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ABOUT ECHO

In the UK ECHO products are distributed by Countax Limited, manufacturers of Britain’s best selling range of garden tractors. The ECHO range of outdoor power tools and ECHO Bear Cat products, are sold through Countax Limited by a nationwide network of specialist dealers.

ECHO Power Tools have an outstanding reputation for their superb quality, reliability and durability, selling in over 80 countries through more than 16,000 ECHO dealers.

ECHO Bear Cat was sold to ECHO Inc in 2006 and is one of the leaders in the USA for commercial chippers. Renowned for product durability and versatility, ECHO Bear Cat has one of the broadest line of chippers/shredders in the market place. ECHO Bear Cat products include EZ TrimMowers, Stump Grinders, Bear Vac Lawn Vacuums, Chipper Shredders (upright, towable and PTO models) and larger Chippers.

Users of ECHO products include local authorities, arborists, commercial landscapers, hire outlets, golf courses, farms and domestic users.

ECHO DEALERS

As a leading brand in the UK, ECHO provides full product support through distributors Countax Limited via a network of specialist dealers. ECHO dealers are fully trained in the sales, service and support of all ECHO products, and enjoy next-day delivery of spare parts.

PURCHASING ECHO PRODUCTS

ECHO products come equipped with a range of unique product features designed to deliver ease and comfort for users.

ECHO are successful in producing low vibration and low noise for power tools and are leaders in two-stroke power tool emission technology.  ECHO Bear Cat products come with a host of features and are renowned for their unmatched performance and quality construction.

Leading in two-stroke power tool emission technology

ECHO has the widest variety of emission compliant engines ever certified for EPA, CARB regulations and EU directives. ECHO has condensed the years of development in the USA into the trademarked Power Boost Tornado technology™, with a highly refined two-stroke engine design. This technology is now applied across the ECHO Power Tool range, with engines delivering more power, higher fuel efficiency and better engine lubrication, while improving combustion and reducing exhaust emissions.

Low Vibration

ECHO has taken up the challenge and is successfully producing measures for maximum control of vibration. ECHO products are designed and manufactured for constant and lengthy use by professional users, with homeowners/domestic users also able to enjoy the benefits of commercial quality and features.

Under independent tests, ECHO Brushcutters and ECHO Hedgecutters have produced the lowest vibration figures. ECHO is one of very few manufacturers who make their own engines, therefore every ECHO product is designed and tested as a completed package. This ensures high quality, ergonomically designed equipment, with maximum vibration controls.

Low  Noise

With power tool equipment in use in public and residential areas, noise is of primary concern, ECHO has developed the technology to control and minimise noise pollution. ECHO designs and manufactures engines from scratch, matching low noise engines to low vibration products, by retaining complete manufacturing control.

ECHO Innovation - i-start

The i-start device makes first time starting of 2 stroke engines a certainty, while removing 90% of the effort required. i-start stores the energy of one long and gentle pull, or two short pulls of the recoil starter and delivers it in a dynamic burst that starts the eingine every time.

ECHO Innovation - Easy Start

Denoted by the ES symbol on the power tool, Easy Start works in a different way to i-start to minimise the effort required to start the engine. With Easy Start the pulling power needed on the starter rope is greatly reduced compared to other makes, with no kick-back effect in cranking.

ECHO Warranty

For peace of mind, all ECHO products carry an unprecedented five year warranty for domestic use, and two year warranty for professional use. This warranty covers any defects in components and manufacture in any ECHO product.

Warranty claims on ECHO products are handled quickly and efficiently through our dealer network and our warranty administration office. Our warranty and service staff are proficient and knowledgeable in claim assessment and processing, and with the security of this incredible five year warranty, you are assured of a product renowned for durability and dependable proven performance.

 

For further information of features provided with ECHO products, please speak to your local authorised dealer who will be happy to help.  Alternatively please call our customer service team on 0800 597 7777.

 


 
A brief history of ECHO

Kyoritsu Noki got its start in 1947, driven by a strong desire to quickly increase Japanese food production after a relatively long starvation. The company name transformed into a brand, and “KIORITZ” was adopted as the English name in 1973 with anticipation of full scale global expansion. Those working in agricultural and forestry in Japan have favored “KIORITZ” for more than a half century. It has developed a firm standing as the face of the company and a leading brand in Japan.

ECHO was adopted as the name of a new brand in anticipation of international expansion in 1963. The name was taken from that of a nymph in Greek mythology and was adopted in conjunction with the release of the company’s first chainsaw, the CS-80. More ECHO products followed, one after another, and today the brand’s market stretches from forest to city and from Japan to the world.

ECHO Incorporated was established in the USA in 1972, and today ECHO has a firm footing as one of the world’s leading brands in outdoor power equipment.

ECHO Bear Cat was sold to ECHO Inc in 2006. In the UK Countax Ltd are distributors for both ECHO Power Tools and ECHO Bear Cat products, selling via an authorised dealer network.