STIHL HLA85 vs HUSQVARNA 520IHT4 - Battle of the big boy battery hedge trimmers 

Cheers!

Thanks!

Glad you liked it!!

I am glad that you liked this video! A couple years later it is still my number one choice for a telescopic hedge trimmer

You'll probably be happy with the Stihl! HLA 86 now they call it. Biggest problem is finding them.. Stock shortages worldwide!

yeah I hear it has new and improved features!!

It sure it! I highly recommend it! You will love it a LOT more than the petrol!

@@phil.vision cheers Phil, I can feel my finger twitching over the buy now button 😆👌

Thanks sir!

Yes, I would assume so! I may buy one and try that out in 2021..

Interesting! never noticed that, but then I only run 200 and 200 x :)

CHeers!

A few years later and there are lots more out there now eh!

​@@phil.vision Yes: Makita and the second-gen. Milwaukee M18. Who else?

@@PaulStregevsky At Equip Expo in KY this year, I saw 3 Chinese companies with them. I should be getting some to test out. I think EGO and ECHO are going to eventually make some as well. It's the way to go. Better battery lift, balance. ect. You seem very knowledgable sir!

Stiga has the 48v SPH 900 AE. Cramer has the 82v 82PH23 and 82PHT32. Don’t know if the all telescope.

@@jeroen2082 Cramer is Rebranded Greenworks Commercial. I am not sure about Stiga.

solid

Thanks!!

They are the best out there but don't have longevity... Electrical issues at times.. I'd still pick them over others since they are sooo useful.

I just got to Husqvarna. It is so heavy and awkward to use I do not think I would buy it again I would stick with gas with the weight being down by the motor. The weight in this thing is all at the head so it takes a lot of muscle to keep it up high.

I'd say go with who ever has a service center relatively close to you.

hey! true it is a bit heavy, but you'll get used to it! Use the BLI200 battery. Also, get the smaller 520ihe3 as well. It's a lot lighter and will help you conserve energy when using the big one! I switch between both all the time on every job!

Hi! Thank you for your question, It is a good one. Having use both the HLA 85 (86) and the 520IHT4, I would say that you as a homeowner will not notice the difference too much between the 2. The HLA 86 is a little lighter which might be appealing to you as well. The 520IHT4 really shines in a commercial environment where production is the bottom line. Yes, a faster blade speed will leave a nicer cut, (especially when on a schedule), but if you aren't in a rush, the HLA86 will suit you just fine. I would also recommend to pick one where you think you will get good service in the future, and who's battery system you can build off of for various other garden tools. Overall, you won't be disappointed with the Stihl!

@@phil.vision Thank you for your explanation. In other words, keep the blades sharp is the most important thing of all here. As for the “rush, schedule” mode, I’m neither that handy nor experienced to try something the like. I mean, if you perform a certain task only a handful of times per year than the resulting lack of skills does bode well if rushing the task at hand. What I’m UTMOST interested about is the quality of the cut; that’s why I still use hand tools when cutting certain things. Both brands are usually serviced by the same repair shop. The battery ecosystem is the real issue though; as a private I can’t run two different battery systems. By the way, we’ve heard here in EU that the polar vortex has fallen apart and that gelid north-pole air could drift down; considering you’re in Canada, shouldn’t you be freezing by now?

I own the GTM ET2. I find that it doesn't do much to help the bigger trimmers since it's only good for sub 10 LBS machines. It is awesome for the hla65 or 520ihe3!

@@phil.vision I use the lighter 200 battery in the HLA85 and have a secondary attachment point more towards the point of balance - helps me a lot although it definitely is starting to get a bit heavy for the harness. Shame they don't have a robust and adjustable tension adjustment on the harness though.

@@quedecree Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about the tensioner!

Hey! If you look at the 2:50 mark, I have them fully extended. There isn't a HUGE difference.

@@phil.vision oooh, I did see that bit but thought that was unextended! Thanks dude, very useful vid. 👍

I own it. It's great for small things!

Hi, no never had that! Maybe check the bolts on the pole?

@@phil.vision perfect. Thank you

Looks like it's going to be awesome! It's not telescopic though, and would have to up against the Husqvarna 520ihe3

hey, nahh, way too heavy! I love the bli 200s

Interesting points! They however are a lot more forestry and landscaping orientated than Makita. The battery rune times are NEVER an issue on a hedge trimmer, as it's arguable the most efficient of their tools. Makita does NOT make a big telescopic trimmer, or else I'd try it!

I agree with you, Makita doesn't make a telescopic hedge trimmer. They have the multi attachments head. I tried it a couple of weeks ago a long with the M18 Milwaukee. The Makita trimmer head is very well built which made it too heavy when used with the extension. The Milwaukee is lighter. Also, the Makita has a feature to stop it when cutting thick branches that I don't think helpful since the blades already going through cutting the branch. It only makes the trimmer lose power. I'm a home owner trying to get something light, fast, and well built. I watched a lot of videos comparing the Husqvarna 520iht4 and the Stihl hla 85/86. One video by Mike day GM at the 20 min mark, he said it's a little bouncy when fully extended but that was after using it for a while. Do you have that issue since I think you've been using it for a while now? I went to a local store and saw both trimmers. They're both well built but the extended shaft in the Husqvarna is circular and not as rigid as the Stihl's one. I liked the Stihl more but the only thing that makes me think which one to get is the 4,000 strokes speed for the Husqvarna VS 3,000 for the Stihl. I know you mentioned in the comments that a home owner won't notice a big difference. The Stihl is also lighter, has better rubber handle with smaller diameter and longer battery life since it's slower. I just wish it had 3,500 to 4,000 strokes per minute. I wouldn't think much. Sorry for the long comment. Thanks.

Husqvarna own and still make flymo electric lawnmowers for well over 50 years , couldn't ask for a company with more experienced in making electric motors .

jai eu des problemes aussi

@@phil.vision on doit pas être les seuls 😉