Echo HCR-165ES 21.2cc Petrol Hedge Trimmer
 
The HCR-165ES is built around reducing the physical effort of hedge trimming at every point — starting, cutting, manoeuvring, and finishing. It's a professional-grade machine in a 5.1kg package, and the combination of ES-Start, anti-vibration system, and rotating rear handle means the operator arrives at the end of a long trimming session in significantly better shape than they would with a conventional machine.
 
The 639mm cutting length is notably longer than the HC-2020R, making it the more productive choice for larger hedges and longer runs. The laser-cut double reciprocating blades cut on both strokes at 3,600 cuts per minute, delivering the clean, precise finish that laser-cut Japanese blades are known for. Cutter clearance is adjustable, which is useful for varying conditions.
The rotating rear handle is the comfort feature that makes the most practical difference — repositioning the handle rather than the whole machine when working at awkward angles keeps the operator in a natural, balanced posture throughout. Combined with the anti-vibration system keeping front and rear handle vibration to 3.6 and 4.8 m/s² respectively, it's a machine designed to be used all day without the fatigue that builds up on less considered tools.
 
Key Specifications
Feature
Detail
Engine Displacement
21.2cc
Power Output
0.6kW (0.8ps)
Dry Weight
5.1kg
Cutting Length
639mm
Blade Type
Double reciprocating, laser-cut
Cutter Pitch
35mm
Stroke Rate
3,600 cuts/min
Rotating Handle
Yes
Anti-Vibration
Yes
Start System
ES-Start
Fuel Tank
390ml
Sound Pressure
98.8 dB(A)
Vibration (front/rear)
3.6 / 4.8 m/s²