Updated 21 Sep 2016

Echo

Electric HC560

Snapshot: The Echo Electric HC560 is a mains-electric powered hedge trimmer with a with a 500W motor and 56cm blade. But is it a cut above the rest?

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$299

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Key data

Model

Type

Mains-electric

Avg price

$299

Specifications

Motor power (W)

500

Run time (min)

n/a

Charge time (mins)

n/a

Voltage (V)

n/a

Battery size tested (Ah)

n/a

Battery cost ($)

n/a

Blade length (cm)

Tooth gap (cm)

2.2

Noise (dBA)

Weight (kg)

3.7

Features

Wrap-around front handle

✔

Rotating rear handle

Hand guard

✔

Blade protecting teeth

✔

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Member reviews

Pros:

Used one on a substantial hedge all day, excellent performance, light, strong, safe, effective.

Cons:

I was working a long way from the power source, so needed to drag around two extension cords.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Echo

Electric HC560

Consumer score

Avg price

$299

1 member review

Join us now for instant access

Key data

Model

Type

Avg price

Specifications

Motor power (W)

Run time (min)

Charge time (mins)

Voltage (V)

Battery size tested (Ah)

Battery cost ($)

Blade length (cm)

Tooth gap (cm)

Noise (dBA)

Weight (kg)

Features

Wrap-around front handle

Rotating rear handle

Hand guard

Blade protecting teeth

More Info

Availability

Member reviews

"Echo Electric HC560"

24 Apr 2017, David M.

Pros:

Cons:

Recommend it?

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Echo

Electric HC560

Consumer score

Avg price

$299

1 member review

Join us now for instant access

Key data

Model

Type

Avg price

Specifications

Motor power (W)

Run time (min)

Charge time (mins)

Voltage (V)

Battery size tested (Ah)

Battery cost ($)

Blade length (cm)

Tooth gap (cm)

Noise (dBA)

Weight (kg)

Features

Wrap-around front handle

Rotating rear handle

Hand guard

Blade protecting teeth

More Info

Availability

Member reviews

"Echo Electric HC560"

24 Apr 2017, David M.

Pros:

Cons:

Recommend it?

Password reset.

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