Thanks for the incredibly clear shots of all parts of the tool and how it works and moves, along with having a tape measure with bold, clearly visible markings. Awesome video! 👍
Thanks for the great review, it convinced me to buy one for the tall hedges we trim. A great compliment to the dedicated Ego Power hedge trimmer we use. Much safer than using a ladder for the tall hedges.
Hey, thanks for the detailed review. Looks like Amazon put the hedge trimmer attachment on sale around the time you posted this video. As of Aug 20, 2022 Amazon is selling it for $186.49 which is the lowest price for at least the past 30 days. Shipped and sold by Amazon, so the Ego warranty would be in effect.
@@KhmerH20 I ended up getting the hedge trimmer attachment for the Ego multipurpose tool. Although it's heavy, I've grown to like it and feel that it offers a really good level of precision in shaping shrubs and hedges just the way you want. The trick is to hold the attachment not at the handle but rather lower down on the shaft, so the weight of the whole unit is balanced across both hands. That makes it much easier to use, and allows you to really fine tune your cuts.
If it hasn't been said yet, yes, the replacement handle works. I have the same setup, 1st gen powerhead + attachments including the hedge trimmer. One of the first things I did was buy the QR handle for it. You can also use more than one extension. I'm told up to 3 max, but I haven't tried it as I only have one so far. UPDATED: The new handle fits on the powerhead. I did not try to install it in either the extension or the trimmer
After using the multi-head with the pole saw, you might want to try the big battery on the tool instead of the backpack. The added weight seems to better balance the head. Also, I have 2 of the extensions. Not recommended by Ego, but sometimes the extra reach requires the awkward length.
Happy to know we can use 2 extensions at the same time. I have 15 foot hedge and a trimmer with a ladder i awkward to work with, have my two feet on the ground will be a lot easier. Thanks for confirm that !
In my opinion, this multi-head hedge trimmer is WAY too heavy and awkward for normal use. You can't easily adjust the handle to compliment the blade angle when you adjust it. I am a mason and work with heavy and awkward materials every single day and I have to say, this particular EGO attachment is ONLY good for trimming objects VERY HIGH!! I have used this tool extensively, with and without the EGO strap and it is simply a nightmare to work with on regular homeowner projects. I'll be purchasing the DEDICATED carbon fiber hedge trimmer ASAP after using this ridiculous tool again today. Besides the weight and absolute awkwardness of the tool, it will reach out long distances. If you aren't extremely strong in your shoulders and back, don't even bother purchasing this to use on anything other than nearly vertical. Holding the weight of this tool horizontally is essentially out of the question for most people. I can only do it for a minute and then have to completely switch arms. Get the small, dedicated hedge trimmer for regular use and this tool if you only need to access objects high in the air.
100% agree! Is there any way to shorten the overall length of the product, so that the balance may be a bit better? This thing is an absolute beast. Works well, but it's so heavy it's dangerous.
