This HedgeCutter is Designed with Heavier Duty Cutting in Mind. It Delivers 3000 Powerful Cutting Strokes per Minute. The Blade and Cutting Tooth Spacing and the GearBox Ratio are all Designed for This Heavier Duty Cutting Back Role. Perfect for Those Areas Which Have Grown Out of Control or Where Less Frequent Activity Occurs. The Powerful 22.7cc Engine Delivers a Full Horsepower Making this A Great Tool.