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Long Reach Hedge Trimmer

Good afternoon, sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. I currently have a Stihl HL94 long reach and I'm looking to upgrade as it's a good few years old now, the weight isn't a issue for me but I have also been looking at the Echo HCA-2620ES-HD my question is, is there much difference between the 2? Just wondering what people's thoughts and opinions are. 

thank you very much, Adam 

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  • The Echo is longer than the Stihl, we run Echo PB770 and 8010 blowers. Have you looked at the Echo HCAS 266 ES ? They are a semi long reach with multi angle head , we have 2 and hardly have to use a true long reach, highly adaptable even for low topiary . Just fantastic reliable nice to use machines , the blade quality is superb staying sharp even after chewing through stuff that should be cut with loppers, gone off the subject a bit but we will only buy Echo if that's the answer to the question.

    • Thanks Peter, I'm going to go to a local dealer and have a look at the echo machines. 

  • Tbh,I cant see past the stihl hl 94,partly due to the abuse I know from experience it can take.More pertinately perhaps, I'm not aware of any other comparable competitor that gives you a working blade length of 60 cms?

    • I did have a look at the echo but decided to go with what I know and as you say the 60cm blades are a good plus and I think I would notice the difference not having that. 

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