge and it is very effective.
hedge cutte
Very good . Metal blades and cuts hedges well. Ideal weight for both sexes in order to do a good job. It is strong and has been well tried by us for fir tree and hebe hedges which are denser than privot.I never give 5 stars as nothing is perfect but Everything is very good .
Bosch AHS 60-16 Electric Hedgecutter (60 cm Blade, 16 mm Tooth Capacity)
I researched this trimmer widely on the internet and in Which? through my local library and it does very well. I have also used Bosch products extensively in my household. So it came as no surprise that it looks and works well out of the box. The trimming season has not really started yet, so I cannot comment on longer term use, but expect it to do very well. For its length it is light and easy to handle. My one complaint concerns the box used for postage. This is simply the display box as used in stores, with no added protection either inside or outside. The hedgecutter had come adrift inside the box and had obviously been thrashing about. The box was torn over a good length of its side. Although no damage was detectable to the hedgecutter, I really think that suppliers should improve the packing of this fine garden implement for despatch.
Good product.
I wasnt keen on this at first as it didnt seem to cut as good as my old one but my neighbour had more success with it then I did. He managed to cut quite a few inches off easily and quickly and it was quite a thick hedge. Didnt think it was very powerful but it did the job and did it well!
It was selected for its extra length of cut compared to the others on offer. It fairly light to use and the noise it makes will not disturb the neighbours too much on a Sunday morning. Yes, I would recommend it for men, and ladies who are far from infirm.
I purchased this item to replace my B&D product bought several years ago and which has served me well. What I liked about my B&D was that although it also had a safety mechanism, I was able to operate this at arms length and one handed. If used as it should be, then the Bosch product requires two handed operation but with care, a rubber band can overcome this problem. I am very pleased with the Bosch product and would comment that it does give a superior cut.
Bought this as a replacement for our previous hedgecutter which had broken down. I decided to try a Bosch product this time as we own several other appliances from this company and have found them to be very reliable. What a great buy, the difference it’s made is amazing. It’s so much lighter and easier to use than our previous trimmer and now the hedge is finished in half the time. We’ve also used it to trim small branches from trees, which it manages to do easily. An excellent hedgetrimmer and I would heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a quality product at a reasonable price.
having had a rechargeable hedge cutter, and the charger gone west, and no replacement, decided to purchase the electric Bosch AHS 60-16 cutter. What an animal! cuts like a dream, goes through anything, even thick stuff. Keep the trimmer aginst the offending item, and it will go through it. light enough to reach up and trim higher stuff as well. first impressions, a very good piece of equipment.
After putting up with an old and blunt trimmer for years using this is great.
It does its job perfectly, it cuts through a very overgrown hedge no trouble at all.
Plus the fact that when you release either switch the blades stop in about one second.
This is a good safety feature, my old one took at least four seconds which was a bit dicey to say the least.
Its not too nosiey either, all said and done a good product.
Good product. Weight and balance quite reasonable. I am glad that I went for the 60cm blade, rather than one with a short blade. It cuts well, though sometimes struggles a little with branches that approach the 16mm tooth gap.
Bosch AH60
The product arrived promptly and it does axcactly what it sez on the box, plus it is easy to use and very light. It may have been a good idea to supply a little cleaning oil with it to keep it in good condition. Otherwise very satisfied.
BOSCH AHS 50-16 CUTTERS
ORDERED TRIMMERS ON INTERNET FROM CYPRUS, THEY ARRIVED IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS BOX WAS A BIT BATTERED BUT PRODUCT PERFECT ALREADY PUT THEM THROUGH THEIR PACES IN 40 DEGREES C WORKED PERFECTLY LIKE THE LONG LEAD THEY COME WITH NOT TOO HEAVY , YOU CAN USE AMAZON ANYWHERE AS AN EX PAT ITS GREAT DELIVERY WAS CHEAP ITS A SMALL WORLD NOW DONT PAY LOCAL PRICES FOR A MAKE YOUVE NEVER HEARD OF.
Product arrived within specified time period. Other reviewers have commented on the packaging. I found it well packaged and the packaging was undamaged. There was no damage to the blade.
In spite of having a longer than usual blade it is reasonably light. For safety reasons it requires a two handed operation which I think is common to all hedge trimmers. It is noticeably quieter than my previous trimmer (not a Bosch) and cuts well. It does not cut thick stems – for that you would need its big brother but for the size of stems for which it is designed, it works very well and is not too heavy to handle. Length of cable is quite adequate. If it were significantly shorter, it would be too short but if it were much longer then it it be too long to coil round the handle when not in use. Hence overall no hesitation in giving five stars.