GreenWorks 22342 40V 20" Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer......just saved me a few days of work......and saved me from having to hire some help.
One of the biggest seasonal jobs here at the farm has now become topping off the fruit trees. Weeds are still in first place for the worst job. We have over 500 trees on this farm....so one can imagine dragging a tall....heavy...bulky fruit ladder around. Not a lot of fun......and now there is no need for it.
More light....more fruit......is the reason why the trees get topped. However..... my real reason is this: keep the trees no taller than 7-8 feet to make harvesting fast and easy. Those monster 3 - legged.... 12-foot-high fruit ladders shall not be used on this farm. It takes a lot of energy to step up and down all day long......and it takes time to maneuver around each tree. In reality, many farms have begun to plant trees much closer together while keeping them shorter. All in the name of saving money and possibly reducing the risk of injury.
I know what you're thinking: "That junk trimmer wouldn't cut a piece of butter on a hot day. Well.......it does! The buzz goes to the 5/8 branches with no trouble. This tool has a reach of 12 feet.....and as seen in the posted picture...a flexible arm. Battery life is a an hour......and which is why you buy an extra one or two batteries. Charge up time is 15 minutes.
For a guy that absolutely hates hard work (me), this equipment delivery is love!
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