The competition of gas hedge trimmers versus electric hedge trimmers has been raging on for years, with neither truly emerging the victor. Each has its pros and cons, with neither truly outweighing the other.

Remington Electric Hedge Trimmer W/Pole 10 FT. Reach

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Black&Decker 20" Electric Hedge Trimmer HT020

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Gasoline hedge trimmers are advantageous primarily because of their ability to get the job done is not impaired by the need to work within the confines of an extension cord or the time limits of a battery; the operator can move freely and work for as long as necessary as long as the have the requisite amount of fuel. On the other hand, gas powered hedge trimmers can give off a great deal of exhaust fumes that users often find unpleasant, a situation that does not exist in the world of electricity.

Gas hedge trimmers also outweigh most electrical hedge trimmer models by a good five or six pounds, a difference that does not sound like much but becomes excruciatingly apparent to the operator who must wield the trimmer for extensive periods of time. They also require more maintenance than those that are powered by electricity. On the other hand, most gas powered hedge trimmers are more powerful than their electrical counterparts, and the battle rages on…

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