StihlHLA 56 Cordless Long-Reach

  • Cordless
  • Long reach
£310Typical price
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The Stihl HLA 56 is a cordless, long-reach hedge trimmer designed for cutting taller hedges. Some of its features suggest it can handle smaller hedges as well, and it costs less than some Stihl hedge trimmers have in the past. Read our full review to find out whether Stihl has cut any corners to produce this model.

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Cutting hedges
Comfort in use
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  • Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
  • Jul 2019First reviewed by Which?

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