This 17-inch electric hedge trimmer is priced at $30 at of December 2010. It uses a 2.7 amp motor to power it. The cutting blade is 17 inches long and is capable of cutting through vegetation 3/8-inch thick. The dual action blades move both blades and make the trimmer more efficient. This hedge trimmer weights in at 4.6 lbs. This is a corded model meaning that you must have it hooked up with a power chord to use it. This products comes with a two-year warranty.
The 7.2-volt Cordless Shrubber is priced at $33 as of December 2010. This product has a rechargeable 7.2-volt battery located in the shrubber that is rechargeable. The blades are 6 inches long and are capable of cutting up to 3/8-inch thick vegetation. For safety and blade storage the trimmer has a blade scabbard to protect the blades when not in use. This trimmer only weights 2.4 lbs. Homelite offers a two-year warranty of this product.
The 22-inch electric hedge trimmer is priced at $40 in December 2010. This machine is powered with a 3.7-amp motor. This model must be connected to a power cord to operate and a cord retention holder is provided to keep the power cord from being inadvertently cut. It can cut branches up to 1/2-inch in diameter with its 22-inch blades. This product weighs 5.5 lbs. The blades can move at up to 3,200 strokes a minute. A feature that you may find innovative is the hedge sweep debris remover. It is designed to remove cut debris out of your way as you prune your bushes.