INNOVATIONS
Echo adds new products
At its recent Media Summit , Echo announced and showed 21 new products . The line covers a range of handheld tools and shows the company ’ s commitment to both battery power and gas power sources . Here is a brief overview of each new of the new tools .
TRIMMERS , EDGERS , POWERHEADS DPAS-2600 : This X Series commercial-grade attachment-capable powerhead allows for fast , easy attachment changes and is compatible with all 16 attachments in the Echo Pro Attachment Series . This new battery-powered tool is similar to the gas-powered PAS-2620 . DPPF-2100 : This battery-powered pruner uses the DPAS-2100 powerhead , and an 80TXL chain for improved cutting speed and reduced vibration .
DPPT-2600H : The batterypowered pruner has an extendable reach , giving it an overall length from 107 to 146 inches .
DPE-2600 : This batterypowered stick edger uses 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 . DHC-2200 and DHC-2800 : Echo has two new dual-sided battery-powered hedge trimmers , in 22- and 28-inch lengths . Each has a rotating rear handle for vertical cutting . DHCS-2800 and DCHS-3400 : Two single-sided trimmers join the lineup , with 28- and 34-inch lengths . These tools feature the same blade quality as commercial gas units and have three sharpened sides on all teeth . DPE-2100 : This battery-powered , curved-shaft edger is designed for residential use . When using a 2.5Ah battery , users should get 40 minutes of runtime . DHCA-2600 : This articulating pole trimmer features 135-degree rotation . The battery-powered tool runs Echo ’ s 56v batteries .
volume with speeds up to 195 mph . Running on two 5 Ah batteries , it will run for 30 minutes . Using three batteries , the runtime is 80 minutes . PB-5810T and PB-5810H : Featuring an all-new 59.7cc engine , the PB-5810 blower provides 700 cubic feet of air volume at air speeds of 200 mph .
CHAIN SAWS DHCS-2500 TN : Designed for reduced vibration with improved cutting performance , this saw is essentially the same product as the DCS-2500T but with a new and narrower 80TXL chain for improved cutting efficiency .
CS-3410 : Using a high-power 34.4cc 2-stroke engine , the CS-3410 provides 1.7 horsepower .
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS LC-56V5A2 : The new dual port rapid charger has an optional wall mount and includes USB-A and USB-C ports for charging mobile devices . In can charge one 2.5 Ah battery in 38 minutes , and two 5.0 Ah batteries in 60 minutes . LC-56V1A : The new top-mount charger charges one 56v battery at a 1-amp charge rate , making it ideal for overnight charging . It features a two-color LED charge indicator and 6-foot power cord . LBP-56V400 : The new 56V 8.0AH battery enables extended runtimes . It features an on-board LED charge gauge and rubber over-molding for increased durability .
ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY Echo added RTK GPS technology to its existing robotic turf mower , a professional tool designed to cut large areas . The mower has a larger mowing capacity for faster maintenance of sports fields and other large areas . The real-time kinematic installation helps the robot navigate with an accuracy of around 2 to 3 cm , allowing it to mow in a pattern with a minimal overlap .
BLOWERS PB-7910T and PB-7910H : This gas-powered backpack blower runs on a 79cc two stroke that helps push 835 cfm and has a convenient pleated paper side-mounted air filter . Users can choose a hip-mounted or tube-mounted throttle .
DPB-5800T : The industry ’ s only three-port batterypowered backpack blower delivers up to 795 cfm of air
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