Petrol hedgecutters & hedgetrimmers have the widest range of applications and can be used for light work such as trimming and shaping as well as tackling thick growth. They are more powerful than their electric-powered equivalents, enabling you to achieve a faster work rate, and come with heavier-duty blades. The other main advantage of petrol hedgecutters and hedgetrimmers is that they of course provide greater freedom as there is no electric cord to get in your way or tie you down to the mains.