Worx 20V Power Share 20-Inch Hedge Trimmer | First Look. Worx hedge trimmer cordless
WORX WG261E 20V HEDGE TRIMMER UK
Worx 20V Power Share 20-Inch Hedge Trimmer | First Look
Worx tools often have a few “tricks up their sleeves.” From innovative features that we don’t often see to uber-affordable that aim firmly for the DIY/homeowner set, the brand has carved out its own niche in the market. The WG252 Worx 20V Power Share 20-inch Hedge Trimmer looks like it’s keeping in line with what we know about the brand, with some interesting and helpful-looking features accompanying the reasonable 129 price tag.
10-Second Summary
- Model: Worx WG252
- Telescoping pole adjusts toollessly, reaches up to 12′
- 10-position head
- Lightweight at 7.6 lbs
- 20-inch, dual-action, hardened steel blades
- Kitted with 2.0Ah 20V Power Share battery and charger
- Warranty: 3-year
- Price: 129.99
Notable Features
The thing that sets the 20V Worx Power Share Pole Hedge Trimmer apart is its flexibility. The pole doesn’t require tools for you to be able to adjust it out to reach up to a total of 12 feet. It also includes a 180° rotating rear handle that lets you set the angle of your trimmer head.
You can adjust this Worx hedge trimmer to 10 different positions to find the best angle of attack. These settings range from.45° to 90°.
The Worx WG252 features laser-cut, dual-action blades that do the work while keeping the vibration to a minimum. It has a 5/8″ blade gap and a no-load speed of 1340 spm, meaning that it should capably cut the vast majority of shrub overgrowth.
Without batteries, the Worx Trimmer weighs in at only 7.6 lbs. Add the 2.0Ah battery that this unit is kitted with, and you’re still likely looking at a tool that weighs less than 9 lbs. Fatigue shouldn’t be too much of an issue with the Worx WG252.
Kitted with a 2.0Ah battery and a charger, the Worx 20V Power Share Hedge Trimmer will run you 129.99. It comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Worx 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Review WG291
At 189, the Worx 56V cordless hedge trimmer presents a serious battery-powered alternative to gas guzzling models.
Having grown up on a larger property, dealing with unruly hedges and landscaping became part of my job. I had sisters, and while they were certainly capable, oftentimes the cutting duties fell to me. Had I access to a Worx 56V cordless hedge trimmer back then, my life would have been much easier. What’s really surprising, is the price. The new Worx 56V hedge trimmer kit (with battery and charger) comes in at around 199. That’s far less than most gas-powered models, save the most economical.
That’s not the case with battery-powered lawn mowers, which almost always cost more than their gas counterparts (see our Worx 56V cordless mower review). At least, the entry level models I’ve used bear that out. A cordless hedge trimmer means you can skip the gas, winterization, and a bulk of the annual maintenance while saving money.
Grab a few of the Worx 56V PowerShare tools, and you can have some extra batteries to get you through tasks that might take more juice. For larger lawns, that could be an issue with mowers, blowers, and string trimmers in particular. Given the Worx 56V hedge trimmer comes with a 2.5 Ah battery pack, having an extra on-hand isn’t a bad idea. Pros may find the lack of a larger battery pack problematic, but when you get home this is a nice option for the consumer.
Worx 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Build Quality
To start off with, the 24″ Worx 56V cordless hedge trimmer is a beast. One of the stigmas I think still floating around electric yard tools is that they break easily. I’ve also heard people say they were out more easily because they’re electric. Here’s the thing though: Battery-powered tools have less moving parts. That’s less to maintain, and less things that can break.
Lack of build quality was certainly not the case with any of the Worx PowerShare tools I’ve used. It was especially not an obvious issue with the Worx 56V hedge trimmer. This cordless trimmer feels heavy duty and comes with only the clear shield and handle needing assembly (two Philips screws). The entire trimmer is also minimally sized. In fact, the back end feels like it mostly exists to house the 56V battery. Unfortunately, that means it also doesn’t rotate to help you keep a more ergonomic grip while doing vertical trimming.
The front handle has a safety switch that is easy to hold with the blades either horizontal or vertical. I initially thought it might disengage when turned 90º while running, but it didn’t. You also don’t have to have a death grip to keep it going because there’s very little vibration. Coming from a gas powered trimmer, the reduced vibration is a big and welcome change.
WORX 20V HEDGE TRIMMER
Worx Hedge Trimmer Features
This trimmer utilizes a rather aggressive breaking system. There are only two modes: On or Off. As soon as you release either the trigger or the front handle safety switch, the blades stop moving. Immediately. There is zero deceleration, which not only good for not gnawing at your shrubs but also a great safety feature.
Using this trimmer felt natural and easy. The engine runs smoothly. Regardless of what I cut, I found myself going faster, trying to make it to choke on our dense hedges. The old adage “haste makes waste” is true. In my haste, I snipped right through the coaxial cable providing Internet/phone to our home. I almost didn’t realize what I had done, because the trimmer didn’t struggle at all. It just sliced right through the quad shield RG9 cable without slowing down.
Luckily, terminating cables is something I do frequently, so this wasn’t an issue.
Worx 56V Hedge Trimmer Specs
- Power: 56v Max
- No-load speed: 2200 spm
- Max cutting diameter: 3/4 in.
- Max cutting length: 24 in.
- Charging time: 90 mins
- Weight: 10.1 lbs
- Warranty: 3 years
- Includes: Worx 56v cordless hedge trimmer, 56V Max Li-ion 2.5 Ah battery, WA3859 charger, blade sheath, safety guard
Conclusion
If I had to sum it all up, this trimmer is powerful. It’s on the heavy side (10 lbs with the battery installed), but it feels well-balanced with the 24-inch blade. It certainly doesn’t choke on foliage, or coaxial cable, though we don’t recommend you use this tool to cut the latter material! At 199 for the kit, it’s actually competitively priced to edge out gas models even before you factor in fuel. If you require excessive run-time or operate a Pro landscaping business, the Worx WG291 hedge trimmer may not quite fit the bill.
Worx Tools
I’ve been contributing landscape themed articles to the WORX Toolshed blog for a few months, but had never actually used one of their products. For August, the WORX team requested that I write about hedge trimming, and by the way would I like to try out one of their 56V cordless hedge trimmers? Well I can’t refuse a tool trial, so here we go.
When the trimmer arrived, I called up a friend who has a landscaping business and asked him if he had some hedges that need to be trimmed. He said “Sure, can you meet me at 7 in the morning?” I guess he was as happy to have a volunteer as I was to try a new tool. After mowing, edging and blowing for several hours, the hedging finally commenced. He brought two gasoline trimmers [and another helper] and the three of us commenced for about two hours.
Comparison: WORX 56V MaxLithium 24″ Hedge Trimmer, versus an old Husqvarna 225H60 gas hedge trimmer and a fairly new Ryobi RY34006 gas powerhead with hedge trimmer attachment.
Physical Difference of Hedge Trimmers
The first thing I noticed was the extra length of the WORX trimmer’s blade, a full 24 inches versus 22 inches on the Husqvarna and 18 inches on the Ryobi. I thought that the extra friction may create a run-time disadvantage for the WORX, but we’ll get to that later. As expected, the cordless Worx hedge trimmer was significantly lighter than either of the gas operated models. Finally, on initial startup the noticeable difference was in that the WORX cordless model, being electric, was either “on” or “off,” whereas the gasoline models had a short delay between pulling the trigger and full speed blade engagement, and again between releasing the trigger and blade idle.
Performance of Gas Vs. Battery Powered Trimmers
During the test period, the three machines were operated simultaneously as we leapfrogged our way from building to building through the apartment complex. There was a good variety of hedges including Chinese privet, waxleaf ligustrum, cleyera, compact hollies, and burford hollies, all in a fairly unkempt state, to provide a good assessment of the WORX trimmer’s abilities compared with the gasoline models.
The WORX 56V MaxLithium hedge trimmer performed beautifully. The out-of-the-box sharpness of the teeth was outstanding. It made quick, clean work of a shaggy eight-foot Chinese privet right out of the box. One pass was all it took to get a nice tight cut. The long 24″ blade helped keep a smooth flat surface on the larger hedges. And though the machine is deceivingly quiet, it supplied plenty of power, never even getting close to being bogged down or clogged with debris. It kept up plant for plant with both of the gas powered machines, and I didn’t have to breathe in exhaust fumes while holding it at and above face level. And as for run time, the battery finally ran out almost simultaneously with the Ryobi running out of gas (the Ryobi actually stopped about a minute ahead of the WORX).
What WORX Claims
- High-capacity 56V MaxLithium Battery provides gas-like performance extended run time with zero emissions
- Dual-action cutting blades provide less vibration for fast, clean cuts up to 3/4″ in diameter
- Large, full wrap front handle designed for easy side and top cutting
- Blade tip protector prevents accidental cutting
- Transparent hand guard increases visibility of your work area
- Over-mold soft grip handle reduces fatigue and improves comfort
- Includes a 3 Year Warranty 90 Day Money Back Guarantee
See the WORX 56V MaxLithium hedge trimmer in action!
Overall I am impressed with the WORX 56V MaxLithium 24″ Hedge Trimmer. I intend to put it through more trials throughout the rest of the summer and well into fall. The hedge trimmer is available for purchase at big box retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes or Walmart and online at Worx.com.
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission off of any item purchased.
Worx Tools
I’ve been contributing landscape themed articles to the WORX Toolshed blog for a few months, but had never actually used one of their products. For August, the WORX team requested that I write about hedge trimming, and by the way would I like to try out one of their 56V cordless hedge trimmers? Well I can’t refuse a tool trial, so here we go.
When the trimmer arrived, I called up a friend who has a landscaping business and asked him if he had some hedges that need to be trimmed. He said “Sure, can you meet me at 7 in the morning?” I guess he was as happy to have a volunteer as I was to try a new tool. After mowing, edging and blowing for several hours, the hedging finally commenced. He brought two gasoline trimmers [and another helper] and the three of us commenced for about two hours.
Comparison: WORX 56V MaxLithium 24″ Hedge Trimmer, versus an old Husqvarna 225H60 gas hedge trimmer and a fairly new Ryobi RY34006 gas powerhead with hedge trimmer attachment.
Physical Difference of Hedge Trimmers
The first thing I noticed was the extra length of the WORX trimmer’s blade, a full 24 inches versus 22 inches on the Husqvarna and 18 inches on the Ryobi. I thought that the extra friction may create a run-time disadvantage for the WORX, but we’ll get to that later. As expected, the cordless Worx hedge trimmer was significantly lighter than either of the gas operated models. Finally, on initial startup the noticeable difference was in that the WORX cordless model, being electric, was either “on” or “off,” whereas the gasoline models had a short delay between pulling the trigger and full speed blade engagement, and again between releasing the trigger and blade idle.
Performance of Gas Vs. Battery Powered Trimmers
During the test period, the three machines were operated simultaneously as we leapfrogged our way from building to building through the apartment complex. There was a good variety of hedges including Chinese privet, waxleaf ligustrum, cleyera, compact hollies, and burford hollies, all in a fairly unkempt state, to provide a good assessment of the WORX trimmer’s abilities compared with the gasoline models.
The WORX 56V MaxLithium hedge trimmer performed beautifully. The out-of-the-box sharpness of the teeth was outstanding. It made quick, clean work of a shaggy eight-foot Chinese privet right out of the box. One pass was all it took to get a nice tight cut. The long 24″ blade helped keep a smooth flat surface on the larger hedges. And though the machine is deceivingly quiet, it supplied plenty of power, never even getting close to being bogged down or clogged with debris. It kept up plant for plant with both of the gas powered machines, and I didn’t have to breathe in exhaust fumes while holding it at and above face level. And as for run time, the battery finally ran out almost simultaneously with the Ryobi running out of gas (the Ryobi actually stopped about a minute ahead of the WORX).
What WORX Claims
- High-capacity 56V MaxLithium Battery provides gas-like performance extended run time with zero emissions
- Dual-action cutting blades provide less vibration for fast, clean cuts up to 3/4″ in diameter
- Large, full wrap front handle designed for easy side and top cutting
- Blade tip protector prevents accidental cutting
- Transparent hand guard increases visibility of your work area
- Over-mold soft grip handle reduces fatigue and improves comfort
- Includes a 3 Year Warranty 90 Day Money Back Guarantee
See the WORX 56V MaxLithium hedge trimmer in action!
Overall I am impressed with the WORX 56V MaxLithium 24″ Hedge Trimmer. I intend to put it through more trials throughout the rest of the summer and well into fall. The hedge trimmer is available for purchase at big box retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes or Walmart and online at Worx.com.
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission off of any item purchased.