2017 Product Roundup: Handheld Equipment and String Trimmers

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SABER Professional Synthetic Two-Stroke Oil
AMSOIL Inc.
SABER Professional Synthetic Two-Stroke Oil
SABER Professional Synthetic Two-Stroke Oil is designed for pre-mix applications as lean as 100:1 ratios or richer. According to the company, performance emphasis is on hand-held power equipment such as chainsaws and lawn/utility equipment with improved throttle response and lowered or eliminated smoke. The oil minimizes deposit formation and lowers emissions, the company says.
CS Trading LLC
CS Trading LLC
Trulute
The Trulute has a reversible levelling grid with different profiles for use on turf, shale and gravel surfaces, according to the company. One side has smooth edges for spreading topdressing and levelling, while the other side has sharp edges for working in top dressing and cutting back high spots.

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Corona
14-ft Tree Pruner
The 14-foot compound action tree pruner from Corona features a high-strength zinc alloy pruning head. It has a heavy-duty drive chain and compound-action pulley system. It has a Powerglide rope pull system and a curved 13-inch Razor Tooth Saw.
Dewalt DCHT895
Dewalt
DCHT895 Pole Hedge Trimmer
The DCHT895 Pole Hedge Trimmer from Dewalt is designed to cut through a variety of landscape overgrowth including medium and tall hedges as well as large bushes. The 22-inch dual-reciprocating, laser cut blades offer sharp sheering with a feed capacity of up to 1 inch. The trimmer features a telescoping shaft for trimming in compact spaces or hard-to-reach areas when fully extended. There are eight different positions, adjusted by 15-degree increments with a runtime of over three hours when paired with a 7.5Ah 40V MAX battery pack.

ECHO
ECHO
SRM-2620 Trimmer
The SRM-2620 trimmer from ECHO features a Speed-Feed 400 cutting head that reloads without disassembly. The unit had a 21-fluid-ounce fuel tank and a two-stage air filtration system. The straight shaft is 59 inches and has a cutting swath of 17 inches.
efco pole pruner
efco
PTX 2710 Pole Pruner
The professional PTX 2710 pole pruner from efco was developed for pruning and thinning trees. The unit has a 2-stroke engine that delivers 1.3 horsepower. The PTX 2710 features a five-position-adjustable pruning head and a telescoping pole that extends up to 12.5 feet. The clutch housing is made with aluminum, and there is a wide discharge chute on the pruner head.

FLUID FILM
FLUID FILM
FLUID FILM is a penetrant and lubricant also used for corrosion prevention. It is a nontoxic, thixotropic liquid that is formulated from specially processed wool-wax, highly refined petroleum oil. It contains no solvents, will not dry out and will penetrate to the base of all metals.
Greenworks
Greenworks
80-Volt Cordless Pole Saw
The 80-volt cordless pole saw from Greenworks has a 10-inch bar with an extended pole saw of up to 9 feet. The unit weighs almost 9 pounds and has a quarter-inch chain pitch. Its brushless motor also has a safety switch. The battery and charger are included.

Trident Aerator
Graham Spray Equipment
Trident Aerator
The Trident Aerator from Graham Spray Equipment is a coring-type hand aerator constructed from steel with a foam handle. The Trident aerator is designed for tight locations. Its three prongs penetrate even dense, heavily compacted soil, removing 3- to 4-inch plugs and letting air, water and nutrients travel deep down to the roots.
Honda
Honda
HHT35SLTA String Trimmer
The HHT35SLTA Honda string trimmer is equipped with a standard loop handle designed to handle commercial applications for heavy-duty trimming and brush removal and a quiet, fuel-efficient Honda Mini-4-stroke with a Quick Start system

Husqvarna
Husqvarna
Husqvarna 500 Series
Husqvarna introduces new trimmers and edgers to its 500 Series of products featuring heavy-duty construction for durability; well-balanced, ergonomic designs to limit fatigue during long-term use; and powerful X-Torq engines that reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The 525ES edger features a steel drive shaft, while the 525ECS edger features a curved shaft with flex drive. The all-new 522L trimmer is a simplified, semiprofessional unit with a steel shaft. The 525LK trimmer has a detachable shaft that offers landscapers a cost-effective and versatile option to complete many jobs with one tool and several attachments.
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Mean Green
The commercial grade cordless electric hand-held equipment from Mean Green includes backpack blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers and pruning saws. The lithium batteries last for 1.5k cycles, charges in three to five hours and provides low noise and low emissions, according to the company.

Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System
Oregon Products
Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System
The new Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System changes the replacement trimmer line process. The durable, pre-wound line disk allows you to replace trimmer line without winding, spooling or cutting of lines. The company says it is its most durable trimmer line. The head has no loose springs, spools or screws; replacement line is compact and convenient to carry; fits most gas trimmers.
Seago International
Seago International
Hover Trimmer
A cushion of air allows the Hover Trimmer to glide with hovering technology. The unit becomes almost weightless, doesn’t require blade replacing and mulches the clippings into small particles. It fits most gas-powered string trimmer shafts, but the Pro Series requires at least a 25 cc engine to perform well. The company says the machine can be used for slopes, water banks, walkways, gravel pathways, high-grass and thickweeded areas, shrubbery, reeds, small bamboo and thick brush.

Shindaiwa
Shindaiwa
C262 Brushcutter
The C262 brushcutter from Shindaiwa features a steel shaft for a lighter weight and has a 2-in-1 shield for changeover between trimmer and blade shields. It is powered with a 25.4 cc professional-grade, 2-stroke engine and has a cutting swath is 20 inches.
STIHL
STIHL
FB 131 Bed Redefiner
The new FB 131 bed redefiner from STIHL has a large 710 cc fuel tank and low-emission engine. It has an open designed deflector to minimize clogging, a line of sight indicator for precision control and an adjustable depthwheel for desired cutting depth. It has a replaceable heavy-duty skid plate and the ability to detect load changes and adjust engine speed.

TMC Power Equipment Inc.
TMC Power Equipment Inc.
KPW2750V
The KPW2750V has a two-cycle, 1-horsepower, 26.3 cc Kawasaki engine with dual-ringed pistons and a chrome-plated four-bolt cylinder meets CARB Tier III and EPA Phase 2 standards and provides over 25 percent greater fuel efficiency over previous models, according to the company.
TurfEx
TurfEx
TL20 Handheld Sprayer
TurfEx’s TL20 handheld sprayer is designed for application of liquid chemicals, including fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides. It has a 2-gallon tank with a high-efficiency pump. The pressure relief valve and a 3-in-1 accessory serve as a funnel, a filter and a spray shield. The sprayer includes a spray wand with adjustable and flat-fan nozzles.

Rotary
Rotary
Rotary offers a selection of commercial strength trimmer line, trimmer parts and accessories. A special trimmer section includes photos and descriptions of diamond-cut, quad-tex, premium quad, pre-cut and durable vortex trimmer line, which produces less noise and requires less operating power. Rotary also has a variety of loading trimmer heads, replacement spools, covers, housing and cam assemblies plus popular bump-n-feed trimmer heads.
W.E. Chaps
W.E. Chaps
Trimmer Cover
The trimmer cover from W.E. Chaps is designed to individually fit and protect all weed trimmers, brush cutters, stick edgers and some hedge trimmer engines including the gas tanks. It can keep out weather and excessive dust and dirt. The cover is waterproof, abrasion and tear resistant with different liner options.

Accu-Tamper
W.W. Manufacturing
Accu-Tamper
The Accu-Tamper from W.W. Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a slide hammer tamper with a patented 8- by 8-inch rubber-face base. It has a 3-inch chisel with the ability to get into tight corners. The unit is also available with an optional steel base.

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