A privacy hedge is a handy thing to have in a garden; much more pleasant to look at than a fence and an effective way of preventing onlookers from seeing into your backyard. However, the fast-growing shrubs commonly used in such hedges, such as lilac bushes, can be even more intrusive than your neighbours’ prying eyes, so it is essential to keep everything well trimmed. A lightweight, extremely well balanced machine, ECHO’s HC-1501 is a highly capable twin-blade hedgetrimmer ideal for tending to all hedgerows, shrubs and bushes.

Powered by an industrious 21.2cc two-stroke petrol engine, the HC-1500 is equipped with a potent dual-action, double-sided 58cm trimmer blade. Laser cut and precision ground to ensure a truly professional finish, this blade will make short work of even dense vegetation and provides an effective cutting length of 44cm. At only 4.7kg the HC-1501 is also pleasingly easy to handle, thus making cutting complicated hedgerows significantly simpler. For even greater convenience, the HC-1501 also features both vibration-isolating technology and ergonomically designed controls. The anti-vibration system helps to reduce operator fatigue during extended periods of use by ensuring that engine vibration does not transfer to your hands while you work. The front and rear handle, meanwhile, are designed to offer exceptional manoeuvrability and complete comfort. All of this combines for reassuringly hassle-free trimming.

Moreover, the HC-1501’s adjustable cutter clearance makes it easy to keep your machine in optimal condition, extending the blade life and ensuring superior cutting performance in the process, while a three-stage heavy duty air filter protects the engine to prevent power loss. This fine machine is therefore an agreeably steadfast companion, more than capable of handling frequent, heavy duty use. For added peace of mind, however, the good people at ECHO also include either a five year domestic warranty or a two year commercial warranty as standard. Which is nice of them.