EDGER COMPARISON- MCLANE vs ECHO PAS-280 STICK EDGER
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2017
- Check out the comparison between the Echo PAS-280 Edger and the McLane Edger. I test the edgers on straight sidewalks as well as curved ones. Please submit your vote between the two.
MCLANE: www.mclanemower.com/edgers_and...
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ECHO STRAIGHT SHAFT EDGER ACCESSORY: amzn.to/2tvrjJw
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The "McClane Walk Behind Edger" will always do a better and faster job, but you were not using it properly. When you edge curves, you are supposed to lift the rear wheels off the pavement and follow the contours using the front wheels only, this is why the front wheels are space together and are parallel to the blade.
Great advice, thanks for pointing that out.
I have one that is over 20 years old and it still runs! I'll never sell it.
Hey...great tip about lifting the rear wheels off and guiding the blade with the front two wheels. McClane edgers are excellent.
Awesome tip!
I have a a walk behind edger very similar to that Mclean called a power trim. It does not get much use, in fact its 12 years old, and it looks like it just came off the show room floor. But it does work great for very overgrown edges or long edges with much less fatigue on your back. The stick edger works great for most edging and is convenient to carry around in a trailer. After I use one of these machines to cut the initial edge I will maintain it weekly with my line trimmer.
That makes sense. I find the stick edger the easiest, so I'll probably use that the most.
Used a stick edger for 12yrs. Starting was an issue on occasion. Destroyed a few engines until I bought a double piston one. Never had issues with the double piston engine but was tired of using oil & gas mix. Also tired of the loud noise. Bought a mclane. Starts easy, cuts easy as long as your going relatively straight. Cuts deeper and makes a perfect straight cut. Is much quieter as well. If you don't have a lot of curves I recommend the mclane.
The McLane definitely does a great job! It's the best one for edging long overdue sidewalks.
Good stuff. Really like the cloud footage. The McLane seems to leave a cleaner edge and way less noisy. The stick seems more versatile. I think they both have there place. I just sold a curved shaft and looking to pick up a straight. Was gonna get husqvarna but looking at echo too.
Thanks, in my opinion, you can't go wrong with either one. I'd say the ECHO edger is faster and easier to store and maintain.
Both look good on cutting the grass. I think the Mclane gives a better overall appearance as it uniformly removes the dirt in the path.
Thanks for your vote!
Especially if you make a second pass BACKWARD with the McLane. It leaves an incredibly nice edge then.
Yep...that backward pull takes a little more time..but NOTHING makes a better edge. @@fenderstratguy
I have the Stihl Kombi straight stick edger with the KM 131R head unit and I like it a lot!
I haven't run a Stihl version. Stick edgers are the way to go in my opinion for the ease of speed and storing the unit. The McLane is very nice, but kinda big to store.
Thanks for the vid! I have a 40 yr old Little Wonder edger, similar design to MacLane, but on its last leg. I use 2 blades to give me a thicker cut. Can that be done with any stick edgers? The wheeled edger is hard to use on softer surfaces (edging beds), and I would thing a stick would be better for that. Any comments?
I've mainly used the stick edger on sidewalks, but I think the wheel would roll fairly well for edging beds.
I own a Mclane walk behind. When going around. Rubes you need to lift up the back wheels and tip to the side so it rides on the front left or right depending on which direction you are going. Also in terms of comparisons the Mclane has adjustable cutting depth which is a big advantage imho.
I have a 1.25 corner lot that is also a peninsula since I have sidewalk and street in backyard. All combined, I have something like 7/10th of mile of edging after adding up all the sidewalks, curbs, driveways, patio and pergola space. Yikes! I own plenty of Echo and Stihl products, but selected the Stihl model this go-round but, honestly, there was zero different in cost and performance.
Although I really love the stick edger, after a couple years of pushing that thing in the North Texas hear (builds shoulders too), I've decided to get a McLane walk behind edger with Honda engine for a couple reasons: 1) the cut looks just a little tighter than the Echo/Stihl due to the deeper cut and 2) it's gets tiring carrying around a stick edger 7/10th of a mile most weeks (LOL).
I'm certainly not going to ditch the stick edger. Rather, I am going to use the McLane on the straight edges (about 2/3rd of all the edging) and use the stick edger on the curbs, around the curves and driveways, and backyard patios, etc. Win-win!
The Mclane is a breeze, except the curves, like you said. I recently burnt the belt on mine for the first time. Hopefully their easy to find.
Echo pictures is a best I like how you cut it close you did a good job
Thanks, I'm happy with it!
that's what I go for Echo edger you did really good job how are you doing today
Keep it up!
Thanks, man!
I like both but the McLean edger is nice to work with on the hard surfaces. You're Right ... the PAS 280 looks like a nice machine. I didn't see it at the dealerships I went to. Only the 260.
You need to try the Honda powered Power Trim. It is the gold standard. It has a round front wheel so you can pivot around things. It is lighter and is easier to push then the Briggs engines. Blades with a square edge cut cleaner and last longer then the sharpened edge. A thin square edge blade is better then the cheaper fatter blades. I have been doing this for 40 years.
I noticed the Echo blade is a square edge and the McLane is a sharpened edge. I thought the sharpened edge would be better until I read you comment. Thanks for the advice!
To start echo gear in 1 to 2 pulls: turn switch to on, move lever to cold start, press bulb 8 times, pull handle while **throttle is depressed fully** and if your a pro flip the lever to run as soon as you hear it girggle to start in 1 pull!
Thanks, I'll try that next time. I'm not always quick to flip the lever though. I am on my Echo backpack blower.
mclane leaves nice clean cut. I would use the mclane first for the initial cut. then you can start using the echo
The McLane does a great job for the initial cut.
I use a power trim edger 150 for all straight edges, then I use my black and decker grasshog edger for all tight turns. Both machines work well, and they have their strength and weaknesses. But personally the grasshog hurts my back after a while.
I haven't tried the grass hog, but it looks shorter than a Stihl or ECHO, causing strain on your back after awhile.
They both work and have good aspects. I believe it comes down more to personal situation. For me I have a service disability, and only have full use of one hand. So stick edging doesn't work for me. The walk behind gives me the ability to edge, and not have to let it go. I have around 300 feet of edging at this house. So even if I could use a stick edger. I might still choose the walk behind. It also helps I don't have but very little curves I edge.
Yes some going points there to consider.
Walk behind is great for yards that have never been edged. I would go with stick edger and thicker blade.
Thanks for the advice, Del! Are the thicker blades something your dealer stocks?
Yes the thicker blades are a normal stock item. They also sell a 4 blade that does amazing job. If interested I can take picture of both and seems you.
Thanks, I'll be visiting my dealer pretty soon and will look for the 4 blade. Thanks for the advice!
I’ve got the pb603 backpack blower. It’s 16 years old and starts on the 1st or 2nd pull. Seriously unbelievable quality!!!
The funny and unfortunate thing is that I didn’t realize this technique until I more recently bought the echo edger trimmer pas 225 combo and read the start directions! 😜
If you have the echo blower it could be situated the same as mine. I pull with the left hand and flip the lever with my right. The key is to switch your Cruze control to wide open before you pull. Good luck!
Thanks for the advice. I often start my Echo PB-770 on the first pull. My line trimmers are 2-3 pulls.
as a test, try a new spark plug in those Echo Trimmers. See if that gets you down to 1 or 2 pulls. I've noticed that's that time to switch when mine get to 3 pulls. I've also noticed it seems easier to pull with a new spark plug. if you try that let me know if that new spark plug makes a difference. :)
Great advice, I'll try that! I also have a Husqvarna chainsaw to try a new plug in as well. Thanks!
I have back and shoulder issues so the four-wheel type is easier for me to use.
That's a good point to consider with the McLane. It's very smooth to operate. It also does an amazing job!
Exactly my issue. I have a LOT of edging, and my stihl kombi edger wears my back out. My mcclane is a cadillac.
Saul is correct. U gitta raise the rear end if lawn edger to work around curves!
Thanks, I'll give it a try.
I have a nice mcclane, and a nice stihl kombi, both are great, but I love the mcclane best. The stick edber just works my back too much. Mcclane is nearly effortless.
That's true, the McLane is pretty much effortless and does a great job.
Revs were too low on the walk behind edger. Revs should be 3600 no load rpms. Put a tach on the spark plug wire.
Thanks for the advice, I have a tach that I check out next time.
old school edgers did a better job we used mclane edgers back in the days with my dad but in the early 90s when the stick edger came out forget it edging was done way faster and the old edgers were history.
True, much easier to store as well.
I always prefer the walk behind edger!!!
It always does a great job. Very quick and easy to use.
What one would you choose?
markthomasbuilder i think both works good..
markthomasbuilder I would like to see you use the pro torque trimmer attachment on the PAS 280 and your opinions on it
The McClane...but I have a 50 year old Cooper similar to the McClane, that has only one front wheel, that I use occasionally.
McClane. I miss that sound. An edger scraping the concrete. Perfect straight lines went away for ease of use with weed eaters.
I could never get the weed eater steady for perfect edging. I now mostly use a stick edger.
when use the Maclane i take the blade all the way down pass the little stop slots i get that blade deep into earth...
The McLane does a great job and gives a nice, deep clean edge.
ok. i see on the mc lane edger your blade needed to be replace. Also i think the stick edger is so danger.
The stick edger is actually pretty safe, just wear safety glasses and hearing protection. The McLane is probably the easiest to learn on.
Once youve done a pass with the mcclane nothing else needs to be done. Blades last longer than string.
Yes, Mclane makes a great machine.
You need to increase the throttle speed on the McLane edger so it won't bog down.
Yes, the throttle cable needs adjusting at times to put out full throttle.
i have 2 Maclane edgers...
They do a great job, for sure!
markthomasbuilder ive heard from other lawn care pros that deep edges aren't as great as you might think because it exposes the soil for weeds to get in. This is coming from Pete over at GCI Turf. He also has a UA-cam channel if you haven't already heard of him.
Love my mcclain so much better
They do an awesome job of edging.
The McClane looks cleaner.
It does an amazing job. The only thing is that it's a big item to store compared to a stick edger.
stick is faster, by the time you get the McClain out of the truck you'll be don and loading.
True, the stick edger is fast and easy to store.
You can get a way nicer edge with a handheld edger than you show here
Yes, the stick edger is my favorite overall.
I have a stick edger and a walk behind. I think the stick edger is great for when time is money, but the walk behind edger is better on my back because I am not bending over and carrying the weight of the weed whacker. (I have a bad back so it doesn't take much to aggravate it and for some reason the weed eater does it). Also, the walk behind edger seems to provide a deeper, better looking edge.
WAY nicer edge that what was shown here. You can get a 2"+ penetration and should always hear scraping the edge of concrete if doing it properly. In your first demo you veered away from the edge hence the dirt and grass that was showing. I can move at four times the speed with an Echo PE-2620 than a McClane walk behind even on a first time edge as it's way easier to maneuver.