SGS SPGMT52 52cc 5-in-1 Garden Tool Set

Description

I’ve had this SGS SPGMT52 52cc 5-in-1 garden tool set for a few years now and it’s been a real workhorse for my garden in wrecclesham, Waverley. It’s the kind of thing you end up using a lot — not just for neatness, but because it actually gets the job done when you’ve got thick weeds, overgrown hedges, or branches that don’t want to go quietly.

The box is a bit damaged, but the tools themselves are all there and fully working. No warranty, so no surprises there — I’m just passing it on.

I’ve learned a few things about it over time: if you use E5 petrol, it runs smoother and lasts longer. And if you’re ever thinking of returning it (even if you’re just swapping it out), you’ll need to drain all the petrol and oil — health and safety stuff, and we can’t go against that.

It’s a 5-in-1, so you’ve got a chainsaw, trimmer, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, and a long reach pole. The pole adds 745mm, which means you can reach high branches without needing a ladder.

Here’s what each tool does:
- The hedge trimmer has a 40cm cutting diameter and a 2.4m nylon line — good for keeping edges sharp and tidy.
- The pruning saw has a 12-inch guide bar (3/8" pitch), and it’s got an automatic oiler. The chain speed is decent at 23.5m/sec, and it’s easy to adjust.
- The brush cutter just swaps out the trimmer line and handles tough weeds and brambles.
- The chainsaw is for the heavier jobs — cutting thick branches, roots, etc.

It comes with safety goggles, gloves, over-ear cups, a 600ml mixing tank, a spark plug wrench, Allen keys, a reversible screwdriver, and a spanner.

I’ve got the manual, and I’ve found loads of online guides to walk through setup — it’s not too bad once you get the hang of it.

Assembly is needed, but it’s not a nightmare. The fuel mix is 40:1 (40 parts petrol to 1 part oil).

I’ve used it every season since I got it, and it’s held up well. It’s not perfect — the box is worn, and it doesn’t come with a battery (it’s petrol-powered, so that makes sense).

It’s sitting in my shed now, and I’m just letting it go because I’ve moved on to a different setup. It’s not super expensive — £90 — but it’s been reliable, and I know it’ll do the same for someone else.

If you’re into gardening and have a bit of DIY, this one’s worth a look. I’m not selling it because I don’t need it, just because I’ve got something else now.

Let me know if you’ve used anything like it — I’d love to hear how it’s worked out for you.