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Hedge Trimmer Cost: What You'll Pay by Type in 2026
A hedge trimmer costs $40 to $400. Corded runs $40 to $100, cordless $100 to $300, gas $150 to $400. Here's the real cost by type and which fits your hedges.
What a hedge trimmer costs
Pricing as of July 2026, per Home Depot and Lowe's listings, July 2026.
Prices vary by brand, model, and region. Confirm the current price with the retailer before you buy.
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Cost by type
| Type | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Corded electric | $40–$100 | Small hedges near an outlet; light and simple. |
| Cordless | $100–$300 | The homeowner default; no cord, no fuel, plenty for most hedges. |
| Gas | $150–$400 | Long runs of thick, established hedge; more reach and power. |
A hedge trimmer costs $40 to $400. Corded electric models start around $40, cordless run $100 to $300, and gas trimmers land at $150 to $400. For most homeowners with a normal run of shrubs, a cordless trimmer around $120 to $180 is the right buy.
Blade length and power type set the price. Longer blades cut wider passes on tall hedges; more power gets through thicker, woodier growth.
Which type fits your hedges
A corded electric trimmer is the cheapest and lightest, fine for small ornamental hedges within reach of an outlet, but the cord is a nuisance around shrubbery. A cordless trimmer is where most people should land: $100 to $300 buys a cord-free tool that handles typical boxwood, privet, and yew without fuss, and if you own a battery platform, a bare tool is cheap. The limit is run time, which rarely matters for a home’s worth of hedges.
Gas trimmers ($150 to $400) exist for long runs of thick, established hedge and commercial use. They cut heavier growth and run all day, but they’re loud, heavier, and need fuel. For a suburban yard, they’re usually more tool than the job requires.
What to actually spend
Match the blade length to your hedges: 18 to 22 inches covers most home shrubs. Don’t buy a gas trimmer for a dozen boxwoods, and don’t buy the cheapest corded model if you’ll be dragging a cord through beds every time. A mid-range cordless trimmer is the sweet spot for the money and the least annoying to use.
Where to buy
- Cordless hedge trimmers (EGO, Ryobi, DeWalt) , typically $100–$300 with battery (affiliate)
- Corded electric hedge trimmers (Black+Decker, Sun Joe) , typically $40–$100 (affiliate)
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