The only issue is that the tooth design doesn’t invite those thicker branches in quite as well as some of the other options, so I had to work an angle on them.As expected, the low weight is a big advantage. The cut capacity is 3/4″ and while I didn’t have a lot of that diameter to cut, it did a confident job of tackling them. There are certainly more powerful units out there. This year, it’s just a maintenance cut and the Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer got the call.From a pure performance standpoint, Kobalt hedge trimmer cuts reasonably well.
They’d been neglected for so long that I had to cut through 3″ trunks to get them back down to a reasonable level. However, it’s really not bad.Get to Some Cutting AlreadyLast year, I had the pleasure of taking a chainsaw to my hedges. There’s no overmold and the seam in the plastic may irritate the top of your hand on a long day of yard work. The trigger itself is a 2-finger design and the whole control area is pretty natural to use.The guide handle is a typical D-handle so you can work around the sides and tops of your hedges. It’s effective and easy enough to use, but I prefer a push-down style when I can get it. It’s closer to an even balance if you use a compact battery.The main handle is comfortable with its rubber overmold and handle design. Balancing the weight from the guide handle, there’s a little bit of backward lean that’s not nearly as bad as some of the other models we’ve tested. That’s a huge benefit when if you’re using your trimmer more than just a few minutes. This lightweight trimmer would get the 2nd place ribbon for least-weight in our cordless shootout. Quick stop brakeErgonomicsThe Kobalt 24V Max Hedge Trimmer is pretty lightweight – just 7 lbs, 11 oz with a 4.0 Ah battery. 3/4-In cutting capacity.Ģ4-In dual-action blade. But being on a 24V battery rather 40V, 56V or otherwise means the brushless motor gives you a better chance to get the entire job done on one battery – possibly even the compact battery.Additional Features. Brushless MotorThe benefits of a include a bump in power, more runtime, and longer motor life.Ĭordless hedge trimmers don’t usually have any runtime issues. You can check out the whole max vs nominal voltage discussion.SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. And yes, that’s more voltage than you see in the 18V/20V Max class. Max, of course, refers to maximum voltage and the 24 volts will settle into a nominal 19.6 volts.
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Kobalt uses an extra lithium-ion cell so that’s its working on a 6-cell series instead of 5 cells. Noteworthy Features 24V Battery Systemhas covered most of the power tools that go into this line and they’ve performed well, especially considering their price.īut the 24V Max designation might be a little confusing. Under the model number 2024A-03, the new Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer is at Lowe’s for those of you on or considering the 24V line.
Kobalt didn’t make it in time for our, but I’ve been able to spend some quality time getting to know their latest model.
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