ECHO PROFESSIONAL HEDGE TRIMMER- HC-2020 | RAZOR SHARP BLADES!
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Today's episode of Tool Review Tuesday features the ECHO HC-2020 Professional Grade 2-Stroke Hedge Trimmer. It features a powerful 21.2cc 2-stroke engine, 20" double reciprocating blades, and only weighs 10lbs. To learn everything about it, please watch the entire video and let me know your questions.
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Excellent review! Clear, concise, and succinct. Thank you.
Thank you, much appreciated!
Nicely done and thorough review; all the important stuff--crystal clear.
Much appreciated!
Just got mine in package today!, waitng for summer, but after I seen your video I believe i won't be dissapointed, besides, I already got other Echo products and I strongly love them, therefore I should be happy with my new Echo hedge trimmer. Great video, greetings! :)
Thanks, hope you enjoy it! My only recommendation is to use ECHO Red Armor Oil and non-ethanol 89 octane fuel. The trimmer needs a minute or so to warm up before each use.
I just picked up one of these today and I flipping love it! It works so good. Also love the channel and content!
Thanks man appreciate it! I have several new tool videos coming out in the next few weeks from the Green Industry Expo Show. Stay tuned.
@@MarkThomasBuilder sure will👍🏻
Best product reviews I have seen on UA-cam channel sir. I am too ready to purchase this echo hedge trimmer. Thank you
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
Love all my new echo equipment !!
Glad to hear it! I recommend ECHO Red Armor Oil mixed with non-ethanol fuel if you can find it. Otherwise 89 octane is what they recommend.
I bought that same trimmer the other day works great easy to start dose a great job!!!!!!
Glad to hear that!
#jkkksnn
Thank you for the review. I just bought this model the other day and I'm thoroughly impressed. I also have the DeWalt 40 volt pro hedge trimmer, but that line has now been discontinued. The Echo is slightly lighter and I personally believe the cut quality is superior to the DeWalt.
Thanks for sharing
Purchased one of these today. Nice piece of equipment. It'll handle forsythia to an extent, but if you're really doing some heavy trimming on something like that, chainsaw is the way to go. Overall, I'm pleased with the way it functions. Easy to start, and will handle most home trimming projects. I learned my lesson years ago with cheap lawn equipment. Cheap lawn equipment performs exactly like that. My leaf blower is also an Echo, as is my weed whacker. Pricier than the cheap junk for sure, but well worth it.
Good point. I remember growing up having a cheap gas unit that was in the shop every few years for a repair. If you spend the money for quality, it pays for itself, especially buying ECHO products.
These small engines perform best and clean with Saber. Grtz.
Echo products seem to perform well. I've had a GT-225 string trimmer for four years that starts on about the third pull mostly. I think for landscape professionals a battery hedge trimmer or a gas hedge will depend on how often you actually use a hedge trimmer on clients properties. For personal use I only trim hedges around my home every couple of months. I found a great steal on the DeWalt 40v hedge trimmer kit last summer at Lowe's for $114. It works great and I don't have to worry about fuel sitting in a gas tool for a couple of months at a time.
DIY 87 good point, the fuel is more likely to go bad in a trimmer..
Another great review, I’ll be purchasing one on Monday. Did they come out with one this year by any chance?
Great video I need one of these and after watching this I think I'm getting one now😁
Thanks, I'm sure you'll like it. Please let me know how it goes.
@@MarkThomasBuilder will do thanks again
I own and use for my business the echo 2020 & the 20v DeWalt. The reason I use the DeWalt is because it is far lighter and can be used with one hand. I use the 2020 for fine work and when I need to take an excessive amount off to reshape a bush. The DeWalt is very good for maintaining bushes & saves me from sore arms. When you trim your bushes you should do it slower. Allow the trimmer to do its job. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the advice, I get impatient and need to learn to slow down. Even when using a line trimmer, lol.
Just bought same one love it
Awesome to hear! I like the instant gratification when using the trimmer.
Used Echo strimmers in the past, which were pretty good. Never used the hedge trimmers though! Must confess to being a massive Husqvarna and Stihl fan!!
I own all 3 brands of various tools and have no complaints. My all time favorite chainsaw is my Husqvarna 371XP. ECHO is about to announce some new tools soon, which I'm excited about.
Thank you very much sir. You are the only one who mentioned it will cut up to one inch. I have watched A dozen videos deciding which brand and model to get. I'm sold on this one.
Cool, thanks for letting me know Gary. I think you'll be very happy with this trimmer. If I didn't mention it in my video, I recommend using ECHO Red Armor Blade Lube & Cleaner after each use.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I just ordered one online this evening. I am glad you mentioned that, I was fixing to spray wd40 on my blade and bar prior to first use. I thought about A Poulan pro clipper due to it being half the price, after looking at Lowes at one and seeing how flimsy the handle was, I changed my mind. Those Poulans aren't that easy to start either. I wanted A Stihl or Echo that cut up to one inch limbs like Poulan advertised, the reason I am super happy you mentioned that.
Hey How’s it work on thicker branches
Excellent video
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would features do you look for in a hedge trimmer? Would you ever like to carve out something unique? If so, what shape or item would you choose to create?
I was wondering why the blade wasn’t moving when I started it. Didn’t know it had to warm up for that long. Thank you!
This is the one category of ECHO tools that takes the longest to warm up. If you put it down for 15 minutes, you'll probably still have to let it warm up. Once it's warm, it really works well.
Thanks for the video.
I just purchased exactly the same trimmer from Homedepot 1 hour ago. I’m exited to trim my bushes tomorrow morning.
You should get a cut commission from echo or Homedepot. You push me to pull the trigger.
Thanks for supporting the channel. The engine takes a minute or so to warm up, but once it's warm, this trimmer really goes to work!
love the 36 second intro, and the video. i miss this intro on new videos
Thanks for sharing, I may make a new intro if I have a small video series.
Super tool 👏👍🍀🌲🌳🪓⛏️🪚🪓👍 greetings from México 🇲🇽👍
Greetings, Ricardo! This is a great tool, that's for sure!
Bought this model yesterday. Got a Husqvarna backpack blower at the same time.
Sounds like a good combo. I own a few Husqvarna items.
Hi Mark, can you install longer cutting blades such as 20" or 24" in length without physically harming the motor?
I don't think it's set up to just switch blades out. ECHO makes several other models with longer blades.
Where do I buy this red armor lubricant, the home depot I bought a shc-225s at didn't have it...echos site has broken links and I can't find where I can actually buy it from them directly.
I found it online at The Home Depot. Here's a link... homedepot.sjv.io/e223g
That would be great if it was in stock..
Just bought one, but have not used it yet. I have an Ego battery trimmer and four batteries, but unless you can plug in and recharge the batteries, you are limited to the time in the batteries ( I can usually continuously charge two batteries at a time and have battery 1 recharged by the time battery 4 is exhausted). The gas power will give me more freedom beyond a power source.)
The only tradeoff is that gas takes longer to warm up, but that's nots an issue for me since I use the trimmer for extended work on bushes and shrubs.
What is your view on the blade length? I can’t decide how long of blades to get
I like 24" blades, but 21" is a good size too.
You did a good job keep up the good work I have a hardware stores Ace Hardware Store they do sell Echo thank you for the video
That's awesome! I've seen more Ace stores selling Stihl products.
Yeah there is Echo over there I will try to order it maybe a couple yeah they do sell Stihl equipment
I bought that same trimmer. Do you think that black cover on the blade is actually needed or can it be taken off?
I think it's a good safety feature to keep on the trimmer.
Jehovah richly bless you,family for endless info.,demonstration,thanks a million.
So nice of you
Got a HC-150 for $60 at a flea market like new runs perfect, wondering how much of a difference the updated models really are?
Good question, I'd have to run the HC-150 to see how it's holding up. This HC-2020 really powers through stuff.
Can this be used commercially? Maybe doing small hedges a few times per week?
Yes, they offer a commercial and residential warranty on this, so I'd definitely say you can use it commercially. It should be a great trimmer for small hedges.
Petrol all the way! I use a Stihl HS81R and a Husqvarna 522HDR75X for the big stuff & a Stihl HS45 & Husqvarna 122HD60 for the smaller jobs!
I have the HS45 which does a nice job on the small stuff. I haven't tried a Husqvarns hedge trimmer yet. Sounds interesting.
GAS!
Lot of continuous power with gas💯
Just bought mine today.. took the blade guard off/filled it up with 2 stroke gas..5 pulls it started - let it go for 2 mins to warm up..pulled the trigger and the blades won't move-- any thoughts? thx
I'd make sure you let it warm up enough. Try to rev it a few times off an on and see if they'll start moving. Mine always takes awhile to warm up. I also use ECHO Red Armor blade lube and cleaner which helps the blades move easier after storage.
One other thing that happened to one of my hedge trimmers is there was a nick in the blade and that prevented them from moving. I took a file to get rid of the burr and it worked fine ever since.
Hope that helps. Let me know how it works out.
Try reading the instruction manual first
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I am normally a big fan of Stihl, but the parts are expensive and are dealer exclusive, which has been annoying me as of late. I may give this a shot since I am in the market for a new hedge trimmer.
You should. I recommend getting the ECHO Red Armor Blade Cleaner too.
Dude I just bought these after watching the reviews. They’re not that good. Engine seems very weak compared to my Stihl
@@jasonford2261 Sorry to hear that. I have the HS 56C and they seem very comparable.
Good job as always...how much do they cost?
Thanks, it has an MSRP of $299.
How's the vibration? I'm very keen on picking one up for the lightness!
I didn't notice any real vibration issues. If you get one, let me know what you think.
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks for the fast reply, appreciate it! I cut a lot of box which is very tight and neat so something light and balanced seems ideal.
@@MarkThomasBuilder ordered one so I'll keep you posted! Looking forward to using a lighter machine.
Love it! Great little machine... Very well balanced and a good weight! Unfortunately I can't get the red armour blade oil here in the UK!
does that have the I start
Yes, it has the i30 start, which means it's 30% less pulling effort.
I just paid 300 for Same model
What y'all pay in your area
Just put the gas in! Exactly why I haven’t switched yet to battery for my business. They don’t last long enough
For light quick trimming, battery is handy because there's no pulling it start or warm up time. I agree that it's nice to not have to worry about the battery draining after a bit of time.
I run both Electric and gas
Same here. It depends on the project at hand.
For smalle jobs like pruning buxus bols for professianals is it in my opinion better with a profesional batery machine dor high and long jobd you can better take a gas one
100 Percent! The Leatherleaf Viburnum seen at the end of my video is one that a gas edger works best on.
gas _all day_ but i do use battery powered mech tools.
Makes sense. I wonder what the average answer will be 5 years from now?
It was ok video. I could of done with a little less talking and more action but nice video non the less 👍
Thanks for sharing. I'm always trying to improve by showing more action while being thorough with the details.
Gas trimmers for me.
I'm on the fence. I guess it depends on the project.
More than one minite warm up time is in my opinion to long dor a profesional trimmer
I'll have to find out it there's a faster way to warm it up. Maybe higher octane fuel? Once it's warm, it's a beast!
This is nothing. The real question is whether you can hold the trimmer in your hand for 5 or more hours without much effort and consequences for your body.
Gas
Thanks for voting!
La espada es mas corto que la tula tuya
Gas all the way.
Yes, your best option for all day power.
Gas