New hedger

[oakleaf]

So wasnt due to change the cutter till next season but the local dealer has an ex demo mcconnel 6065 that comes at a not too bad price and with 0% finance l am tempted.
Never ran a mcconnel before so any opinions of this model?
It is 6m reach without telescopic . I am used to a 6m Reco Ferri but with telescopic so 5.2 when retracted . Will the 6m fixed arm be more awkward in tight spots.
Are the Mcconnel still the daddy of hedgecutters or have others caught up by now?

 

[Stock]

They were but are over priced now compared to the Shelbourne Reynolds . Having driven a telescopic you will find it very difficult without it....................................................

 

[Robert K]

Personally I'd demo a few this September

 

[shazza]

Iv a fixed arm Shelbourne after having a tele boon bomford, it os more awkward in narrow lanes, under trees etc, my next one would be telescopic.

 

[wrapthat]

Telescopic Shelbourn would be perfect for you

 

[oakleaf]

They were but are over priced now compared to the Shelbourne Reynolds . Having driven a telescopic you will find it very difficult without it....................................................

Lots of dots there , not sure what they mean .
I expected i would miss the tele a bit but "find it very difficult" is that not maybe a bit strong ?

 

[oakleaf]

Personally I'd demo a few this September

Good idea but they never seem to have one when l want it. l have demoed other implements but not managed to get a cutter yet.

 

[oakleaf]

Iv a fixed arm Shelbourne after having a tele boon bomford, it os more awkward in narrow lanes, under trees etc, my next one would be telescopic.

Very helpful thanks.

 

[oakleaf]

Telescopic Shelbourn would be perfect for you

Could well be. Very thin on the ground over here . Currently only one dealer covering the whole country AFAIK.