What Is the Difference in Echo HC & HCR Hedge Trimmers?

HC versus HCR

• The major difference between the two models is that the HC model includes both single- and double-blade hedge trimmers. The HCR model, however, only includes double-blade hedge trimmers. A single-blade trimmer only allows you to cut on one side of the blade while you can cut on both sides with the double-blade trimmers.

HC Single Blade

• All the HC mode hedge trimmers come with a 21.2 cubic centimeter engine, and these trimmers are specifically for shaping your hedges. The HC-30EST model helps you remove dying or dead branches from trees and hedges. It weighs 12.3 lbs, and it has a 29 inch cutting width. The HC-30ES is for both shaping and trimming hedges, and it comes with or without a HD Filter. The maximum cutting width is 30 inches, and it weighs 12.1 lbs. Both of these trimmers output up to 0.5 kW of power.

HC Double Blade

• The HC-1500 double-blade trimmer has a 21.2 cubic centimeter engine, and it weighs 9.5 lbs. It outputs up to 0.6 kW of power, and it has a cutting width of 17.5 inches. This is an entry-level hedge trimmer for light pruning and shaping work.

HCR Double-Blade

• All of the HCR double-blade series hedge trimmers have a 21.2 cubic centimeter engine, and they range from basic to advanced hedge trimmers. The HCR-1500 basic double-blade hedge trimmer outputs up to 0.6 kW of power, and it has a cutting width of 17.5 inches. It weighs 10.8 lbs, and it comes with a rotating handle that you can adjust into five 5 different positions. The HCR-161ES hedge trimmer is for advanced trimming and cutting work. It comes with or without a HD filter. It has a maximum cutting width of 24.5 inches, and it weighs 11.9 lbs. It outputs up to 0.5 kW of power.