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XU1 18V Cordless Pole Pruner & Hedge Trimmer Kit $98.90 (Was $165) @ Bunnings

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XU1 18V Cordless Pole Pruner & Hedge Trimmer Kit $98.90 (Was $165) @ Bunnings
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GalacticBacon on 03/01/2023 - 10:11 bunnings.com.au (5134 clicks)
Last edited 03/01/2023 - 13:04 by 3 other users

Looks like bunnings is price matching the upcoming aldi special buys again

This kit includes a battery and has a longer reach (2.85m) vs the aldi kit

Pole hedge trimmer – Ideal for trimming tall hedges or wide bushes, the long reach pole enables trimming tall hedges without the hassle of ladders or risk of injury
Telescopic extension pole – Quick and easy adjustment allows for hard to reach areas
Battery and charger included
Pole pruner – 200mm high quality Oregon bar and chain, it is ideal for those tough, hard to reach shrubs and branches to keep your garden neat and tidy
This Cordless 2-in-1 Pole Pruner and Hedge Trimmer kit cuts branches or limbs and trims tall hedges or wide bushes easily and safely and from the ground.

Model: XPPHT-0185

Home & Garden Hedge Trimmer Pole Pruner XU1

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  • 10101010101 on 03/01/2023 - 10:18
    +2

    Are these batteries the ones compatible with Worx/Toolpro/Rockwell?
    I bought https://www.mitre10.com.au/rockwell-18v-pole-chainsaw-skin previously on sale but the XU1 has much better reach which is useful

  • tunzafun001 on 03/01/2023 - 11:00
    +10

    Just a heads up with my warranty experience with the Aldi version (Gardenline).

    The pole and motor are brilliant. But they use a plastic hinge. It went brittle and snapped.

    I reached out to the supplier+Aldi email support. Was told I can only get a refund, or can pay $50 for a replacement complete head (as they don't sell the hinge). The supplier gives you heaps of attitudes. Said I was asking a 'a bit much' on a warranty claim on a 2 year old product (warranty is 5 years!!).

    But since it was a skin only, I said I will be returning all my batteries I bought with it as well then. They changed their mind and offered a replacement. After 70 days it still hadn't arrived. Reached out again. 6 days later a replacement arrived.

    However, I received a Ferrex brand replacement (far inferior) with a bulky motor that hangs out the side (which you don't want snagging on branches with a pole saw). Also uses different shape sprocket gears (so old chain doesn't really match/ bed with the Ferrex). So will need to buy another chain. How they can send a warranty replacement for a totally different product is beyond me…and again, got the usual attitude when I queried it with the supplier.

    Aldi support were pretty good, but the supplier (as per label on the product)….So ..dodgy…

    • c64 on 03/01/2023 - 11:14
      +7

      should have just taken it back to an aldi shop to get a refund

      • andresampras on 03/01/2023 - 12:52
        +1

        agreed. I would still now take the ferrex back to Aldi, along with proof of purchase and email showing they sent you an incorrect replacement

    • montorola on 03/01/2023 - 12:10

      Ngl, that was an enjoyable read lol

  • andresampras on 03/01/2023 - 11:04

    Battery Capacity: 1.5Ah Li-Ion
    Power Consumption: 27Wh

    edit: is XU1 a Bunnings brand? The manual refers troubleshooting to Ozito support.

    • silenthillrocks on 03/01/2023 - 11:05

      2 mins usage time?

    • Frozensage on 03/01/2023 - 12:43

      1.5? Wouldn't even use 1.5ah for a drill let along a chain saw. Be choking after 1 minute. More reason paying up for something better.

  • Royale with cheese on 03/01/2023 - 11:05
    -2

    I will buy at $12.95

  • c64 on 03/01/2023 - 11:09
    +1

    1 year warranty
    need a screwdriver to tension the pole saw chain instead of a knob

    • spy on 03/01/2023 - 13:46

      Yeah I'd go the ALDI version just for the warranty and there battery compatiblity in the eco system

  • mikafamily on 03/01/2023 - 11:09

    Thanks! Just what I need. Snapped one up :-)

  • Peelaw on 03/01/2023 - 11:19
    +2

    Stock check: https://nrby.in/bunnings/0404140

  • BargainEnjoyer2022 on 03/01/2023 - 11:24
    +4

    Dang. was hoping they'd use Ozito for the price match.

  • Frozensage on 03/01/2023 - 11:25
    +3

    Dad probably get one, to go with all the other rubbish and million different chargers he bought from aldi and bunning special and just breaks after 2 use. With power tools, don't understand why ppl doesn't just spend the 100-200 bux more and get some good quality ones.

    • BargainEnjoyer2022 on 03/01/2023 - 11:37
      +5

      Buy the cheapest that will get the job done. And if it breaks you use it enough to justify a more expensive one.

      • abc on 03/01/2023 - 11:47
        +3

        Depends on the usage you get out of it. Why go with an expensive one if you are only using it occasionally or casually?

      • Frozensage on 03/01/2023 - 12:42

        likely will also make each job taking longer, just breaks mid way, doesn't work as well as a more expensive tool and you less likely to take good care of it cause it's use and dump. You just spend more time and money in the end. Worser for the environment and clutters your house. Even if you just use it once a year every year, buying something like a ryobi will net you better value in the long run and each use.

        • andresampras on 03/01/2023 - 12:49
          +1

          You have the benefit of hindsight.

          People who have never had an interest or looked into these things previously are going to baulk at the higher entry pricing for the 'better' brands….and that's assuming they know which brands are better to start with.

          Also some people buy things for a specific task, for which a better quality product that lasts longer may simply be overkill.

    • jimojr on 03/01/2023 - 12:50
      -1

      Your father may be my former colleague who frequently breaks his tools, burns extension leads, welding cables and his overalls.

    • Duff5000 on 04/01/2023 - 19:07
      +1

      many many years ago i bought an XU1 grinder, sander and some cheap dremmel knockoff. All still work fine. Some of these are so basic that for occasional use the cheap versions fine. Would have been wasting my $$ to have bought the expensive version back then.

  • Hydralyte on 03/01/2023 - 11:35
    +1

    Will this slice through a tree trunk or a branch (15 cm diameter)?

    • 10101010101 on 03/01/2023 - 12:17

      If you have patience and aren't trying to do a cut high up.

    • tunzafun001 on 04/01/2023 - 16:14

      Will cut through 15cm like butter. No problems at all.

  • abc on 03/01/2023 - 11:38
    +1

    These were being cleared out at specific stores before for $40. Don’t think we’ll see those kind of prices across all stores though.

  • adamss on 03/01/2023 - 12:32

    Any idea if this can use the Ozito branded batteries? They appear to be a brand crossover (support contact details goes to Ozito?). Was hoping they would price match against the Ozito pole pruner kit

    • wetwork on 03/01/2023 - 12:34
      +2

      No it wont use the Ozito PXC batteries.

      • adamss on 03/01/2023 - 17:14

        Does anyone know if there are adaptors to use Ozito batteries with XU1 tools?

        • redpen on 05/01/2023 - 20:32

          Won't be long until there is one. I'd never heard of XU1 before this post.

    • spy on 04/01/2023 - 01:47
      +1

      No and that's the sucky part. At least with the aldi equivalent you can use the battery on other tools.

  • Frozensage on 03/01/2023 - 12:44
    +2

    makes ozito feel premium

  • xdigger on 03/01/2023 - 13:01

    Will this work to pick fruits (paw paw) from a 3-4 metres tall tree? What other ways to get the fruits, other than climbing up a ladder? Thanks.

    • Muzeeb on 03/01/2023 - 13:06
      -5

      Hire a scissor lift.

      • xdigger on 03/01/2023 - 13:19

        Doesn't make sense to hire equipment everytime I want to pick some fruits for myself and family.

        • Muzeeb on 03/01/2023 - 13:22
          -2

          Then it looks like you won't be eating the fruit.

    • c64 on 03/01/2023 - 13:59

      surely you could just tape or strap a knife on to the end of a pole for that

      • erd on 03/01/2023 - 14:13

        ugh, just imagined how wrong that can go

        • c64 on 03/01/2023 - 14:18
          +1

          got to be better than trying to use a pole saw to cut down a pawpaw

    • Mur on 03/01/2023 - 14:30
      +1

      Google "plastic bottle fruit picker".

  • Jono 777 on 03/01/2023 - 17:13
    +2

    Did the ozbargain thing and bought one to try it out - if it sucks bunnings have a great return policy so why not.

    Was worried the 1.5Ah battery would be completely useless. To my surprise, it came fully charged. I cut a 4m tall hedge for about 15 minutes. Still have full charge left - I'm puzzled

    Edit - TLDR: Did the job but It's plasticy, toy-like similar to an ozito but blue instead of red. Thinking of buying a 4Ah battery for funsies as it lacks grunt. (coming from a Makita + Ryobi user)

  • tsunamisurfer on 05/01/2023 - 18:39
    -1

    Stupid question…for those who bought this, did it come with the chainsaw oil or did you have to buy separately? This is my first ever chainsaw. If bought what do you recommend?

    • redpen on 05/01/2023 - 21:34

      Don't know if it comes with anything. Probably not. Just get some bar and chain oil.

      https://www.bunnings.com.au/powerfit-500ml-bar-and-chain-oil…

      That Bunnings link is just something quickly searched for. There might be better deals or oil elsewhere.

    • c64 on 06/01/2023 - 00:49

      you probably want to learn how to sharpen chains as well because they go dull after a while

    • EarlyBird on 07/01/2023 - 19:58

      It's adequate for small jobs. It lacks grunt probably because of the included small 1.5ah battery. I just use old 10-30w engine oil from my petrol whipper snipper. It's slightly messier because of the lower viscosity and you have to top it up more often

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