During a live event September 22, Echo Incorporated announced the launch of the company’s new cordless platform, the Echo eFORCE 56V battery system. The announcement was made as a precursor to GIE+EXPO, Oct. 20-22 in Louisville, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Echo eFORCE 56V and demo the products themselves.
The Echo eFORCE 56V battery system will be available in early 2022 and includes 10 units, two batteries and two chargers. Each of Echo’s key categories are included in the new lineup, including Echo’s Pro Attachment Series, with two powerheads that will run up to 15 or 16 attachments.
“As battery-powered growth continues to soar, we wanted to give customers a superior option,” said John Powers, director product management, Echo Inc. “With a full lineup of 10 new units spanning the range of users from high-end homeowners up to professional landscapers and arborists, the 56V e- Force platform delivers the performance that users have come to expect from the Echo brand.”
Since 2017 alone, Echo has launched 109 new products, including 20 in 2020.
The Echo eFORCE 56V cordless lineup includes the following units:
• Chain saws:
- 12″ top-handle chain saw
- 18″ rear-handle cChainsaw
• String trimmers:
- 16″ string trimmer
- 17″ string trimmer
• 21″ self-propelled 3-in-1 lawn mower
• 550 cfm handheld blower
• 22” hedge clipper
• 17″ brushcutter
• Two Pro Attachment Series trimmers:
- 16” Pro Attachment Series trimmer, compatible with 14 PAS attachments
- 17” Pro Attachment Series trimmer, compatible with 15 PAS attachments
• Two Batteries:
- 2.5AhBattery
- 5.0AhBattery
• Two Chargers:
- Standard Charger
- Rapid Charger
Attendees of GIE+EXPO are encouraged to attend Echo’s indoor booth (5112) and outdoor booth (7451-D) to learn more and get their hands on the new Echo eFORCE 56V battery system. For more information, visit www.ECHO-USA.com.