EGO Power+ Hedge Trimmer Cordless, Electric Hedge Trimmer 26", Battery and Charger Not Included - HT2600
Best for
Best for heavy-duty cutting
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Current price
$179.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
The EGO POWER+ 26-inch (HT2600) is the step-up handheld, and it is the rare pick here backed by a high-trust expert source: protoolreviews.com describes the carbon-fiber-rail EGO as cutting 'more like a professional-grade trimmer without the Pro-level price tag,' citing larger capacity, excellent top speed, and a lightweight profile. That lines up with the lowes.com customer summary, which reports owners 'overwhelmingly' praising cutting power, battery life, and ergonomics, and with r/egopowerplus owners who like the adjustable handle for hitting hedges from multiple angles.
What reviewers liked
- Backed by high-trust protoolreviews.com, which rated cutting performance near professional-grade
- Strong 4.7 Amazon average and positive lowes.com customer summary
- Longer 26-inch blade and rotating handle praised by r/egopowerplus owners
Where it falls short
- Higher price than the 24-inch EGO with broadly similar real-world results
- Sold without battery and charger in this listing
- One r/egopowerplus owner couldn't find a comfortable handle angle, echoing a recurring EGO ergonomics nitpick
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The EGO POWER+ 26-inch (HT2600) is the step-up handheld, and it is the rare pick here backed by a high-trust expert source: protoolreviews.com describes the carbon-fiber-rail EGO as cutting 'more like a professional-grade trimmer without the Pro-level price tag,' citing larger capacity, excellent top speed, and a lightweight profile. That lines up with the lowes.com customer summary, which reports owners 'overwhelmingly' praising cutting power, battery life, and ergonomics, and with r/egopowerplus owners who like the adjustable handle for hitting hedges from multiple angles.
- CARBON FIBER RAIL – An industry first, this EGO hedge trimmer features a durable carbon fiber rail protected by a lifetime warranty
- 26-INCH DUAL-ACTION STEEL BLADES – Dual-action steel blades feature an up to 1.2-inch cut capacity for tackling thicker branches; fully serviceable gearbox for quick and easy blade sharpening
- UP TO 60 MINUTES OF RUNTIME – Battery hedge trimmer delivers up to 60 minutes of runtime on a single charge with a recommended 2.5Ah battery (available separately); compatible with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries
- 180-DEGREE ROTATING HANDLE – The bush trimmer features a five-position, 180-degree rotating handle for ultimate control
- CUTS AT UP TO 3,400 SPM – High-efficiency brushless motor delivers up to 3,400 strokes per minute along with long runtimes, low vibrations, and extended tool life
It trims through bushes like butter! The ability to rotate the blade 180 degrees was so awesome - I didn't realize how much easier that would make rounding out ...
I'm very happy with the stand alone trimmer. The only place I think the power head version would be better is if you had really tall hedges and ...
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