They are slightly heavier than most types due to the small engine used to power the blades, this should be taken in to consideration when buying, if you are wanting a trimmer to cut branches over 3/4" thick then you should get a petrol hedge trimmer, they out perform electric trimmers when cutting branches over a certain thickness.

There will be the noise to consider when using this type,( they are noisey to use), but if your hedge is thick and you need a powerful and robust hedge trimmer to cut your hedge then a petrol hedge trimmer will do the job much better than a electric trimmer.

No matter which hedge trimmer you decide to buy always make sure you read the full saftey operating instructions, the manufacturer will provide these when you buy the trimmer.

So if you want your garden to look amazing with perfectly manicured hedges, then you should check out the wide variety of petrol hedge trimmer there is available on this site for you to buy. 

19 inch Le Gas Hedge Trimmer *Image: Poulan/weed Eater Ght195711802 Product_image [182086] UPC: 24761015004 8L x 8W x 8H 9.6 LB