Powermate Lawn Edger (2nd) Review - Powermate lawn edger way better than before, and this is why.
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- We reviewed the Powermate lawn edger about two years ago, and it didn't go well for them, but they made it right.
In this Pwermate lawn edger review, we will talk about some of the issues this edger once had, and how Powermate completely fixed all of them.
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Powermate 9 in. 79cc Gas Walk-Behind Edger with Curb Hopping Feature
Versatile, adjustable blade for bevel edging and more
Gas-powered with easy-start, 4-stroke OHV engine
Curb-hopping feature drops tires to create a clean edge
This edger starts easily and performs admirably. It features an efficient 4-stroke OHV engine, manual recoil system and 3-point triangular adjustable blade. You can do bevel edging and more accommodating cuts. The curb hopping feature allows the front and rear tires to drop for a clean edge.
3.1 ft. per lbs., 4-stroke OHV engine delivers powerful, efficient performance
Curb hopping feature allows the front and rear tires to drop for a clean edge
Triangular 3-point blade offers versatile cutting power
Blade angle adjusts plus/minus 15° for bevel edging capabilities
Sturdy metal frame ensures a durable design that can withstand the challenges of a high maintenance yard
Gas-powered with manual recoil for an easy-start fuel delivery system
Metal blade-guard works to extend the life of the blades
Got the new model off of Marketplace. They were moving to an apartment and don't need it anymore. $100 later I got "looks brand new" and starts ok with minimal pulls. Great video on learning what the edger does before using it the first time. Happy so far.
Great tutorial, just got mine and used it today, still learning, but in time I think I'll get pretty good at using it, didn't realize all the extra features, thanks!
Very thorough review of this edger and I picked up some tips I didn't know about. Thank you!
We just put ours together today. After seeing this video, my husband can’t wait to use it. Very informative. Thank you.
Awesome, let me know how you/he likes it!!
Tool Review Zone We just used this edger this morning for the first time, and it did a great job. Started easily every time. We have quite a large yard to edge, and it hasn’t been edged in a couple of years, so my husband had to cut a few sections twice, which we expected, but this edger powered through. Next, he’s going to try the curb hopping feature. Just wanted to let you know it was a good first experience.
Boy they really made a really good edger this time, when I look at what I had to use 30 40 years ago.they came along really nice
Lol, yeah times have definitely changed bro
Great video and review Clint
Awesome updates. This is a win. I am trying to get away gas power ope. Glad to see companies listening to consumers 👍
Absolutely John. Its great when they make things right bro
I just bought this before the review, thank you for the tips
You are very welcome!
Well, your video helped seal the deal for this edger. Thanks
You just help me make my decision. Thanks for the video.
They did a great job updating this Slack. You'll really like it 👊
Spot on with the current review! The previous model was ok but as you pointed out, it was hard starting and the outward wheel ajustment was awkward.
Very cool how you set it up for the side walk side and curb
That's a nice machine. The price is nice too. Great review 👍
Thanks for the comment and feedback Gurwinder!!!
My dad has those same old work loafers!!! They are his roofing shoes. We gave him such a hard time for those.
this looks like a good product. I may need to consider getting one. i have not edge my lawn in for ever. :)
I just used it again today and love it
Great video. Thank you so much
Great video!
Wish you show the tilting side on lawn
Deciding to buy this or not, your video clinched it ~!
Now that they fixed the issues with it, it's a great edger
I like this edger and you did a great job with the review. I wish the manufacturer would make this unit (maybe it does) be able to except bed eager blades. At 79 cc’s I don’t think it would have the power needed to edge beds. But make a beefier version with a 212cc engine and a lockable caster front wheel and a couple sets of blades.
Who wants 2 machines taking up space when you could have one machine that will do both jobs!
Your rear wheel stem for adjusting on curb looks different than the one on home depot site. How do you know which is the older or newer version? Great review thanks.
See my long comment above Mike R
Can I edge near my house? I’m pretty good going down the sidewalk or even near the curb but I’d like to know if it’s OK to use this near the house and also at a wooden fence!
Thanks
Glad I Watched Your Video Thanks For The Information I Have A New One and Was Having A Problem Starting It The Manual Never Tell You To Use The Choke With One Pull and Then Put It Back Into Run lol Thanks
Buddy of mine traded me this for one of my weedeaters. It's the same features but the older motor, runs okay but I have a Honda gx120 motor sitting unused, thinking about swapping it on
Would like to use standard 1" pilot hole blades and test " the golden edger" blade on it. Thanks
That is slick that is a sweet idea to do that with the machine I've never seen that before that is a cool machine
Yeah Joseph, that's what I really liked about it in the past, but now that it actually starts, its awesome! Lol
@@ToolReviewZone how is everything going everything has been all good you and the family all staying safe i hope everything is all good nothing but love and respect for you brother keep up the great videos
Do you have a video on changing the oil on it?
What year model is this one I like your rear wheel adj. mine has a different one.
Two years on does it still start and run nicely???? Any concerns?
yup👍 works good and is cheaper than the others 🙀👍
Wow! Bro, you got your bedroom slippers on? Stylish. I'm wondering if it can cut steel if you put a Torch Nitrus saw blade on it.
Haha, definitely have to stay comfortable when doing yard work Grand lol I may need to try the Torch blades ok this 😁
Have the same edger and I’m having trouble starting it what can I do it’s only few weeks old??
I’ve had mine for 2 months and I’ve never got it to start without starter fluid
Could you tell me what they changed to make it easier to start? Is it something I can buy to add my old-style edger?
Are a couple of sparks OK? I keep touching the sidewalk sometimes... so should I just keep going and doing slight adjustments as I walk?
Sure, it's 100% normal 👊
Rembering the days at the grandparents house and starting my quest to like handyman work starting with the garden tool the trimmer and manual trimmer the hedgers and the beautiful cool looking gardens around Michigan reppin Flint Michigan.
What’s the model number for the 2nd gen??
Is this machine effective going around curved garden beds? I see none of the wheels steer. Is that a problem? Thanks
Do you recommend changing to the tri arc replacement blade or the original is fine?
I think the original works fine Bobby. It's a good qu8and I haven't had any issues at all with it
Sucks that I bought the crappier model last year! Will only start with starting fluid in the carb & the “curb hopper” wheel in back is not very user friendly. Thanks for the video!
Definitely way better this time around bro.
Might try running some Lucas Fuel treatment through it. Pretty good chance it helps.
Any oil leakage? I am looking at this and two other edgers in the same price range.
Non so far Michael
people no matter what other people say stop using gas with Ethanol in it that is why so make people cannot start their small engine equipment and you see them in the trash. It is because the carburetor gets clogged from regular gas even when you use fuel stabilizers. I replaced all my equipment with new carburetor’s (they are around $11 on Amazon) and switched to Ethonal free gas about 5 years ago and have never had a problem since
So, my Powermate only started once. Is the fuel the problem? If I drive 20 miles to Maryland to get Ethonal-free gas, will it start normally?
@@christopherjames7233 I would try the ethanol free gas AND put a couple oz of sea form in it, if you only used it once it is unlikely the gas is the cause though
@@littleeddie133 Thank you. I have one more question. Are you saying to put a couple of ounces of seafoam in a 5-gallon gas can or directly in the first tank of ethanol-free gas?
Its like the Mars Rover of edgers! Love it!
Haha, true
Why all the adjustments when you can just turn the edger around and edge it from the lawn side?
😂 will not be smooth.
What ballpark figure ?
1:46 Me doing the same thing to lawn equipment that doesn't start
SLICE N DICE!
Haha, YEAH BUDDY!!!!
Where can I pick one up, Home Depot is always sold out been trying to find one for weeks.
You can buy mine lol don’t start
I have a Powermate now, got it about July 2020 but love it and it has started every time.
Is this designed for a lawncare professional who's constantly on the go or is this for home owners?
Definitely home owner Sara
Looking for an edger, looks like you might have sold me on it..
Yeah it's a cool edger bro. Just remember to take a couple passes for the first time
How much do they,cost?
I still like the Mclane 4 wheel edger
Haven't tried that one yet Flat
What model is this price
Will this edge a lawn that hasn't been edged in years?
Yep. Just tak a a couple light passes and it will work great
Nice "curb runner" front wheel adjust. Big machine but professional results make folks call you again so.......
1:40 Lol!! 😂😂😂😂
Haha, I believe that actually happened Mike lol
I have one of these and I don't like how floppy and sloppy the cutting head is. I was I spent a few hundred more and bought a Mclane.
The old models, the fuel line will rub the throttle cable. It wont start right or run well under load.
Move the fuel line a bit.
Clean the air filter.
Pick up one that someones pissed at.
Do those things.
Edge stress free. Dont be stupid.
Getting a nice collection of lawn care equipment I'm starting to get people throwing out stuff because the seasons changing and either they went and bought something new or didn't drain all the gas out but just found a 16in Ryobi electric chainsaw works perfectly fine I need to get a new chain because the one they had was too big but came with a bag with extra parts so Nuts and Bolts wrenches Allen keys next either I'm going to go buy a new lawn mower or find one in the garbage soon enough because I need one for the rental house what do you recommend eventually it's just going to be too small pieces of grass because I'm building a Monster Garage to pull my trucks in my trailer so I'm not going to have a lot of grass what do you recommend like a Ryobi battery operated or small electric lawn mower what brands do you like
I'm surprised you haven't came across the older version on these Joseph. I haven't tried any if the ryobi mowers, but I du have the Echo battery powered and live it
@@ToolReviewZone I just don't want to spend that much money the property is huge but eventually when I build a garage in the back that's going to be all concrete and the side is going to be concrete there's just going to be the front of the house which is probably 10' x 12' and the other spot of grass is 10' by 20' so I'm really not dealing with a lot of grass I don't want to get a cheap gas lawn mower and have problems so I figured by a corded or small battery operated lawn mower
Yeah then a small ryobi would work I'm sure bro
@@ToolReviewZone I was looking on Home Depot's website they have a small lawn mower for $99 and another one $150 so that's what I'm going to go with thanks again brother
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Hey everybody I have this, and one thing is terrible. There is no blade guide down at the bottom of the blade. The blade is compleatly worn down in 2 seasons used only3 to 5 times a year. The blade is constantly scraping the cement. I have gotten better at steering ....but truth be told its not like the older briggs and stratten models of days old....kind of a pain in the ass while you scape yourself into embarrasment. Otherwise a good machine. Im going to modify and add a sheet metal pieace next to the blade tha will run along in the little trench next to the blade. I hope everbody understands what im talking about.
I don’t think they make any of them these days with that metal guide blade so you don’t scrape up your concrete. Sad because it’s a nice feature.
there are easier motorized edgers out there. Drop the wheel(curb hop) that this one, where one is moving the wheel all over...Doesn't make me want to pick this one
Lmfao at the segment were your destroying the older model
Haha, thanks bro
My neighbor's 30 year old McLane passed away and in desperation he bought one of these
Powermates and it is one awkward little pile of junk....
In the gas tank of the machine
USE N ABUSE!
SLICE N DICE!!!
@@ToolReviewZone 💪💪💪💪
I own this & it isn't that great, my advice is to spend a lil more money, get a much better edger
Doesn't do me any good when the one I bought 7 years ago doesn't start and never did start easy. Piece of crap! Contacted them but no reply so far!
This edger sucks. The carburetor will eventually leak. The replacement V band will cost you $67 and the pulley system will give out.
You can cover up a piece of crap and you know what? It’s still a piece of crap. Do not waste your money.
Product is bunk! Engine is crap! Nice features, but beware, shit is bunk! I gave it a shot, and quickly returned this crap!
Are you sure you are using the edger you just saw 0n the video??????????? Maybe you are onecof those people who just like to complain???????