| Groundcare
Reach for the top with the ECHO HCA-265ESHD
Safety is a major consideration when cutting high hedges, so dispensing with the need for ladders, steps and platforms
is good news.
he ECHO HCA-
265ES HD
articulating hedge
cutter is the latest
addition to the
ECHO range and
offers an overall length of 2446mm
(cutting length - 536mm), making it
ideal for cutting tall or wide hedges
with no need for a platform or
ladder. Operators can adjust the
angle of the cutting head with one
T
hand, helping to reduce downtime
for repositioning. The cutting head
also includes nine cutting angle
presets through 135° for maximum
versatility.
Looking over this new hedge
cutter it’s easy to see why ECHO
has become a world leader in the
development of hand-held power
equipment for professionals.
Clearly the designers understand
the requirements of the
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applications and optimise
performance, durability and
ergonomics. In other words,
ECHO has considered the
environment in which the machine
will be used, and the job it will be
doing with no compromise to
quality. The HCA-265ES HD
features a heavy duty magnesium
gear case with needle bearings
caged in the cutting head,
providing added durability and
less downtime. The cutting head
itself can be folded 180°, making it
easier to transport and store
between jobs – ideal for the
professional user. The hedge
cutter also features triple edged
blades and a faster cutter speed
stroke rate – 4696 (1/min). This
effective combination provides a
faster slicing, cutting action,
ensuring a clean and tidy finish.
The blades on the cutting head are
nickel-plated and laser-cut for long
lasting sharpness, helping the
HCA-265ES HD to tackle a variety
of different hedges.
The HCA-265ES HD features a
powerful 25.4cc professional
grade engine, capable of tackling
the toughest of jobs. There is also
an Easy Start system which allows
the user to start the machine faster
and with little effort. The shaft grip
handle has been ergonomically
designed, with the controls
grouped close together for ease-
of-use, better manoeuvrability and
control. A tool-less air filter cover
allows for easy access even with
gloves on, making it easier to
clean the air filters while the
commercial-grade felt air filter
helps to keep dust and debris
away from the engine, ensuring
longer service intervals and better
engine performance. All of which
adds up to reduced down time in
maintenance, leaving the
professional more opportunities for
increased productivity and able to
take on extra jobs. Take a look at
the ECHO range and one thing
overall is apparent. ECHO only
builds equipment to one standard
and that’s professional. ECHO
tools are hardworking, tough,
durable and dependable, and an
exemplary two-year professional
warranty shows this. Find out more
from your local authorised ECHO
dealer. You can also visit
www.echo-tools.co.uk or call 0800
597 7777 for more information.
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