Metabo HS 18 LTX 55 Cordless Hedge Trimmer

The Metabo HS 18 LTX 55 Cordless Hedge Trimmer is a battery-powered garden tool for routine hedge and shrub maintenance. Its cordless format avoids a trailing mains lead when working along fence lines or around freestanding plants. The 530 mm cutting length is paired with 19 mm tooth spacing and a rated maximum cutting thickness of 19 mm. That cutting span covers a relatively broad section on each pass, while the stated branch capacity sets a clear limit for the material being trimmed.

With a battery fitted, the trimmer weighs approximately 2.6 kg, which is worth knowing when planning longer sessions or overhead cuts. A soft-grip handle provides a secure contact surface as the cutting angle changes, and the balanced layout helps distribute the tool's mass rather than concentrating it at the blade end. These handling features are intended to support controlled movement when shaping sides, tops, and individual sections of a hedge.

This model accepts Metabo CAS 18 V battery packs and chargers, so it can share the power system used by compatible CAS equipment. It is supplied as a bare tool, with neither a battery nor a charger included. Starting requires a two-handed safety switch, and a protective trigger guard separates the operating hand from the trigger area. The body is also designed to simplify storage after use, which is useful in organised sheds or workshops.

• 550 mm laser-cut, diamond-ground blade.
• 2,600 strokes per minute for routine trimming and shaping.
• Drop-shaped blade teeth designed to hold twigs securely during cutting.
• Blade brake stops the blade in approximately 0.08 seconds.
• Rated sound pressure level of 77 dB and sound power level of 89 dB.
• Vibration emission rated at 2.3 m/s².