Lawn mowers and trimmers

Homelite HHT550 review

Homelite HHT550

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good trimming performance, feels quite powerful, cuts thicker branches fairly easily
  • Good handles; comfortable wrap-around handle for both horizontal and vertical edging even though it doesn't rotate
  • Lightweight
  • Very good controls
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Not particularly well-balanced as it tilts towards the back where the motor is located
  • Borderline visibility while trimming hedges – restricted by the handle and the hand guard

Type

Type
Electric

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Performance score
80%
Ease of use score
67%
Year tested

Sustainability

Warranty (yrs)
Country of origin

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Weight (kg)
2.6
Blade length (cm)
45
Tooth gap (cm)
1.6
Battery voltage (V)
Battery rating (Ah)
Claimed battery charge time (min)
Noise at user's position (db)
89
Noise at 7.5m (db)
68
Website
bunnings.com.au

Cost

Price
$59.00

Features

Hand guard
Wrap around front handle
Blade extension
Rotating head

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