Milwaukee Battery Powered Tools vs Stihl gas on a 16 foot Tall hedge
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2019
- 3 years ago this hedge was cut with a Stihl Gas powered trimmer. Today we are going to see if Milwaukee's Battery powered tools can cut it. BUT since the last time it was cut this hedge has grown from 8-10 feet tall to 12-14 feet tall with a few spots hitting more than that. NOT Sponsored- whatever happens happens- I don't care either way.
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I love hedge trimming. So much progress to an area in such a short time compared to things like landscaping.
Flonase has changed my world. I have spent many an hour on the couch with cold wet rags on swollen shut eyes. Technique is important with the nasal spray. Spray the sidewalls of the nose not into sinuses. I have always had to do the steroid packs about mid June for my wicked grass allergies. Not the last two years. Thank you Flonase.
Thanks for the advice Brian !
Your videos are great Stan. I like your approach to things, and I always pick up little tips and tricks or get new ideas from watching. I run a lawn/landscaping business over here in New Zealand, it's been really interesting seeing how you guys operate over there.
I have mostly Husqvarna gas outdoor power tools, but I have a kit of Milwaukee battery tools for building decks etc. Most hedges I do with my Husqy pole trimmer, but I needed a regular trimmer for some smaller topiaries I maintain. I decided to go with the Milwaukee M18 Fuel, and I couldn't be happier. It's light, quiet and has all the power I need. I only have 6AH batteries, but I have never run one down more than two bars on a job, and that's probably nearly 2 hours on the trigger. Great machine.
Side note, nice job Jake and Alex.
Cheers mate 👍😎 Thanks for all the great content!
Thank you for the awesome comments and for all the support. What are some of the major things that you have noticed that we do differently here compared to New Zealand?
@@Dirtmonkey thanks for the reply boss!
Well, I've noticed everything is bigger in the US... Houses, yards, trucks, mowers.
You shoot in some really beautiful locations, and it often surprises me that a lot of the houses, on those big sprawling lots, aren't fenced in like they would be here. Most properties here rock six foot fences on at least three sides.
I've noticed that you run all side discharge mowers, whereas pretty much all residential lawn contractors in NZ use collection systems. Walker mowers are probably the most popular ZT's here because of that.
I've just recently picked up some commercial mowing contracts, and am looking at a couple of side discharge models... That's another thing, y'all have so much choice in the market, and I've heard you mention the prices of mowers over there... Like, half the price they are here! A local dealership has recently started importing Worldlawn, Graveley and Ariens mowers. I'm looking at the either Worldlawn Cobra or the Graveley Proturn ZX. Would you recommend either? The Graveleys are a bit more expensive, would you say that was justified?
Stanley, I had a 150 ft lenght aborvity hedge that was about 12 ft tall 4ft- 5 ft wide and I used a 6x8 ft scaffold with 2 plankes on top using 8 inch casters, that worked pretty good using a sthil hf85 gas powered hedge clipper with 24 inch bar.,that took about 5-6 hours to trim and clean up, one man total.
Love battery powered stuff the only problem is batteries are expensive and they don't last the amount of charges they tell you I heard of 2000 charge cycles in my experience with both Milwaukee and Dewalt you get maybe up to a 1000 but after 500 you start noticing they don't hold a charge as long
Love the videos! Always watch them.
Anyway, as far as your allergies and what not, even though I'm sure you have long past solved this, but try having your sinuses cleaned. I'm only 27 and haven't been able to really smell much EVER in my life. Allergies weren't too many, but when they DID kick in it was HELL. My boss eventually mentioned the same thing. He couldn't smell for 20+ years! He had his sinuses cleaned and fixed it all!
Sorry for the long comment, but I felt it might help you or someone else.
Nice! Thanks for the video. Although riding the mower while trimming the hedge is probably not Milwaukee approved mode of trimming lol!
I really like the Milwaukee m18 blower and weed whip and this year tried to convert over to them on one of my commercial crews, but found that the battery life runs out much faster when the weather is hot, and while they worked great in the spring couldn't keep up this summer.
yup, that's been our experience too with the big Milwaukee batteries
Dang I was considering switching… I run residential yards mostly it’s been 3 years since you guys said this though. They are really really popular now haha. I’ll update !
Looks good. The battery has my attention. No gas, no oil, no hard starting.
I run a full lawn maintenance company on only battery equipment :P works pretty darn good.
those Milwaukee pruners really are great with that big battery, we have a pair we use for brush clearing and we love them
The cordless hedge trimmer looks awesome ..I must get one of these tools..
For sure Johnny, thanks for viewing !
Beard is wolfing out bro! Like it....Interesting comparison...we have the Stihl...works great for what we do...non commercial...keeps up the field edges and new fence lines now...great vid buddy!
Thank you !!
Been debating on if I should get the milwaukee trimmer, pole saw,edger,chainsaw and hedge trimmer. I think this video sold me on it. The 12.0 battery is just awesome I use it on my sawzall and love the run time.
That's great James, thanks for watching !
I have the entire Milwaukee Quik-Lok set. Every attachment flat out rocks. I won't go back to gas. The hedge trimmer attachment with the extension installed pretty heavy and is a workout. The shoulder harness makes is a lot easier on the shoulders, but takes some getting used to. Doesn't help if you still have to reach over your head though. For that I made a bipod out of 1/2 in emt in an a-frame with a little cross at the top with some duct tape about 5 ft high. Then you just set the bipod and all the weight is on it. The duct tape flexes enough to be able sweep up and down in a nice strait line. Move forward a few feet and do it again. I use a full stick of EMT as a bar guide when I want a perfectly straight corner too. When you have strong young guys who know what they're doing, though, it's probably not an issue. Haha! Battery life with the hedge trimmer is ridiculously long. A 5ah battery is plenty for it, but the extra weight of the 9 or 12ah battery counter balances the cutter depending on how long a reach you are using. Great video on a big hedge job. Keep up the great work.
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Trimming a bush or a hedge is my favorite thing to do in my yard hands down
I used to trim with a redmax and they are not lite at all . I never tryed battery trimmer ! Nice job guys
Thank you Jay!
Hi Stan. I know the feeling of how using a machine above your head can become tiring. I found this (Easy-Lift Harness) clip on RUclips. Not living in the Uk, I built a similar device. Not only does it save my arms, shoulders etc. But it is such a time saver. It might be something for you to consider for your guys. Keep up with the great video content.
I appreciate the tip Ian and thanks for watching !
Hi Ian. Love to know details of build, particularly what you used for the tensioning mechanism. Got any pics on social media?
@@mattm6430 Hi Matt. Nah sorry, I don't have any pics up anywhere. I basically took the idea of this device and built my own concept of it. I used the backpack frame from a toddler carrying backpack. Then added to it a square tube frame that extended up and over my head. The tensioning mechanism is an old gas strut from a ute canopy. It has the ability to lift and hold at any position I desire. The strut can be moved along the lifting arm to increase or decrease the lifting force. So I can use it to lift a light weight electric hedge trimmer, up to a 41cc petrol powered multi tool with an additional extension piece. Giving me a maximum reach of nearly 7m. Cheers.
Gotta add one more thing...11:55 Maybe if they had a counterweight ring that could be worn with this attachment....sorta like a RED camera rig etc.... Cuz having it extended that long and trimming that high, is hell on the shoulders, neck, & back....just a thought
I wish I had that hedge in front of my place!
*I have the stihl km130 kombi with the newer orange and white articulating hedge trimmer attachment and 2 carbon fiber extensions poles and mine will definitely reach the whole top of that hedge with no ladder. That milwaukee cuts good though for a lightweight battery powered unit.*
Gas engine or did you go battery? What’s the cost of km130, extension and the articulating hedge?
Stan- this is my wifes recipe. I have bad allergies. Can't mow without this. One drop under tongue before going outside. Mix equal parts of these essential oils in a small eardropper type bottle. Lemmon-Peppermint & Lavender. Works good & all natural.
Thanks Brad !
When I turned 40 yrs old my allergies that I have delt with really went full blown. I went to see an allergy doctor, I am here to say I am a believer. I always went to the doctor for a sinus infection at least 3 times a year. Since taking a weekly injection now, I have not been to the doctor for over 2 years for sinus or allergy symptoms. Also, for my residential home, I have been using 82volt Snapper weed eater, blower and hedger. I am in my 3rd year and I will not be going back to gas.
Thanks Brad, glad you found something that works for your allergies.
Thank you for the video I just have a question how many extensions can you put on it?
Stihl for example recommends only 1 extension, but I tried with 2 at a time, but it gets warm at the joists, so 1 It is the best I think
Wonder about longevity between them and also if the guys were working faster because the boss was there?😂
Right? 2 hours per side... Okay.
Thanks for sharing your info and sharing the video 👍
You're welcome Lloyd and thanks for watching !
Same issue here with claritin d so i switched to flonase 4 years ago. Never looked back
Awesome Bernie, thanks for watching !
A landscape contractor near me, has a mini pick-up truck with a scaffold built around it in order to trim a mile long tall hedge.
I just bought the Stihl kma 130 r, the battery powered multi tool, coming from the km 130 r. I just got tired of the pulling start, noise, gas fumse and vibration. I am so impressed, with the power of this new mashine, that i cant see myself buying, another gas powered handtool ever again.
I have 4 Winix C535 Air Cleaner with PlasmaWave Technology
, I got them at Costco and they are super quiet even at the third highest setting.
You can definitely tell he's got experience with those hedges. He's taking little passes each time. You can always take off more but can't add too. LOL good job guys. I'm impressed with the battery power. Not a big fan of using the mower. Adding the ladder to the mower was funny though.
Thanks for viewing Chris !
I take like a quarter of a psuedfed instant release when its really really bad. . I hate that feeling to thats why I stay away from the time release
I enjoy our videos and watch often but because of the nature of the content (walking around job sites and etc.) the videos can get a little shaky have you thought about getting a gimbal to help stabilize some of the footage? Keep that good content coming and the great spirt that makes your videos awesome to watch!
Thank you Sean and I appreciate the feedback!
Box fan with a high grade filter duct taped to it! cost al hell of a lot less.
I use zyrte (actually the knockoff from amazon, $17 for a years supply). But it loses its effectiveness over time, so every couple months I either take something else or go without for a week. Make sure to take it before you go to bed, otherwise it can make you tired all day.
very satisfying before and after
Thanks Russell!!
I never had issues with allergies growing up but my mom always has issues because we live in a neighborhood with lilacs all around us. Well, since I have been working in the woods along the coast (PNW) for the last couple years, I have had problems ever since. Its mostly in my nose and ears that plug up for days, can't smell or hear for crap. I used to have a lawn mowing company from when I was 10yo and never had any problems at all, and now my work is mostly 2-3 hours west of where I grew up and something about the moister air is giving me fits.
Maintaining 10 acres.... should I buy the Milwaukee pole saw or buy the entry level Stihl gas powered pole saw?
I have the same tool ( quick lock attachment ) and I like it . I tried gaz powered and battery powered Stilh...and they are great tools too but I ended up buying Milwaukee. The problem with those tools is the weight for using it for 8 to 10 hrs a day. You have to protect your shoulders and for this reason I install a bungy cord at my shoulder strap to the attachment hedge trimmer so for some operations I have zero gravity.
On a side note you should get a drone for videos to do fly overs of projects
I use reactine extra strength before going to bed and it's good night. If I have to use it every night for a while I will get a headache but that's it.
If It's really bad I just double the dosage. Now that is what my doctor told me to do so I listened.
I never used Claritin but it's a different drug.
You need a Little Giant Ladder 24 ft to help with the top, there is a shoulder harness that will help control on those high side walls like that . As for your nose problem check out the Navage nasal flush about $130. at Walmart..
The hedge trimmer is probably the least power hungry attachment for garden tools. I'd use the lightest battery and see how far that got me before moving to a larger battery. I like to spray my blades with WD40 every once and a while. I wish they made longer hedge trimmer blades 36-40" like they used to, with an automatic oiler like a chainsaw for doing acres of blueberry bushes.
I can't takes any oral allergy meds. The only thing that works for me is Flonase. Everything else l have tried either doesn't work or makes me jittery or sleepy.
Have Alex get a nail pouch with the wide belt that the battery end will fit in. It will take the weight off of his shoulder and would give him more control. Great video's.
Thanks Steve !
Get claritin without the decongestant. The decongestant is what makes you loopy and not sleep.
Thanks!
@@Dirtmonkey the best thing to use is singular I've used it all my life with my allergies and it's perfect
Benedryl for sure. I never had allergy's and this works good for stuffy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing & weezing. Everyone is a little different, but I would maybe at least give it a try. Good luck.
I appreciate the suggestion, thank you!
Claritin D 12 hour in the morning. Flonase nasal spray, 2 sprays in each nostril (some benefit 1st day but takes 7 days for full benefit). A saline nasal rinse before bed to clear everything you've breathed in during the day. If you're still having a hard time sleeping still, may add Benadryl before bed. It is used in most sleep aids and is a strong antihistamine. However, Benadryl can do the opposite and keep you up in rare circumstances. Can also cause you to wake up groggy so it's not a good fit for everyone.
Love the videos, keep it up.
Thank you and thanks for the tips!
Howdy DirtMonkey
I take cetirizine at night for my allergies. It can make you drowsy, so night is the best time to take it. It has worked well for me so far this mowing season!
Hedge looks damn good
Thanks Mason !
One hell of a tool. Did not appear to slow down. I assume I am watching the Milwaukee trimmer. Which battery and charger?
JoeB
Allegra D..12hr.. works for me very well
Satisfaction from a job well done.
I wanna see the 120v oregon tools, i have seen ads for them on youtube
Hmmmmm, I was thinking about how the Stihl battery would hold up but don't remember if still has a battery pole trimmer yet. Kinda funny since I walk through the Stihl store most every day. I helped do a lot of the interior.
I got this exact milwaukee combo last week and it failed. Not sure if it was the trigger or or what. It would stop and I would have to repress the trigger and the battery ran out super fast even on turtle mode trying to trim some grass in a yard. It was acting like it was overheating. Barely went through 2 customers yards but the stopping is what made me return it. Ill get another bc I know some guys are liking them.
I take a Zyrtec with supper and it usually works pretty well. But this is after 3 years of allergy shots.
Hi Stan! Allergies I use Loratadine antihistamine pill and Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray. Two shots each nostril. Best combo for me. I feel act normal no sleep issues. Good luck. Jeff
Thanks Jeff !
Can you do a review of your dodge since you purchased it
Try using a nasal wash before bed. My doc said that allergens are still in your sinuses even after the nightly shower and the filter in your room won't do any good if there still in your sinuses. I use regular allegra instead of the D so I don't get that foggy disconnected feeling.
Thanks for the advice and thanks for viewing
Costco sells a bulk pack of the Aller Flo and Nasacort bottles. I've literally done everything for the horrid allergies that I have. Shots pills nasal saline flushes. There so bad that I wear a mask when I mow and weed eat. Good luck God bless. Ps love your video's as a hard working fellow midwesterner Stan. Keep up the good work!
Good luck to you too Sam and I hope you can find something that relieves your allergies
Zyrtec. Its the only one that doesnt make me feel any different (just like you said, drunk or loopy feeling) and kills all allergies for me here in KY.
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching !
Try local honey! I personally do not suffer from allergies, but my daughter does. She takes 1 tablespoon of local honey (from the farmer's market) in the morning and another in the evening. Hasn't had any runny eyes, nose, itchy throat or cough in years. This year we actually introduced her to local pollen they sell with the honey small doses though.
Ok on allergy's Benadryl but really drowsy so yeah but work's good
Most intranasal allergy spray works perfect. Keeps you decongested and keeps the itchy eyes away
Zyrtec 24 hour and flonase nasal spray start taking in the spring when you notice trees start budding and take them right before you go to bed
Thank you !
0:29 (oh boy this is contractor level right here) (its big train time) its pretty smart to get that vary top
(Allergies) look into Immunotherapy for allergy issues, I have personally gone through it and it works but if you don’t like getting shots then it’s probably not for you. Hope this helps out and by the way love the videos.
I appreciate the advice and thanks for watching !
Your videos are awesome
Jakes face when he said 2 hours got sad and the. Sadder when he said with 3 guys lol
If your eyes are hurting, then take anti histamine eye drops.
I use flonase and eye drops for relief.
Thanks Samuel
im waiting to see who comes up with a bracket for the pole trimmer to be attached to the ride on
have you tried accupuncture
Take "Clarinex" rather than Clairtin. Doesn't mess with your skull or heart rate. Last time I took it, it was prescription and not cheap. Get a whole house HEPA filtration system. Real money, but being able to breathe and sleep is worth it.
Thanks Don, I appreciate the advice !
Allergy testing and then shots if they are able to do that with you
I run claratin 24 hr (non D) and if the allergies are especially bad Flonase too
Thanks for the tips
Hedge cutting with a zeroturn is genius
I'm impressed with a 3.0 high input battery life 30mns to trim bushes I bought the quick-lok hedge trimmer attachment today 5/20/23 for $219 + tax $234 homedepot I don't own a company but I hope next year I'll get my own I've been working landscaping for 7 yrs straight new jersey
My allergies always killed me every year. I tried Claritan, Allegra D, Zyrtec and nothing seemed to be completely effective. Finally my dr told me to get some Flonase over the counter. Showed me the proper way to use it and I don't have allergy issues anymore that are out of control.
That's awesome Kenneth, glad you found something that works for you
I'm 60 and my allergies have either been sinus or post-nasal drip. I got allergy shots for 17 years then went on claritin, but the straight stuff, not the D. Then when Zyrtec came out I started taking that twice a day. Yeah, it's a 24 hr med, but it doesn't last that long for me, so twice a day works. If you need the decongestant during the day, try taking the straight claritin (no D) at night. The decongestant can make your heart race and give you the jitters. Good luck.
Allegra works for me. Take in the morning no problems with sleeping
Thanks Guy!
SO WHICH IS #1 " E-GO or MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC or STIHL ELECTRIC ?
Milwaukee all day
I have a EGO mower which i love. And the 650cfm blower beats the hell out any gas I’ve used and its LIGHT!. I would have got EGO for trimmer and all but in Canada they are all sold out . 6-8wks wait IF it shows up at all. So Milwaukee it was. First time using Milwaukee OPE. Love their impacts and stuff so we will see the quick lok seems legit. Just hope they release a few more attachments ,broom or maybe snow blower🤔 (Ryobi has)
12ah should last plenty long. I can do trimming along the house and yard with just a 4ah.
rootology for the allergies. It is the only thing that works for me and it doesn't affect me negatively at all.
I take pils (luffa- Heel) for my waternose but I am happy its not mate out of chemicals. I hope I wont get the same thing as you with your eyes when I get older
I have really bad allergies and I take Kirkland brand Zyrtec one ever morning and Zaditor eye drops with Kirkland flonase and I'm good for the day
try cetirizine it also stops bug bite itches too and also i love vacuum wars
Stan the itchy watery eyes and the puffy bridge of the nose are the crappiest feeling
Yes they are , thanks for viewing Nathan
Try Claritin (no D). The d is for decongestant which is the part that likely messes with you.
For the job... I wonder if he used half the battery size if it would feel a lot better ever. Weight is an issue for sure
I have found sleeping in the pure filtered air at night then going back into the pollen in morning is worse then sleeping with a window open. That said, if it gets too bad, get out of the pollen and into conditioned air.
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching
Cool zero turn step ladder
How can I buy this machine?
cbd works for me take it hour before bed i dont have problems with allergies anymore.
Thanks !
On the allergies. I suffered hardcore my entire life up to age 30. I cut sugar and now I’m good. When I eat tons of sweets around the holidays; I suffer for a couple weeks. Try cutting sugar if you haven’t already. 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for the tip Blake !
Hits me in the sinuses, sucks too when I've been cutting grass.
For the allergies, I don't recommend this but I'm just telling my story and I'm curious if anyone can explain it to me. I used to get allergies really bad in the spring and fall, couldn't breathe, felt like crap, sore throat, coughing crap up and couldn't see. But right after I started chewing (tobacco) it almost completely stopped.
You immune system was too strong, tabacco probably weakened it.
fexafenadine aka allegra get it at costco that stuff is way better than claritin
Stanley, unless you plan on wet wiping your dogs down prior to bed, or keeping them out of the bedroom, there's little you can do that will correct allergies.
You can install electro-static air filters on the HVAC system and HEPA filters on the air ducts, but living where you are and having pets, they're going to drag all kinds of pollen inside.
Your doctor can start you on steroids, but can have long term health effects. Claritin, or Benadryl are two of the most used products for allergies. Both have adverse effects if used with alcohol.
I use Echo string trimmers, and hedge trimmers. Neither would start after being winterized. Pull plug, shoot ether into the plug hole, then pull 15-20 times to get it running.
My Stihl TS400 concrete saw was a little better than the Echo, but not by much. The Stihl Farm Boss chainsaw still isn't running and neither is the backpack blower.
All of these tools were run fuel run dry before being fogged and put up for the season. The gasoline used is non-ethnol and using Stihl 2 stroke oil.
Seriously looking to Milwaukee for the chainsaw, blower hedge trimmer. Getting tired of spending the time to get everything running. The plus for me is the 5 year tool warranty, and three year battery warranty, unlike big Yellow.
The concrete saw might come down to renting one when needed instead of owning.
I love gas. Has consistent power as long is there is gas in there . Plus I don’t worry about dead batteries.
Way more maintenance, unreliability (I know you've pulled the recoil started till your arm hurt, several times), still need to gas up (and mix I the oil), all of which takes a lot longer than swapping a battery. But yeah, I like gas too.
I come from Wisconsin I have really bad allergies the only one that ever worked for me is generic Allegra