Rob wrote:
Is there a substantial difference between Aldi/Lidl hedge trimmers and
those made by Bosch and, next up in price-quality I suppose, Viking/
Stihl ?

I have had a Lidl for three years and each year end up doing the job
with hand shears.
It seems powerful enough, the blades are self-sharpening(?), it is not
too heavy but
it just seems to push the leaves and twigs away instead of cutting
them.

Thats a cheap trimmer for you.

They either wont take big stiif, or they jam.

Customers cpmpian, so te tooth size is reduced to make sure they wont
try and cut what they cant.

Get a monster power opne.


Before I invest in a better one I would like to know that it really is
better at cutting.
(I am less concerned about other qualities, like long-lasting.)

Advice please !
Rob