Popular Mechanics - USA (2021-03)

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owing and trimming go hand in hand

to create the ideal lawn. A trimmer

should be operated with the head

level to the ground to trim around objects and

at a 90-degree angle when retrimming edged

beds. Plan your trimming so that you can use

the clockwise motion of the trimmer line to

direct grass clippings away from the beds.

The diff iculty of gas-and-oil ratios and noise levels of traditional trimmers made

trimming an unwelcome chore. The EGO Power+ 15” string trimmer with POWERLOAD™

technology off ers a completely diff erent experience—simply insert the line and push a

button. With only the sound of the trimmer line, it quietly trims small areas and around

obstacles with ease. And thanks to the 56-volt ARC Lithium™ battery and 45-minute run

time, it will not only meet the demands of daily trimming needs but is capable of far more

demanding tasks.

POWER+

EXPERTISE

PEAK SPRING POWER

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attery-powered mowers and other tools are revolutionizing lawn

care—but getting the right mower and using it correctly are crucial.

In a recent test of battery-powered lawnmowers, Popular Mechanics

awarded EGO an Editors’ Choice Award. Test Editor Roy Berendsohn said the

mower impressed as “a perfect example of how to blend battery and motor

technology, software to protect both, correct material choices to provide

long-lasting deck and lightweight construction.” With next generation EGO

mowers, trimmers and blowers now available, there’s a lot to consider when

creating and maintaining a healthy, picture-perfect lawn.

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sing a push mower is the ideal choice for

small- to medium-sized lawns and can

give the homeowner the precision to cut

the enviable striped or diamond pattern by

mowing in alternating directions. Grass tends

to grow in the direction cut and varying the

cut direction allows the grass blades to stand

straight for a more even- looking lawn.

For many years gas engine push mowers were

unrivaled in their capabilities. However, with

new cutting-edge battery and brushless motor

technology, EGO mowers are not only up to

the job but are a better choice in applications

where precision and quietness are just as

desirable as power.

The next generation EGO Power+ 21” Select

Cut™ XP Mower with Touch Drive™ Self-

Propelled Technology intrinsically provides

performance that exceeds the power of gas

from the patented ARC Lithium™ Ion 10Ah

battery and Touch Drive™ technology for

total control self-propulsion. Its unexpected

advantages include a 75-minute run time, three

interchangeable lower blades (for mulching,

high lift bagging and extended runtime), low

noise operation and the ability to store vertically

for a smaller garage footprint.

For bigger yards, EGO’s latest

riding mower, the 42” Z6 ZTR,

powers through two acres*

on a single charge.

POPULAR MECHANICS STUDIO FOR EGO

The EGO Power+ 650 CFM Blower produces

wind speeds of up to 180 MPH and can run 90

minutes on a single charge. During a recent

test of leaf blowers, Popular Mechanics test

editors reported that the EGO had enough

power to clear the yard of leaves and walnut

shells and even blow a brick along the

driveway. If gale force wind is not what you

need for the job, this blower’s variable speeds

can clear walkways of wet leaves and snow,

clean your garage and dry your car.

“During testing,

the blower blew

a brick along

the driveway”

EGO Power+ 21” Select Cut™

XP Mower with Touch Drive™

Self-Propelled Technology

EGO Power+

15” string

trimmer with

POWERLOAD™

EGO Power+ 650

CFM Blower

ONE BATTERY TO

POWER IT ALL

Off ering the industry’s most advanced

technology, the EGO ARC Lithium™ 56V battery

powers 50+ EGO tools and has an impressive

run time—and a fully drained battery can be

*Based on included 4 x 10Ah recharged in as little as 30 minutes.

56V batteries.