Kress KC170.9 Commercial 60V Brush Cutter | Tool Only

Maximum Power for Thick Brush, Overgrowth & Heavy Clearing

The Kress KC170.9 Brush Cutter is a commercial-grade, battery-powered clearing tool built for landscapers, municipalities, and facility teams who need serious cutting power beyond a standard string trimmer.

Delivering up to 1.5 kW of power (equivalent to a 30–45cc gas engine), the KC170 is designed to cut through thick brush, dense weeds, and overgrown areas with ease—all without gas, emissions, or high maintenance.

Why Choose the KC170 Brush Cutter?

Built for Heavy-Duty Clearing

• Designed for:

  • Thick grass

  • Overgrown properties

  • Brush and weeds

  • Roadside and municipal clearing

👉 This is not a trimmer—it’s a true brush-cutting machine

Gas-Level Power Without Gas

• Up to 1.5 kW output (30–45cc equivalent)

• High torque for tough cutting conditions

• No fuel, no emissions, minimal maintenance

👉 Replace gas brush cutters without sacrificing performance

Blade + Line Versatility

• Compatible with:

  • Trimmer head (for standard cutting)

  • Metal blade (for brush and thick growth)

👉 One tool handles both trimming and heavy clearing

Precision Speed Control

• 3 preset speed levels + variable trigger

• Adjust for:

  • Light trimming

  • Medium vegetation

  • Heavy brush

👉 Maximize control and runtime

Built for Commercial Crews

• Rigid drive shaft for durability

• Magnesium support structure

• Commercial-grade brushless motor

• IPX5 weather resistance

👉 Designed for daily, high-demand use

Ergonomic for Long Workdays

• Bike-style handle for control and stability

• Shoulder harness support

• Balanced design reduces fatigue

👉 Built for all-day operation

Key Features

• 60V commercial battery platform

• 1.5 kW gas-equivalent power

• Dual-use: trimmer head + blade capability

• 3-speed control + variable trigger

• Quick-load trimmer head (fast reload)

• Brushless motor technology

• LED control panel

• IPX5 water resistance

Technical Specifications

Power Output: ~1.5 kW (30–45cc equivalent)
Voltage: 60V
Cutting Width: ~16.5 inches (42 cm)
Speed Settings: 3 + variable trigger
Motor: Brushless
Shaft: Rigid drive
Water Rating: IPX5
Weight: ~12 lbs (approx.)

Part of the Kress CyberSystem

The KC170 integrates with Kress’s commercial battery ecosystem, offering:

• Ultra-fast charging

• High-capacity runtime

• Shared batteries across tools

👉 Designed for all-day commercial productivity without downtime

KC170 vs String Trimmers — Why Upgrade?

👉 If you’re dealing with overgrowth, this is the upgrade you need

Ideal Applications

✔ Clearing overgrown properties
✔ Roadside and municipal maintenance
✔ Commercial landscaping crews
✔ Large properties and estates
✔ Pre-cutting before mowing

The Automation Hub Advantage

Automation Hub helps you build complete electric landscaping systems:

• Tool bundling (trimmers, edgers, cutters)

• Battery + charging strategy

• Fleet electrification planning

• Training and support

We help you move from:

👉 Gas-powered clearing → efficient electric operations

When to Choose the KC170

Choose this model if you want:

✔ Maximum cutting power
✔ Ability to handle brush and overgrowth
✔ A gas replacement tool for heavy-duty work
✔ A versatile system (line + blade)

Call to Action

Cut through anything—without gas.

Contact Automation Hub to:

• Bundle with batteries and chargers

• Pair with trimmers and edgers

• Build a full Kress commercial setup