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EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

Trimmers and Edgers

EGO COMMERCIAL STRING TRIMMER Powered by 56V ARC Lithium battery technology , the Ego Commercial 17.5 ” string trimmer boasts a 1,600W high-performance brushless motor that delivers instant torque for all-day power equivalent to a 35cc gas engine . Designed for heavy-duty professional use , the string trimmer ’ s commercial-grade construction delivers five times longer life with precision-engineered UV-resistant composite housing and IPX5-rated weather resistance for working through the worst weather conditions . Its industrial-strength carbon-fiber shaft stands up to job after job while being lightweight for easy handling along fence lines or around ground obstacles and garden beds . Three-speed digital control optimizes runtime at lower speeds or taps into maximum power to rip through dense grass and thick weeds . Its Rapid Reload head accepts up to 26 feet of . 095 to . 120-inch professional-grade line and gets you back to work in seconds by lining up the arrows on the head , inserting the line and twisting .
GRASSHOPPER EDGE-EZE EDGER Improve productivity , reduce time-consuming hand edging and eliminate the need for two-cycle edgers with the Grasshopper Edge-EZE . 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 and allow edging from the sidewalk , turf or curb . An optional electric actuator increases downward pressure in tough conditions and raises the disc to cross sidewalks . By increasing productivity and decreasing labor , Edge-EZE can have significant impact on the bottom line .
HONDA HHT35S TRIMMERS Honda HHT35S trimmers are available in two configurations : the HHT35SLTAT with a traditional loop handle and the HHT35SUKAT 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 effectively bridge the weight gap with the two-stroke competition
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