Eckman 42.7cc Petrol Backpack Power Unit with Easy-Fit Attachments

Product Information

Description

It’s the design revolution your poor back and arms have been waiting for! An ergonomic, lightweight backpack mounted petrol-powered gardening system, allowing you to work without hand-carrying the engine around! Mounted on an incredibly comfortable, fully adjustable, padded and vibration dampened backpack, you simply plug any accessory into its flexible hand-held control handle and you’re ready to tackle everything from hedge trimming, light or heavy tree pruning, grass or bramble trimming or even ground cultivation! 

The reliable 42.7cc /1.25kW full-crank engine provides all the power and torque you need – hour after hour, and like a really comfortable seat in a car, when you’ve finished your journey you won’t feel like you’ve run a marathon!  

There are five easy-fit accessories to go with your power unit; a 180degree angle-adjustable hedge trimmer, a branch cutter chainsaw (both of which can be used with an optional 1m extension pole so you can cut hedges and branches without needing a ladder), a bump feed twin line grass trimmer, a brush cutter and a tiller / cultivator.

Features

Power Unit Complete With Backpack and Flexible Control Handle (BE003):
Specifications:  CE/EUII/GS safety and emission approved air-cooled 42.7cc/1.25kW full crank 2-stroke engine with recoil starter and 0.7litre tank. Flexible drive shaft with full-function control handle plus extra safety handle. Metal backpack frame with 4-point engine vibration dampening, size-adjustable harnesses, luxury comfort padding, zip pouch for tools.  

180 Degree Angle-Adjustable Hedge Trimmer (BE005):
17” (432mm) reciprocating blade. 7 ¾” (20cm) aluminium connection pole. Max. cutting diameter approx. ¾” (17mm).

Branch Cutter Chainsaw (BE004):
10” (254mm) Oregon low-kickback chain and bar (max. cutting diameter 10”) with automatic oil pump.  27” (685mm) aluminium connection pole.
Total reach of chainsaw when used with extension pole = 2.39m / 7ft 9 ¾” (chainsaw = 65.5cm / extension pole = 1m / power unit control handle = 70cm)

1 Metre Aluminium Extension Pole( BE007):
For extra reach - use in conjunction with Hedge Trimmer and Branch Cutter Chainsaw.

Bump Feed Twin Line  Grass Trimmer And Brush Cutter (BE006):
Twin line bump-feed 120mm diameter spool with maximum 17¾” (450mm) grass trim width. Triple edged brush cutter blade with maximum 10” (254mm) trim width for bramble and woody stems up to ¾” (18mm) diameter. 24” (610mm) aluminium connection pole.

Tiller / Cultivator (BE008):
11 ½” (292mm) tilling width.  4x 8 ½” (216mm) diameter tines.  Heavy duty gearbox.
23 ½” (596mm) aluminium connection pole.

FAQs

Q: Can I download instructions for this product?
A: Yes, you can download a PDF copy of the instructions for this product by clicking here

Q: What does the complete engine backpack weigh?
A: Approximately 9kg (13lbs / 208ozs).

Q: Is it suitable for any age or weight?
A: The backpack has been specially designed by Eckman taking what we believed were the best features from well designed “conventional” hiking backpacks and incorporating them into this gardening system to spread the weight evenly and comfortably across the hips, back and shoulders. Waist and chest adjustment straps have been lengthened to try and accommodate the broadest cross-section of possible users.  The engine itself is mounted on 4 rubber shock absorbers which are extremely effective in dampening any vibration.  Providing you are reasonably fit and would contemplate  using conventional petrol driven gardening equipment, we’re sure you will find this new backpack system exceptionally comfortable and allow you to work longer and with much less strain on the arms and shoulders

Q: What about noise and exhaust fumes?
A: As with most 2-stroke gardening equipment, generally they are noisier than equivalent electrically powered equipment and in this respect we recommend the use of protective head gear including ear mufflers. Having said this, one of the reasons Eckman chose this particular power unit was because, with a noise output of just 105db, it’s considerably quieter than many other engines. This powerful 42.7cc engine has more of a loud “purr” than a deafening scream! Provided you only use the equipment outdoors, you are perfectly safe from exhaust fumes. When in use, the engine exhaust points away from you

Q: Can I start the engine when I’m already wearing the backpack ?
A: No – unless you have unusually long arms ! Before starting the engine, first, try on the backpack and adjust the straps so that it fits comfortably onto your hips and shoulders. When you are happy that it is as comfortable as possible, take it off. The equipment is now ready to use

Q: What is the difference between  “2-Stroke” and “4-stroke” engines ? 
A: 2-stroke engines run on a mixture of normal unleaded petrol mixed with special 2-stroke oil (available from most petrol stations or gardening hardware retailers).  In the case of this 42.7cc engine, the mixture is 25parts petrol to 1 part oil.  4-stroke engines require no oil, the same as if you had a normal petrol powered car 

Q: If I buy the backpack power unit and just one or two accessories, can I purchase more later ?
A: Of course. We want you to build a system that suits your needs, now and in the future

Q: How long should a full tank last?
A: 700ml should last on average approximately 35-40 minutes

Q: Is there much engine maintenance required ?
A: Almost none apart from generally keeping things clean

Customer Reviews

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Well balanced unit build quality looks good
Leslie J Furneaux, Newton Abbot

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Very good - easy to start.
Ian Rogers, Wetherby

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Bradley Dorman, Billericay

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Nice weight on the back, good even disribution of weight
L S RICHARDS L S RICHARDS, droitwich

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Excellent value for money and comfortable to wear especially being female.
Gillian Edwards, York

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An easy starting power unit with all the quality and design features that you come to expect from Eckman. A well made very versatile piece of equipment. You get a lot for the price. Good value.
Geoffrey Oxley, Barnsley

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Neil Arnott, Sevenoaks

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Very useful. The chainsaw attachment is brilliant and has already earned its keep. The hedge trimmer is very versatile and much lighter to use than m old one.
Neil Arnott, Sevenoaks

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Starts well. Little smoke for a 2 stroke. The hedge trimmer is very effective especially the reciprocating system of cutting and the chainsaw makes me feel like a professional!!!
Anthony Williams, Ferndown

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very please seems to be of a good quality
Colin brooks, high Wycombe

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good all round machine with different attachment one machine that does all with the right attachment
gordon lockerbie, dumfriesshire