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Husqvarna 525HE3 vs Stihl HS 82 RC-E
The Husqvarna 525HE3 is a petrol pole hedge trimmer (long reach hedge trimmer). The Stihl HS 82 RC-E is a professional petrol hedge trimmer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Husqvarna 525HE3 | Stihl HS 82 RC-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 25.4 cm3 | 22.7 cm3 |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | - |
| Engine power | 1 kW | - |
| Knife length | 60 cm | - |
| Power | - | 0.70 kW |
| Stroke rate | - | 3200 r/min |
Sources: Husqvarna 525HE3, Stihl HS 82 RC-E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525HE3 if...
A 25cc petrol pole hedge trimmer with a 60 cm cutter bar for high and wide hedges that a standard trimmer cannot reach. Grounds teams, landscapers and hedge contractors use it for tall boundary hedges without ladders.
Full 525HE3 specifications →Buy or hire the HS 82 RC-E if...
A petrol hedge trimmer for large-volume pruning jobs. Used by landscapers and grounds maintenance crews on long or tall hedges.
Full HS 82 RC-E specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Husqvarna 525HE3 and the Stihl HS 82 RC-E?
The Husqvarna 525HE3 is a petrol pole hedge trimmer (long reach hedge trimmer); the Stihl HS 82 RC-E is a professional petrol hedge trimmer.
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