Different multi-tools will have different attachments, and a different number of them, but generally you will find a pruner/chainsaw, hedge cutter, trimmer, and brush cutter in the petrol-powered kits. Cordless tools still require some form of preparation, even if it doesn’t relate to spreading out the power cable. Petrol tools will need plenty of maintenance, and battery tools will need to be charged in advance. For those who want to steer clear of petrol machines, the Greenworks 40V Cordless Garden Multi Tool offers a viable battery-powered alternative. The hedge trimmer attachment is also very impressive, offering plenty of reach, while you can also rotate the trimmer to 90-degree angles for dealing with the top of hedges with ease.

Swapping the different tool heads over can take longer on some multi tools. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but just something to be aware of. Some multi tools use two screws/bolts to hold the heads on, whilst others can use up to five. Battery Run-Time (Battery-Powered Models) Both the pole saw and the hedge trimmer are excellent quality attachments, with the latter having a 7 position variable head that can be set through a 135 degree arc. This makes trimming the tops of hedges a much easier affair, and this is also helped by the tool’s telescopic design which can reach 2.4 metres at its maximum. However, since the Covid-19 outbreak, the availability status of many garden multi-tool models has changed, making things a bit more difficult.Where I do have a few grumbles, is with some of the design choices that Parker Brand have made. Most of these could have been avoided if you ask me and made this garden multi-tool a great product instead of just a good one. The 4 in 1 garden multi-tool comes with a long extension pole, which is beneficial to maintain high hedges and tall branches. The included hedge trimmer has a cutting length of 450 mm. Its adjustable cutting angle up to 180 degrees allows you to trim the top of any hedges at preferred angles.

Likewise, both the brush cutter blades that come in the box are decent quality and perform their duties as they should. The harness is quite comfortable and does a good job of helping to handle the weight, but I did find it a little awkward to put on at first. The safety equipment is ok, about what you’d expect for free in one of these kits, as is the toolkit. When you fit the trimmer, this machine is about 1.70 metres long with its weight standing at 5.5 kilograms. That is why it offers more convenience when you are carrying out trimming tasks. You will like its angled drive shaft, which helps in making your work undemanding at all times.

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There’s a grass trimmer, brush cutter, hedge trimmer and pole pruner/chainsaw included. Then, on top of these four tools, there’s an additional 1 m extension pole to help with reach. Although this multi tool describes itself as 5-in-1, it could be argued to be 4-in-1 – it depends how you view the extension pole! A chainsaw with 295 mm cutting bar is perfect to prune small or medium branches and cutting firewood. Once used in combination with the extension shaft, the chainsaw reaches up to 4 meters from the ground. The chainsaw is useful when you need to cut small logs and branches. For added convenience, it has a lifelong automatic chain lubrication. Even brand names are not as reliable as they used to be and just because you have one product of theirs that has kept in you in good stead, it doesn’t guarantee that another product will be as good.

Having the central power supply onto which you put attachments is also quite a good idea for saving money in the long run – if an attachments breaks you only need to replace that part, and you still have the central unit for all the other attachments. Q: Where can I buy a garden multi tool? Let’s start by having a look at the benefits of cordless multi tools (which could be either petrol 0r battery powered). As the name suggests, a garden multi tool is a multi-functional product that combines various garden tools into one handy device. Why Buy a Garden Multi Tool? Petrol machines tend to have their engines positioned by the tool’s handles. Even though they can be heavier, the weight is distributed better because of the position of the engine. Some mains-powered and battery-powered machines have a motor at the top of the tool which can make them less well balanced. Adjustable Cutting Angles The brush cutter and chainsaw benefit from the robust petrol engine powering the tool, as these attachments are designed for taking care of the more troublesome growth like brambles, nettles, and branches on trees. They make easy work of all this growth, producing clean and clog-free cuts each pass.

The brushcutter is fitted with a metal 40T blade that can powerfully cut through large amount of bamboo, amongst other things, and the strimmer comes pre-loaded with 2.4 mm cutting line. The hedge trimmer can be used to cut branches of around 10 mm in diameter. Also, the head of the multi tool can be rotated through 270°, making it possible to use the hedge trimmer, and other tools, to cut at different angles. In addition to the attachments, garden multi tools come in 2 different types depending on the power source – electric multi tools and petrol powered multi tools. So, how do you know which multi tool will work best for you? Key Features and Considerations when Buying Multi Tools i) Power Source These tools are common because that cover a lot of the major gardening tasks that people have to deal with, but if you only have need for a couple of different tools, you could save money by looking for a garden multi-tool with those or one that allows you to select the attachments you need. Build quality