I love my shindaiwa M262 with the trimmer and edger attachment plus I have the same attachments on my stihl km131 but will always take the shindaiwa over stihl I like my shindaiwa a lot better
19th season with my Echo SRM-235. The thing starts up just like the day I brought it home in the spring of 2005. I have done all of the basic yearly maintenance to it, and have rebuilt the carb once. I love my Echo power equipment!
Can’t beat em! 👍 you got an oldie but a goodie there! I think that’s the same one my dad has. Runs great to this day! Have an awesome weekend brother! 👍
I’ve had both. I liked the Stihl as it felt like it had a significantly more power but the speed feed on the Echo really trumped it all. I HATE taking apart a bump head to restring. I’ll deal with less power to get the speed feed.
I've owned the Echo for 12 years and love it. The starting instructions for mine say prime 6 times, which is perfect to purge the air in the bulb. It's usually 2 pulls after that. They may have different carb jetting with ever tightening emissions.
Great side-by-side comparison!! I'm looking at replacing my 10 yr old curved shaft trimmer, it just won't die... was looking Echo 225 & your video seals it for me. Great video as always 👍
I bought the stihl fs-70r and put the echo speed feed head on it. The fs-70r has more power, lighter weight, far better starting process and resetting kill switch. The echo head is the best of the best. The stihl head is brand new in a drawer as a backup.
Hey JB .. would love to see a comparison vid on an Echo vs Stihl backpack blower for the upcoming fall season ! I’m very impressed with my Echo hand held blower but was leaning towards the Stihl backpack as it appears to be the one that all the pros use.
Echo 225 is an excellent for homeowners. It does use more gas than my Stihl 94r, but not as much as the MTD and Husqvarna Lowes line. Bought the PAS 225 new in 2018, excepts attachments, still cranks easy. Has enough power to operate an edger attachment. Its light weight. The trigger effects my forearm after 30 minutes of use. Though I dislike the trigger, it is more secure than the Stihl. The Echo choke is easier to break. Echo heads are easy feed ($30), get in tight spaces, last me about 2 years. I also have an FC 70R, which is the edger. It's been put through rough, commercial use. I was its second owner, and it performed well for me for years...think the ignition coil needs to be replaced. It was also easy to crank. Choke lever is concealed. Stihl makes an easy feed head also ($50)...its a little heavier but works well. Stihl kill switch is faster, but Echo isn't terrible. Stihl gas tank is looks more durable and easier to add fuel. For the money, the Echo. Entry lawn care, the Stihl.
Another very informative video. I personally just bought the SRM 225 and so far it’s been great! Wouldn’t mind a hair bigger engine. Totally agree the speed feed head is a game changer for sure. Thank you for sharing your experience. GO BILLS!!
When I worked in the landscape industry I hated getting stuck with ECHO equipment they were hard to start and broke down more often. It was like do you want the equipment with the Briggs and Stratton or Honda engine. That was 20 years ago so things change. I still have a 30 year old Stihl chain saw made in Germany that runs like new, cut 3 cords of wood a year. I have a 10 year old Stihl string trimmer where I switched to pre mixed fuel no ethanol which made a huge difference. The trimmer starts on one pull and it is like it is on steroids.
I absolutely love my Echo SRM-225. I've had it for several years and that thing will take down tall brush or do delicate edging work around the garden beds. Has tons of power and cranks every time on the 2 full choke pull. All I've ever done to it is use a little Purple Power to degrease it and put in Echo's tune up kit at the start of the season. I had to replace the spark arrestor one time and that cost me a sum total of $1.25 on Amazon for a genuine Echo part. Feed it good gas, either drain it or use Stabil before the storing it for the winter and it'll last longer than you will. I also have the Echo PB-580 backpack blower. Another total beast that makes fall leaf cleanup a snap.
Is premixed gas for gas powered string trimmers good? Or is it better to mix your own? What’s the best way to winterize your string trimmer? I’m new to gas powered trimmers, so please excuse the newb questions 😆 Thanks for all your help, love your videos
@@Chief6067 great questions here bud! Mix your own with ethanol free gas. I’ve seen those premixed ones Rob you of RPMS. To winterize drain all the gas/oil out, pour a whole 50/1 oil mix into the gas tank as is. Prime it until you see it in the bubble. And you’re good. In the spring drain that oil out into a pan and fill it up as normal. Might smoke a little on the first start up but that clears up quick. This keeps the diaphragm in the carb lubricated 👍
@@GarageGear Awesome Thanks so much for the information I’m going to pick up the Echo I liked the comparison you did and it helped me make up my mind on which one to pick. Your videos are awesome and great information Thanks again 👍
Dude the Echo SRM-225 made fell in love with yard work in general. My dad used to own very unresponsive trimmers so I always hated it. But when I bought this baby and heard it turn on the *second* stroke I couldn’t believe it 😂. Nothing I value more than a having tool that works *exactly* when it’s needed. It clogs from time to time (I use it a lot), but I happily do its maintenance as long as I can keep using this. I hope one day I get to use a Stihl trimmer too they look good.
Used the echo a few years. I just recently went to the pawn shop and picked up a stihl 70. Looking for more rip to cut weeds and poison oak. My echo has a rhino blade head but the stihl could use bigger gauge string. Maybe I'll get the 225 serviced but seems like it's list its power. Also the exaust fuel residue seems to be dirty, so stihl might be better. I guess that the stihl can have a blade also?
the stihl fs56 isnt a bad machine, but after a couple years, and on hotter days it does tend to flood and have trouble starting. Not impossible to get running at the point, just choke off, maybe ten pulls, and then half-choke it and its running again fine. Those whippers usually last me at least 2 years of full-time use. its a couple hundred cheaper than the fs70. I just pull the guards off on day one anyway, and switch the head to the echo speed-feed.
I love when you prepare the comparison charts. I keep trying to read the USA Today paper you have posted, but the "Youth Jailed" always catches my attention. 😂 Great job, JB 🥰
Hey salmomlox! A lot subscribers seem to like the chart. I think it builds a little suspense lol! The USA Today paper is the one from back to the future 2 where Marty gets arrested. It was used by USA Today back in 2015 so I had it laminated. There’s a lot of funny stuff on it! Thanks as always for being a cool fan!
Hi JB. Great video! I was glad to see the Echo win! (I have an Echo). Would you do an Echo ready for storage video? I keep hearing I need to regrease the flexible cable and would like to see it done as well as any storage tips. Thanks for the great videos!
I’m coming from a craftsman 4 stroke over to a Stihl. It’s night and day. Stihl starts on 1-2 pulls while craftsman took a minimum of 5. The Stihl is also significantly lighter. I love my Stihl, but I would love to try echo products to get a feel. My craftsman blower will need replacing and I just finished your video on the Stihl vs echo blowers and I may actually go for the echo
I owen both and to be honest the echo srm225 don’t die extremely reliable and to this day our echo’s last way longer and here in south fla we use our equipment all year long and echo’s are much easier to work on and very easy to fix.
I prime my echo 7-10 times with no choke. Fires up on 3rd pull cold start every time! No prime one pull any time its not a cold start. I really thought stihl was the shyt, till i bought an echo!!
I have Echo 225's and Stihl fs 70/80's at work. I do agree the line head on the Echo is a better design but, I just prefer the Stihl ergonomics and the way their engines run compared to Echo. It's hard to explain unless you've run both for a while. Some at work prefer the Echo. Bottom line, they are both quality machines.
I am a Echo fan all the way been using a SRM 225 since 201l2 and it is still running strong, I even have the 225 leaf blower, I also purchased the Echo 2620 which is awesome for those tall weeds..
Echo has lifetime warranty on their coil also. First 5 yrs labor is covered, after that, customer pays labor but coil is still free. Personal I like Stihl better though. Lol 🤷🏻♂️
I bought both the pass 2620 & pass 225...1 for heavy duty use , the 225 for light duty...there are both great & for the efficiency factor on switching attachments is fantastic 👏....great video info...
Nice review! I’ve been an Echo fan for 30 years, so I guess it’s what I’m comfortable with now. I’ve had Stihl products and no major complaints, but I just prefer Echo.
I love my shindaiwa M262 with the trimmer and edger attachment plus I have the same attachments on my stihl km131 but will always take the shindaiwa over stihl I like my shindaiwa a lot better
Echo 3020 is/was my choice. It handles brush blades and 105 string like a boss. Now I'm eyeballing an Echo chainsaw after Stihl and Husqvarna performance have disappointed me.
I imagine I'd get the Stihl, not because of any specific preference, but because it's more readily available in my area, and if any of my Stihl equipment needs servicing the dealer is only 4 miles away.
Great video! You did not mention the ease to refuel. I found that the Stihl trimmers were easier to refuel thanks to their filler neck being at 90° instead of the Echo ones being tilted at 45°. I sometimes make a mess. But I had both brands and I do prefer the Echos! Also, they are easier to pull out string when tapping the head on the ground
I’m a brand loyalist if it’s a trimmer I’m staying with echo if you talking chainsaw it’s Stithl, but both have their hiccups. Great vid thx for the comparison evaluation and an extra ⭐️ for the BKLYN rough em’ up 👍
I bought a Redmax TRZ230 for $299. It runs ok once it warms up, but man is it cold blooded. I’m mostly finished with my yard by the time it’s really running well and not boggy. I used an Echo SRM 225 the other day at work. Way, way, better. Warms up faster, more power and runs better all around. I wish I had gotten one of those. Next time for sure.
I started doing landscaping for an additional income after I retired. The first string trimmer I purchased was a Husqvarna (don’t remember the model number). It worked well but it only lasted around 6 months. Totally my fault. I didn’t realize I was overheating it. This led me to try different models of different brand until I finally settled on the Echo 225 of which I purchased 2. I use one until the gas tank is almost empty then switch to the other one. This method seems to work well for my needs as I have had them both for over 5 years. Doing some maintenance helps. Changing the spark plugs and air filters on a regular basis I’m sure has added to their longevity. I have used a Stihl trimmer that belonged to a client but I’ll stick with the Echos.
Personally I think the Stihl works better as a handheld sidewalk edger than a string trimmer due to its power and smaller fuel tank limiting its run time. I’ve got an FS 60 edger and its been one of the best units I’ve ever owned.
@@TecumsehRulesbcserk thanks for sharing BCSERK! If they designed this with even just a slightly bigger gas tank that could really help that unit out! 👍 have an awesome weekend my friend
I see it this way: Every brand makes good ones and some bad ones. I like both of them, pretty solid and reliable. The thing behind every machine is a good Support from your dealer and the company itself. So if something goes bad over time you know that you can get the parts quick.
@@GarageGear Thank you. Oh and what I also Think is: choose a machine that is comfortable for you. Try it out and test how it feels and if it fits you and your needs. As example: I run the Husqvarna combi system all day (128LDX, 122LK and 525LK with different attachements) and I love it. Starts right up every single time, feels very smooth to use and is pretty quiet compared to others. Thats why I choose them.
@@jaybooth4815 reloading the echo is way easier! Stihl has to get on that! Ice cream with some friends we don’t see that often tonight and birthday party tomorrow. Squeezing in some filming too ! How about you Jay?
Echo has 2 models for everything. One it you pull the snot out of it and other is what I call the old folks model that pull rope once and the system does multiple revolutions
@@GarageGear I learned it from a shop that sales them. Shop is only open 3 days now and that's not guaranteed. Another shop that's reliably open now sales them after customers fed up with other shop
I don't disagree with you. I have a Stihl right now that is not starting. I had to take one back to return it for another one and this one's not working either. I'm going for echo next
I have a Honda HTTS35. After fighting with a non adjustable carb for a couple years, finally found an adjustable one that fits. It was always amazing until it warmed up. Thanks EPA... Now though it'll run for the hour it takes to trim. It is heavy, but makes up for it being no mixed fuel and stupid powerful.
Im absolutely Echo all the way. I agree with you, they are both awesome trimmers, but in my opinion.. yeah the Echo has smaller engine but out performs the Stihl. Imho i think Stihl is over priced, good equipment but over priced. Id much rather pay less for awesome quality with a fantastic warranty. Great video as always JB.
@@Longtrailside hey long trail not something I dabble in with brush cutting. But I would definitely hit up a dealer and check out ones by Stihl or echo. Can’t go wrong with either
Owned an Echo SRM225 FOR 13YRS. Only problems I've ever had with it is shortly after buying it is needed a new carb while running ethanol free gas. Been running regular 89 octane ever since and no problem. Had to replace the primer bulb a few times and had to replace the fuel lines once. Very happy and knowing the Echo is all commercial grade and Stihl is all homeowner grade. I've removed the shield and I like it better. Never buying a Stihl again
I had an older Stihl trimmer for a few years. I use a harness on mine. In some conditions, the harness would hit the kill button and shut off the Stihl. I bought Echo the next time and I am still using them. Great video!!!! Stihl makes a better harness than Echo. (Not the harness that comes with them.) Is it wrong to use a Stihl harness on the Echo? 😊
I had an echo trimmer years ago. It ran for 10+ years then I switched to ego. I want to go back… I have the regerts. My only complaint is that the echo has this little copper looking “tube” that gets lava hot. And you WILL touch your arm with it 🤣
@@GarageGear Monetary Burn Time resetting String Head New head failed also. Oregon head worked but they stopped making the cartridge string magazines I gave up!
yeah i've found the FS56s will burn my arm with prolonged use it hotter weather. I now use kids dirt bike shin guards on my forearms. Solved, and keeps more grass off me as well.
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I love my shindaiwa M262 with the trimmer and edger attachment plus I have the same attachments on my stihl km131 but will always take the shindaiwa over stihl I like my shindaiwa a lot better
Get a shindaiwa M262 with the edger and trimmer attachment I love mine
Do you thing I can get the Echo srm 225 or sthil fs 70R
19th season with my Echo SRM-235. The thing starts up just like the day I brought it home in the spring of 2005.
I have done all of the basic yearly maintenance to it, and have rebuilt the carb once.
I love my Echo power equipment!
Can’t beat em! 👍 you got an oldie but a goodie there! I think that’s the same one my dad has. Runs great to this day! Have an awesome weekend brother! 👍
I’ve had both. I liked the Stihl as it felt like it had a significantly more power but the speed feed on the Echo really trumped it all. I HATE taking apart a bump head to restring. I’ll deal with less power to get the speed feed.
@@blkfld7850 agree with you on this assessment
I've owned the Echo for 12 years and love it. The starting instructions for mine say prime 6 times, which is perfect to purge the air in the bulb. It's usually 2 pulls after that. They may have different carb jetting with ever tightening emissions.
I also agree on the switch.
Hey Mike my echo is only a few years old so the instructions may have changed over time. Thanks for sharing yours. 👍
Great side-by-side comparison!! I'm looking at replacing my 10 yr old curved shaft trimmer, it just won't die... was looking Echo 225 & your video seals it for me. Great video as always 👍
You got it my friend! GO BILLS!
I bought the stihl fs-70r and put the echo speed feed head on it. The fs-70r has more power, lighter weight, far better starting process and resetting kill switch. The echo head is the best of the best. The stihl head is brand new in a drawer as a backup.
You got the best of both worlds now!
Hey JB .. would love to see a comparison vid on an Echo vs Stihl backpack blower for the upcoming fall season ! I’m very impressed with my Echo hand held blower but was leaning towards the Stihl backpack as it appears to be the one that all the pros use.
@@miketennent9036 I would like to do that as well. I’ll see what I can do!
Echo 225 is an excellent for homeowners. It does use more gas than my Stihl 94r, but not as much as the MTD and Husqvarna Lowes line. Bought the PAS 225 new in 2018, excepts attachments, still cranks easy. Has enough power to operate an edger attachment. Its light weight. The trigger effects my forearm after 30 minutes of use. Though I dislike the trigger, it is more secure than the Stihl. The Echo choke is easier to break. Echo heads are easy feed ($30), get in tight spaces, last me about 2 years.
I also have an FC 70R, which is the edger. It's been put through rough, commercial use. I was its second owner, and it performed well for me for years...think the ignition coil needs to be replaced. It was also easy to crank. Choke lever is concealed. Stihl makes an easy feed head also ($50)...its a little heavier but works well. Stihl kill switch is faster, but Echo isn't terrible. Stihl gas tank is looks more durable and easier to add fuel.
For the money, the Echo. Entry lawn care, the Stihl.
@@bamagolds thanks for sharing bama
Another very informative video. I personally just bought the SRM 225 and so far it’s been great! Wouldn’t mind a hair bigger engine. Totally agree the speed feed head is a game changer for sure. Thank you for sharing your experience. GO BILLS!!
ROCK ON STEVE! Go BILLS! 👍
When I worked in the landscape industry I hated getting stuck with ECHO equipment they were hard to start and broke down more often. It was like do you want the equipment with the Briggs and Stratton or Honda engine. That was 20 years ago so things change. I still have a 30 year old Stihl chain saw made in Germany that runs like new, cut 3 cords of wood a year.
I have a 10 year old Stihl string trimmer where I switched to pre mixed fuel no ethanol which made a huge difference. The trimmer starts on one pull and it is like it is on steroids.
Thanks for sharing this information Christopher
I absolutely love my Echo SRM-225. I've had it for several years and that thing will take down tall brush or do delicate edging work around the garden beds. Has tons of power and cranks every time on the 2 full choke pull. All I've ever done to it is use a little Purple Power to degrease it and put in Echo's tune up kit at the start of the season. I had to replace the spark arrestor one time and that cost me a sum total of $1.25 on Amazon for a genuine Echo part. Feed it good gas, either drain it or use Stabil before the storing it for the winter and it'll last longer than you will. I also have the Echo PB-580 backpack blower. Another total beast that makes fall leaf cleanup a snap.
@@BullmoosePiper ROCK ON my friend! Echo makes great stuff!
Is premixed gas for gas powered string trimmers good?
Or is it better to mix your own?
What’s the best way to winterize your string trimmer?
I’m new to gas powered trimmers, so please excuse the newb questions 😆
Thanks for all your help, love your videos
@@Chief6067 great questions here bud! Mix your own with ethanol free gas. I’ve seen those premixed ones Rob you of RPMS. To winterize drain all the gas/oil out, pour a whole 50/1 oil mix into the gas tank as is. Prime it until you see it in the bubble. And you’re good. In the spring drain that oil out into a pan and fill it up as normal. Might smoke a little on the first start up but that clears up quick. This keeps the diaphragm in the carb lubricated 👍
@@GarageGear
Awesome
Thanks so much for the information
I’m going to pick up the Echo
I liked the comparison you did and it helped me make up my mind on which one to pick.
Your videos are awesome and great information
Thanks again 👍
@@Chief6067 ROCK ON CHIEF! Enjoy your new trimmer!
I just picked the Echo SRM225, and I love it!!!!!
Thanks for the side by side review, gave lots of great information.
👍👍👍👍
You got it Chief!
Dude the Echo SRM-225 made fell in love with yard work in general. My dad used to own very unresponsive trimmers so I always hated it. But when I bought this baby and heard it turn on the *second* stroke I couldn’t believe it 😂. Nothing I value more than a having tool that works *exactly* when it’s needed. It clogs from time to time (I use it a lot), but I happily do its maintenance as long as I can keep using this.
I hope one day I get to use a Stihl trimmer too they look good.
Thanks for sharing my friend
Used the echo a few years. I just recently went to the pawn shop and picked up a stihl 70. Looking for more rip to cut weeds and poison oak. My echo has a rhino blade head but the stihl could use bigger gauge string. Maybe I'll get the 225 serviced but seems like it's list its power. Also the exaust fuel residue seems to be dirty, so stihl might be better. I guess that the stihl can have a blade also?
You can attach other heads to the Stihl as well. Thanks for sharing aaron
the stihl fs56 isnt a bad machine, but after a couple years, and on hotter days it does tend to flood and have trouble starting. Not impossible to get running at the point, just choke off, maybe ten pulls, and then half-choke it and its running again fine. Those whippers usually last me at least 2 years of full-time use. its a couple hundred cheaper than the fs70. I just pull the guards off on day one anyway, and switch the head to the echo speed-feed.
Great information here roddy! Thanks for sharing
Lol if you need 10 pulls, you have to do jobs on it!
@@martindesmarais7158 Those pulls are just to clear any flooding
I love when you prepare the comparison charts. I keep trying to read the USA Today paper you have posted, but the "Youth Jailed" always catches my attention. 😂 Great job, JB 🥰
Hey salmomlox! A lot subscribers seem to like the chart. I think it builds a little suspense lol! The USA Today paper is the one from back to the future 2 where Marty gets arrested. It was used by USA Today back in 2015 so I had it laminated. There’s a lot of funny stuff on it! Thanks as always for being a cool fan!
Hi JB. Great video! I was glad to see the Echo win! (I have an Echo). Would you do an Echo ready for storage video? I keep hearing I need to regrease the flexible cable and would like to see it done as well as any storage tips. Thanks for the great videos!
@@browncoats1988 I like that idea brown coats! 👍 I’ll see what I can do!
I’m coming from a craftsman 4 stroke over to a Stihl. It’s night and day. Stihl starts on 1-2 pulls while craftsman took a minimum of 5. The Stihl is also significantly lighter. I love my Stihl, but I would love to try echo products to get a feel. My craftsman blower will need replacing and I just finished your video on the Stihl vs echo blowers and I may actually go for the echo
@@edmontonlivermoore4935 RIGHT ON Edmonton thanks for sharing
I like the Echo also. Speed feed head is great.
Parts availability for the consumer is better with Echo.
Can’t beat that speed feed head!
I owen both and to be honest the echo srm225 don’t die extremely reliable and to this day our echo’s last way longer and here in south fla we use our equipment all year long and echo’s are much easier to work on and very easy to fix.
Thanks for sharing victor
I love my echo srm 225, best selling echo trimmer at homedepot bought back in 2019.
@@DawnJiang-kd6me RIGHT ON! 👍
Echo from yard work to hardwork💯💯💯💯💯👊👊👊👊
@@harridperez9051 you got it! 👍
I prime my echo 7-10 times with no choke. Fires up on 3rd pull cold start every time! No prime one pull any time its not a cold start. I really thought stihl was the shyt, till i bought an echo!!
Thanks for sharing Jay!
I have Echo 225's and Stihl fs 70/80's at work. I do agree the line head on the Echo is a better design but, I just prefer the Stihl ergonomics and the way their engines run compared to Echo. It's hard to explain unless you've run both for a while. Some at work prefer the Echo. Bottom line, they are both quality machines.
@@garretts91 RIGHT ON Garrett
I’ve had the Echo SRM-210 for 27 years and it’s been awesome. Only had to replace the carburetor just last year. Echo for me all day long.
Those are awesome machines
I've had my Echo SRM 225 for 10 years and it runs beautifully. I love it.
@@erocker78 RIGHT ON Erocker
I am a Echo fan all the way been using a SRM 225 since 201l2 and it is still running strong, I even have the 225 leaf blower, I also purchased the Echo 2620 which is awesome for those tall weeds..
You are all set darth thanks for sharing
Echo has lifetime warranty on their coil also. First 5 yrs labor is covered, after that, customer pays labor but coil is still free. Personal I like Stihl better though. Lol 🤷🏻♂️
Good to know! Thanks for sharing mateo
I bought both the pass 2620 & pass 225...1 for heavy duty use , the 225 for light duty...there are both great & for the efficiency factor on switching attachments is fantastic 👏....great video info...
Thanks for sharing and watching og!
I've had my SRM 225 since August 2017 and it still runs awesome. But I think my next trimmer will be the SRM 2320T.
@@stephenP1979 good choice!
I’m going to go with Echo SRM 225 . I had Echo over 20year I Like it.
@@albertmakananisr.7642 can’t beat em!
I have the srm 225 I've had it for years and never had a problem with it. I love it.
@@TheBpotter69 awesome my friend! 👍
7:09 - "It's small, it's not that noticeable..."
Sorry to hear that, JB...and I feel really bad for Garage Gal. 🤣
@@The_Mace perhaps some women out there like that “whale tale “ effect lol!
Nice review! I’ve been an Echo fan for 30 years, so I guess it’s what I’m comfortable with now. I’ve had Stihl products and no major complaints, but I just prefer Echo.
@@scottsummers6541 I have to agree with you Scott👍. No major complaints about Stihl products just prefer echo as well!
i have a stihl fs 70 R (as i have said) and i love it! i love stihl in general so i. not gonna buy echo because if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
You got it jronnie!
I love my shindaiwa M262 with the trimmer and edger attachment plus I have the same attachments on my stihl km131 but will always take the shindaiwa over stihl I like my shindaiwa a lot better
Thanks for sharing
Echo 3020 is/was my choice. It handles brush blades and 105 string like a boss.
Now I'm eyeballing an Echo chainsaw after Stihl and Husqvarna performance have disappointed me.
@@geraldroberts4721 awesome thanks for sharing gerald
I imagine I'd get the Stihl, not because of any specific preference, but because it's more readily available in my area, and if any of my Stihl equipment needs servicing the dealer is only 4 miles away.
@@Rebel9668 thanks for sharing rebel! Have a great weekend!
The Echo has been a great trimmer for me. Installing the line is easy. I also own their edger and blower. Very reliable.
Killer set up you have! 👍
Awesome video... very helpful...thanks
Thanks for watching James!
Echo fan-boy. No matching Speed-Feed
@@gearheadgregwi agreed!
Love when you bring out the white board 😂
Kinda builds the suspense a little doesn’t it!?!? Thanks for watching bud!
Would like to possibly see a Husqvarna 128LD comparison against these 2!
That would be a good comparison 👍
I like the pas 225
@@erickhurtado8162 good unit erick
Great video! You did not mention the ease to refuel. I found that the Stihl trimmers were easier to refuel thanks to their filler neck being at 90° instead of the Echo ones being tilted at 45°. I sometimes make a mess.
But I had both brands and I do prefer the Echos!
Also, they are easier to pull out string when tapping the head on the ground
@@KitaKillerz that is a good point Kita! I agree! Thanks for watching
I’m a brand loyalist if it’s a trimmer I’m staying with echo if you talking chainsaw it’s Stithl, but both have their hiccups.
Great vid thx for the comparison evaluation and an extra ⭐️ for the BKLYN rough em’ up 👍
Appreciate you watching pit! Thanks for being a cool fan
I bought a Redmax TRZ230 for $299. It runs ok once it warms up, but man is it cold blooded. I’m mostly finished with my yard by the time it’s really running well and not boggy.
I used an Echo SRM 225 the other day at work. Way, way, better. Warms up faster, more power and runs better all around. I wish I had gotten one of those. Next time for sure.
@@mrmullin7 thanks for sharing this mrmullen 👍
I started doing landscaping for an additional income after I retired. The first string trimmer I purchased was a Husqvarna (don’t remember the model number). It worked well but it only lasted around 6 months. Totally my fault. I didn’t realize I was overheating it. This led me to try different models of different brand until I finally settled on the Echo 225 of which I purchased 2. I use one until the gas tank is almost empty then switch to the other one. This method seems to work well for my needs as I have had them both for over 5 years. Doing some maintenance helps. Changing the spark plugs and air filters on a regular basis I’m sure has added to their longevity.
I have used a Stihl trimmer that belonged to a client but I’ll stick with the Echos.
Thanks for sharing this info mark! 👍
Personally I think the Stihl works better as a handheld sidewalk edger than a string trimmer due to its power and smaller fuel tank limiting its run time. I’ve got an FS 60 edger and its been one of the best units I’ve ever owned.
@@TecumsehRulesbcserk thanks for sharing BCSERK! If they designed this with even just a slightly bigger gas tank that could really help that unit out! 👍 have an awesome weekend my friend
Agreed, and the FS56 is a bit lighter and easier to handle that way.
Would be interesting to also make a video on Honda GX25 and GX35 trimmers.
@@rezanorouzian8198 that would be a good one! 👍
same with my bg 86 starts up 2nd pull
@@lasher908 thanks for sharing lasher
I got the echo .
@@vince9647ROCK ON Vince!
I will go with the Echo Srm225 over the Stihl even though they are both good pieces of equipment
Thanks for sharing AJ
Thanks JB. Any thoughts on the trimmers with Attachment capabilities? Or is it best to just trim?
The echo attachment line has been pretty good. Hear nothing but good things about those
I see it this way: Every brand makes good ones and some bad ones. I like both of them, pretty solid and reliable. The thing behind every machine is a good Support from your dealer and the company itself. So if something goes bad over time you know that you can get the parts quick.
All good points here my friend
@@GarageGear Thank you. Oh and what I also Think is: choose a machine that is comfortable for you. Try it out and test how it feels and if it fits you and your needs. As example: I run the Husqvarna combi system all day (128LDX, 122LK and 525LK with different attachements) and I love it. Starts right up every single time, feels very smooth to use and is pretty quiet compared to others. Thats why I choose them.
@@derrasenmaher9730 you’re right! If you can pick it up in a store or at a dealer and feel it that’s usually going to tell you a lot!
Have you done any videos on winter storage for this or leaf blower? Reading a lot about fogging them?
@@TimBirke-qj8qk hey Tim no videos on this at the moment but it’s a great idea
I do like Stihl but would get the Echo trimmer. Primarily the easy string load feature. Nice comparison JB! Weekend plans?
@@jaybooth4815 reloading the echo is way easier! Stihl has to get on that! Ice cream with some friends we don’t see that often tonight and birthday party tomorrow. Squeezing in some filming too ! How about you Jay?
Just running some errands and grilling steaks later on. Enjoy the weekend my friend!
@@jaybooth4815 ROCK ON JAY! 👍
Hey JB - nice video. Thumbs up from Iowa.
@@ChuckP25. thanks Chuck. Have an awesome week bud! 👍
I love echo products but the only tool I’m still buying from Stihl it’s the chainsaw
@@blackheart9068 thanks for sharing
I have a Bolens weed wacker thank you for the video
Thanks for sharing Joe! Have a good weekend
Echo has 2 models for everything. One it you pull the snot out of it and other is what I call the old folks model that pull rope once and the system does multiple revolutions
Thanks for sharing this John! Appreciate the info
@@GarageGear I learned it from a shop that sales them. Shop is only open 3 days now and that's not guaranteed. Another shop that's reliably open now sales them after customers fed up with other shop
You should do a video on an older Honda mower, and see how it holds up to the HRN !
That would be cool! 👍
Yes ,Echo for the win. I have the 225 echo, excellent trimmer 8 yrs old never problem. My brother has a Stihl, and it is very hard to start.
Thanks for sharing bill
How’s the echo compare to the 2620? Struggling to pick one
@@thomasc6127 if you need more power go with the 2620! It may also have a slighlty better built engine for more commercial use.
Im a Poulan man. Where yall at?
@@1992tkl thanks for sharing
I love my Echo . What's your. Opinion on eletric still weed wackers?😊
Neighbor has one it runs great for him. I wouldn’t go battery if you have a big lawn though.
I'll stick with my brother's Echo SRM-225, it's very easy to use, easy to do everything!! Thanks for posting.
ROCK ON BRG!
@@GarageGear YESS!! ALL THE WAY!
some times i don’t even prime my fs 38 and still cranks up super easy
@@lasher908 thanks for sharing
I had Stihl for years. Very bouncy!
@@jeremygrunt2521 seems to be a common thing
Hi JB, what dya think about these Echo are easy to start BUT running a lil rough n it seems to be "normal" 😮 ???
On Srm 225 or gt 225 (same engines)
@@martindesmarais7158 if it’s running a little rough Martin I would clean the carburetor or check the spark arrestor screen
@@GarageGearAll that is well done, even change metering diaphram
I'll stick with my Echo PAS 2620 for the win, oh, and it always starts, unlike Stihl. 😂
@@shanew7361 good unit my friend! Thanks for watching Shane
I don't disagree with you. I have a Stihl right now that is not starting. I had to take one back to return it for another one and this one's not working either. I'm going for echo next
@@trashguy.sounds like YOU are the issue. Two units back to back that don’t work?
@@trashguy.Take the muffler screens out my 70 get beat up an out cuts my echos all day
I love My echo 225 srm weed eater
Can’t beat em!
@@GarageGear you got that right j b
Get a shindaiwa M262 with the edger and trimmer attachment I love mine
@@mattjones1792 thanks for sharing matt
I have a Honda HTTS35. After fighting with a non adjustable carb for a couple years, finally found an adjustable one that fits. It was always amazing until it warmed up. Thanks EPA... Now though it'll run for the hour it takes to trim. It is heavy, but makes up for it being no mixed fuel and stupid powerful.
Thanks for sharing goose
Im absolutely Echo all the way. I agree with you, they are both awesome trimmers, but in my opinion.. yeah the Echo has smaller engine but out performs the Stihl. Imho i think Stihl is over priced, good equipment but over priced. Id much rather pay less for awesome quality with a fantastic warranty. Great video as always JB.
@@garyalensr appreciate you Gary! Thanks for sharing and watching bud!
If I go back to gas, it means I need power and lots of it. Stihl please.
Thanks for sharing wagonman
Can you make a video on a husqavarna
@@mtb_25_22 I’ll see what I can do
I like the cholesterol may cure cancer headline on usa today paper..
@@harryharry3193 hahaha that whole paper has tons of funny headlines
Any advice for someone looking into replacing a over 25 year old sthil brushcutter? What brand and model.
@@Longtrailside hey long trail not something I dabble in with brush cutting. But I would definitely hit up a dealer and check out ones by Stihl or echo. Can’t go wrong with either
My Echo PAS225 is amazing Echo for win
Thanks for sharing sam
I woulda put my money on the Stihl!
@@BigDaddysGarage pretty wild that trimmer is nearly $100 more too
I have a Ryobi 40 V Weedwhacker would never trade it for anyone of those. No gas to worry about no mixing gas to worry about the battery in and go.
@@michaelkoontz5383 thanks for sharing
No more snow thrower painting please
Hey rk I got way too many subscribers saying they can’t wait to see the end result now. If you don’t want to watch them don’t watch them.
Horsepower is nearly identical. Stihl 1.2, Echo 1.1
.1 horsepower doesn't sound like much but its almost 10% more. My fs91r has 1.3 which is almost 20% more. It does add up.
@@andrewkennedy9704 with nearly 30% more displacement. The Echo makes more hp per cc.
Thanks for sharing jtrienta
Echo with the easy W, just as I suspected. 😉
They really ran off with it at the end! 👍have a good weekend Smallblock
idk why you guys say sthil is hard to start my fs 38 cranks up all the time super easy
@@lasher908 I didn’t say it was hard to start. I gave it the point for easier starting
@@GarageGear i know i was taking about the guy with pas 2620
love your videos
@@lasher908 oh got it. Misunderstood! Appreciate you my friend!
the lady joke got me laghing!!!
Hahaha got to keep it interesting right lol?!??!
@@GarageGear yep
Owned an Echo SRM225 FOR 13YRS. Only problems I've ever had with it is shortly after buying it is needed a new carb while running ethanol free gas. Been running regular 89 octane ever since and no problem. Had to replace the primer bulb a few times and had to replace the fuel lines once. Very happy and knowing the Echo is all commercial grade and Stihl is all homeowner grade. I've removed the shield and I like it better. Never buying a Stihl again
Good info here John! Thanks for sharing my friend
I had an older Stihl trimmer for a few years. I use a harness on mine. In some conditions, the harness would hit the kill button and shut off the Stihl. I bought Echo the next time and I am still using them. Great video!!!! Stihl makes a better harness than Echo. (Not the harness that comes with them.) Is it wrong to use a Stihl harness on the Echo? 😊
Thanks for sharing tim! Is it wrong to put a echo speed feed 400 head on a Stihl trimmer🤔👍
I had an echo trimmer years ago. It ran for 10+ years then I switched to ego. I want to go back… I have the regerts. My only complaint is that the echo has this little copper looking “tube” that gets lava hot. And you WILL touch your arm with it 🤣
@@DMCnME hey DMC thanks for sharing bud! Which tube are you talking about specifically?
At 1:38 in your video. It’s above your hand. I’m not super mechanically inclined, so forgive my ignorance in not recognizing what that is lol.
@@DMCnME oh I see what you’re saying! Got it!
I have the same echo would never own a junk stihl
Thanks for sharing bobby
@@GarageGear yea man I always used echo
All my machine are echo and really happy with them. I still have my SRM 210 working like a champ. 🙏👍🙏👍great video JB
@@electroddxful ROCK ON RAY! Have an awesome weekend with your family my friend! 👍
First you need to compare similar models with as close to engine size as possible!! I'm sorry but this was a joke of a review as I've seen...
If you go on each of their websites, these two trimmers are both the entry level professional models in their line up.
Oh boy another string trimmer video. NOT INTERESTED!
Thanks for sharing
I went with the SRM225 after being burned by FS45 I am happy now.
@@tempusveritas8901 oh wow! How did that happen? Thanks for sharing tempus!
@@GarageGear Monetary Burn Time resetting String Head New head failed also. Oregon head worked but they stopped making the cartridge string magazines I gave up!
yeah i've found the FS56s will burn my arm with prolonged use it hotter weather. I now use kids dirt bike shin guards on my forearms. Solved, and keeps more grass off me as well.
I will go with the Echo Srm225 over the Stihl even though they are both good pieces of equipment
Thanks for sharing AJ
I will go with the Echo Srm225 over the Stihl even though they are both good pieces of equipment
Thanks for sharing AJ
I will go with the Echo Srm225 over the Stihl even though they are both good pieces of equipment
Thanks for sharing AJ
I will go with the Echo Srm225 over the Stihl even though they are both good pieces of equipment
Thanks for sharing AJ