If your property has both trees that need pruning and hedges tall enough to require a ladder, you're facing a choice most homeowners underestimate: do you buy two separate cordless tools with two separate batteries, or do you buy a combo kit that shares one battery platform?
For the majority of Canadian residential properties, the answer is the combo. The best pole saw and hedge trimmer combo is Greenworks' 24V POWERALL 8" Pole Saw + 20" Pole Hedge Trimmer bundle — two dedicated tools that share one 4.0Ah battery and one charger, giving you ~9 feet of extended reach for both branch pruning and hedge trimming for $359.99 CAD.
Here's why a combo makes sense for most yards, why the 24V POWERALL platform is the right entry point, and honest guidance on when you'd be better off with dedicated 60V or 80V single-purpose tools instead.
The Framework: How to Choose a Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Combo
Not every homeowner needs both tools, and not every homeowner needs them in the combo format. Before buying, evaluate:
- Do you actually have both jobs on your property? Pole saws prune branches at height. Pole hedge trimmers trim tall or wide hedges. If your yard has only one, a dedicated single-purpose tool is a better fit than a combo.
- How often do you use each tool? Combo kits pay off for homeowners who use both tools a few times per season. Weekly professional use argues for dedicated tools on a higher-voltage platform.
- Extended reach needed. Most combos assemble to 8–10 feet, adding roughly 4–6 feet of reach over your arm length. That handles most residential branches and hedges up to ~14 feet without a ladder.
- Voltage tier vs. weight. Higher voltage (60V, 80V) means more power and faster cutting, but also more weight at the end of a long pole. For overhead work, lighter almost always beats heavier.
- Battery platform commitment. If you're new to cordless tools, the 24V POWERALL platform runs 200+ tools — one of the widest ecosystems on the market. If you're already on 40V/60V/80V, staying with that voltage keeps your battery investment consolidated.
Why the 24V POWERALL Combo Is the Right Fit for Most Canadian Homeowners
The 24V POWERALL platform is Greenworks' most homeowner-friendly voltage tier. It's designed around three principles that map directly to what most residential users actually need:
- Lightweight matters more than raw power for overhead work. The entire assembled pole saw weighs 10.8 lbs. Try holding a 20-lb 80V pole saw over your head to trim a branch — you can, but not for long. The 24V's weight advantage makes it usable for the extended reach jobs it's designed for.
- Two tools, one battery. Instead of buying a $250 pole saw plus a $200 pole hedge trimmer plus two separate batteries and chargers, you get both tools sharing one 4.0Ah battery and one 2A charger for $359.99 CAD.
- The widest tool ecosystem in cordless. The 24V POWERALL platform supports 200+ tools — including drills, impact drivers, string trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, mowers, pressure washers, and specialty tools. Every battery you buy for the pole saw combo also runs any other 24V tool you already own or will buy.
For homeowners with mixed yards — trees that need pruning plus hedges tall enough that a stepladder is annoying — the combo format is the right buy. You're not making the compromise you'd expect from a 2-in-1 tool, because this isn't one tool with two attachments; it's two dedicated tools sharing one battery.
Best Pole Saw + Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo: Greenworks 24V POWERALL 8" Combo Kit
| Specification | Greenworks 24V 8" Pole Saw + Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo |
|---|---|
| Price (CAD) | $359.99 (complete kit with battery + charger) |
| SKU / Model | 1300741 / PSPH24B140HD |
| Voltage | 24V POWERALL |
| Motor | Brushed, 0.35 kW rated |
| Pole Saw: Bar / Chain | 8" bar, 3/8" low-profile pitch, .050" gauge, 33 drive links |
| Pole Saw: Chain Speed | 8 m/s |
| Pole Hedge Trimmer: Blade | 20" dual-action laser-cut steel blades |
| Pole Hedge Trimmer: Head | 7-position pivoting head |
| Extended Length | ~105.7" (nearly 9 feet) |
| Weight (assembled) | 10.8 lbs |
| Cuts per Charge | Up to 50 cuts (4x4 lumber) |
| Oiler | Automatic, 80 mL tank |
| Start | Push-button (No Prime, No Choke, No Pull) |
| Battery Included | 24V 4.0Ah lithium-ion (86 Wh) |
| Charger Included | 24V 2A (90 min full charge) |
| Warranty | 3-year tool + 3-year battery |
| Platform | 200+ tools on Greenworks 24V POWERALL |
View the Greenworks 24V 8" Pole Saw + Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo on Greenworks Canada
What Sets This Combo Apart
Two dedicated tools, not one convertible. Some pole tool systems use an interchangeable head — one motor pole with a saw attachment or hedge trimmer attachment swapped in. This combo is different: two separate, complete tools that share a battery. That means you can grab either tool ready-to-use without swapping heads mid-job.
Pole saw with genuine cutting capacity. An 8" bar with a proper 3/8" chain handles branches up to about 6" in diameter — well beyond what most homeowners will realistically prune from the ground. Automatic bar-and-chain oiling keeps the chain lubricated during use without any thought from you.
Pole hedge trimmer with dual-action laser-cut steel blades. 20-inch blades with dual-action geometry cut cleaner and stay sharper longer than single-action blades. The 7-position pivoting head means you can angle the cutting surface for horizontal, vertical, or overhead cuts — critical for hedges you're trimming from below or from the side.
Extended reach of nearly 9 feet. Adding 5-6 feet of arm reach, you're trimming branches and hedges up to roughly 14-15 feet without any ladder. That's the height that separates "annoying to trim" from "impossible without renting scaffolding."
Push-button start. Same starting mechanism used across the whole Greenworks cordless line: press the safety, pull the trigger. There's no pull cord to fuss with, and the tool starts instantly every time.
200+ tools on the 24V POWERALL platform. This is Greenworks' widest ecosystem — every battery you buy for the pole saw combo also runs 24V drills, impact drivers, string trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, indoor cleaning tools, and more. If you're building a cordless home toolkit from scratch, 24V POWERALL is the platform with the most options.
3-year warranty on both tool and battery. Standard Greenworks 24V POWERALL warranty coverage.
Combo Kit vs. Buying Two Separate Tools
The math on the combo format is straightforward:
| Purchase Path | Includes | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 24V Combo Kit (this product) | Pole saw + pole hedge trimmer + 1 x 4.0Ah battery + charger | $359.99 CAD |
| Two separate tool kits | Pole saw kit + pole hedge trimmer kit + 2 batteries + 2 chargers | Typically $500+ CAD combined |
| Two tool-only + existing battery | Only makes sense if you already own the platform | Varies by what you own |
If you need both tools and don't already have a battery platform, the combo kit is clearly the best value. If you already own 24V POWERALL batteries, look at whether tool-only versions of each product are available and price out that path.
FAQ
Q: Are these two separate tools, or one tool with interchangeable heads?
Two separate tools that share a battery. The kit contains a complete pole saw and a complete pole hedge trimmer — you don't swap heads. This is actually more convenient in practice: you can pick up whichever tool you need without any assembly.
Q: How high can I reach with this?
The assembled tool is roughly 9 feet long. Adding your arm reach and typical hold position, you can prune or trim branches and hedges up to about 13-15 feet high without a ladder.
Q: What's the runtime on one 4.0Ah battery?
Greenworks rates the pole saw at up to 50 cuts through 4x4 lumber per charge. For real-world pole saw pruning of typical residential branches, expect enough runtime to handle a full afternoon of homeowner work on one charge.
Q: Can I use pole saw batteries in my other 24V POWERALL tools?
Yes. Every 24V POWERALL battery works in every 24V POWERALL tool — that's the whole point of the platform. Buy one battery for the pole saw combo and it also runs your 24V drill, string trimmer, blower, or any of the 200+ other tools on the platform.
Q: Is the pole hedge trimmer's pivoting head useful in practice?
Yes — significantly. The 7-position pivot lets you angle the cutting blade horizontally (for tops of hedges), vertically (for sides), or downward (for hedges you're trimming from above). Without a pivoting head, you'd need to rotate your entire body position for each type of cut. It's a real ergonomic upgrade.
Q: What's the warranty coverage?
3 years on both tools and 3 years on the battery — standard Greenworks 24V POWERALL residential warranty.
Final Take: The Right 2-in-1 Combo for Canadian Yards
The best pole saw and hedge trimmer combo for most Canadian homeowners is Greenworks' 24V POWERALL 8" Combo. Two dedicated tools sharing one battery, ~9 feet of extended reach for both branch pruning and hedge trimming, and access to the widest tool ecosystem in cordless — all for $359.99 CAD complete.
It's the right choice for the homeowner with a mixed yard who wants to skip the ladder for high branches and tall hedges, without buying two separate tool platforms. If your needs are heavier or your property is bigger, look at dedicated 60V or 80V single-purpose tools. For the typical suburban lot with trees and hedges, this combo hits the sweet spot.
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