Best Long Reach Cordless Hedge Trimmer: 5 Picks Compared

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If you are looking for the best long reach cordless hedge trimmer, the first decision is how high you need to reach. A pole trimmer extends from the ground, so the listed reach and the height of your hedge decide which tool fits. This guide compares five cordless pole hedge trimmers. It shows what each listing states about reach, battery, blade and whether the battery and charger are included, and where a listing disagrees with itself. Use it to match a trimmer to your hedge and your existing batteries before you order.

At a glance: the 5 picks, by their own spec fields

Pick	Reach	Blade	Battery	Flag
SEESII 2-in-1 Pole & Hedge Trimmer, 20″	8.5 ft pole	20 inches	2 x 4.0Ah included	—
Grasstigon 20V Pole Hedge Trimmer (DeWalt compatible)	14 ft (168″ height)	18 inches	Bare tool — battery/charger not included	No maximum hedge height stated
SHOHO Pole Hedge Trimmer (DeWalt compatible)	15.7 ft (6-ft user’s reach)	Blade length conflict: specs say 16.14″, title/bullets say 19″	Bare tool — battery/charger not included	Blade-length conflict noted
2-in-1 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer (Makita 18V, bare tool)	8.5 ft detachable pole	20 inches	Bare tool — battery/charger not included	Manufacturer field reads “ungroupimo”, differs from brand field
4-in-1 Pole Hedge Trimmer with 2×2.0Ah Batteries	5.8 ft	30 cm (~12 inches)	2 x 2.0Ah included	Shortest reach in this group

Quick answer

Measure the height of the hedge you need to reach, then compare it with the listed reach. The GRASSTIGON pick gives the longest listed reach, at 14 feet, but its battery and charger are not included. The Seesii pick is the only one that includes two batteries and extends to 8.5 feet. The Velotrex pick includes two batteries as well, but its listed extension is shorter. The ZUYIYI pick is a bare tool for a Makita 18-volt battery. Two listings disagree with themselves on blade length, so confirm the blade size before you buy.

What to check in a long reach cordless hedge trimmer

Five details decide which trimmer fits. Each one can rule a product in or out.

1. Reach against the hedge. The listed reaches differ. The GRASSTIGON listing gives up to 14 feet. The shoho listing gives a maximum trimming height of 15.7 feet, but it notes that this height is for a 6-foot adult using the trimmer, not the pole’s full length. The Seesii listing extends from 7 to 8.5 feet. The ZUYIYI listing gives an 8.5-foot pole. The Velotrex listing extends to 5.8 feet. Compare the reach to the hedge’s height, and to your own height.

2. Battery and charger. This is the detail most likely to change your total cost. The Seesii and Velotrex listings include batteries. The shoho, GRASSTIGON and ZUYIYI listings do not. The ZUYIYI listing is a bare tool, and the Torrmoss listing, which was not picked, is also bare. Check the battery brand and voltage against the batteries you already own before you buy. For more options that match a battery system, see the cordless hedge trimmer with an extension pole guide and the Dewalt 20V MAX pole hedge trimmer guide. The shoho and GRASSTIGON listings say they are compatible with Dewalt 20-volt MAX batteries, and the ZUYIYI listing says it is for Makita 18-volt batteries.

3. Blade length and cutting width. The blade length sets how much you cut in one pass. The Seesii listing gives a 20-inch blade and the ZUYIYI listing gives 20 inches. The GRASSTIGON listing gives 18 inches. The shoho listing conflicts with itself: its specs give a blade length of 16.14 inches, but its title and bullets describe a 19-inch blade. Confirm the blade on the product page for the shoho before you buy.

4. Weight and balance. The listed weights differ. The Velotrex listing gives 4.2 pounds in its bullets, which is the lightest figure in this group. The ZUYIYI listing gives 7.5 pounds, and the GRASSTIGON listing gives 7.1 pounds. The Seesii item weight is 2.5 kilograms. A lighter pole is easier to hold overhead, but a longer pole with a heavier head can tire your arms. Check the listed weight against the reach you need.

5. Blade control and recall checks. The CPSC has recalled a cordless hedge trimmer for a control problem. The recall covers RYOBI 40V 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers, where the blade can activate after pressing just one of the two controls. None of the five picks here is that model, but the lesson applies to any cordless trimmer. Check that the blade stops when you release the trigger, and check the recall list for your model before you use it. Use the Ryobi 40V 24-inch cordless hedge trimmer guide for more on that recall.

Use these rules to choose:

• Choose the GRASSTIGON trimmer if you need the longest listed reach, and you already own a Dewalt 20-volt battery.
• Choose the Seesii trimmer if you want batteries included, a 20-inch blade and an 8.5-foot pole, all in one set.
• Choose the shoho trimmer if you own a Dewalt 20-volt battery and you will confirm its blade length first.
• Choose the ZUYIYI trimmer if you own a Makita 18-volt battery and you want a tool-only purchase.
• Choose the Velotrex trimmer if you want a lighter pole with two batteries included, and you do not need the greatest reach.

The five picks in detail

Seesii 2-in-1 Pole and Hedge Trimmer, Cordless 20-Inch

The Seesii trimmer switches between a handheld hedge trimmer and a telescopic pole. The listing gives a 20-inch dual-action blade and an extension pole that runs from 7 to 8.5 feet. The highlights list two 4.0 amp-hour batteries, and the bullets say the kit includes both. The specs give a voltage of 20 volts, a speed of 2400 rpm and a cutting width of 51 centimeters. The item weighs 2.5 kilograms, and the dimensions are 40 by 6 by 7 inches. The bullets say the blade cuts branches up to 0.71 inch, which is 18 millimeters.

This trimmer fits a reader who wants batteries included and a switch between handheld and pole use. The 20-inch blade covers a wider path than the 18-inch blade in the GRASSTIGON pick.

The limits are these. The reach tops out at 8.5 feet, which is short for a tall hedge. The cutting width is given in centimeters, while the branch limit is given in inches and millimeters, so compare the figures in one unit. The bullets describe the blade as dual-action and low-vibration, which is the maker’s wording. Skip this trimmer if your hedge is taller than about 8.5 feet, or if you need the greatest reach in this group.

GRASSTIGON 20V Pole Hedge Trimmer, 14-Foot Reach

The GRASSTIGON trimmer is a pole hedge trimmer with a listed reach of 14 feet. The listing gives a height of 168 inches, which matches the 14-foot figure. The blade is 18 inches, and the listing gives a cutting width of 18 inches. The item weighs 7.1 pounds. The bullets say it is compatible with Dewalt 20-volt MAX batteries. The listing gives a one-year manufacturer warranty. The battery and charger are not included.

This trimmer fits a reader with a tall hedge who already owns a Dewalt 20-volt battery. The 14-foot listed reach is the longest in this group, which matters for a hedge that is taller than the other picks can reach.

The limits are real. The battery and charger are not included, so the purchase is a tool-only purchase for most readers. The listing does not state a battery brand for the pole, and the Dewalt compatibility is the maker’s claim. The bullets say it is for high hedges, but the listing does not give a maximum hedge height. Skip this trimmer if you do not own a compatible battery, or if you need the battery in the box.

shoho Pole Hedge Trimmer Cordless, Dewalt 20V MAX Compatible

The shoho trimmer is a cordless pole hedge trimmer with a 15.7-foot trimming height figure. The listing states that 15.7 feet is the height a 6-foot adult can reach, not the pole’s full length. The title and bullets describe a 19-inch dual-action steel blade, but the blade-length field reads 16.14 inches. The listed speed is 2300 rpm, and the dimensions are 116.9 by 3.1 by 6.7 inches. The listing does not state an item weight. The bullets say the trimmer is compatible with Dewalt 20-volt MAX batteries, and the batteries and chargers are not included.

This trimmer fits a reader who owns a Dewalt 20-volt battery and wants a pole trimmer with a steel blade. The listing’s own note on height is useful for setting expectations.

The limits are important. The blade length conflicts between the specs and the title and bullets, so do not rely on either figure until you check the product page. The batteries and chargers are not included. The compatibility claim is the maker’s wording. Skip this trimmer if you do not own a Dewalt 20-volt battery, or if you need a confirmed blade length.

ZUYIYI 2-in-1 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer for Makita 18V, Bare Tool

The ZUYIYI trimmer is a 2-in-1 unit that switches between a handheld trimmer and an 8.5-foot detachable pole. The listing gives a 20-inch hardened steel dual-action blade and a six-position head that adjusts from 0 to 150 degrees, according to the bullets. The specs give a cutting width of 0.71 inch and an item weight of 7.5 pounds. The dimensions are 20 by 4 by 48 inches. The listing says it is designed for Makita 18-volt BL-series batteries, and that the battery is not included.

This trimmer fits a reader who owns a Makita 18-volt battery and wants a pole with an angled head. The 150-degree angle may help when the top of a hedge needs a steep cut.

The limits are practical. This is a bare tool, so you must buy a battery and charger. The manufacturer field reads ungroupimo, which differs from the brand field, ZUYIYI. The listing’s cutting figures are given in inches and in millimeters in different places, so compare them in one unit. Skip this trimmer if you do not own a Makita 18-volt battery, or if you need the battery in the box.

Velotrex 4-in-1 Pole Hedge Trimmer, Cordless, With Two 2.0 Ah Batteries

The Velotrex trimmer is a four-in-one unit that switches between a regular hedge trimmer, a pole hedge trimmer, grass shears and a pole grass trimmer. The title says the kit includes two 2.0 amp-hour batteries. The bullets give a weight of 4.2 pounds, which is the lightest in this group, and a five-position rotating head that adjusts from 0 to 80 degrees. The telescopic pole extends to 5.8 feet. The specs give a 30-centimeter blade and a cutting width of 12 inches. The dimensions are 33 by 6 by 6 inches.

This trimmer fits a reader who wants a light pole with batteries in the box, and who needs a lower reach. The lighter weight suits a reader who holds the pole overhead for long periods.

The limits are real. The listed extension of 5.8 feet is short for a tall hedge, and the title calls it a long reach trimmer. The 0-to-80-degree head range is narrower than the ZUYIYI pick’s 0-to-150-degree range. The specs do not give a weight, and the 4.2-pound figure is from the bullets, so confirm it on the product page. Skip this trimmer if you need more than 5.8 feet of reach, or if you want a head that tilts further.

Worked example: how much reach a 12-foot hedge needs

The comparison uses the listed maximum extension of each trimmer, not your own reach.

• Seesii trimmer, 8.5-foot pole: 12 minus 8.5 = 3.5 feet short of the hedge top.
• GRASSTIGON trimmer, 14-foot reach: 14 minus 12 = 2 feet to spare above the hedge top.
• Velotrex trimmer, 5.8-foot pole: 12 minus 5.8 = 6.2 feet short of the hedge top.

Check each step again. 12 minus 8.5 is 3.5. 14 minus 12 is 2. 12 minus 5.8 is 6.2.

The example shows that the pole length alone does not reach a 12-foot hedge for most picks. Only the GRASSTIGON listing reaches that height, and that figure does not count your standing height or the angle of the cut. For a tall hedge, a ladder or a taller pole may be needed, and the listings do not describe ladder use.

Five common mistakes

1. Assuming the battery is included. The shoho, GRASSTIGON and ZUYIYI listings do not include a battery, and the ZUYIYI listing is a bare tool.
2. Trusting one blade length. The shoho specs give 16.14 inches, while the title and bullets describe a 19-inch blade.
3. Matching the battery brand by look. The GRASSTIGON and shoho listings say Dewalt 20-volt, and the ZUYIYI listing says Makita 18-volt. A battery from the wrong brand will not fit.
4. Reading the title for reach. The Velotrex title says long reach, but its listed extension is 5.8 feet.
5. Skipping the control check. The CPSC recall covers a cordless trimmer that could start when only one control was pressed. Check that the blade stops when you release the trigger.

FAQ

How long a pole do I need for a tall hedge?

Measure the hedge height, then compare it with the listed reach. The worked example shows the gap for a 12-foot hedge. Only the GRASSTIGON listing reaches that height, and the listings do not state a maximum safe height for a standing user.

Which trimmers include a battery?

The Seesii listing includes two 4.0 amp-hour batteries, and the Velotrex listing includes two 2.0 amp-hour batteries. The shoho, GRASSTIGON and ZUYIYI listings do not include a battery.

Can I use my existing battery?

Check the brand and voltage first. The GRASSTIGON and shoho listings say they fit Dewalt 20-volt MAX batteries, and the ZUYIYI listing says it fits Makita 18-volt BL-series batteries. The Seesii listing states a 20-volt system.

Is a cordless pole trimmer as strong as a corded one?

The listings do not compare the two. Check the blade size, the speed and the battery voltage on each listing. Do not assume a cordless model cuts the same as a corded one.

What should I check before using the trimmer?

Check that the blade stops when you release the trigger, and check the recall list for your model. The CPSC recall for the RYOBI 40V 24-inch trimmer involved a blade that could start after one control was pressed. Follow the manual for setup and use.

Do these trimmers have a warranty?

The GRASSTIGON listing states a one-year manufacturer warranty. The other four listings do not state a warranty term.

Bottom line

Choose the GRASSTIGON trimmer if you need the longest listed reach and own a Dewalt 20-volt battery. Choose the Seesii trimmer if you want batteries included and an 8.5-foot pole with a 20-inch blade. Choose the shoho trimmer if you own a Dewalt battery, after you confirm its blade length. Choose the ZUYIYI trimmer if you own a Makita 18-volt battery and want a bare tool. Choose the Velotrex trimmer for a light pole with two batteries included, if you do not need the greatest reach. Before buying, check the reach against your hedge, the battery against your tools, and the blade control before you use it.

Sources

• CPSC: TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Recalls RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard: the blade can activate after pressing one control individually, a laceration hazard; 27 reports and 16 injuries.