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Bosch Professional GHE 18V-50 TP with 2.5 m pole
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The GHE 18V-50 TP is a Bosch Professional pole hedge trimmer built around a 2.5 m telescopic pole and a 50 cm blade with a 23.5 mm tooth opening. It runs on the blue Bosch Professional 18V system and the AMPShare battery alliance. It is aimed at gardeners with tall, established hedges who already own those batteries and want a tool that can bite into thicker growth.
- Blade length
- 50 cm
- Tooth gap
- 23.5 mm
- Reach
- 2.5 m telescopic pole
- Head adjustment
- Not stated
- Battery
- Not included (18 V)
In its favour
- The 23.5 mm tooth opening is the widest stated here, so it takes thicker stems.
- A 2.5 m telescopic pole is listed, and a shoulder strap is included to carry the weight.
- Bosch's anti blocking system is said to cut thicker branches without jamming.
Good to know
- Sold without battery or charger, so it suits owners of Bosch Professional 18V or AMPShare packs.
- The listing does not state whether the head angles, which matters for cutting hedge tops.
Our take
Reach and blade
Bosch lists a 2.5 m telescopic pole, which lets you set the length to the job instead of carrying a fixed long shaft for every cut. The blade is 50 cm long and made from high carbon steel, according to the specs.
The 23.5 mm tooth opening is the standout figure. It is the widest stated among the pole trimmers in our guide, so this tool should take thicker stems than models rated at 14 or 18 mm before stalling.
Motor and anti blocking
A brushless motor with variable speed drives the blade at up to 3,400 strokes per minute. Variable speed lets you slow down on delicate growth or speed up on dense sections. Bosch also lists its patented anti blocking system, which is meant to keep the blade moving through thicker branches instead of jamming.
The listing does not say whether the head angles. For cutting flat across the top of a tall hedge, an adjustable head is a big help, so check this point with Bosch if it matters to you.
Weight, strap and batteries
Amazon lists the weight at 4.5 kg, without a battery. On a pole, that weight sits far from your hands, so the included shoulder strap is a welcome part of the box. No battery or charger is supplied. It accepts Bosch Professional 18V packs and other AMPShare batteries, which matters if you already own tools from the alliance.
Compared with the Ryobi and Greenworks
The Ryobi OPT1845 kit comes with a battery and charger and has a 115 degree head, but its listing gives no reach figure and an 18 mm gap. The Greenworks G40PSH adds a pole saw and states 2.4 m of reach, though its listing advises keeping to branches under 15 mm with the trimmer.
Verdict
Pick the GHE 18V-50 TP if you own Bosch Professional 18V or AMPShare batteries and your hedges are tall and woody, where the wide tooth opening pays off. If you need a battery in the box or an angled head you can be sure of, the Ryobi OPT1845 kit is the easier buy, and the Greenworks G40PSH suits gardens that also need a pole saw.
Compared with alternatives in: Best long reach and pole hedge trimmers
Amazon listing title: Bosch Professional 18V System Hedgepole GHE 18V-50 TP (2.5 m Telescopic Pole, 3,400 Strokes per Minute, 23.5 mm Tooth Opening, incl. Shoulder Strap, Without Battery)