Hi I loved your van tour straight clean set up. Question what security have you got on the van to protect it from van theft which is a massive issue in the uk
Did you register for 3 years extended warranty? Love mine but its been back to Makita 7 times as after a year or so the blade lock kept slipping when used in a horizontal direction.... really annoying but to be fair to Makita they did sort it eventually but my god it took way too many returns. I put a grease nipple on mine for easy refills
Great to hear its light weight. I got the Makita XGT powerhead with articulating hedge trimmer attachment. Maybe my strength isn't good but it's very heavy. Cuts really well otherwise. I get the same 2 second cut out of not holding safety in. 100% agree it's very annoying. I'm using a Velcro strap on safety button from time to time.
I had the same issue, the standard hedge trimmer attachment is very heavy... They brought out a new version a few months ago which is lightweight it's much nicer...
There’s similarities, I believe the stihl HLA has a strokes per minute blade speed of 3000, the makita can go to 4400, which for me makes a massive difference when clipping plants with smaller leaves (like Buxus) as it doesn’t tear as many leaves, which leaves a cleaner finish 🙂
The xgt 40v Makita stuff the blade speed is 5000, it's a shame they don't do a 40v version start of this hedge trimmer... I actually contacted Makita directly to ask if they had any plans to make one and they said they don't... I'll probably end up getting it either way and just get a 18-volt battery
How long does one of the 5amh batteries last? Great video might invest as it would be alot lighter than my long reach Stihl and i already have makita batteries
Super hard to put a time frame on it, as it depends on how trigger happy you are, how thick the hedge is etc.. but definitely doesn’t last as long as my bli200 husqvarna batteries on there hedge trimmers. But then cost is massively different, makita batteries about £75 each compared to £300 husqvarna (I don’t use stihl so couldn’t compare them). I’ll make a video of a hedge trim, let you know how long it takes and how much charge it uses 🙂
I love mine, use it most days. I agree the grease does need topping up regularly and yes I've replaced the adjustment pin a couple of times - but overall I really do like it👍
Great to hear! The good news is I find parts are fairly cheap compared to other brands if there are issues. It’s been my most used hedge trimmer of 2023, lightweight with a great blade speed 👌
Incredible work! What shears/ trimmers do you use? And as a side question, do you spray the box with any products in relation to box moth and blight? Many thanks ...
I use niwaki topiary shears/okatsune 217s and darlacs for shears.. makita battery trimmers for hedgers mainly 🙂 topbuxus does some great products, Xentari for caterpillar and Healthmix to help prevent blight.. Buxus loves a liquid seaweed feed too, hope that helps 🙂
Brother, I’m scrolling through these videos and LOVING the worship bangers, waiting for some Housefires. I’m starting as a self employed gardener in February, and loving the inspiration from here
Great video! This has given me some good starting points to organising my van. Also don't forget, waste removal can be charged for and is a fantastic way to create more revenue for the same effort. Will stay tuned for more vids! Thanks again
Thanks mate, and waste can definitely be profitable, I charge per tonne bag when I do remove waste. The charge will cover waste disposal, fuel and money for my time. I just find most of the gardens I’m in don’t need waste removed, which is why I’ve gone with a slightly smaller van 🙂 I think if waste removal was a bigger part of what I did, I’d of gone for a slightly bigger van, or add a trailer to this one 🙂
you're using 1000 grit (that Niwaki need, as carbon steel) on Okatsune, who's product whetstone is only 400 grit (as it's Izumo Yasugi steel) - so you're needlessly wearing away your pruners for no good reason...
Thanks for the comment, interestingly Okatsune don’t state on there website the exact steel, on Niwaki they do (hitachi carbon steel) and Niwaki recommend they are sharpened with the #1000 grit stone. I personally haven’t seen any excessive wear in my 4 years of owning them and sharpening them regularly, in fact they still look like they did the day I brought them, though I will look at the okatsune whetstone and give it a go 🙂
@@ExcelsisGardens Okatsune do have on the home page of their website that they use Izumo Yasugi steel. Niwaki now sell the Okatsune whetstone as its more suitable for the Okatsune pruners (they've started stocking as well). Great you haven't noticed any excessive wear yet, but if people want them long term, best to avoid too high a grit with them!
Great information but could you share how tight the nut needs to be that holds it together. No other person ever mentions the tork specs for the nut. Great video. Thanks. Mike in Alabama
TopBuxus do some great products, healthmix is good to help prevent blight, I also use liquid seaweed sometimes as it keeps the plant healthy, but water at the base of blight is present, so not to spread it. I’ll disinfect with bleach or citrox regularly when clipping too, this will help prevent the spread of blight 🙂
Enjoyed your van tour. It looks like a well organized setup. I'm in lawn care as well and have a Chevy 2500 Express van and would not want you to see how unorganized it is but I hope to fix that before March 2024 growing season. Now go buy yourself a new rake my friend because that one hanging up has seen better days lol. Mike from Alabama
