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Echo’s DCS-2500TN
The pitch: The DCS-2500TN is one of the lightest top handle chainsaw in North America.
- The battery-powered saw weighs in at 7.3 pounds, including the battery, and it delivers up to 70 cuts on a single charge.
- Its brushless motor powers the saw that’s got the 80TXL cutting system, which features a nano-style chainsaw to minimize vibration.
- Its easy-access internal debris screen prevents wood chips from entering the motor and the chainsaw’s electronics.
For more info: echo-usa.com/home
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Milwaukee’s M18 Telescoping Pole Saw
The pitch: Designed with a user-demanded feature set, this battery-operated pole saw is faster than 36cc gas and delivers the power to cut hardwoods.
- Milwaukee reports cut speeds up to 30% faster than the leading gas competitor on the M18.
- Utilizing the power of FUEL technology, the saw reaches full throttle under one second, increasing productivity for professionals on the job.
- With a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, this battery-powered pole saw maintains speed under heavy loads, delivering up to 2.35 horsepower of peak power.
For more info: milwaukeetool.com
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Stihl’s HTA 160
The pitch: The HTA 160 is the most powerful pole pruner in Stihl’s product line, reaching cutting heights of up to 13 feet off the ground.
- It features a light magnesium gear box, ensuring the user will have less strain while operating from down below.
- The HTA 160 features a Rollomatic E Mini or Stihl Light 01 guide bar with cutting length of 11.8 inches and Stihl’s ¼-inch Picco Micro 3 saw chain.
- It has an ergonomic handle with an LED display, and the oil levels in its tank can be viewed at any time through a semitransparent view.
For more info: stihlusa.com
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Husqvarna’s 525iDEPS Madsaw
The pitch: Husqvarna continues to expand its portfolio of battery tools with the introduction of the 525iDEPS MADSAW dielectric pole saw.
- Interchangeable shaft lengths (9-foot or 12.5-foot) provide access to hard-to-reach areas, minimizing the need for repositioning.
- The quiet and powerful brushless motor of the battery-powered new pole saw, coupled with a Husqvarna X-Cut chain on a 12-inch bar enables high, double-sided cutting capacity, balanced operation and optimal performance.
- Its dielectric midsection can quickly disconnect from the cutting head to give operators the option to safely and quickly store the tool.
For more info: husqvarna.com/us
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