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product_id: 59304425
title: "Electric Hedge Trimmer, 17-Inch Corded 3.2 Amp, Dual Action, Reduced Vibration, Cleaner Cut, Lightweight, 3800 Cuts per Min (BEHT150)"
price: "R1824"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 8
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# 3.2 amp motor power 3800 cutting strokes/min 17-inch dual-action hardened steel blade Electric Hedge Trimmer, 17-Inch Corded 3.2 Amp, Dual Action, Reduced Vibration, Cleaner Cut, Lightweight, 3800 Cuts per Min (BEHT150)

**Price:** R1824
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Trim Smarter, Not Harder — Your Hedge’s New Best Friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Electric Hedge Trimmer, 17-Inch Corded 3.2 Amp, Dual Action, Reduced Vibration, Cleaner Cut, Lightweight, 3800 Cuts per Min (BEHT150)
- **How much does it cost?** R1824 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/59304425-electric-hedge-trimmer-17-inch-corded-3-2-amp-dual)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure & Reliable:** Cord retention system prevents accidental unplugging, so you stay focused on the job.
- • **Effortless Efficiency:** 3.2 amp motor tackles branches up to 5/8 inch thick—cut your yard work time drastically.
- • **Versatile Yard Mastery:** Perfect for small to medium hedges, shrubs, and tough ivy—transform your garden with ease.
- • **Lightweight & Ergonomic:** Compact design with built-in T-handle and full-length trigger minimizes fatigue during extended use.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Dual-action hardened steel blade reduces vibration for smooth, effortless trimming.

## Overview

The BLACK+DECKER Electric Hedge Trimmer BEHT150 features a 17-inch dual-action hardened steel blade powered by a 3.2 amp motor delivering 3800 cutting strokes per minute. Its lightweight, compact design with ergonomic T-handle and full-length trigger ensures comfortable, fatigue-free trimming. Ideal for small to medium hedges and shrubs, it offers secure cord retention to prevent unplugging, making it a reliable and efficient tool for professional-quality garden maintenance.

## Description

Our 17-inch electric edge trimmer is compact, so BLACK+DECKER hedge trimmer ideal for small hedges, shrubs, and bushes. With its lightweight design, built-in T-handle, and full-length trigger, the bush trimmer is made for less fatigue and more control while cutting.

Review: Great trimmer - My father had an electric hedge trimmer that he said didn't cut much of anything. I tried it once and it was totally useless. More like massaging the bushes. Consequently I inherited from him the habit of using manually operated shears. Finding one of those with straight blades that actually cut was kind of annoying. After watching a couple yard care Youtube videos decided to try an electric trimmer. Due to the experience above I suspected I needed to spend $70 on one of the big ones to get one that could really cut. The 24” (22"?) B&D’s were out of stock when I was ready to purchase so I bought this one based on the reviews wondering if it could live up to those reviews. For the low price I had severe doubts. Cue parting clouds, sunbeams, and trumpets. Hey, this thing actually cuts! In 20 minutes I cut what would have taken a couple days with the shears. The limiting factor was greens waste bin space. Stuffed a couple and had to stop. Plus shaping was much easier so the bushes look better. I used a 100’ “contractors” extension cord I bought on desertcart, actually I bought two different cords for different uses, so I test fit both and both sockets fit the trimmer. The wire fit in the hole for the retention hook and I had no problems with the cording popping off. It has trouble cutting thicker woody branches (perhaps around a half-inch) but that matches the description so no problem. It appears to be a trade-off. In exchange for being very light and easy to handle, you trade-away the cutting power of a higher amperage motor and the reach of the 22” and 24” trimmers. So if all your bushes are not much taller than you are and you don’t have to reach back too much, then this one is great. If you have giant bushes with thick branches then you might want more power and reach. Extremely happy with this purchase. Less effort, more productivity, less time, bushes look better, and for a low cost.
Review: Wow! This thing did what I wanted it to do & MORE! - I am so happy I bought this electric saw. I was skeptical that it would be worth it to trim my boxwoods, but I am oh-so glad I tried it! I bought it because a few days before I’d trimmed just one of my boxwoods and it took most of the afternoon, by hand, and I was hot, my hands were sore, and I was tired. I figured, “Good grief, I’ve gotta try something different or I’ll be trimming for a week.” So I ordered this 17” saw, and frankly, I’m amazed at what a good job it did! Not only did it trim my largest boxwoods, it also trimmed my tall, thick hard wood stemmed euonymus’s. I usually have to get out my arm length heavy-duty clippers to battle those. I didn’t think this little saw would cut through their tough thick boughs, but it did. All within just minutes, rather than hours, and days! I had so much fun I started trimming other things I hadn’t thought of- and best of all, I used it to trim my tough ivy off some boulders they’d completely swallowed up a few years ago. It was easy-peazie, just swooped them back and forth slightly above the face of the rocks, the saw did it all- broke the ivy, and trimmed it so beautifully-done in moments. Normally, I’d be out there for hours on my knees, clipping with my hand clippers, and sweating amongst spiders on the ground, trying to fight bugs and the ivy off. Instead, I was done with all my work in less than a half of an afternoon. I even trimmed the heavy large vinca which always tries to take over my path-and which I normally have to slowly cut by hand, but it was cut with this saw like a hot knife through butter- what fun! All in about the same time it takes to walk down the path. No kneeling at all! Normally it takes me hours and hours on my knees on the gravel to do that path. I’m an older woman and had no problem with the weight using this. My hands weren’t tired when I was done. Seriously, why didn’t I buy this a lot sooner? I think next spring I’ll plant more boxwoods. WooHoo!

## Features

- The electric edge trimmer features 17-inch dual-action hardened steel blade for reduced vibration while trimming (Compared to BLACK plus DECKER single-action blade models)
- 3.2 amp motor for trimming branches up to 5/8 inch
- Lightweight, compact design of the trimmers for plants is easy to use with less fatigue
- Cord retention prevents accidental unplugging. Cutting Strokes/Min-3800
- Built-in T-handle and full-length trigger for control while cutting

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,709 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #3 in Power Hedge Trimmers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 15,046 Reviews |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BLACK+DECKER
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Color:** Black
- **Product Dimensions:** 31.31"L x 4.61"W x 7.33"H
- **Item Weight:** 3.9 Pounds

## Images

![Electric Hedge Trimmer, 17-Inch Corded 3.2 Amp, Dual Action, Reduced Vibration, Cleaner Cut, Lightweight, 3800 Cuts per Min (BEHT150) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NK-BlfByL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have 3 hedges total about 35 ft I'm 80 years old, can't handle my 24 in b&d monster. Will this take its place and allow me to remain independent?**
A: My Mom is 89 and was worried it would be to heavy ..I'm so glad it's worked for you ! Is the trigger easy to pull she has really bad arthritis in her hands.

**Q: How long of the wired?**
A: This electric hedge trimmer has NO wire, just a recessed plug-in area under the handle. The plug-in area has two prongs (not three) so it's not grounded. You need to buy an outdoor-grade extension cord that's suitable length for your use and that has a small enough end to fit into the recessed plug-in area. My extension cord is 80-ft. long and even though it has a 3-prong receptacle, it still fits the recessed area.

**Q: What oil do you use to maintain trimmer? How often should you reapply?**
A: I apply a little 20w oil to the cutting bar before and after use and that's about it.  Any type of oil or liquid lubricant would probably be OK.  The idea is to reduce friction and prevent rusting.

**Q: Does this come with a cord or do I have to purchase that separately?**
A: It is a short cord and you will absolutely need an extension cord and depending on the area to be trimmed suggest 14 or 16 gauge with 3 prongs. Want cord long enough to have sufficient slack to keep away from trim head.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great trimmer
*by G***A on July 5, 2018*

My father had an electric hedge trimmer that he said didn't cut much of anything. I tried it once and it was totally useless. More like massaging the bushes. Consequently I inherited from him the habit of using manually operated shears. Finding one of those with straight blades that actually cut was kind of annoying. After watching a couple yard care Youtube videos decided to try an electric trimmer. Due to the experience above I suspected I needed to spend $70 on one of the big ones to get one that could really cut. The 24” (22"?) B&D’s were out of stock when I was ready to purchase so I bought this one based on the reviews wondering if it could live up to those reviews. For the low price I had severe doubts. Cue parting clouds, sunbeams, and trumpets. Hey, this thing actually cuts! In 20 minutes I cut what would have taken a couple days with the shears. The limiting factor was greens waste bin space. Stuffed a couple and had to stop. Plus shaping was much easier so the bushes look better. I used a 100’ “contractors” extension cord I bought on Amazon, actually I bought two different cords for different uses, so I test fit both and both sockets fit the trimmer. The wire fit in the hole for the retention hook and I had no problems with the cording popping off. It has trouble cutting thicker woody branches (perhaps around a half-inch) but that matches the description so no problem. It appears to be a trade-off. In exchange for being very light and easy to handle, you trade-away the cutting power of a higher amperage motor and the reach of the 22” and 24” trimmers. So if all your bushes are not much taller than you are and you don’t have to reach back too much, then this one is great. If you have giant bushes with thick branches then you might want more power and reach. Extremely happy with this purchase. Less effort, more productivity, less time, bushes look better, and for a low cost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! This thing did what I wanted it to do & MORE!
*by L***N on July 11, 2025*

I am so happy I bought this electric saw. I was skeptical that it would be worth it to trim my boxwoods, but I am oh-so glad I tried it! I bought it because a few days before I’d trimmed just one of my boxwoods and it took most of the afternoon, by hand, and I was hot, my hands were sore, and I was tired. I figured, “Good grief, I’ve gotta try something different or I’ll be trimming for a week.” So I ordered this 17” saw, and frankly, I’m amazed at what a good job it did! Not only did it trim my largest boxwoods, it also trimmed my tall, thick hard wood stemmed euonymus’s. I usually have to get out my arm length heavy-duty clippers to battle those. I didn’t think this little saw would cut through their tough thick boughs, but it did. All within just minutes, rather than hours, and days! I had so much fun I started trimming other things I hadn’t thought of- and best of all, I used it to trim my tough ivy off some boulders they’d completely swallowed up a few years ago. It was easy-peazie, just swooped them back and forth slightly above the face of the rocks, the saw did it all- broke the ivy, and trimmed it so beautifully-done in moments. Normally, I’d be out there for hours on my knees, clipping with my hand clippers, and sweating amongst spiders on the ground, trying to fight bugs and the ivy off. Instead, I was done with all my work in less than a half of an afternoon. I even trimmed the heavy large vinca which always tries to take over my path-and which I normally have to slowly cut by hand, but it was cut with this saw like a hot knife through butter- what fun! All in about the same time it takes to walk down the path. No kneeling at all! Normally it takes me hours and hours on my knees on the gravel to do that path. I’m an older woman and had no problem with the weight using this. My hands weren’t tired when I was done. Seriously, why didn’t I buy this a lot sooner? I think next spring I’ll plant more boxwoods. WooHoo!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great trimmers: Inexpensive, lightweight, and cut nicely!
*by K***. on August 19, 2025*

This trimmer is the best! I use it for the several types of hedges and bushes in my yard! I am a woman in my late 60’s and find it to be lightweight and easy to use. Some people prefer battery trimmers, but I find the extension cord to be no problem. I hate recharging my tools and dislike even more, having to get a bunch of batteries for back ups. Look what a nice job these do!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-09*