TIRED of pouring petrol into garden equipment?
Victa has released a new battery-powered range of garden tools.
The new V-Force+ range is lightweight, cordless and powered by the latest lithium ion technology.
Victa category manager, lawn and garden products, Joel Hawkins said the focus was on performance, durability and user comfort.
"The Victa V-Force+ family of power garden equipment delivers performance-packed products, which will empower you to get out into the garden," he said.
"The lithium ion technology enables a cordless, lightweight product to deliver a strong performance that is dependable, easy to start and fuss-free."
There's lawnmowers, a chainsaw, trimmer, hedge trimmer and a hand-held blower/vacuum.
"The 40V/4.0Ah battery which facilitates long-lasting, optimum run times with up to 2000 recharges ensures you never run out of grunt," Mr Hawkins said.
"And the range has undergone extensive testing and development to ensure user comfort.
"In addition, safety features have been built into each product within the range."
The new range features:
■16-inch lawn mower: Easy to start and has a bar blade system for a clean cut.
■18-inch lawn mower: Push button and safety bar activates the Easy Start feature.
■Trimmer: Features a variable speed trigger and instant turbo boost.
■Blower/vacuum: Reaches 280 km/h velocity and has a variable speed trigger.
■Hedge trimmer: Features 180 degree multi-directional rotatable handle.
■Chainsaw: Built-in safety features include an inertia-activated chain brake and speed control with a trigger safety lock for extra operator protection.
For your chance to win one of Victa’s new V-Force+ range, simply write to us in 25 words or less: ‘‘Why I need a Victa Lithium Ion product.’’ Total value of prizes is $3000.
Email entries to: yourhomecomp@fairfaxmedia.com.au or mail to Phyllis Macgraw, Editor, Your Home, 1/Unit, 1 Elyard Street Narellan, 2567.
Include the word ‘‘Victa,’’ and indicate whether you would like to win a mower, blower/vacuum, chainsaw, trimmer or hedge trimmer and your contact details including address. Competition starts August 25 at 12.01am and ends September 9, 2014 at 11.59pm.
*Prizes not transferable or for resale.
Details: 1800 356 632 or victa.com.au.