Husqvarna 522iHD60 Battery Hedge Trimmer

The Husqvarna 522iHD60 is a professional battery hedge trimmer with a 60 cm (about 24 in) double-sided blade for shaping hedges and clearing shrubs without gas, fumes, or a pull cord. It runs on Husqvarna's 36V battery system, so it shares packs with other tools in that lineup.

Where it fits on a tree and landscape crew

Hedge work is a big part of many tree and landscape businesses, and a battery trimmer makes it quieter and simpler. The 522iHD60's long double-sided blade covers wide hedges in fewer passes and lets you cut in either direction.

Running on a battery means no fuel to mix and less noise in residential neighborhoods and around clients. Compare other battery-powered equipment if you want tools that share the same batteries.

Battery hedge trimmers also make sense for crews that work early in the morning, near schools or hospitals, or for clients who ask for quieter equipment. A tree crew that also handles hedge and shrub work can cover that side of the business without hauling a separate fleet of gas trimmers. The long blade gives good reach along tall or wide hedges, though a shorter trimmer is easier to control on detailed shaping.

Batteries, use, and care

Plan battery capacity around your workload; long hedge days usually call for spare packs or a backpack battery. Keep the blades clean and lubricated, and check them for damage after hitting wire or stone.

Wear eye protection, hearing protection, and gloves, keep both hands on the handles, and remove the battery before clearing jams or cleaning the blade. Follow the operator's manual.