Bosch Cordless AHS 50-20 LI Hedgecutter (battery, charger, cardboard box, cut length 50 cm, 20 mm tooth spacing, 18 volt system, 2.5 Ah)

September, 2024I bought this from Amazon back in September 2021. I have used it once a year since to trim the box and yew hedges that I have in my garden. In total, it has had less than 10 hours of use. I was very happy with the way it performed, and looked after it well, always cleaning and oiling the blades, and recharging the batteries before I put it away. Apart from a few scuffs, it looks almost new, and I hoped it would outlast me.I was using it two days ago to do my annual hedge trim, but when I come to use it again today to finish the job, it's dead as a dodo. It's just one week over its three year warranty. The batteries are fully charged and work fine in my other Bosch 18 V tool. The hedge trimmer isn't even attempting to run, so diagnosing the problem is impossible without stripping it down. I can take the time to parcel it up and have it collected by a courier arranged by Bosch, and then repaired by them for (a maximum repair price of) £66 while I sit on my hands, or I can buy a new one with next-day-delivery. Bit disappointing for a brand like Bosch.Update/2024.09.18I sent the failed hedge trimmer to Bosch at no cost to myself and was surprised when Bosch informed me that they wouldn't be repairing it, but sending me a new replacement instead. This arrived a few days after I'd sent in the failed one and is an updated model of the same. I hope this lasts longer than the original, but I can't fault Bosch's customer service in this case.

I received the order 2 days after purchase so that was a good start. On first handling it feels fairly light even with the battery attached. There is a safety switch at the back of the trimmer which needs to be depressed first and then you press one of the three buttons on the main circular handle to activate the cutting blades. Generally I found it reasonably quiet and easy to use considering this was my first time using an electric trimmer. Cutting through thick branches was not a problem, some of them were 2cm wide and the trimmer cut through them effortlessly. On a safety note I would strongly advise wearing eye protection glasses especially when cutting through thick thorny branches and wearing thick gloves too. Prolonged use of the trimmer may cause temporary shaking in your arms as the trimmer vibrates a lot when in use. The shaking does go away after a while so don't worry. Anyway would I recommend it, of course it's a big Yes from me. It's a bit more expensive than the other ones out there but worth it due to the high quality of the product. Hope this helps :)

I decided to opt for this cordless trimmer from Bosch because my existing, circa 15 year old, Bosch model had provided such excellent service in the time I owned it.This new trimmer is incredibly light compared to my old one, but the blade length is much shorter. However, it's easy to use and it seems to cope well with what I need it for. I've only used it a couple of times so far and therefore the jury's out in terms of its long-term reliability etc. But so far, so good. Clearly, there are cheaper makes and models out there, but I've always had good experiences with Bosch products, of which I've owned quite a few..so.I guess you normally get what you pay for!

I originally had a Bosch Battery Hedge trimmer which was very reliable and trimmed my hedges for more than six years before it stopped working and so I bought the newer version and initially it worked perfectly but on the fourth time of using it it developed a fault and I returned it to Amazon who very quickly replaced it. I have used the replacement one several times and so far it works perfectly which i would expect from a quality maker like Bosch. I would still recommend buying Bosch hedge trimmers

I find this hedge trimmer perfect for my needs. It’s light and very easy for me to hold above my head. I don’t need a heavy petrol cutter, so this does the job for me. I can reach over the top of the hedge with the blade length. The battery lasts about an hour or so, which is enough for my needs. But one could always buy a second battery.It means I can do all the hedges myself, which makes my life easier, I trim shrubs and even unruly grasses with it. Couldn’t live without it now.

I bought this trimmer without battery as I already have 2 Bosch 18v batteries with a drill. I was initially a little concerned that it wouldn't be as good as a mains powered one, but my fears were soon dispelled when I tried it. It easily cuts through leylandii branches up to about 1.3cms thick and I have found it very easy to handle and manoeuvre. Battery life (as far as I can tell so far) is excellent.As a footnote, the gloves that come with this are described as XL, but I found them a perfect fit for my definitely medium sized hands. They are excellent quality and I personally find them comfortable to wear while using the trimmer.