I bought my first bit of battery equipment last year, it was the Milwaukee M12 hatchet. It has been a fantastic! This year, I bought a Milwaukee M18 brushcutter, it works great, but run time is poor. The 8 Ah batteries that came with it, only last about 20 mins each. Will probably have to get a couple 12 Ah , but they ain't cheap!
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd . Indeed, very nice to use. Have to finish jobs off with my Husqvarna 535LK, which is excellent! Was hoping to get some cheap M18 batteries at Screwfix live in September, unfortunately can't make it due to surgery!😡
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd it's the way go 😄 I think I said before but I've got a fair bit of Ego battery stuff.. overall pretty happy, nice robust build quality. I have had a few issues with batteries and chargers but were replaced under warranty no problem. They have some cool new stuff coming out in a a few months actually.
@@joshuabush2569 yea they are everywhere at the moment, good they have tidy warranty, think it's the batteries and charger that keeps you to one brand once initially invested.
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I think battery hedge trimmers are a no brainer... It's the way to go for sure. The technology is constantly improving. I see more and more gardeners using battery tool's 👍🏻
Me and Mike much prefer using the battery equipment. Same here mate with the casing. Had to wrap insulation tape round mine. I've ordered a new cover. Yes, crap gets in so we clean out regularly. On the whole the battery equipment is much cheaper to run and better on the body. No tool is perfect. I definitely recommend having both to choose from. P.s great when working around sound sensitive areas like offices and customers who like a lay in 😀
I love them too, so much so Mr taxman will be seeing my receipts this year for a load more rather than having my cash 😂, case is shit tho 🙄 great for those early starts by certain people 😬
Great video Nathan 👍🏼 Really enjoyed the background video montage. I’m stuck in a work contract until spring/summer 2024 so I’m enjoying buying tools now and building knowledge as and when I can until I can start gardening/pressure washing/gutter cleaning full time. Knew early on I wanted to go down the battery tool route and have focused buying into the Stihl AP range, only slight deviation is I’m swung towards the EGO mowers.
Good to get an objective review, yeah I've gone through two so far. First one my fault as forgot to grease it for awhile (doh!) lasted 2 yrs. 2nd one 20months old was overheating on a large macrocarpa conifer hedge and then just as I stopped for the day, and walking back I saw one missed piece then hit something hard and it stopped with 3 flashing lights(trimmer prob) so I may have buggered the motor? Motor not quite strong enough for the robust stuff over time imo. Going to the shop today. yeah that housing is rubbish. the plastic is crap plastic and goes brittle and then the bolts go through. Also at the bottom of the blades is a hole that opens and closes outside the housing when the trimmer is going which helps shuttles debri straight into the trimmer which isn't ideal.
I'm happy with them more than not, had a good day on the petrol gear last week and my hands have suffered since so battery as much as possible for me at the moment. 3 flashing lights I usually fine blades stuck/ jammer somewhere. Thanks for watching 👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd yeah when I use a petrol long reach one I get really sore wrists and wonder how I used to be able to last the day haha! Like u said as long as I get more than a season out of one I think it's worth it. Oh that's good, hope it isn't terminal :) At least I have a motor to donate from the 65 if its stuffed though. Cheers.
Lewis I am going to pick up the 66 this season my kneck shoulders and wrists suffer terrible from the heavy petrol machines amigo. Great review very informative👍 Damien from Cork City✌️
Hello there.. thanks for the effort you have put in to make this video so informative and Ellaborate the finess in detail of each model explained here.. iam looking at a battery operated equipment to cut about 20mm thick of grass that I shall use to feed my cattle.. I come from India and the only option of battery operated hedge trimmer I have here in India is HSA 50.. could you pls suggest if this model is suitable for cutting grass to feed the cattle.. the cuts should be fine because the the grass shoots from the buds that are cut and regrows itself, but the cut has to be clean only then the grass would re grow.. or else the grads would die away.. awaiting your expert advice.. thank u so much in advance..
Hi, I've no experience with the HSA 50 or the crop you mentioned sorry, is anyone locally using one for the same job? Sorry haven't been able to help but good luck👍
Have you considered buying the Stihl HLA 135 hedge trimmer? More money at £460 but it has a metal cover for over the gears and there’s no chance for debris to get into the motor casing as it’s built differently. I also hate the ergonomics of the on/off switch . Keep the videos coming :)
I've the battery kombi unit run off the backpack that my hedge trimmer attachment fits into but once that goes I'll be getting one I recon. I've kept to the 65/66 as they are so light and I still run the petrol for heavier work. 👍 Thanks for watching
I think my bga86 has the same problem too, similar style switch. I even started thinking about going back to petrol yesterday as the constant cutting out was driving me mad !
@@BenAltonmusic they do have a few problems but do love the battery trimmers, as long as you're steady taking them apart to have a look not much will go wrong. Good luck
Someone been playing with there new green screen? I've got a bit of battery stuff. I went down the EGO route. The strimmer. Absolutely love it. I've also got a combi thing going on which has a long reach hedge cutter attachment. Which, as you say. Is good for shaping rather than reduction. I've also got the power brush attachment. Which is great. But a tad heavy. I'd like to get a mower. But I just don't think battery is there yet for commercial mowing. Plus. If rumours are to be believed, we can expect the price of batteries to rocket over the next 12 months.
Yea, green screen that'll double as a bed sheet if never used again 😅 glad you're getting on with the ego stuff. Trouble with lithium battery is there is not a never ending supply I guess and the cost of everything is going crazy 😬
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd dunno if you've seen this vid. If she's right. The price of lipo batteries are going to go through the roof. ua-cam.com/video/poWkONbwjDk/v-deo.html
Hi I use the 4 stroke honda hhd for the thick stuff and sthil battery for the trimming and fine work.Hla 56 long reach,and hsa 66.The long reach will be replaced with what you use soon.
Excellent review from somebody whom has used it in his business(horses mouth) I love my EGO with 2.5 amp battery last ages and also does some of the tougher hedges as well 😎 👍
Nice video great review I’m 40 years old and know what you mean about the weight with the petrol combi especially with the carbon fibre extension bar which makes it longer and so much heavier on massive jobs
Good review, have both battery and petrol but will always reach for the battery kit first though it does have its limitations. Cost pennies to run, so I just charge them at home and don’t worry about it. Think there is still room for improvement on the hla66 though.
pulling the recoil ok when it starts first time maybe in summer it dont start and you pull a muscle then arm hurts now i dont know about cordless in summer but press and go sounds great
Everything you said is spot on... cos I'm nearly hitting 50 i use the ap200 battery in then now 😆 it just makes them that little more light and they are still balanced well... but for the 85/86 I use the ap300 the balance is better
Hi mate I love my 66 , going to buy another one soon and use the older one on rougher work , £300 ish they soon pay for themselves like you say . Hope all is well in wales , cheers Andrew
All good here mate and I'll be doing the same before year end and getting some new ones. I know some say they don't last but for £300 I'm chuffed with them. Take care mate 👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd The turbo button is awesome. 35 mins charge time from empty . kress as a range of batteries 8 min charge time . but at a cost !!! £599 !! 😳😳😳
Thanks for the honest review. Always been a Stihl petrol user but I’m definitely looking at moving over to battery for the lighter work! Lots of people seem to go for the ego battery stuff also! Not sure at the moment.🤷♂️👍
@@mdgardenservices7819 all my reasons were selfish ones, not for the environment or the run cost but more a case of change or give up. The fatigue from them is worth the change and the chance on the investment
Yep definitely. Just the decision on which make. My local dealer was trying to sell me the ego stuff over the Stihl equipment! The ego stuff just looks a bit domestic but would admit the build quality on some of it looks better! Stihl has definitely gone down hill on build quality recently!
now as watched a few vids the warranty the lasting of your machine now combustion engine can be fixed but also many times in workshop can add up but how long until a battery machine last cost more and lasts less
Great video, loving the green screen style ! Genuine Question - Batteries are all well and good but how do you "expense" the electricity used to charge them ? Do you put in an allowance in your tax return ? At least with petrol you can expense it all and also claim the VAT back. Or is it such a minimal cost that you don't bother ?
Thanks 👍 look at me getting technical 😅 To be honest I just plug them in at home and never really consider how much the charge cost is, I'm hoping it's minimal and before things went crazy our bills didn't increase when I started a daily charge. Thanks for watching 👌
Stihl was suggesting it was about 4-5 pence a battery. So like 20p a day for 5 batteries....basically cheaper than the fuel you use going to the garage to get fuel to make 2 stroke. Don't think you need to worry your accountant.
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I charge mine at our yard where pretty much all the electricity is used for my business. Batteries, workshop etc and I'm spending around £20 per month
nice honest review it seems they only have one pole trimmer in the stihl range that run at 4000 cuts p minute the most expensive one im looking at makita but concerned how much more gap they have in the teeth compared to stihl i think makita are a bit more domestic but price is cheaper and 4000 cuts p minute also lighter and they have a normal hedge cutter with catcher
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I am happy with them. Decent run time with the trimmers etc but bit poor run time on the blower. But I guess it is with all the battery tools. I believe technology will improve for sure.
Hi. My HLA 65 stops after working a while. On the battery 3 flashing beacons. When battery removed and put back again, works for another while and everything happening again and again… Any idea what’s happening? Thanks
I've just removed a broken Bowden cable from the head adjuster on my HLA 65 and ordered a new one. The hedgecutter motor won't work without it installed now. I didn't damage the wires. Do you think it's a safety thing and needs the new cable and pin to work?
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd It was the micro switch. I mangled it when I took the old Bowden cable out. I completely loosened the hinge for the cutting head to take the cover off. There is a space in the hinge metal to allow that metal switch lever to spring out and turn the electrics off when the machine is folded. It got caught when I tightened up the hinge because the hedgecutter was in the operating position. Amateur 😁. I watched your 'how to fix' video beforehand. Thanks for the help, it's much appreciated. Love this machine, though I would pay a bit more for a heavier duty version, they class this as professional, I'd say it was semi professional. But I still say that it's one of the best things that Stihl has made.
Hi I changed over most of my Stihl petrol gear this time last for Stihl battery gear after watching many of your videos. Brilliant equipment it's been a game changer for my gardening business. The only issue I've got with my 66 is when using it if I stop for more than 10 minutes then pick it up again its totally dead so I have to pop the battery out then reinsert and its then absolutely fine. If I stop for just a few minutes the problem doesn't happen, it's almost like after 10 minutes the machine doesn't recognise it has a battery in it but once reinserted it's good to go again. Any suggestions?? Many thanks Gary (GB Gardening). Ps keep the great videos coming.
Glad you're enjoying them👍and thanks for watching. Are the blades possibly gummed up? Does the battery flash red when it doesn't run? I fine if left and resin starts to dry it'll stop it starting and I put battery out and back in and it seems to hit the motor initially and it runs.
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Hi Nathan thanks for the reply ,blades all regularly cleaned with resin remover spray ,gear head greased and no flashing red light on the battery. Very strange But thanks for trying to help much appreciated.
brought the 66 a few months back now and its been used and abused would recomend these to anyone we have been battery powered for many years now with one husqvarna lc353ivx (would not recomend) We run a simple ryobi OLT1832 strimmer that has been bullet proof and a smaller mower swiftgarden 37cm 120v that has finally bit the dust(only due to the fact the customer care is rubbish and you cant get parts) after over 5yrs of upwards of 10 lawns a week and we used for long heavy cutbacks that the husqvarna couldnt handle. oh and a cheap little 18v einhell hedge trimmer great little but of kit. now looking for a self propelled 37cm to 42cm battery mower to replace the 120v but not impressed with whats about
we went to saltex this year to look but not alot about that suited our needs or budget to honest cobra has a nice little mower but it needed two batterys to run not keen on that, hayter had one but very expensive for our need seemed like a good little mower though but like is said too pricey , Ego seems to be the front runner but im hesitant to bite the bullet as with out using it first its alot of money to find out you dont get on with it , but will let you know soonas we work out what to get @LewisgardenservicesLtd @@LewisgardenservicesLtd
Hi mate went for the Stihl 443vc in the end not recieved it yet but as we had the batteries and chargers for the HLA 66 thought maybe worth a try not to sure about the 36v and it being enough for tough long wet grass but will have to see, did go to a local garden machinery place but they olny seemed interested in pushing the 18v milwaukee they had just got in and had a load of the gear on display maybe im wrong but as I had concerns with the 36v I couldnt get my head round a 18v system being powerfull enough, Battery stuff is still so new in the UK its hard to find it and be able to try it out@@LewisgardenservicesLtd
Absolutely true.. Brilliant machines but the Gearbox cover is absolutely Crap "I must of had 6 replacements over the space of 3 machines" & the new safety catch is also a pain in the arse.
New Sub here, Just at the point of deciding if I go Battery or Petrol, Trouble is I'm on the Makita 18v lxt platform so its got me wondering if the Stihl is superior but at the cost of running 2 different Batteries, Decisions, Decisions :( From this Video its gonna be Batts but now which one :)
Thanks and welcome along 👍 I couldn't operate now on petrol alone. Never tried the Makita but happy with the Stihl, doesn't last as long but easier on the body. Cheers for watching 👌
I'm in my 1st year and bought all used commercial equipment. Stinky heavy petrol. 1st new equipment I'll buy when one of my hedge trimmers goes will be battery for sure. Nothing worse than coming home smelling like fumes.
Good luck with the business and good on you, wish it was around years ago this gear🙄 the time I've spent between hedges and sheds etc breathing all those fumes in has probably done me no good at all. Thanks for watching and all the best for 2023👍
It can be a big investment and then which brand do you pick, Stihl had me as I had their combi attachments for the battery combi unit so went with that. Loads of choice now but I'd still go battery where the job allows. Thanks for your comment 👍
Yea, similar to DeWalt stuff etc and other established tool brands that have moved into garden tools. They've been in the battery gear way longer than Stihl etc. Thanks for watching 👍
Hey mate hows ot going thinking of one of these carnt decide if just get 56 a know its not ap battery and weather resistant will i kick myself if a don't go 66 i have got the hl 100 petrol for heavy stuff if needed god its to heavy theses days lol think same weight obvs the 66 set up be more coin but then a could build on the ap range ?
Never used the 56 but possibly may not be up to pro use, not so much the trimming just the wear and tear aspects of it being used regularly. Depends on how much you use and how well you take care of kit I guess. Me personally I wouldn't drop down from the 66. Happy decision making 😅 good luck
Ideally take out the old and not too much, have heard they don't like too much unlike the petrol ones where you can fill right up and they'll push it out. Bit like when the blades stick together the motor can say no, so maybe not too much for that reason.
Używam 10 sztuk od 2015 rok. Bardzo dobre, ale bardzo bardzo awaryjne maszynę. Nie można porównać ze spalinowym ktore sa bardziej uniwersalne i mocne. Niektóre materiały używane są bardzo słabe. Silnik nie można naprawić a często podlega uszkodzeniom. Dla zawodowców jest to maszyna na dwa lata i później do kosza, bo nie opłaca się naprawić.
i see machinery nation just demo new chainsaw with a normal trigger system like a petrol chainsaw hopefuly do it with the rest of the range dont know why they got to fix what aint broken
Hopefully, you can make them as safe as you think but if you're going to mess up and get into trouble with one you will no matter how many switches they have. Think the pro gear needs less actually as we should know what we're doing with them🤔👍
Hi folks. My couple of gags aren't aimed at any fellow UA-camrs who do reviews, that's not my thing. Anyway thanks for checking in👍
Hilarious video fella✌️ Damien from Cork City👌
I bought my first bit of battery equipment last year, it was the Milwaukee M12 hatchet. It has been a fantastic! This year, I bought a Milwaukee M18 brushcutter, it works great, but run time is poor. The 8 Ah batteries that came with it, only last about 20 mins each. Will probably have to get a couple 12 Ah , but they ain't cheap!
The strimmers are heavy on batteries 😬 so much nicer to use tho right? Thanks for watching 👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd . Indeed, very nice to use. Have to finish jobs off with my Husqvarna 535LK, which is excellent! Was hoping to get some cheap M18 batteries at Screwfix live in September, unfortunately can't make it due to surgery!😡
Brilliant worked a treat.short and to the point 😊
Thanks 👍👍
If only UA-cam was full of honest reviews like this! Also nice to see equipment used and abused... Chuck it in the back of the van is my style 🙂👍🏻
Thanks 👍 yea reviews from long term use can be very different from some new kit. All my stuff get chucked in the van too😅
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd it's the way go 😄 I think I said before but I've got a fair bit of Ego battery stuff.. overall pretty happy, nice robust build quality. I have had a few issues with batteries and chargers but were replaced under warranty no problem. They have some cool new stuff coming out in a a few months actually.
@@joshuabush2569 yea they are everywhere at the moment, good they have tidy warranty, think it's the batteries and charger that keeps you to one brand once initially invested.
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I think battery hedge trimmers are a no brainer... It's the way to go for sure. The technology is constantly improving. I see more and more gardeners using battery tool's 👍🏻
@@joshuabush2569 yea I agree, not there for mowers yet on a busy lawn day but things are always changing
Me and Mike much prefer using the battery equipment. Same here mate with the casing. Had to wrap insulation tape round mine. I've ordered a new cover. Yes, crap gets in so we clean out regularly. On the whole the battery equipment is much cheaper to run and better on the body. No tool is perfect. I definitely recommend having both to choose from. P.s great when working around sound sensitive areas like offices and customers who like a lay in 😀
I love them too, so much so Mr taxman will be seeing my receipts this year for a load more rather than having my cash 😂, case is shit tho 🙄 great for those early starts by certain people 😬
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd 🤔😀👍
Great video,made me laugh. For me it’s petrol, one reason . Money 💰. All the best from Newcastle.👍
Cheers 👍 that's always the issue with the move over to battery. I just don't think I could work without them now
Fair play on the editing to this one mate, a lot involved. Nice review on the 'schteel' 😀. Im waiting for the next version of that 1 to come out 👍
It's Stihl 🤣🤣took a week to edit that nonsense 🙄 new one out updated much you know?
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Not a clue on the next version 🤣 , prob wont be till 2024, i'm in no rush to replace my maki anyway.
@@RJLgardens I can keep these running for another year, well 3 become 1😅
Great video Nathan 👍🏼 Really enjoyed the background video montage.
I’m stuck in a work contract until spring/summer 2024 so I’m enjoying buying tools now and building knowledge as and when I can until I can start gardening/pressure washing/gutter cleaning full time. Knew early on I wanted to go down the battery tool route and have focused buying into the Stihl AP range, only slight deviation is I’m swung towards the EGO mowers.
Cheers 👍 glad someone did, took me a week to do that😅
Great honest review mate👍🏼
I love my 66 & 85,I haven’t used my petrol hedge trimmers since switching to battery.
Cheers 👍 they are great trimmers. Unfortunately I've regularly had to use the old petrol 🙄😅
Good to get an objective review, yeah I've gone through two so far. First one my fault as forgot to grease it for awhile (doh!) lasted 2 yrs. 2nd one 20months old was overheating on a large macrocarpa conifer hedge and then just as I stopped for the day, and walking back I saw one missed piece then hit something hard and it stopped with 3 flashing lights(trimmer prob) so I may have buggered the motor? Motor not quite strong enough for the robust stuff over time imo. Going to the shop today. yeah that housing is rubbish. the plastic is crap plastic and goes brittle and then the bolts go through. Also at the bottom of the blades is a hole that opens and closes outside the housing when the trimmer is going which helps shuttles debri straight into the trimmer which isn't ideal.
I'm happy with them more than not, had a good day on the petrol gear last week and my hands have suffered since so battery as much as possible for me at the moment. 3 flashing lights I usually fine blades stuck/ jammer somewhere. Thanks for watching 👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd yeah when I use a petrol long reach one I get really sore wrists and wonder how I used to be able to last the day haha! Like u said as long as I get more than a season out of one I think it's worth it. Oh that's good, hope it isn't terminal :) At least I have a motor to donate from the 65 if its stuffed though. Cheers.
Great video informative and funny 👍
Thanks 👍 my finest 5 minutes 😅
Nice One Nathan you have put the effort in to editing on this one I am likening the battery gear (Kombi motor) with Ap 300s battery's Thanks again
Cheers mate 👍 I won't lie, with my skills took me a week to edit that😂 battery for the right job is a pleasure to use👌 thanks again
Lewis I am going to pick up the 66 this season my kneck shoulders and wrists suffer terrible from the heavy petrol machines amigo. Great review very informative👍 Damien from Cork City✌️
Cheers 👍 hopefully you'll get on with the 66, I'm sure you won't regret it
Good review Nathan, since going battery, my tennis and golfers elbow, has all but gone, battery is definitely better for the body
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Cheers mate, yes those joints take a battering and it's great not to be in constant pain from work👌 enjoy the weather this week🙄🌧️🌧️
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd 100% don't miss the pain.
We had a hour of sunshine this morning, before it rained again 😅.
Have you got or tried the hsa94r
@@jasongardener3425 I've picked them up in showroom but haven't used one. It's on my list tho for this year when I go shopping, you rate it?
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd the hsa94r is a very powerful cutter, mine with be getting a outing tomorrow, 😀
@@jasongardener3425 I'm definitely getting one then, no doubt I'll get all those fine gardens again this year to work on😂
Hello there.. thanks for the effort you have put in to make this video so informative and Ellaborate the finess in detail of each model explained here.. iam looking at a battery operated equipment to cut about 20mm thick of grass that I shall use to feed my cattle.. I come from India and the only option of battery operated hedge trimmer I have here in India is HSA 50.. could you pls suggest if this model is suitable for cutting grass to feed the cattle.. the cuts should be fine because the the grass shoots from the buds that are cut and regrows itself, but the cut has to be clean only then the grass would re grow.. or else the grads would die away.. awaiting your expert advice.. thank u so much in advance..
Hi, I've no experience with the HSA 50 or the crop you mentioned sorry, is anyone locally using one for the same job? Sorry haven't been able to help but good luck👍
Have you considered buying the Stihl HLA 135 hedge trimmer? More money at £460 but it has a metal cover for over the gears and there’s no chance for debris to get into the motor casing as it’s built differently.
I also hate the ergonomics of the on/off switch .
Keep the videos coming :)
I've the battery kombi unit run off the backpack that my hedge trimmer attachment fits into but once that goes I'll be getting one I recon. I've kept to the 65/66 as they are so light and I still run the petrol for heavier work. 👍 Thanks for watching
Ahh nice one my 66 has that switch problem, sounds like an easy fix 👍
It's a 5 mins job👍 cheers for watching
I think my bga86 has the same problem too, similar style switch. I even started thinking about going back to petrol yesterday as the constant cutting out was driving me mad !
@@BenAltonmusic they do have a few problems but do love the battery trimmers, as long as you're steady taking them apart to have a look not much will go wrong. Good luck
Someone been playing with there new green screen? I've got a bit of battery stuff. I went down the EGO route. The strimmer. Absolutely love it. I've also got a combi thing going on which has a long reach hedge cutter attachment. Which, as you say. Is good for shaping rather than reduction. I've also got the power brush attachment. Which is great. But a tad heavy. I'd like to get a mower. But I just don't think battery is there yet for commercial mowing. Plus. If rumours are to be believed, we can expect the price of batteries to rocket over the next 12 months.
Yea, green screen that'll double as a bed sheet if never used again 😅 glad you're getting on with the ego stuff. Trouble with lithium battery is there is not a never ending supply I guess and the cost of everything is going crazy 😬
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd dunno if you've seen this vid. If she's right. The price of lipo batteries are going to go through the roof.
ua-cam.com/video/poWkONbwjDk/v-deo.html
Hi
I use the 4 stroke honda hhd for the thick stuff and sthil battery for the trimming and fine work.Hla 56 long reach,and hsa 66.The long reach will be replaced with what you use soon.
Sounds a good set up👍 the hla 86 isn't used too often with me but in those difficult situations it's a game changer 👌 thanks for watching
I do the same mate. Run them into the ground then use for rough work. They are priced to throw away after a few year.
Yea, no point babying them once they're paid for. Earn off them then replace 👍
Excellent review from somebody whom has used it in his business(horses mouth) I love my EGO with 2.5 amp battery last ages and also does some of the tougher hedges as well 😎 👍
Cheers 👍 I'd be happy with any brand as long as it did the job and was battery 👌 thanks for watching and the comment
Nice video great review I’m 40 years old and know what you mean about the weight with the petrol combi especially with the carbon fibre extension bar which makes it longer and so much heavier on massive jobs
Cheers 👍 petrol with an extension trying to cut a wide hedge.... nothing worse 🙄
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd agree some I look at and think why did I take this on lol 😂
@@THETATTOOGARDENER83 the good old wtf am I doing 🤣
Good review, have both battery and petrol but will always reach for the battery kit first though it does have its limitations.
Cost pennies to run, so I just charge them at home and don’t worry about it.
Think there is still room for improvement on the hla66 though.
100% agree with that mate👍👍 cheers
😆 great video! Funny and informative 👍
Cheers 👍 I do try😂
pulling the recoil ok when it starts first time maybe in summer it dont start and you pull a muscle then arm hurts now i dont know about cordless in summer but press and go sounds great
Plug and play is great👌
Everything you said is spot on... cos I'm nearly hitting 50 i use the ap200 battery in then now 😆 it just makes them that little more light and they are still balanced well... but for the 85/86 I use the ap300 the balance is better
Us old gits have to look after ourselves 🤣 the 200 much lighter than the 300?
Half a kg lighter so foookin loads lighter 😅 every little helps
I'm in😅
Hi mate I love my 66 , going to buy another one soon and use the older one on rougher work , £300 ish they soon pay for themselves like you say . Hope all is well in wales , cheers Andrew
All good here mate and I'll be doing the same before year end and getting some new ones. I know some say they don't last but for £300 I'm chuffed with them. Take care mate 👍
Stihl will be knocking on your door before you know it 👏👏 .. battery is the way .. my gears cheap crap but it does the job ..💪💪💪💪
😅I doubt it🙄 as long as your gear works and does the job you want it to doesn't matter what it is👍
just bought 2nd battery blower . ( Kress) first was stihl 56. 10 mins run time . local dealer done kress £385 . 4amp battery 5amp charger . ❤
Let me know how the kress works out, they look interesting 👍👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd The turbo button is awesome. 35 mins charge time from empty . kress as a range of batteries 8 min charge time . but at a cost !!! £599 !! 😳😳😳
@dogmangreengrass736 sounds like it's worth it tho👌
Thanks for the honest review. Always been a Stihl petrol user but I’m definitely looking at moving over to battery for the lighter work! Lots of people seem to go for the ego battery stuff also! Not sure at the moment.🤷♂️👍
Cheers and yes ego are taking over the world at the moment 🤣 battery gear is great for the lighter work 👌
Yeah turned 40 last year and the petrol gear seems heavier by the day! 😆
One of the main reasons would be for it being lighter😄
@@mdgardenservices7819 all my reasons were selfish ones, not for the environment or the run cost but more a case of change or give up. The fatigue from them is worth the change and the chance on the investment
Yep definitely. Just the decision on which make. My local dealer was trying to sell me the ego stuff over the Stihl equipment!
The ego stuff just looks a bit domestic but would admit the build quality on some of it looks better! Stihl has definitely gone down hill on build quality recently!
@@mdgardenservices7819 ego do a pro range right? Went to have a good look at Saltex but couldn't get to talk to anyone on their stand🙄
now as watched a few vids the warranty the lasting of your machine now combustion engine can be fixed but also many times in workshop can add up but how long until a battery machine last cost more and lasts less
Always a consideration when buying kit
Come on stihl give the welsh lad 🏴 a thumbs up. Unfortunately our boss is addicted to petrol ⛽
😅 cheers....one day🤔. There's help out there for those petrol addictions😂
cordles versus petrol my stihl 55r use 2.4 strimmer line but can use 2.7 but power not so good cordless i cant do that
Great video, loving the green screen style !
Genuine Question - Batteries are all well and good but how do you "expense" the electricity used to charge them ? Do you put in an allowance in your tax return ?
At least with petrol you can expense it all and also claim the VAT back. Or is it such a minimal cost that you don't bother ?
Thanks 👍 look at me getting technical 😅 To be honest I just plug them in at home and never really consider how much the charge cost is, I'm hoping it's minimal and before things went crazy our bills didn't increase when I started a daily charge. Thanks for watching 👌
Stihl was suggesting it was about 4-5 pence a battery. So like 20p a day for 5 batteries....basically cheaper than the fuel you use going to the garage to get fuel to make 2 stroke. Don't think you need to worry your accountant.
@@bchgardenservices sounds perfect 👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I charge mine at our yard where pretty much all the electricity is used for my business. Batteries, workshop etc and I'm spending around £20 per month
nice honest review it seems they only have one pole trimmer in the stihl range that run at 4000 cuts p minute the most expensive one im looking at makita but concerned how much more gap they have in the teeth compared to stihl i think makita are a bit more domestic but price is cheaper and 4000 cuts p minute also lighter and they have a normal hedge cutter with catcher
They're doing some good kit at the moment, I don't know the actual cut speed I just know through use the battery is a lot slower
yes petrol about about 4000 cpm battery sthil about 2800 to 4000 depending on model yours probabley about 3200 to 3600 pm being ap battery
untill batteries become cheaperv maybe its like the compact disc remember the cd cost music 13 pounds a cd blank cost .70p
I am on battery gears too but it is husky not a Stihl. Good reviews !!
Cheers 👍 how do you rate them? I'm guessing they're all similar from the established brands🤔
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd I am happy with them. Decent run time with the trimmers etc but bit poor run time on the blower. But I guess it is with all the battery tools. I believe technology will improve for sure.
Hi. My HLA 65 stops after working a while. On the battery 3 flashing beacons. When battery removed and put back again, works for another while and everything happening again and again… Any idea what’s happening? Thanks
I'd check the connections on the battery and where is sits, any wire connectors in motor and make sure everything is well lubricant. Good luck🤞
I've just removed a broken Bowden cable from the head adjuster on my HLA 65 and ordered a new one. The hedgecutter motor won't work without it installed now. I didn't damage the wires. Do you think it's a safety thing and needs the new cable and pin to work?
Could be a circuit not being made, hopefully It'll work once you replace the part🤞
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd It was the micro switch. I mangled it when I took the old Bowden cable out. I completely loosened the hinge for the cutting head to take the cover off. There is a space in the hinge metal to allow that metal switch lever to spring out and turn the electrics off when the machine is folded. It got caught when I tightened up the hinge because the hedgecutter was in the operating position. Amateur 😁. I watched your 'how to fix' video beforehand. Thanks for the help, it's much appreciated. Love this machine, though I would pay a bit more for a heavier duty version, they class this as professional, I'd say it was semi professional. But I still say that it's one of the best things that Stihl has made.
Hi I changed over most of my Stihl petrol gear this time last for Stihl battery gear after watching many of your videos. Brilliant equipment it's been a game changer for my gardening business. The only issue I've got with my 66 is when using it if I stop for more than 10 minutes then pick it up again its totally dead so I have to pop the battery out then reinsert and its then absolutely fine. If I stop for just a few minutes the problem doesn't happen, it's almost like after 10 minutes the machine doesn't recognise it has a battery in it but once reinserted it's good to go again. Any suggestions?? Many thanks Gary (GB Gardening). Ps keep the great videos coming.
Glad you're enjoying them👍and thanks for watching. Are the blades possibly gummed up? Does the battery flash red when it doesn't run? I fine if left and resin starts to dry it'll stop it starting and I put battery out and back in and it seems to hit the motor initially and it runs.
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Hi Nathan thanks for the reply ,blades all regularly cleaned with resin remover spray ,gear head greased and no flashing red light on the battery. Very strange But thanks for trying to help much appreciated.
@@garybond9004 other than that check the connections in motor and worst case it's battery in and out😬
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd Cheers will do thanks again Gary 👍
stihl cataloge does say wkat size is strimmer line they say 27.5 thats not size 2.4 is ok
brought the 66 a few months back now and its been used and abused would recomend these to anyone we have been battery powered for many years now with one husqvarna lc353ivx (would not recomend) We run a simple ryobi OLT1832 strimmer that has been bullet proof and a smaller mower swiftgarden 37cm 120v that has finally bit the dust(only due to the fact the customer care is rubbish and you cant get parts) after over 5yrs of upwards of 10 lawns a week and we used for long heavy cutbacks that the husqvarna couldnt handle. oh and a cheap little 18v einhell hedge trimmer great little but of kit. now looking for a self propelled 37cm to 42cm battery mower to replace the 120v but not impressed with whats about
Good to hear, the 66 earn their keep with me. Let me know how the battery mower hunt goes🤞 thanks for watching 👍
we went to saltex this year to look but not alot about that suited our needs or budget to
honest cobra has a nice little mower but it needed two batterys to run not keen on that, hayter had one but very expensive for our need seemed like a good little mower though but like is said too pricey , Ego seems to be the front runner but im hesitant to bite the bullet as with out using it first its alot of money to find out you dont get on with it , but will let you know soonas we work out what to get @LewisgardenservicesLtd @@LewisgardenservicesLtd
Hi mate went for the Stihl 443vc in the end not recieved it yet but as we had the batteries and chargers for the HLA 66 thought maybe worth a try not to sure about the 36v and it being enough for tough long wet grass but will have to see, did go to a local garden machinery place but they olny seemed interested in pushing the 18v milwaukee they had just got in and had a load of the gear on display maybe im wrong but as I had concerns with the 36v I couldnt get my head round a 18v system being powerfull enough, Battery stuff is still so new in the UK its hard to find it and be able to try it out@@LewisgardenservicesLtd
Hope it works out for you🤞
Absolutely true.. Brilliant machines but the Gearbox cover is absolutely Crap "I must of had 6 replacements over the space of 3 machines" & the new safety catch is also a pain in the arse.
We must all think the same about them😅 I don't bother replacing them tbh. Thanks for watching 👍
New Sub here, Just at the point of deciding if I go Battery or Petrol, Trouble is I'm on the Makita 18v lxt platform so its got me wondering if the Stihl is superior but at the cost of running 2 different Batteries, Decisions, Decisions :(
From this Video its gonna be Batts but now which one :)
Thanks and welcome along 👍 I couldn't operate now on petrol alone. Never tried the Makita but happy with the Stihl, doesn't last as long but easier on the body. Cheers for watching 👌
My 3 week old one is making a loud awful metallic screeching noise, any ideas what it could be?
Have your had the clutch cover off to grease it and or check for anything that's not looking right in there? 3 weeks old try returning to dealer
I'm in my 1st year and bought all used commercial equipment. Stinky heavy petrol. 1st new equipment I'll buy when one of my hedge trimmers goes will be battery for sure. Nothing worse than coming home smelling like fumes.
Good luck with the business and good on you, wish it was around years ago this gear🙄 the time I've spent between hedges and sheds etc breathing all those fumes in has probably done me no good at all. Thanks for watching and all the best for 2023👍
i got stihl catalogue the prices are really high can save a 100 eur online to other companies
Always cheaper 👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd lawnmowers have gone up i just checked most are over a 1000
It is hard to move away from two stroke I think the Husqvarna look a bit better.
It can be a big investment and then which brand do you pick, Stihl had me as I had their combi attachments for the battery combi unit so went with that. Loads of choice now but I'd still go battery where the job allows. Thanks for your comment 👍
Makita stuff looks like an interesting possible alternative to stihl.
Yea, similar to DeWalt stuff etc and other established tool brands that have moved into garden tools. They've been in the battery gear way longer than Stihl etc. Thanks for watching 👍
the thing is petrol leighter strimmer 5 orv 6 kilo a battery 2 kilo maybe you need 2 thats 8 kilo then helmet and tools
Weights make a difference when on the tools all day👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd pole saw cordless would be a idea
Hey mate hows ot going thinking of one of these carnt decide if just get 56 a know its not ap battery and weather resistant will i kick myself if a don't go 66 i have got the hl 100 petrol for heavy stuff if needed god its to heavy theses days lol think same weight obvs the 66 set up be more coin but then a could build on the ap range ?
Never used the 56 but possibly may not be up to pro use, not so much the trimming just the wear and tear aspects of it being used regularly. Depends on how much you use and how well you take care of kit I guess. Me personally I wouldn't drop down from the 66. Happy decision making 😅 good luck
If not weather resistant then I'd definitely say no
Also I never know how much grease to put in , how much do you put in ?
Ideally take out the old and not too much, have heard they don't like too much unlike the petrol ones where you can fill right up and they'll push it out. Bit like when the blades stick together the motor can say no, so maybe not too much for that reason.
but the speed of your stihl seems to make a nice job of the leylandi
Cheers 👍 some sections are sped up but it doesn't a good job on them
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd yes i know but if it cuts in once sweep and biliard finish provails its good and sharp
@@russellpetrie119 they do cut clean 👌
i think the ap range is where its at but ashame about plastic gear housing i thought it were a guard to protect the gearbox
@@russellpetrie119 it's meant to be and the duck tape gives it extra protection 😅
Love the battery stuff but only used stihl👍
👍me too😅
Używam 10 sztuk od 2015 rok. Bardzo dobre, ale bardzo bardzo awaryjne maszynę. Nie można porównać ze spalinowym ktore sa bardziej uniwersalne i mocne. Niektóre materiały używane są bardzo słabe. Silnik nie można naprawić a często podlega uszkodzeniom. Dla zawodowców jest to maszyna na dwa lata i później do kosza, bo nie opłaca się naprawić.
I agree. If I get 2 years out of one I'm happy with that as they are easier on the body. Yes petrol machine will last longer. Thanks for watching 👍
i see machinery nation just demo new chainsaw with a normal trigger system like a petrol chainsaw hopefuly do it with the rest of the range dont know why they got to fix what aint broken
Hopefully, you can make them as safe as you think but if you're going to mess up and get into trouble with one you will no matter how many switches they have. Think the pro gear needs less actually as we should know what we're doing with them🤔👍
@@LewisgardenservicesLtd exactley that and i feel if they complicate it more and its not what we are familier with it can be more dangerous
@@russellpetrie119 yea, let's concentrate on balancing on the wall and ladder and not on 20 procedures to start a hedge trimmer 😅
Advice for new owners don't over tighten the plastic plate and always use resin spray after use.
Yea those screws will break through that plastic before you even tighten them up 🙄😅
at moment i have petrol machine and can borrow bigger petrol machine so i dont need to buy battery machine
Perfect then👌 use what works for you. Cheers for the comments
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👍 thanks for watching