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Echo DPE-2600

Grasshopper Edge-EZE

Ego EDX2000

Echo trimmers , edgers and powerheads

Echo introduced a range of trimmers , edgers and powerheads . The DPAS-2600 is an X Series commercial-grade attachment-capable powerhead . It allows for easy attachment changes and is compatible with all 16 attachments in the Echo Pro Attachment Series . Echo ’ s DPE-2600 is a battery-powered stick edger with an aluminum debris shield , same as the PE-2620 pro stick edger . Its 2:1 gear case converts the high-speed motor to improved cutting power at the lower end . The battery-powered DPE-2100 edger has curved-shaft and uses the same gear case , plus a molded debris shield , front handle , and easy height-adjustment wheel like the gas-powered PE-225 .

Ego EDX2000 commercial straight shaft edger

Ego designed its commercial straight shaft edger — the EDX2000 — for maintenance tasks . Powered by a 56V ARC lithium battery , this edger delivers the power of a

25cc gas motor without the noise , fumes and hassle of gas . Designed for heavy-duty professional use , the edger ’ s commercialgrade construction features a carbon-fiber shaft built for demanding high-torque applications . The business end of the tool has an 8-inch blade , adjustable wheel guide and a 3-inch-max cutting depth . A squeeze of the variable-speed trigger delivers up to 4,500 rpm . The edger also features a precision-engineered , UV-resistant composite housing and IPX5-rated weather resistance for working through the worst weather conditions . This edger can be powered by any one of Ego ’ s 56V ARC Lithium batteries which can be hot swapped for more runtime . It ’ s protected by a two-year , no-catch warranty .

Grasshopper Edge-EZE edger

Grasshopper designed its Edge-EZE edger to improve productivity , reduce timeconsuming hand edging and eliminate the need for two-cycle edgers . Electric and manual models deliver a clean edge up to 2.5 inches deep up to 500 feet / minute along sidewalks , driveways and roadways ; and vertical adjustment up to 12 inches , allowing edging from the sidewalk , turf or curb . An optional electric actuator increases downward pressure in tough conditions and raises the disc to cross sidewalks .

Honda HHT35S trimmers

Honda HHT35S trimmers are available in two configurations : the HHT35SLTAT with a traditional loop handle and the HHT- 35SUKAT with a U-shaped , bicycle-style handle for increased leverage and precise control . HHT35S trimmers also include the Honda flex shaft system that provides increased durability and superior shock absorption . Both Honda HHT35S trimmers bridge the weight gap with the two-stroke competition while delivering all of the advantages of a four-stroke en-

Honda HHT35SLTAT

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