Boosted Performance and Upgraded Features Meet Pro Landscaper Demands
Milwaukee has steadily developed its hedge trimmer line over the years, but the top end has lagged behind other Pro brands. That changes this year with several new models, and I’m going to walk you through how the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 24 and 30-inch hedge trimmers are bridging the gap.
Better Performance
- Model: Milwaukee 3033 / 3034
- Brushless motor
- Blade length: 24 inches / 30 inches
- Max speed: 3200 SPM
- Cutting capacity: 1 1/4-inch
- Dual-sided blade
Milwaukee has had several new hedge trimmers joining the M18 Fuel platform in recent months. At Milwaukee Pipeline 2024, we got a firsthand look at some of the newest outdoor power equipment from Milwaukee, including pole and extended-pole hedge trimmers, articulating hedge trimmers, and more.
However, if your needs lie more with the standard hedge trimmer design, the brand’s 3033 and 3034 hedge trimmers may be more your speed. Sporting 24-inch and 30-inch lengths, respectively, these tools make a good case for professional landscapers looking to upgrade or offset their gas equipment.
Both trimmers feature brushless motors that bring top speeds of up to 3200 SPM to make quick work of shrubs and bushes. They can slice through branches up to 1 1/4 inches thick, and their dual-sided blades ensure you get a quality cut in any direction.
The 3034 (30-inch) model is also Milwaukee’s largest M18 hedge trimmer to date. Since both models have the same performance specs, you have the choice to upgrade to a larger model without sacrificing speed, or opt for the smaller 24-inch model while keeping the same cutting capacity.
Upgraded Features
- Dimensions (LxWxH):
- 3033: 43.5 x 9 x 8.5 inches
- 3034: 49.5 x 9 x 8.5 inches
- Weight:
- 3033: 9.3 lbs (bare)
- 3034: 9.8 lbs (bare)
- 5-position rotating handle
- Blade tip guard
- Clipping sweep attachment included
The Milwaukee M18 24-inch 3033 hedge trimmer weighs 9.3 pounds as a bare tool, and the 30-inch 3034 weighs 8 ounces more, at 9.8 pounds. The only real difference between the two models is the length of the knives, so that’s where the weight difference comes from.
Both tools feature a 5-position rotating handle that lets you comfortably trim at a variety of angles. This feature is one we’ve seen before in battery-powered hedge trimmers, so I’m glad Milwaukee included it in the design here.
Another design element that Milwaukee carried over to this generation is the blade tip guard. It prevents damage to property, like fences and home facades that run close to hedges and bushes. It also protects the blades from damage if the tip comes in contact with something other than shrubs.
Finally, both hedge trimmers include a clipping sweep attachment to make it easier to clear your clippings as you work. That’s not something we see as widespread in the Pro landscaping market, but it’s certainly not unheard of. Of course, the attachment is also removable if you prefer not to use it.
Pricing
The 3033 (24-inch) hedge trimmer retails for $329 as a bare tool and $479 as a kit with an 8.0Ah Forge battery and rapid charger. For the 30-inch 3034 hedge trimmer, you can find it for $329 bare and $529 as a kit, also with an 8.0Ah Forge battery and rapid charger.
Both tools are available at your favorite Milwaukee retailer. Milwaukee backs your purchase with a 3-year warranty.
Should You Buy It?
The 3033 and 3034 are Milwaukee’s highest-performing hedge trimmers and include meaningful feature upgrades to improve your workflow. If you’ve been looking for a cordless hedge trimmer that can compete against top models from brands like Stihl and Husqvarna, Milwaukee is now in a much better position to meet that need.
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