One of this years bestsellers has been the Ryobi RPT400 Electric Long Handle Articulating Pole Pruner. A superb long reach hedge trimmer at an affordable price. A recommended buy for the domestic gardener.

With a length of up to 230cm it can easily reach the taller hedges and trees in the garden. The angled head adjusts through 135 degrees for trimming across the tops of hedges and bushes. The 40cm (16″) double-sided steel blade has a cutting capacity of 17mm. It has a powerful 400 watt motor and a generous 26ft (8m) of cable.

Weighing just 4kg it is one of the lightest machines of this type on the market.