Just 40 miles removed from Chicago, Echo debuted a slew of new products last Friday at its headquarters in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
In all, there were 21 new products, a majority of which were designed for commercial use. The debut was highlighted by a massive expansion on its battery-powered X Series equipment. From hedge trimmers to power pruners, there are nine new X Series tools with 56-volt, lithium-ion batteries, plus two new electric X Series backpack blowers (79.9cc).
Media attending the event demoed the products firsthand. They also had an exclusive look at Echo’s manufacturing facility within the manufacturer’s headquarters.
BATTERY HEDGE TRIMMERS. The company’s five new hedge trimmers are all powered by the 56-volt batteries. The lineup includes an articulating shafted hedge trimmer, the DHCA-2600, which the company says offers the same cutting performance as its gas-powered HCA-2620. The company estimates a runtime of 79 minutes and features an articulating gear case plus 135 degrees of room to pivot.
The DHCA-2600 will be available this March and its MSRP ranges from $679.99 to $799.99.
Meanwhile, Echo also launched two new single-sided hedge trimmers of varying lengths of 28 inches (DHCS-2800) and 34 inches (DHCS-3400). The single-sided tools provide an integrated debris sweeper for landscapers to brush away cuts as they go. The final two hedge trimmers are both double-sided but vary between 22 inches (DHC-2200) and 28 inches (DHC-2800).
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Intelligent management systems in the DHC and DHCS hedge trimmers optimize motor speed, battery usage and power delivery. All four of these trimmers deliver 4,600 strokes per minute and should run for roughly 60 minutes. Weights vary on the hedge trimmers from 8.5 to 9 pounds.
SAWS AND PRUNERS. Echo says its DCS-2500TN is 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.
The company’s new power pruner is the DPPT-2600H, which reaches up to 16 feet as it comes or 20 feet with an optional four-foot extension. It’s also powered by a brushless motor and runs up to 200 cuts at a time before needing recharged. The DPPT-2600H will be available in November.
Echo revealed its CS-3410 rear handle chainsaw for homeowners as well, plus the DPPF-2100 battery power pruner.
ATTACHMENT HEAD AND EDGER. With 16 different available attachments, Echo released its DPAS-2600 pro attachment series power head. Its brushless motor powers the machine to three different speeds, and it features a toolless coupler for swapping attachments on and off the power head. Run time varies depending on the attachment and speed an operator’s using, but Echo estimates about 52 minutes before a recharge is necessary.
Attachments range from various sets of trimmers to blowers, cultivators and brush cutters, among other options. They also include a straight shaft and curved edgers.
Speaking of edgers, Echo also released two new edgers, one of which is for professional use. The DPE-2600 also runs on Echo’s 5.0Ah battery and runs up to 86 minutes. Its aluminum-plated debris shield prevents damage to the equipment and protects it from material buildup and clogging. The guide wheel is easily adjustable and helps operators navigate the 14-pound edger along the sides of their landscapes.
The company also released the DPE-2100 battery edger, but that’s primarily designed for homeowners.
BLOWERS. Perhaps Echo’s most notable product offerings, the company released five new backpack blowers, four of which are designed for professional use. Only the PB-5810T is for homeowners or prosumers, though the new DPB-5800T is considered on the lighter side for commercial applications.
The DPB-5800T can clear 795 cubic feet of debris in a minute, generating 195 miles per hour of power and 25 Newtons of blow force. It comes with three battery ports, which can all be engaged separately or simultaneously for maximizing the work done. An LED display helps operators measure how much juice is left in each battery before recharging. Echo estimates a 30-minute runtime or 18 minutes on turbo mode.
Though many of the products centered around electric offerings, Echo also showcased three new gas-powered blowers. The PB-7910T and PB-7910H can both produce maximum air speeds of 238 miles per hour and 40 Newtons of force. They’re powered by 79.99cc, 2-stroke engines and come standard with transparent fuel tanks. The PB-7910T is a throttle-mount blower while the PB-7910H is a hip mount.
The new lineup also includes the PB-5810H 7cc backpack blower, which features a tube-mounted throttle and the company says is best for commercial users hoping to clear wet, heavy leaves. It profiles a 44% reduction in measured startup effort compared to Echo’s PB-580H, and it weighs in at just over 21 pounds. It produces 27 Newtons of force and 200 miles per hour out of the pipe.
AND MORE. To keep its products running, Echo also debuted the new LBP-56V400 lithium-ion battery and two chargers – the LC-56V5A2 dual port rapid charger and the LC-56V1A top mount charger. The new 8.0 AH battery is compatible with many Echo eForce products like the DCS-500 chainsaw and the DPAS-2600SB system with all the different attachment heads. It charges in 75 minutes using Echo’s rapid charger.
Echo has also come out with its Robotics WiseNav Technology, which is a wireless satellite exact navigation system to improve its existing autonomous mowers, the TM-1000 and the TM-2000.
