Blade diameter, max
Cutting depth, max
Output power1
Product variant
K 970
Features

Easy and optimal belt tensioning
Easy and optimal belt tensioning

Sturdy and reliable
Sturdy and reliable

Easy to start
Easy to start

Long service intervals
Long service intervals

Less slurry and low water consumption
Less slurry and low water consumption
Magnesium blade guard
Magnesium blade guard

Decreased weight
Decreased weight thanks to magnesium blade guard
Light and powerful
Light and powerful
Easy to change blade guard position
Easy to change bladeguard position

Fits multiple blade bushings
Fits multiple blade bushings

Maintenance-free air filter
The only time the filter needs to be checked and changed is if you experience lack of power.
High power with less fuel
High power with less fuel
Reduced wear
Reduced wear thanks to the drive belt with fully sealed transmission, which keeps out the cutting dust.
Smooth blade stop
Smooth blade stop
Maintenance-free starter
Our dust-sealed starter, where the return spring and the pulley bearing are sealed, gives a virtually maintenance free starter. Developed with a durable starter cord.

Efficient power performance
Our X-Torq® engines deliver great power and torque thanks to highly efficient combustion.
Cuts close to walls or ground
Cuts close to walls or ground

Active Air Filtration™
Our two-step filtration system with centrifugal cleaning and a single paper filter increases product life and extends service intervals.
Anti-vibration system
Anti-vibration system

DuraStarter™
Our virtually maintenance free starter, thanks to the dust-sealed starter and the durable starter cord.
Poly-V belt
Provides better transmission of power, less frequent re-tensioning and extended service intervals.
Reversible cutting arm
The drive belt with fully sealed transmission keeps out cutting dust for reduced wear and allows close cutting to walls and floor.

SmartCarb™
Our built-in automatic filter compensation maintains high power during the air filter life time.

Wet cutting kit
Less slurry and low water consumption thanks to the progressive water valve, this adjusts the water volume to the exact amount needed.
Specifications
POWER CUTTER K 970 14" | 20mm/1" SKU: 967 34 80‑01 | ||
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Engine | POWER CUTTER K 970 14" | 20mm/1" SKU: 967 34 80‑01 | POWER CUTTER K 970 16" | 20mm/1" SKU: 967 34 81‑01 |
Output power1 | 4.8 kW | 4.8 kW |
Cylinder displacement | 93.6 cm³ | 93.6 cm³ |
Electrode gap | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm |
Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
Number of strokes | 2-stroke engine | 2-stroke engine |
Cutting deck | ||
Cutting depth, max | 125 mm | 155 mm |
Emission | ||
Exhaust emissions (CO₂ EU V)2 | 736 g/kWh | 736 g/kWh |
Cutting System | ||
Blade diameter, max | 350 mm | 400 mm |
Arbor diameter | 25.4/20 mm | 25.4/20 mm |
Blade thickness, max | 5 mm | 5 mm |
Peripheral speed, max | 90 m/s | 90 m/s |
Dimensions | ||
Product size length | 661 mm | 688 mm |
Product size width | 214 mm | 214 mm |
Product size height | 444 mm | 481 mm |
Weight (complete product w/o side packed articles) | 11 kg | 11.6 kg |
Sound and noise | ||
Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA) | 115 dB(A) | 115 dB(A) |
Sound pressure level at operators ear | 104 dB(A) | 104 dB(A) |
Vibration | ||
Vibrations left/front handle | 3.8 m/s² | 3.5 m/s² |
Vibrations right/rear handle | 4.2 m/s² | 4 m/s² |
Services
Owner support
- 1Output power: Net power rating as per ISO 7293, at specified RPM
- 2Exhaust emissions (CO₂ EU V): This CO2 measurement results from testing over a fixed test cycle under laboratory conditions a(n) (parent) engine representative of the engine type (engine family) and shall not imply or express any guarantee of the performance of a particular engine.