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STIHL FCA 140 AND FCA 135 The Stihl FCA 135 curved shaft edger and FCA 140 straight shaft edger are built for extended use in noisesensitive environments . With the high blade speed of the FCA 135 and the high torque of the FCA 140 , these edgers offer commercial-grade power and durability . The FCA 135 offers maneuverability ideal for flower beds or well-maintained edges while the FCA 140 is built for uncut edges or packed soil . These edgers feature durable construction with weather-resistant designs . Assembled in America with a brushless motor and the same shaft and gearbox as the gasoline models ; you can count on the FCA 135 and FCA 140 to perform with the same high power and dependability of professional gas-powered products . With their robust design and variablespeed trigger , these edgers are perfect for putting the finishing touches on a job well done .
TORO 60V MAX REVOLUTION SERIES HANDHELD TOOLS Designed with input from professional landscape contractors , the new 60V Max Revolution Series handheld tools were built to perform in demanding work conditions and environments all day long . Powered by Toro ’ s Flex-Force Power System , the new line includes a dual-battery backpack that can hold two 10 Ah batteries — which is designed for comfort and available as a power source for the leaf blower or string and hedge trimmers to keep jobs moving all day . Operators can easily swap batteries out , so when one battery is done , the workday doesn ’ t have to be . Outpacing the charging speed of larger , lower voltage batteries , the 60V power comes to you fast — taking just 50 minutes
to fully charge Toro ’ s largest battery in the all-new six-pod rapid charger . Plus , the batteries are versatile , powering both
Revolution Series handheld tools and the Toro 60V Max 21 ” Heavy Duty mower . No matter the challenge , the Toro integrated 60V battery platform ensures professionals always have a Revolution tool ready .
TURF TEQ POWER EDGER Turf Teq has a complete line of self-propelled walking forward power edgers . The model 1305SP1 features a Honda commercial-grade GXV390 engine and is the only self-propelled walking forward power edger bed opener on the market . The machine comes standard with an opening blade to create new landscaping beds or redefine existing beds . The model 1305SP1 also offers a bed grooming blade for manicuring existing bed edges and base fields . A variety of trenching blades are also available as an option . All three of these functions can be performed by simply changing the blade and guard for each application . The power edger features a fully hydrostatic transmission with forward and reverse . The multi-use capability allows the power edger to be converted into a power rake , power broom , brush cutter or snow plow for all-season use . SFM
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