EGO Power Plus presented their 2017 range of petrol free mowers and other garden machinery tools to the UK gardening press last week and are now looking for ethusiastic garden centres to add to their sales network.

Peter Melrose, President EMEA, told the assembled journalists: "Since our launch in 2015 in the UK we've learned that the early adopters of this technology are older gardeners who love the push button ease of use.  This group of "engaged enthusiats" appreciate the liftetime cost benefit over a 2 to 3 year period and when you combine that with the green credentials of EGO and cordless machines with excellent performance they are ideal for sales through garden centres."

EGO actually launched in the US in 2014 and since then their machines have carried out 12 million hours of grass cutting saving 6 million litres of petrol.  Their factory in China has a "Blue Roof" to generate power and a ground source heating system that saves 1 million kWh of electricity annually, while their dedicated R&D facility includes a 7,000 sq m Green Roof system.

The key to the success and performance of EGO tools is the battery technology.  Their patented Arc Lithium 56V batteries include Keep Cool technology, intelligent power control, fast recharge and they are all exterior mounted which means they stay cool to deliver longer lasting power.

The machines work well too.  GTN Xtra tested the mowers, the multi tool system and the backpack blower during the press day and they all performed at least as well as equivalent petrol machines from a power perspective but much quieter and with little or no vibration.  The new multi tool system was particularly impressive and given gardeners love of other mutli tool systems could be a great seller in garden centres.  Next year EGO will also be introducing a consumer version of their backpack power unit which would be a huge benefit in areas of the country where gardeners have miles of hedges to cut or to be shared by users of an allotment society.

If any garden centres would like to find out more about EGO Power Tools they should contact Peter Melrose via: peter.melrose@egopowerplus.eu  or visit: www.egopowerplus.com

Here are more details about the EGO range.

THE ONE TOOL FOR EVERY REVOLTIONARY GARDENERS’ ARMOURY

Until now battery powered multi-tools have always been a jack of all trades but master of none. This has all changed now thanks to the brand new offering from EGO Power+, the industry’s leading cordless specialist and the first manufacturer to deliver petrol performance in a battery operated tool, courtesy of its ground-breaking battery technology.

With a single power head and five powerful tool attachments, that can be changed quickly and easily, the new EGO Power+ multi-tool is packed with innovation. It pushes the boundaries of cordless battery performance, making it the one tool that every gardener needs to have in their armoury.

Delivering the power of petrol minus the petrol, the EGO Power+ multi-tool utilises EGO’s 56 volt lithium-ion battery, which is the industry’s highest energy capacity battery. The multi-tool features extreme technology inside EGO’s lithium-ion batteries that deliver the cutting-edge performance required to transform the entire garden.

From tackling hedges with the 160cm hedgetrimmer with 12 lockable cutting angles, to attacking thick undergrowth with the 30cm brush cutter with a three-sided reversible blade, the EGO Power+ multi-tool is designed to help breeze through a variety of jobs without the noise, fuss and fumes of petrol. It also features a 38cm line trimmer, with EGO’s new rapid reload bump head to speed up replacing the line; a 25cm pole saw with a hook for pulling and cutting down loose branches; and a lawn edging tool with an adjustable depth wheel. There is also the option for an additional carbon fibre, lightweight extension pole offering a further 75cm to reach new heights.

EGO’s intelligent battery is designed like no other, giving the user all the power to get the job done, whilst freeing users from musculoskeletal and hearing problems caused by exposure to vibrations and petrol fumes. All EGO batteries are interchangeable across the entire EGO range and featured the brand’s ground-breaking patented Arc-Lithium design and “Keep Cool” cell technology.

The power head of the tool is £199

Then each attachment is:

• Edger                    £99
• Pole pruner         £119
• Brush cutter       £79.99
• Line trimmer       £79.99
• Hedge trimmer  £169
• Extension pole   £79.99

Also available as sets:

•  The power head, line trimmer, brushcutter and shoulder strap    £229
•  The power head, line trimmer, brushcutter, hedgetrimmer and pole saw, with shoulder strap                     £469

BE PART OF EGO’S RELENTLESS GARDEN TAKEOVER AND BE THE ENVY OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Lawnmowers from EGO Power+ will be the source of intrigue and envy among neighbourhoods, when the quiet machines start up and breeze through mowing the lawn.

The stylish mowers are not only the best in product design but also feature ground-breaking battery technology from the cordless equipment specialist.

EGO Power+ lawnmowers are powered by EGO’s intelligent lithium-ion battery which is designed like no other, making it the industry’s highest energy capacity in a hand held battery, giving the user all the power to get the job done. All EGO batteries are interchangeable across the entire EGO range and featured the brand’s ground-breaking patented Arc-Lithium design and Keep Cool™ cell technology.

EGO Power+, the only brand with a 56-volt battery on the market, has extended its revolutionary range of lithium-ion powered lawnmowers, and with it has developed the features within the range, helping the brand to conquer the market and silence its competitors, whilst delivering products that power through gardening tasks until the job is done.

Two new innovative, stylish and powerful mowers, the LM2024E and the LM2024E-SP, have been added to the line-up. Both have a steel deck and a 50” cutting width. They boast a new feature to the EGO range of the brushless motor that offers greater efficiency, durability and power.  Packed with intelligent power, the LM2024E has a 700W motor, and the LM2024E-SP has 1000W to power the self-propelled function, even in the toughest grass conditions.

These models join the four other mowers in the EGO range, all of which are able to be compactly folded for vertical storage in seconds. This is aided on these new models by the addition of new aluminium handles that offer improved ergonomics, sturdier storage and easier grass box emptying. EGO mowers range from 49cm to 52cm and are available with either a steel or poly deck, as well as push or self-propelled.

EGO’s European marketing director, Steve Roskell, commented: “Since the inception of EGO, we have re-written the powered garden products rule book and our latest product developments further that. As innovators in the sector we are constantly developing our range and the two new mowers have new features, such as the brushless motor and the aluminium handles, that help gardeners maintain their lawns without the hassle associated with petrol machines.”

Unlike many competitors’ cordless systems, the EGO Power+ system has the power to match petrol without the noise, fuss or fumes; silencing many cordless sceptics and proving that battery power is the new way forward in the garden power sector.

• LM2001E             £519      including 4Ah battery and rapid charger
• LM2011E             £519      including 5Ah battery and rapid charger
• LM2102E-SP       £729      including 7.5Ah battery and rapid charger
• LM2014E-SP       £629      including 6Ah battery and rapid charger
• LM2024E             £599      including 6Ah battery and rapid charger
• LM2024E-SP       £679      including 6Ah battery and rapid charger

RELENTLESS STRIMMING POWER BREAKS NEW GROUND

Packed with innovation and industry leading technology that surpasses all others, line trimmers from EGO Power+ offer optimal balance, consistent trimming and relentless power.

EGO has introduced three new line trimmers to its power revolution, bringing the total in the range to five models – one of which has brushcutter capabilities too.

The new ST1500E-F, BC1500E-F and BC3800E have been innovatively designed with the user in mind. They utilise EGO’s unrivalled battery technology, exceptional growth and extensive R&D facilities to create products that are the best in their field. The result? These strimmers feature the new rapid reload, free rotating bump feed cap which allows for quick and easy line refilling that enables perfect line winding every time, and eradicates wasted time spent replacing line when you could be strimming.

The line trimmers deliver petrol matching power without all the downsides and keep operating (with less noise, fuss and fumes) until the job is complete. This is courtesy of EGO’s ground-breaking battery design and patented Arc-Lithium technology that is the brain power behind the EGO range.

The ST1500E-F has a large 38cm cutting swathe, variable speed options and lightweight aluminium shaft with an adjustable loop handle for maximum user comfort, balance and control. Alternatively, the BC1500E-F, also 38cm, has all the power and extreme capabilities of its stable-mate but with a solid steel drive shaft. On top of this, it has a bike handle for enhanced durability and prowess – giving users the freedom to work comfortably anywhere, with the added bonus of being exhaust and emission free.

Designed to perform and built to last, the third new model, the BC3800E adds brushcutting capabilities to the EGO line up. The EGO Power+ brushcutter powers through thick, dense brush with complete ease. The 38cm model boasts a three-sided brushcutter blade that conquers tough undergrowth. There is also a harness to assist with control and balance whilst using the tool, along with adjustable handles for greater comfort and more compact storage.

For the ultimate in power and performance, the BC3800E can be used with the EGO Power+ backpack battery to offer up to eight hours of usage on just one charge! Now that’s power beyond belief! EGO’s intelligent battery is designed like no other, making it the industry’s highest energy capacity battery, giving the user all the power to get the job done. All EGO batteries are interchangeable across the entire EGO range and featured the brand’s ground-breaking patented Arc-Lithium design and “Keep Cool” cell technology.

With a powerful and efficient brushless motor that improves both performance and run time, EGO line trimmers have all the power to get the job done.

• ST1210E               £119 excluding battery and charger,  £219 as a kit including a 2Ah battery and standard charger
• ST1300E               £139 excluding battery and charger
• ST1500E               £189 excluding battery and charger
• ST1500E-F           £199 excluding battery and charger
• BC1500E              £199 excluding battery and charger
• BC1500E-F          £219 excluding battery and charger
• BC3800E              £299 excluding battery and charger

For more information visit www.egopowerplus.co.uk.