18V VS 36V IN THE GARDEN

As I said earlier, if you’ve got a larger garden or gardening is your thing, then you’ll probably need a bit more power and runtime to get the job done. My 36V self-propelled mower has room for two batteries (an extra space for longer run time).It can mow 700m2 easily between battery charges.

The 36V range of garden power tools harness their power through clever engineering and modern, lightweight design. They’re built for the bigger, tougher jobs found in many established gardens.

There’s a whole raft of 36V tools perfect for tackling larger and more complex tasks. Buy them as you need them knowing that they’ll always use the same 36V batteries.

Or, if you want to hit the ground running, how about buying a tool from the 36V Expand-It range with a 36V powerhead that can run a few attachments. It’s a bit like a Swiss Army knife … use the line trimmer attachment then swap it out for a cultivator, a hedge trimmer or a lopper – practically all the jobs you need to do to maintain a healthy and great-looking garden – without spending extra on batteries, chargers or stand-alone tools.

Let’s say you don’t have any battery-powered garden equipment and you’re deciding which line trimmer to purchase. Ask yourself these few questions:

1. How large a lawn area will I need to trim (including a naturestrip)?
2. How many trees and other obstacles will I need to trim around?
3. Do I have grass (or weeds) growing against my fences or house?
4. How fast does my lawn grow in spring and autumn?

If you consider the trimming task to be low or moderate, and that it shouldn’t take too long, the 18V ONE+ 25CM/30CM LINE TRIMMER 4.0AH KIT (R18LTR24) should do the trick. It’s got 25cm/30cm cutting path, 3-position adjustable head and a telescopic shaft to suit your height and angle of application.

But if you have a large area with fast-growing grass, trees to trim around, or a corner block with a big naturestrip, for instance, you could consider a 36V model with a wider cutting path, like the 36V HP™ WHISPER™ BRUSHLESS 38/43CM LINE TRIMMER 6.0AH KIT (R36XLTR26). It uses Whisper Technology™ to produce less noise, a bottom mount HP™ brushless motor that delivers more power where you need it, REEL-EASY SPEEDWINDER Cutting Head for easy reloading, variable throttle control with low to high speed selection and a perforated cutting guard for noise suppression and enhanced line visibility.