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  Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care September 7, 2009 at 9:41pm

  I've got a pair of the (slightly) cheaper Hedgemaster ladders and they are worth their weight in gold. I know they are an expensive investment, but I've won jobs as a result of people seeing me use them as they look professional and give out the right image.
  
  Like Paul and Paul said - they make monster hedges easy and soon pay for themselves.
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  Steven Whitaker September 8, 2009 at 1:19pm

  Thanks for all the advice guys, so great to have this forum with so many great people!
  
  Would the Henchman fit on the roof rack of my little Combo van do you think?
  
  S
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  Phil Voice September 8, 2009 at 2:06pm

  "Would the Henchman fit on the roof rack of my little Combo van do you think?"
  
  Yes (depending on the quality of your roof rack. The extender legs are removed easily from the henchman and the main body folds up like a big set of step ladders (probably because they are a big set of step ladders :-0)).
  
  If I think back to the times spent precariously dangling from different ladders over the years, I wish I had bought one years ago. My Henchman is currently stored in the workshop because I don't have hedges but I do have the side of the house to crepie so looking forward to a safe working platform.
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  Sarah Ashworth October 1, 2009 at 12:23pm

  I also would like to hire a Henchman or similar tall safe ladder. I agree, it does seem silly there aren't any to hire. Although it probably keeps gardeners with decent ladders in business! I definitely don't want to buy one. Is there anyone in the Cambridgeshire area who would like to hire theirs out to me for a day?
  
  Sarah
  
  Pro Gard said:

  "Would the Henchman fit on the roof rack of my little Combo van do you think?"
  
  Depends on what model you get, the henchman brocheure has the folded dimensions on it for all the models so mesure the space youve got.
  
  I have a Henchman Midi podium step and it fits easily on my SWB transit with space by the side for the extension ladder or swing back steps aswell.
  
  Initially I bought a major and it took up the entire roof rack, however it was farr too big for my needs so I exchanged it for the midi. i have an extender aswell and with the midi and or extender I can cut all my jobs with ease.
  
  I rekon for best versatility go for the closest model to your averadge hedges with the legs at mid extension and if needs be buy an extender this way youll have loads of height leyway.
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  The Perfumed Garden October 1, 2009 at 6:17pm

  Hi Sarah
  
  We have a henchman. We don't normally hire things out due to misuse and damage ( and a friend virtually cutting his thumb off with my mitre saw). However, a henchman isn't too dangerous and after reading your profile we could do a deal. Where are you in Cambs? We're about 10 miles south of Cambridge.
  
  Simon
  
  Sarah Ashworth said:

  I also would like to hire a Henchman or similar tall safe ladder. I agree, it does seem silly there aren't any to hire. Although it probably keeps gardeners with decent ladders in business! I definitely don't want to buy one. Is there anyone in the Cambridgeshire area who would like to hire theirs out to me for a day?
  
  Sarah
  
  Pro Gard said:

  "Would the Henchman fit on the roof rack of my little Combo van do you think?"
  
  Depends on what model you get, the henchman brocheure has the folded dimensions on it for all the models so mesure the space youve got.
  
  I have a Henchman Midi podium step and it fits easily on my SWB transit with space by the side for the extension ladder or swing back steps aswell.
  
  Initially I bought a major and it took up the entire roof rack, however it was farr too big for my needs so I exchanged it for the midi. i have an extender aswell and with the midi and or extender I can cut all my jobs with ease.
  
  I rekon for best versatility go for the closest model to your averadge hedges with the legs at mid extension and if needs be buy an extender this way youll have loads of height leyway.
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  pete October 1, 2009 at 6:48pm

  
  
  Just like to show you two pics of Karen doing her stuff on the Hedgemaster - and one reason to go for the Henchman instead, that is - the horizontal struts low down between front and back legs (which the Henchman doesn't have) --- these do make straddling shrubs in borders a bit awkward.
  
  
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  Mike Novakovic October 3, 2009 at 9:10pm

  

  Hi
  Just to let you know that someone is selling these sort of platform ladders for hedge cutting on eBay. They are probably a foreign made copy in the style of the Hedgemaster/Henchman - the item description says they are designed for hedges up to 9' high - so if you don't do many taller hedges it might be something to consider? They are selling for about £136 - although I cannot vouch for their reliablity, construction or robustness!
  
  The item number if you want to check it out is: 230374380621
  
  
  
  Regards
  
  Mike
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  Sarah Ashworth October 5, 2009 at 9:55am

  Dear Simon
  
  Re: hiring out Henchman in return for computer services (I presume). That's a stroke of luck! This network is more useful than I thought. What kind of deal are you thinking? I am living just outside Little Shelford.
  
  Sarah
  
  
  The Perfumed Garden said:

  Hi Sarah
  
  We have a henchman. We don't normally hire things out due to misuse and damage ( and a friend virtually cutting his thumb off with my mitre saw). However, a henchman isn't too dangerous and after reading your profile we could do a deal. Where are you in Cambs? We're about 10 miles south of Cambridge.
  
  Simon
  
  Sarah Ashworth said:

  I also would like to hire a Henchman or similar tall safe ladder. I agree, it does seem silly there aren't any to hire. Although it probably keeps gardeners with decent ladders in business! I definitely don't want to buy one. Is there anyone in the Cambridgeshire area who would like to hire theirs out to me for a day?
  
  Sarah
  
  Pro Gard said:

  "Would the Henchman fit on the roof rack of my little Combo van do you think?"
  
  Depends on what model you get, the henchman brocheure has the folded dimensions on it for all the models so mesure the space youve got.
  
  I have a Henchman Midi podium step and it fits easily on my SWB transit with space by the side for the extension ladder or swing back steps aswell.
  
  Initially I bought a major and it took up the entire roof rack, however it was farr too big for my needs so I exchanged it for the midi. i have an extender aswell and with the midi and or extender I can cut all my jobs with ease.
  
  I rekon for best versatility go for the closest model to your averadge hedges with the legs at mid extension and if needs be buy an extender this way youll have loads of height leyway.
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  The Perfumed Garden October 5, 2009 at 10:00am

  Sarah
  
  i'll email you direct later this afternoon
  
  Simon
  
  Sarah Ashworth said:

  Dear Simon
  
  Re: hiring out Henchman in return for computer services (I presume). That's a stroke of luck! This network is more useful than I thought. What kind of deal are you thinking? I am living just outside Little Shelford.
  
  Sarah
  
  
  The Perfumed Garden said:

  Hi Sarah
  
  We have a henchman. We don't normally hire things out due to misuse and damage ( and a friend virtually cutting his thumb off with my mitre saw). However, a henchman isn't too dangerous and after reading your profile we could do a deal. Where are you in Cambs? We're about 10 miles south of Cambridge.
  
  Simon
  
  Sarah Ashworth said:

  I also would like to hire a Henchman or similar tall safe ladder. I agree, it does seem silly there aren't any to hire. Although it probably keeps gardeners with decent ladders in business! I definitely don't want to buy one. Is there anyone in the Cambridgeshire area who would like to hire theirs out to me for a day?
  
  Sarah
  
  Pro Gard said:

  "Would the Henchman fit on the roof rack of my little Combo van do you think?"
  
  Depends on what model you get, the henchman brocheure has the folded dimensions on it for all the models so mesure the space youve got.
  
  I have a Henchman Midi podium step and it fits easily on my SWB transit with space by the side for the extension ladder or swing back steps aswell.
  
  Initially I bought a major and it took up the entire roof rack, however it was farr too big for my needs so I exchanged it for the midi. i have an extender aswell and with the midi and or extender I can cut all my jobs with ease.
  
  I rekon for best versatility go for the closest model to your averadge hedges with the legs at mid extension and if needs be buy an extender this way youll have loads of height leyway.
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  Mark October 5, 2009 at 10:06am

  LoL .....she'll be there all day with a battery powered hedge trimmer on that Laurel !!
  
  Mike Novakovic said:

  

  Hi
  Just to let you know that someone is selling these sort of platform ladders for hedge cutting on eBay. They are probably a foreign made copy in the style of the Hedgemaster/Henchman - the item description says they are designed for hedges up to 9' high - so if you don't do many taller hedges it might be something to consider? They are selling for about £136 - although I cannot vouch for their reliablity, construction or robustness!
  
  The item number if you want to check it out is: 230374380621
  
  
  
  Regards
  
  Mike