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EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

Trimmers and Edgers

Grasshopper Edge-EZE edger
Ego Commercial 56V 17.5” string trimmer
EGO COMMERCIAL 56V 17.5” STRING TRIMMER The Ego Commercial 56V 17.5” string trimmer is built to deliver all the power of a gas 35cc trimmer, but is loaded with features that will make it a crew’ s go-to trimmer. Designed for heavy-duty professional use, the string trimmer’ s commercial-grade construction and IPX-5-rated weather resistance allows crews to work through the worst weather conditions. The carbon fiber shaft stands up to the job while being lighter weight than metal shafts for day-long ease of use. A three-speed digital control optimizes runtime and gives the user ultimate control no matter what you’ re cutting. The Rapid Reload head accepts up to 26 feet of. 120 line and gets you back to work in under a minute. Runtime will depend on what ah rated Ego 56V battery you use but a 5ah battery will give you 1 hour of continuous trigger time. The trimmer comes with a 2-year warranty.
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 VERSATTACH SYSTEM Featuring two powerhead options and six different attachments, the Honda VersAttach System combines the power and reliability of Honda 4-stroke engines with a robust lineup of tools to fit a wide range of lawn and garden needs. The Honda VersAttach System offers two powerhead models, the UMC425, powered by a Honda GX25 mini 4-stroke engine, and the UMC435, powered by a GX35 mini 4-stroke engine. The design of the Honda mini 4-stroke engine provides for full, 360-degree operation, allowing the VersAttach to be used— and stored— upright, sideways or even upside down and eliminates the need to mix fuel and oil, saving the operator valuable time, money and frustration of trying to get the right fuel / oil mixture. Each pow-
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