Leading battery-powered outdoor power equipment specialist,
EGO Power Plus, is launching a new
product range aimed at landscaping and groundscare professionals.
Designed to meet more heavy-duty demands, the Pro X range
features pioneering battery charging technology and six new tools including a
mower, chainsaw, hedge trimmers and grass trimmers.
Chris Buck, Product Manager at EGO, said: “Our new Pro X
range ensures heavy commercial contractors and local authority workers have the
tools they need to tackle the toughest tasks. These applications require robust
and powerful outdoor power equipment, combined with a trailblazing battery
charging solution.
Launching later this year is EGO’s new commercial charging
system, giving professional groundscare, gardening and landscaping teams the
power they need to do a full day’s work without running out of charge.
The PGX Professional Charging system is a flexible
charging solution that scales to meet the specific needs of any business. The
system is powered by the PGX1600E-H 1600W Charging Hub, which runs off any
standard electrical outlet, meaning no electrical infrastructure upgrade is
required.
A modular system, PGX allows for each user to adapt it to
their specific power needs. The PGX1600H Hub connects to any combination of up
to 30 PGX3000D 3-Port Docks, or PGX1400PB Power Banks (available separately),
to provide charging power to 90 battery ports. The system manages charging
intelligently, meaning all batteries can be charged without the need for manual
intervention. The charging power means that the PGX system can effectively
charge up to 70 EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries, or up to 250Ah of battery
capacity overnight (in 12hrs).
This new solution will support the Pro X series, starting
with six new tools including the CSX5000 chainsaw. With a 50cm bar length and
adjustable chain speed of up to 30m/s it is designed for light forestry work
and landscaping tasks and comfortably deals with felling and clearing.
It is joined by the HTX5300 hedge trimmers, available in
two versions.
The HTX5300-P is a short-reach fixed pole hedge trimmer
with a carbon fibre shaft for reduced weight and improved strength. The blades
themselves are triple-sharpened with a cutting edge on the side, front and
back. This combination makes it much easier for the teeth to catch when cutting
branches.
The HTX5300-PA offers all the same benefits but with a
longer pole, plus the ability to angle the head for more manoeuvrability. It
also comes with an optional front loop handle, enabling the operator to use it
safely for trimming above head height.
For grass trimming or clearing thicker vegetation, users
can choose either the BCX4500 or STX4500. Both have a carbon fibre outer shaft
to reduce weight while maintaining durability, and a 45cm cutting width.
The new STX4500 is a grass trimmer/brush cutter with a
quick adjustable loop handle, making it ideal for landscapers, facilities
operations and municipal users. Features include EGO’s Rapid Reload head and
2.7mm twist line, making it quick and easy to reload the line; plus a tool-free
adjustable handle for enhanced ergonomics.
The BCX4500 bike-handled version ensures the user can cover
wide areas with ease and comes with a variable speed trigger plus safety
lock-off.
Grass cutting is covered by the new LMX5300 mower, designed
to provide all-day power for tough cutting conditions. The backbone of the
mower is its cast aluminium deck which ensures it is robust and stable. It has
a 53cm cutting width, self-propelled variable speed adjustment, and adjustable
handle height.
The LMX5300 features EGO’s Peak Power technology, with two
batteries working at once to power the 1600W motor. Standard features include a
large 85L grass bag and dual axle cutting height adjustment.
“The Pro X range is specifically designed to stand up to
the rigours of heavy-duty use,” added Chris Buck. “This means there is no
longer any excuse to use petrol over battery power and the many benefits it
brings.”
