Hedge Cutter Hire in Crowborough, East Sussex —
The Right Cutter for Every Hedge and Every Access
The hedges need cutting and the season does not wait. Battery, long reach and Avant S30 hedge cutters from Crowborough get the job done cleanly and safely. Call 01892 662 777.
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Four hedge cutter options to match any cutting task — from a lightweight battery trimmer for a garden boundary to a hydraulic loader-mounted arm capable of cutting tall thick hedges and overgrown roadside vegetation. Battery, standard petrol, long reach and Avant S30 hydraulic from 20 per day. No minimum hire period.
Hedge Cutter Hire Fleet -- Options and Rates
We stock four distinct hedge cutter types, covering everything from residential garden trimming to professional agricultural and estate hedge management.
Prices exclude VAT. Avant loader hire is quoted separately. Call Crowborough on 01892 662 777 to arrange both on the same account.
Choosing the Right Hedge Cutter for Your Job
The right hedge cutter depends on three things: the height of the hedge, the thickness of the stems you need to cut, and the volume of work you need to complete in a day.
Note that the long reach and S30 options do not eliminate the need to clear cut material from around the hedge base — factor in a rake, blower or compact loader for cleanup.
For full specifications and pricing on our complete hedge cutter range, browse the Coppard online catalogue.
Hedge Cutter Hire for Farms and Estates in East Sussex and Kent
The High Weald landscape is characterised by ancient fieldscapes with high hedge densities. Many farms and estates across East Sussex and Kent maintain many kilometres of hedgerow boundary, plus internal field dividers, woodland edges and access road plantings that all require annual or biennial trimming.
The Avant S30 is the specialist tool for this scale of work. Mounted to the Avant loader, the operator can work from the cab and cover ground quickly. The hydraulic arm adjusts position and angle to follow the hedge profile without repeated repositioning, and the cutting head handles material up to the stem diameters typical of traditionally managed Wealden hedgerows.
Farmers and estate managers in the Crowborough, Uckfield, Heathfield and Forest Row areas regularly hire the S30 in conjunction with the Avant for the annual hedge-cutting programme. The Avant can be used for other jobs on the farm during the hire period — the S30 is simply exchanged for another attachment when not needed.
Hedge cutting on farms adjacent to highways has additional requirements under the Highways Act 1980 — hedges overhanging a public road must be cut back to the highway boundary, and cut material must not be left to obstruct the carriageway or footpath. Check obligations with East Sussex Highways or Kent Highways before undertaking roadside cutting works.
We regularly supply hedge cutter hire to customers across Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, East Grinstead, Heathfield, Wadhurst, Forest Row and Tonbridge. Same-week delivery available from our Crowborough depot across East Sussex and Kent.
Hedge Cutter Hire for Residential and Landscape Projects in Kent and Surrey
Landscaping contractors, garden maintenance companies and property managers across Kent and Surrey use hired hedge cutting equipment for seasonal maintenance programmes and renovation cutting.
For contractors managing multiple properties, hiring a long reach cutter for a week and working through a round of tall hedges is often more cost-effective than buying. A week's hire at 125 is well below the purchase cost of a quality long reach petrol cutter, and the equipment is maintained and ready to work.
For renovation cuts — severely overgrown hedges that need hard cutting back over two or three years to bring them to a manageable height — the standard petrol cutter or the S30 attachment provides the power required for thick, multi-stem growth that a battery cutter would struggle with.
Coppard serves contractors across Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and the broader Kent border area from our Crowborough depot. The one-hour collection drive from most of this area makes day hire practical for a full day's productive use.
Why Hire a Hedge Cutter from Coppard?
Coppard has 54 years of supplying plant and equipment to farms, estates and contractors across East Sussex, Kent and Surrey. Hedge cutters sit alongside our full range of agricultural and groundworks equipment — one call, one account, one collection trip.
Call Crowborough on 01892 662 777 to check availability and book the cutter that fits your job.
Searching for the best hedge cutter hire near me? Coppard's Crowborough depot covers Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, East Grinstead, Heathfield, Tonbridge, Forest Row, Wadhurst, Hartfield and the wider High Weald area of East Sussex and Kent. Call 01892 662 777.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Crowborough depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the full Hedge Cutter Hire catalogue on the Coppard website — full specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hedge Cutter Hire in Crowborough and East Sussex
What stem diameter can a standard petrol hedge cutter handle?
A standard petrol hedge trimmer is typically rated for stems up to around 25mm in diameter — roughly the thickness of a finger. Older, thicker stems on overgrown hedges (30mm and above) may jam or stall the machine. For heavily overgrown hedges with thick main stems, a chainsaw or the hydraulic Avant S30 attachment is more appropriate.
How tall a hedge can the long reach cutter reach?
The long reach hedge cutter extends to approximately 2.5 to 3 metres above the operator’s hands. When operated by someone standing on flat ground, this typically allows cutting at heights of around 3.5 to 4 metres above ground level, depending on the model and the operator’s height and reach.
What should I consider before hiring a hedge cutter?
The right hedge cutter will depend on the hedge height, thickness, total length, available access and whether the work is beside a road, footpath or neighbouring property. A long-reach or machine-mounted cutter may be far more efficient for tall, dense or extended runs than smaller handheld equipment. Surrey County Council explains that landowners are generally responsible for keeping privately owned hedges from obstructing roads and pavements in its guidance on maintaining roadside hedges. Tell Coppard’s Crowborough team the approximate hedge dimensions, access available and whether the work is roadside, and they can recommend a suitable hedge cutter for the job.
Can I use the long reach cutter from a ladder?
This is not recommended. Operating a long reach hedge cutter while standing on a ladder combines two separate risks — working at height and operating vibrating cutting equipment — and the combination significantly increases the risk of injury. Use the long reach cutter from ground level, which is what it is designed for. If the hedge requires cutting at a height above the long reach cutter’s range, a cherry picker or access platform is the correct solution.
Is there a minimum hire period?
No minimum period for the battery, standard petrol or long reach cutters. Day rate applies. The Avant S30 attachment is typically hired by the week at 500, though day hire may be available — call to confirm.
Can I cut right up to the hedge base and sides with these cutters?
The hand-held cutters work well on the sides and accessible top faces of hedges. For the base of the hedge and any trimming close to the ground, a brush cutter or strimmer is more effective — the hedge trimmer blades are not designed for ground contact. Coppard also hires strimmers and brush cutters in the gardening equipment range.
Need hedge cutter hire near you in East Sussex or Kent?
Call 01892 662 777. Same-day collection from Crowborough. Delivery across East Sussex, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Uckfield, East Grinstead and beyond.
