Specification Charts

Note: Information for PET’s String Trimmer Spec Charts has been furnished by appropriate manufacturers and suppliers. Due to metric-to-non-metric and non-metric-to-metric conversions, some measurements may not be exact. Also, weights were requested “dry, engine only,” but some may include attachments, and where applicable, batteries.

The “—” symbol indicates no reply; it does not necessarily mean the feature is not available.

We made every effort to make this chart as complete and accurate as possible; however, those companies marked by a “**” notation did not return changes to us by press time. The models listed for them are the most accurate we had on file.

Should manufacturers, suppliers, distributors or dealers spot any missteps, please notify Jessica Johnson, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 2268, Montgomery, AL 36102-2268/334-834-1170; fax: 334-834-4525; email: jessica@hattonbrown.com. Thanks.

—The Editors

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following companies submitted these editorial profiles and images to complement their advertisements placed elsewhere in this issue. Please refer to those advertisements for web site and contact information. All statements and claims are attributable to the companies.

Archer

Archer is a 100% Australian-owned, China-based manufacturing and trading company offering over 10,000 quality parts and accessories for the chain saw and lawn and garden industry.

We manufacture saw chain in our modern state-of-the-art factory, which is ISO endorsed and chains are UL approved. These dedicated manufacturing methods along with strict quality control programs assists in manufacturing high quality saw chain supplied to pro replacement markets around the world.

Archer has a large offering of lawn and garden products—including trimmer line, heads, unique brushcutter blades, robotic mower parts, blades, and spare parts for trimmers and brushcutters. We use a modern laboratory and QC programs to audit all parts and accessories that we sell to our many partners and customers around the world. This ensures consistent quality and provides our customers with the confidence that they require for dealing with China today. It also enables us to 100% guarantee all products and shipments.

Our own in-house packaging department allows us to offer all types of packaging—including retail clamshells, pro distributor, private label, barcoding, and part numbering—catering to all customer’s requirements.

Our factory currently sells to 96 countries, with 100 Archer distributors around the world.

The Archer factory, warehouse and showroom is located in Jinhua, China and invites all interested people to visit. We offer you risk-free business.

Efco

Make tough jobs easier with the Efco DS 2700 S trimmer. Made in Italy, and designed for intense and continuous use, the DS 2700 S provides plenty of power for tough cutting conditions, long term durability and operator comfort for easy handling. The DS 2700 S is powered by a 27 cc 2-stroke engine rated at 1.3 HP and the power is transferred to the cutting attachment by a maintenance free solid steel drive shaft. The DS 2700 S comes standard with two cutting attachments: A Load&Go trimmer head that features line replacement without disassembling the head that is fast, easy, and toolfree, and a four-tooth steel blade for efficient cutting of thick vegetation. Operator comfort is enhanced with an anti-vibration system, soft touch grips and an adjustable harness. The DS 2700 S is backed by a consumer “Five Year, No Fear” warranty and two-year titanium commercial warranty for professional use. Experience legendary Italian design and performance with Efco.

Kress

Kress is leading the transition to battery-powered commercial lawn equipment for professional applications. The industry’s first true game-changing innovation in battery power eliminates the need for gasoline-powered equipment. Despite growing environmental awareness, commercial landscapers have been forced to accept high-emission, gas-powered equipment as the only economical option that provides the performance and run-time they require to complete a full day’s work.

The entrance of Kress into North America is a tectonic shift for the landscape industry. With the new Kress Commercial eight-minute CyberSystem battery platform—with a longer battery life span, higher power output, the fastest charge times and zero downtime—commercial landscapers can finally replace their noisy and environmentally hazardous equipment without sacrificing performance, power or runtime.

The Kress Commercial 16.5 in. 60 V line trimmer with built-in LED “heads-up” display, aluminum gear head and a heavy-duty solid steel driveshaft, provides exceptional power for trimming lawns or the most difficult overgrown areas.

The Kress Commercial 60 V lawn edger, also with built-in LED “heads-up” display, delivers the power and precision for any landscaping need. A contoured blade guard combined with a rubber debris shield and front gunning sight, operators can easily achieve accurate edging even in the roughest conditions.

Both the Kress Commercial 60 V line trimmer and lawn edger deliver unmatched power equivalent to the 30 cc gas-power range and are IPX4 waterproof rated, ensuring use of the tools even during inclement weather. Fueled by the Kress eight-minute CyberSystem, the new Kress Commercial line trimmer and lawn edger answer the call for any professional landscaper looking to transition from gas to battery.

Lawn and landscape professionals can now experience the power of the full line of Kress Commercial products first-hand at demo events across the U.S. and Canada.

Pellenc

Powerful, the Excelion 2 battery-powered brush cutter from Pellenc offers unmatched professional performance for intensive landscaping and forestry work with a power of 1,500 W equivalent to a 45 cc gas brush cutter, a speed from 3,000 up to 6,600 RPM and 16.5 in. cutting swath in all weather conditions with its IP54 protection. With the ULiB 1500 battery, it ensures a working time up to three hours, adapted to demanding sites. In addition, thanks to its smart handle, you can use your brush cutter with four speeds plus boost, cruise control, eco mode and benefit from digital information in real time. With a balanced weight 30% lighter than a gas brush cutter equivalent, choose the double handlebar at 14 lbs. or round grip at 12 lbs. option—whichever best suits your working habits. Durable and multifunctional, it allows you to do brush clearing, mulching, trimming and sawing work. Its robust “City Cut” weeding head is designed to avoid projecting debris is the optimal alternative solution to using chemicals in urban areas.

The powerful, new Excelion Alpha professional string trimmer and its Alpha 520 embedded battery compare very favorably to gas machines with its 900 W power equivalent to a 25 cc gas string trimmer with a weight of 6.8 lbs. Its new design makes it easy to use while also ensuring maneuverability and a fast-working pace. With productivity in mind, the Excelion Alpha delivers a speed of up to 6,400 RPM and an average battery life of three hours. Its versatility makes it suitable for trimming tall and dense grass as well as for finishing work.

Pellenc designs and manufactures durable, robust tools, motors, and batteries for professional use. For 13 years, landscape contractors from all around the globe have put their trust in Pellenc’s professional battery-powered tools.

Rotary

Aerodynamic technology produces more cutting power with less drag.

Rotary’s best-selling Vortex trimmer line is the leading choice of landscape professionals. The twisted, aerodynamic line produces more cutting power at impact with less drag and reduced vibration. Vortex line has superior tensile strength, excellent wear resistance and requires less operating power. Available in a wide assortment of loops, donuts or spools, Copperhead Vortex line ranges in diameter from .080 in. to .170 in. Using advanced technology and proprietary nylon raw materials, Rotary’s Copperhead brand is setting industry standards for durability, efficiency and performance.

Engineered For Landscape Professionals

Full mass line

Significant improvement in energy efficiency

Up to 50% noise reduction

Increased RPMs allows use of larger diameter lines

Optimum performance in hot, cold, dry or wet conditions

Rotary also has a wide assortment of other professional-grade trimmer line including diamond cut, quad-tex, premium quad and precut varieties that are guaranteed for quality and performance.

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Manufactured in the U.S. at Rotary’s world-class facilities in Arizona and Georgia, Copperhead trimmer line undergoes extensive testing to ensure peak performance in a variety of conditions. The Copperhead brand is sold in all 50 states and more than 75 countries around the world.

Trimmer Heads & Parts

Rotary offers a vast assortment of fast loading trimmer heads, replacement spools, line cutters, covers, throttle controls, housing and cam assemblies. Popular commercial trimmer systems with professional bump-n-feed heads are available for easy line advancing and dual line indexing with durable nylon construction and a large capacity spool for easy release.

Thousands of parts, tools and accessories for power equipment are featured in Rotary’s 2023 catalog for servicing dealers and distributors. All Rotary parts are guaranteed for quality that exceeds all OEM standards for operation.

Stihl

The Stihl HSA 60 is the most powerful hedge trimmer in the AK homeowner system, offering power and precision with a higher stroke rate, longer run time and increased blade length when compared to the HSA 56. The double-sided, diamond-ground blades and the rotating handle will allow your customers to cut with sharpness and versatility.