Einhell GE-CH 18/60 Li Review: 60 cm Cordless Hedge Trimmer Tested
In short: the Einhell GE-CH 18/60 Li is a mid-size 18V hedge trimmer with a 60 cm blade and 22 mm tooth spacing — enough for regular hedge maintenance on established shrubs, not for cutting through thick woody branches. It weighs 2.8 kg and cuts at up to 2,400 strokes per minute.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Product number | 3410930 |
| Battery platform | 18V Power X-Change (battery sold separately) |
| Cutting length | 60 cm |
| Blade length | 67 cm |
| Tooth spacing | 22 mm |
| Blade speed | Up to 2,400 cuts/minute |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Gear housing | Metal |
| Blades | Laser-cut, diamond-honed steel |
What Stands Out
Laser-cut, diamond-honed blades stay sharper longer and cut more cleanly than stamped blades on cheaper trimmers, which matters for hedge health — ragged cuts brown at the edges. The rotatable rear handle lets you angle the trimmer for vertical or angled hedge tops without contorting your wrist, and a metal gear housing is more durable under sustained use than a plastic one.
Where It Falls Short
A 22 mm tooth spacing is built for leaves and typical hedge growth, not thick woody stems — anything much beyond pencil-thickness should go to loppers or a pruning saw instead. Like most Einhell "Solo" tools, battery and charger are sold separately, so factor that into the real cost.
Who Should Buy It?
Homeowners with established hedges (boxwood, privet, laurel, conifer) that need a seasonal trim rather than heavy renovation cutting. The 60 cm blade length covers most garden hedges in a reasonable number of passes without being so long it becomes unwieldy for one-handed sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How thick a branch can the GE-CH 18/60 cut?
- The 22 mm tooth spacing is designed for hedge foliage and thin new growth. Branches thicker than roughly a pencil should be cut with loppers or a pruning saw instead — forcing thick wood through a hedge trimmer wears the blades and strains the motor.
- Does it come with a battery and charger?
- No. The "Li-Solo" version is the bare tool only. An 18V Power X-Change battery and charger are required and sold separately, or as part of a bundled kit where available.
- How often should the blades be sharpened or replaced?
- Einhell's diamond-honed steel blades hold an edge longer than typical stamped blades, but like any hedge trimmer they should be checked each season and sharpened or replaced if cuts start looking ragged or the trimmer bogs down in normal growth.
- Is 2.8 kg comfortable for trimming a tall hedge overhead?
- 2.8 kg is on the lighter side for an 18V trimmer of this cutting length, which helps for overhead sections, but any hedge trimmer becomes tiring held above shoulder height for extended periods — plan for breaks on taller hedges.