Just bought a new echo wacker last night and the trigger is hard too pull too. But I lubed up the pivot point near the motor and used my clutch greaser for my dirtbike on the cable and it’s light as a feather now!
Also for anyone interested in the echo. You HAVE to mix it 50-1. It will last forever, and for convenience and to be safe you can always get the pre mix that’s ready to go. They run (32)% in it but not sure bout the oil. But I’ll tell you one thing. It almost looks like straight gas it’s pure asf and no ethanol. And literally 0 smoke 💨. Like a 4 stroke weed wacker.
I been owning the Husqvarna 128ld trimmer going on 15 years now only changed fuel line's twice miner carb adjustment once I use the hell outa it. Maybe I'll get a commercial grade husqvarna whenever the head or piston rings decides to go.
Husky has an interesting rubbery trigger but I'm partial to the ol Echo equipment, when the engine is warm my Echo's usually start on the first pull, I do have to replace them after a few years when they start to power down a little, Great Vid eXterminator, you always have quality Compare vids!
Good thing they come with a 5 year warranty haha. At least for me at my local Home Depot. But it probably just needs a new top end witch is common for two strokes after a long period of time.
i know its been a year. but you have to replace them after a few years!? i'm assuming your doing commercial lawn work? Im trying to buy for my own home and i definitely dont want to replace it every couple years
I've worked on many different brands and my favourite still is echo, I picked up a gt 2150 si that was full of water and rusted all I did was clean the parts with petrol and put in 2 second hand bearings and it started straight up
I am picking up an echo with a bad primer bulb tomorrow. But i have used stihl for years but certainly my carb fuel line busted and when i took it off the plastic fuel valve that connects to the fuel line snapped off. Well sadly my stihl dealer here no longer a dealer and i have to drive an hour out to get replacement parts. But i am hoping this echo works great because i need a back up in case my stihl fails again.
I have run all of these. The 525LST out performs all of them. It is the torque design they have which is unparalleled. They are not only stronger pound for pound, but they are lighter and they start up right away. They are very balanced as well. The echo is very he’s y and not as strong. Still good bit bit as good. The is nice but temperamental. Treat yourself to a 525LST. Finally it’s a true two cycle.
I like my John Deere XT 120, just as good as a Stihl or Echo, if not better. The only problem is the parts can cost more than they should, plus the trigger is a bad design and the spark plug and engine cover are not properly insulated, it can burn and shock you.
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
I have a ryobi 2 stroke weed wacker it’s a peice of shit no I plan on buying a echo because I’ve heard hood and they are lighter then the stihl Husqvarna is out because it’s more expensive in most cases and very heavy
When I replaced my old husqvarna with a new one I thought for sure my handle was loose but it's got the dampener on it so I've grow to love it and it has been my favorite to date
Well I just returned a Stihl 131 that has given me nothing but issues for the past year. Glad they gave me my money back. It was about the 4th time I had issues when I use it once a month.
What's up brother a couple of months ago I mentioned on your videos that the 2320 I had to return it back cuz the trigger was super tight and craping my hands like crazy I did complain to echo about this issue so 3 weeks ago I went to my dealer and I saw a 2320 that just had comed in and I tested it out and seemed alot softer so I bought it again and no more cramping on hands so it looks like echo fixed the problem and brother I love it. take it back to the dealer see if they fix it for you man. Go Echo man alot of guys I know have been switching to echos stihls have gone down hill man.
I think the new 2320T is their best trimmer overall. I know that the SRM-225 is one of their best sellers, but many people like me are sick of the exhaust blowing and dripping oil. The 2320t doesn’t do that and is lightweight like the SRM225 and has 20% more torque.
ALWAYS REMOVE SPARK ARRESTER BEFORE USE!!! EPAwould not be happy; However they gunk up quickly and lose power within short time!!! It's usually just a little bitty screen over exhaust! It's like a throw out valve; Throw it out!!!😁😁😁
@@montestreecutting9152 I have had to disassemble it many times since it came on the market in 2014(bought 2 of them in 2014 when they released them). Has always since day one built pressure as do my other 94r and stihl bg55 etc.No vent
That echo model is not for commercial use, the echo 2620 should be next to that husky not the 225. My debate would be that husky vs the echo 2620. Stihl is garbage. Too over priced for stihl. Get either the husky 525 or echo 2620
Well thats a 2320t not a 225. I also have 525 lst and 525ls. And I have 2620t since before theu were for sell.i literally know everything about trimmers or close too.i am obsessed with them.not a flex just obsessed.thatnks for watching
I'm buying a trimmer this weekend.. and I just don't know where to go. I stopped using one and used an old pushmower everywhere I would trim because my trimmer was a Craftsman 4-stroke (separate oil and gas) from years and years ago. Back when I first heard of them coming out. I wanna say it is like a 42cc or something.. Maybe not. I need to look, but I'm pretty sure it was nearly twice the cc as the usual 2 strokes. Of course, that's just about what it takes to make a 4 stroke match a 2 stroke... twice the cc. It's just been that long since I have used it because I hate it and it's trash. It's weak. It's got that good idea (to me) of a 4 string trimmer head but not nearly enough power to spin it fast enough or to hold speed when cutting anything besides grass that's already mowed lol. I think I'm gonna go with the 525LST then? Already have a Husqvarna zero-turn that's all fine and dandy. Nothing special, 54" deck, 24 horsepower Kawasaki engine. But, anyways, so far, so good. I just want a trimmer that knocks whatever weeds down I'm swinging it through. I hold the trigger, it revs and holds it and I just watch the weeds fall... 3 feet tall or not. Is the 525LST powerful enough to not let me down? I'm seeing it is 1.34 horsepower. The entry level models in 2-stroke are 1 horsepower. I wish I could remember what I had to use in jail. It was a Stihl but I have no idea on the model of it. It was the best thing I've ever used... not that I've used anything over the cheapest, base model trimmers before that. I'm looking for something like that (not that I have any details)... something that cuts ANYTHING grass.
Husky dealers everywhere. But I've never needed parts for husky. Just filters and plugs. Even my 2014 525lst is being used as intype this. Def not a throw away machine. My 2620t is in the shop. Cuz no one like the weight or size of it. I like it.
Echo and Shindaiwa has been the most reliable for me. I've had more bad experiences with Stihl and Husqvarna. But also more options for Echo/Shindaiwa carbs vs some Stihl carbs. Such as the Stihl FS94. I have a reliable Stihl hedge trimmer with a widely available carb and other replacement parts. Best is what's been working for the individual. Whatever gets the job done with little headache, hickups and support wins for the one using the tool.
I haven't used a 16cc Echo. Most of my experience has been with the Echo SRM 225 and 2620t. Only issue I've experienced with the 225 is the coil. I've heard it's a common issue,but widely available and not very expensive.
I had a husquvarna leaf blower and it was not sending full power got rid of it got a sthil leaf blower hasn’t give me an issue at all I have a Husqvarna trimmer this thing is reliable it’s the 130L and been using it like crazy
nothing but non-ethanol and amsoil saber 60:1 in my equipment......11:15 #1 reason why I'll never buy another echo...look at it wrong and the damn thing rolls over.
Husqvarna is my go to. Can't beat em. Never had a problem with the 5 husqvarna weed eaters and 2 chainsaws I have. They start every time. They never let u down. But since all these manufacturing companies are going green. They will no longer be making gas powered equipment. So my advice is keep what u have take care it and make it last as long as u can.
I need a weed eater that is capable of cutting waist high grass without bogging down. I have a 1.3 acre property and need a heavy duty weed eater, I have a p.o.s homelite weed eater that always overheats and can't handle the job. I'm willing to pay more for something that is reliable and will do a great job, please help.
@@exterminator1 awesome, so if I wanted to do the entire acre property with just the huskvarna that you recommended it would be able to do it? Without bogging down or overheating? Do these trimmers have more power than my current crappy homelite curved trimmer?
I love Husqvarna 522 and 525LST but they love fuel l can trim 4 or 5 yards and your out of fuel so l have a FS91 and a FS 131 they trim about 8 or 9 yards but their heavy best of both worlds 👍
The only problem I'm seeing with this is hes comparing the starting of a new Husqvarna to an old stihl 🤷♂️ but hey still loved the review and I have the 94 r and loveeeeeee it starts 1st pull everytime unless I someone else cold start it then it takes a few pulls lol
Echo hands down. I have 3 srm225's and a brand new srm266 that is a beast. Have 6 or 7 Echo chainsaws, 2 hedge trimmers and 3 backpack blowers and one hand held, and the 770 backpack blower is over 10 years old and fires in 2 pulls and can run all day full throttle.
@@exterminator1 Yes i loved mine had it for 12 years and cranked 2 pull everytime. I sold it and bouth milwaukee quick lock. more power and longer run time with the 12.0 battery.
Yep, used one for 5 years, 3 times a week, 4 hours a day, cutting extremely thick weeds. If it didn't cut it, well, you might need a chainsaw! Loved that thing, light, long, (I'm 6'2 , and no stooping) easy to start , easy to maintain, and ran for an hour and 20 minutes on a single tank of gas. It finally lost compression and would not start.
I have smr230 echo i like the trigger and handle but thats about the only thing I like about it. I run a weed eater for a few hours straight and through numerous thickits and grasses and ill definitely be updating to a bigger cc motor, but sadly with only a year and half of ownership I had problems with it and Its gonna be hard for me to go back to echo. Stihl chainsaws have always out performed othere brands for me so my next trimmer will be a Stihl. Husqvarna makes good stuff but there saws are a pain to work on lol I like to make repairs while in the field 😄 the 3 are great brands but I really hate i had problems with the echo. Salesman told me it would handle anything I threw at it but he's definitely wrong.
I would never use anything besides an Echo, I have ran the same trimmers for many years with my landscaping company and I beat the shit out of my Echos. I never understood why all grown men bitch about the trigger on a 2030t but have no problem walking around feeling like you are carrying a block on a POS Stihl. I actually went out of my way to buy one, and having used mostly all of the Echo series trimmers I am just not sure what you guys are talking about with a "hard to squeeze trigger".
You just answered your own question if you had bought Echo to start with you wouldn’t have to have tons of trimmers They last forever it’s amazing how some people can use something everyday and still not know what is the best for their business. Have a good day. I thought everyone knew this read the comments almost everyone picked tye echo
But here is your own flaw. I bought other trimmers and brands because like them.Not cuz they tore up or broke. So that whole comment is void. So try again. How exactly is it the best in your OPINION. I want to know the exactly how is it the best? I'm waiting
Lol you need to go back and watch the fs56 vs husky 128 you did it's funny to hear you now to when u were a fan boy I want to see how the 3020 compairs to that 535 you got
Never tried Husqvarna Steel just seemed designed better than the echo I didn't like how they designed the fuel tank had a lot of trouble edging with it. I got the steel new had it for years still works great. I got the echo off the trash cuz they said it wouldn't start it didn't take more than five minutes to get it to start but the gas was bad. Change that the echo works fine unfortunately gas leaks out of the muffler a little bit that's because the previous owner threw it across their backyard. But the Echoes also one of those you can turn into an edger so I think I'm going to get the piece for that. They both overall work really well it's just that when you Edge with the echo you can't do it when you have a quarter of the tank of gas. Also the newer steals have no cruise control thing on them
I had to get the drive shaft replaced in my fs111r. still need the clutch replaced i believe cause it acts weird at very low rpms. used to run great like that. i looked at a fs111rx while i was there and they are the same weight as a fs94r. may get one later this year. you know anyone that would want a 11x19 metal garage/shed? i bought one and its not going to work for me so i want to get my money back out of it. text me if ya hear or know anything id appreciate it. i bought a new trailer! got a P&T or whatever from Oquinn. wasnt very impressed with that place but its a long story. got a 76''x14' tandem axle and a brake controller. my bad luck hasnt fully stopped yet my mower been broke down again. front draft arm on the deck broke. should have a new one tomorrow. Also, I hope to pick up a scag tiger cat 2 52'' tomorrow from Cox tractor to demo for a day. hoped to get a 61 inch but eh whatever. I still think if i get a ztr i will get a deere but my neighbor has a z915e and it clumps up on weekly cuts. i cant have that. i planned on running xblades anyway if they help but i may go with scag or something else. not sure yet. i still hope to demo a deere this year sometime too
need high lifts and keep deck clean to prevent clumps. velocity deck shines with medium lift as long as deck is clean. JD is good but i prefer scag.i am building a 24x40 garage.cant wait! might get cr lift even idk yet.hope u havw fun with that demo! scag is king around here.
So only put in fuel stabilizer an 2 cycle mix? No octane gas right? Just making sure if I got that correctly. An if you mind if I ask what kind of brand do you use?
first that echo is the t version of 225.So technically has no business in this video.it is under 300$. my echo 2620t was at the other house.2620t is far superior to the stihl. husky better than both imo.why i have over 20 dif kinds. husqvarna is winning. the stihl broke is down atm.price for the parts exceed its value.so prob will part it out. only broke down 6 times lol.i sold my other stihls.kept my 1989 made in japan stihl. my old 1989 stihl still runs. but the newer stuff is not the same.the old fs85 with redmax engine was stihls best trimmer,ever.
Love my Husqvarna 535LS , it’s a beast, spoils ya on its power. I don’t worry bout the weight because I get the job done quicker. I love doing fence rows now I get to stretch it’s legs.
Have you looked at the Redmax trimmers? In the pictures I have seen it looks like they have better handles than the Husky - padded on the loop handle and rubberized on the throttle handle?
@@carolinascreenprinting9957 how so? Randomly saying something is the best, doesn't make it the best. So elaborate. As I have tons of trimmers and nothing sticks out as the best. Maybe buy diferent brands and open your mind.
I am a Stihl fanboy. I love them. I have dropped them off the truck while driving. Picked them up and they crank right up. I actually forgot to add oil one time and in 100 degree day ran weed eater. And it locked up. I let it cool and added oil to the gas and I had to use a screwdriver in spark plug to push piston back down and it fired right back up and is still running today 5 years later. Did I mention I love Stihl and won’t buy anything else. Stihl also has the least vibration to me. Everything else cramps my hand after a while. Stihl feels smooth in the hand.
3 years ago you weren't crazy about the handle on the Husqvarna because it moves separately from the engine. You said it torques your wrist. Is that still true? Have you tried to the LS version of the 525? I read a comment on a forum that talked about the LS was better for regular grass, weeds because it turns faster.
@@exterminator1 Even for just regular trimming the LST is better? I saw an LS and LST the other day and the LS now has a padded loop handle. The guy had just gotten received the LS and the LST was about a month old. I was all set to go ahead and buy the LS because I don't know commercial yard work. I am hoping that is a running change for the LST as well if you think the LST is that much better even in my situation.
I like my husqy though considering switch to the echo. The husqy has great balance. At least the 128ld that we run does not to heavy but not so light it rattles you to death
Omg your so right about the line my brother does the same thing I'm like the lines to damn long boy pisses me off but luv your review I really wanna get a husqvarna I got all Stihl 2 strokes no 4 mix
@@exterminator1 @eXterminator I’m looking for the best top of the line trimmer for my new house on a corner lot. Don’t care about price. I bought the fs91r but the powerband on the 4 mix is all or nothing or different than other 2 strokes I’ve ran. It’s heavy as well. Can you recommend what I should buy? As a kid we ran echos but the stihl seems more refined. Go with the fs94r or 91 r something else? Our local shop said husqys aren’t good anymore and all they have is a dusty old 525ls. Now my mom heard I was buying a line trimmer And said why do that take your dad’s and gave me my Dad’s srm225 echo that’s in pretty good shape. I wanted to turn that srm into a hedge trimmer as we have tall hedges but what do you think? Buy the 94 r and get the 280 dollar echo hedge head for the 225 or keep the srm and buy a hedge trimmer only? Or get maybe a 91r Kombi or 94r Kombi and call er a day. Really would appreciate your advice.
I have the 525LS. Best lightweight trimmer by far I've ever used and by lightweight I don't mean "light duty"! The damn thing is a hoss. Very powerful. It fits like a glove and speaking of gloves I can use it for hours without wearing any. I like the trigger far better than the Echo. I have a shafted Echo hedge trimmer (and I like it a lot especially since I got it pre owned but never used from a pawn shop for $230.00 cash out the door!) tha has that same trigger. Not bad but not near as easy to finesse as the Husqvarna. I like all three though. Whichever shade of orange you like best is what you should go with lol. Just kidding Husqvarna is my favorite but am proud to have owned all three.
We get Efco here in Canada. But they’re not very popular. But I like to try all the brands. I should’ve tried an Efco this year. But idk I’m waiting there’s a model I want from them but it’s not available yet.
eXterminator my local dealer has a 2400 on clearance for $249.99 Canadian. The one I want is an oleo mac Sparta. Or the Efco stark I think it’s called. But it’s not available here. It’s a really weird looking engine.
I absolutely loved the 525L I had....EXCEPT for that stupid flimsy throttle. When it’s hot out it seems to get even more flimsy and when you’re working the throttle trimming around stuff, the engine isn’t responding to your inputs. The throttle can move 1/2”-3/4” without any change in engine speed and that’s not acceptable. If it wasn’t for that, the 525 family of trimmers would be nearly perfect! (I-M-O)
@eXterminator I’m looking for the best top of the line trimmer for my new house on a corner lot. Don’t care about price. I bought the fs91r but the powerband on the 4 mix is all or nothing or different than other 2 strokes I’ve ran. It’s heavy as well. Can you recommend what I should buy? As a kid we ran echos but the stihl seems more refined. Go with the fs94r or 91 r something else? Our local shop said husqys aren’t good anymore and all they have is a dusty old 525ls. Now my mom heard I was buying a line trimmer And said why do that take your dad’s and gave me my Dad’s srm225 echo that’s in pretty good shape. I wanted to turn that srm into a hedge trimmer as we have tall hedges but what do you think? Buy the 94 r and get the 280 dollar echo hedge head for the 225 or keep the srm and buy a hedge trimmer only? Or get maybe a 91r Kombi or 94r Kombi and call er a day. Really would appreciate your advice.
whoever told you husky isnt good know is mental. They combined husky and their redmax brand together. Creating the best trimmer out there. Most are made in Japan. That is absurd statement, you need a new dealer!. I have used or owned them all. 525lst will always be my pick. If only stihl I would get a 94r. ECHO would be 2620t.
@@exterminator1 maybe they got salty with husqy and we’re dropped when I saw one at Lowe’s I thought it was pretty nice. I loved the loop grip of the 91r but didn’t like the 94r’s plastic loop grip. Then again I can put a baseball bat or tennis wrap grip on and call er good. So you’re earlier videos were all stihl. The stihls aren’t as good anymore? Is the 2620t a world of difference compared to the srm225? Wanted to outfit my home equipment right. Have you tried that Makita unit yet? Don’t know what the dealers reason was for the husqy comment. I asked him what to get and he said 91 r I got it but it was heavy to me and the 4 stroke seemed real different as far as the power band but it was real easy to start. I asked about the LST because I had seen your video and both him and the owner said no I wouldn’t look at those. I said how come and they said “they used to be good but not anymore”. I looked at the 94r and liked her a lot compared to the 91. Got her but then my mom gave me this srm225 that’s dang near like new. I go to this shop because I got the 91r for 269 and the 94r for 279. They said I could return the 94r no problem but then what else would ya recommend to get considering what I have to work with? Keep a 94r and buy the hedger head or get a stihl power head or is the 525 lst that much more different than the 94r or 2620T? It’s my first big nice home so I want to get setup right with nice equipment. I also have a echo hand held hedger but no pole hedger I’ve read the 94r’s have carb problems. Mine was made 09/20. They have full stihl line, full echo/Shindaiwa, and a husqy LS.
@@exterminator1 my local husqvarna dealer said practically the same thing. He sells Stihl also. Used to sell Echo but doesn’t anymore. I still love Husqvarna and Echo the best.
Get the echo or husquavarna he mention. We abuse or husquavarna and they take it like champs and are balanced amazingly. Then slap a hedger trimmer on that old echo
You have to watch what some dealers tell you. Some will outright lie to you. Husqvarna trimmers are top notch. I prefer the 525LST over any of my Stihls. Echo 2620T ranks right up there too.
I have used a Shindaiwa for 17 years, used nothing but Shell 10% ethanol and never ran it dry for winter storage. This week it started up and ran as good as ever. All I did was make sure I used a high quality synthetic oil additive with stabilizer (either Stihl or Echo.)
I prefer the Echo or the Stihl. If you look at the commercial lawn care people they use one of those. Also I've heard people with those brands that are 25 to 30 years old and still running without any issues.
I do commercial lawn care. The brands you see on trucks are heavily dependent on availability. Each area of the country has only so many dealers. Here in my city redmax and husky makes up an overwhelming majority. Because redmax is at the scag dealer and husky at the husky dealer. We have echo dealer and they sell kubota hustler. Echo just isn't used here. Stihl either. Stihl dominates small towns that only have stihl available to them.or rural king , northern tool and ace hardwares have stihl as well
Just bought a new echo wacker last night and the trigger is hard too pull too. But I lubed up the pivot point near the motor and used my clutch greaser for my dirtbike on the cable and it’s light as a feather now!
Also for anyone interested in the echo. You HAVE to mix it 50-1. It will last forever, and for convenience and to be safe you can always get the pre mix that’s ready to go. They run (32)% in it but not sure bout the oil. But I’ll tell you one thing. It almost looks like straight gas it’s pure asf and no ethanol. And literally 0 smoke 💨. Like a 4 stroke weed wacker.
where do you buy the pre mix?
@@terpfried8086 Home Depot. The brand is True fuel 50:1 red can
@@lukemcelheny9789 thanks bro! just picked one of these up and i’ll be the first to admit i’m a bit too lazy to buy the oil and keep my own mix.
I been owning the Husqvarna 128ld trimmer going on 15 years now only changed fuel line's twice miner carb adjustment once I use the hell outa it. Maybe I'll get a commercial grade husqvarna whenever the head or piston rings decides to go.
Husky has an interesting rubbery trigger but I'm partial to the ol Echo equipment, when the engine is warm my Echo's usually start on the first pull, I do have to replace them after a few years when they start to power down a little, Great Vid eXterminator, you always have quality Compare vids!
Good thing they come with a 5 year warranty haha. At least for me at my local Home Depot. But it probably just needs a new top end witch is common for two strokes after a long period of time.
i know its been a year. but you have to replace them after a few years!? i'm assuming your doing commercial lawn work? Im trying to buy for my own home and i definitely dont want to replace it every couple years
@@bleb87 You can get 10 years easily on Echo equipment used only at home, it's a good investment as they really are reliable.
@@kenmows4u338 thanks!
I might have missed it but which one do you find the most fuel efficient?
they all had hogs my guy
I've worked on many different brands and my favourite still is echo, I picked up a gt 2150 si that was full of water and rusted all I did was clean the parts with petrol and put in 2 second hand bearings and it started straight up
I am picking up an echo with a bad primer bulb tomorrow. But i have used stihl for years but certainly my carb fuel line busted and when i took it off the plastic fuel valve that connects to the fuel line snapped off. Well sadly my stihl dealer here no longer a dealer and i have to drive an hour out to get replacement parts. But i am hoping this echo works great because i need a back up in case my stihl fails again.
‘and my favorite Stihl an Echo”
The still is easier for a left handed person because the handle goes straight across and not at an angle
Yeah, no companies think about the lefties☹️
I have run all of these. The 525LST out performs all of them. It is the torque design they have which is unparalleled. They are not only stronger pound for pound, but they are lighter and they start up right away. They are very balanced as well. The echo is very he’s y and not as strong. Still good bit bit as good. The is nice but temperamental. Treat yourself to a 525LST. Finally it’s a true two cycle.
I like my John Deere XT 120, just as good as a Stihl or Echo, if not better. The only problem is the parts can cost more than they should, plus the trigger is a bad design and the spark plug and engine cover are not properly insulated, it can burn and shock you.
I use a KM 94R, when I work my side job cutting my buddy's farm. I love it too, but after a very long day of cutting it can get rough.
My John Deere also has the switch that doesn't rebound or just press to shut it off, I always forget it. I love the guard you can adjust the size.
My local dealer who sells husky with a few other brands straight up told me not to buy a husky which he had the most of so yeah idk
I’m a husqvarna fan all day my friend I have 4 525 lst
They feel better to me and I think they cut better that sthil or echo
Echo and Husqvarna understand that a 2 stroke is ideal for a trimmer. Stihl engineered a solution to a question nobody asked.
Lol!
Stihl is good at that. Their fuel/oil caps are another fine example of this.
Husqvarna's for me any day of the week now!!!!!
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
I have a ryobi 2 stroke weed wacker it’s a peice of shit no I plan on buying a echo because I’ve heard hood and they are lighter then the stihl Husqvarna is out because it’s more expensive in most cases and very heavy
When I replaced my old husqvarna with a new one I thought for sure my handle was loose but it's got the dampener on it so I've grow to love it and it has been my favorite to date
We have 2 Stihl weed wackers. I grab our Husqvarna most of the time. So light and has good power!
Well I just returned a Stihl 131 that has given me nothing but issues for the past year. Glad they gave me my money back. It was about the 4th time I had issues when I use it once a month.
What's up brother a couple of months ago I mentioned on your videos that the 2320 I had to return it back cuz the trigger was super tight and craping my hands like crazy I did complain to echo about this issue so 3 weeks ago I went to my dealer and I saw a 2320 that just had comed in and I tested it out and seemed alot softer so I bought it again and no more cramping on hands so it looks like echo fixed the problem and brother I love it. take it back to the dealer see if they fix it for you man. Go Echo man alot of guys I know have been switching to echos stihls have gone down hill man.
Need to take mine in.But so busy!!
I think the new 2320T is their best trimmer overall. I know that the SRM-225 is one of their best sellers, but many people like me are sick of the exhaust blowing and dripping oil. The 2320t doesn’t do that and is lightweight like the SRM225 and has 20% more torque.
ALWAYS REMOVE SPARK ARRESTER BEFORE USE!!!
EPAwould not be happy; However they gunk up quickly and lose power within short time!!!
It's usually just a little bitty screen over exhaust!
It's like a throw out valve;
Throw it out!!!😁😁😁
Do it immediately!!!!!!!!!
Is that with the Husqvarna trimmers mostly, could that be the reason I have realiblity issues with my Husqvarna trimmers?
Does the Husqvarna 525lst lose power when turned sideways? Would like to use as an edger also. Thank you.
That’s what I heard on the Internet too.. not good
If that fs 94 builds pressure in the tank it needs a new tank vent . It's up under the tank. My 94 has never built up pressure .
under the tank? never heard of that.I have2 and several other stihls.None have tank vents.Maybe a brand new feature
@@exterminator1 my trimmers about 4 years or so. Of you pull the tank it's between the motor and tank. It's hidden when the tank is on.
@@montestreecutting9152 I have had to disassemble it many times since it came on the market in 2014(bought 2 of them in 2014 when they released them). Has always since day one built pressure as do my other 94r and stihl bg55 etc.No vent
That echo model is not for commercial use, the echo 2620 should be next to that husky not the 225. My debate would be that husky vs the echo 2620. Stihl is garbage. Too over priced for stihl. Get either the husky 525 or echo 2620
Well thats a 2320t not a 225. I also have 525 lst and 525ls. And I have 2620t since before theu were for sell.i literally know everything about trimmers or close too.i am obsessed with them.not a flex just obsessed.thatnks for watching
I'm buying a trimmer this weekend.. and I just don't know where to go. I stopped using one and used an old pushmower everywhere I would trim because my trimmer was a Craftsman 4-stroke (separate oil and gas) from years and years ago. Back when I first heard of them coming out. I wanna say it is like a 42cc or something.. Maybe not. I need to look, but I'm pretty sure it was nearly twice the cc as the usual 2 strokes. Of course, that's just about what it takes to make a 4 stroke match a 2 stroke... twice the cc. It's just been that long since I have used it because I hate it and it's trash. It's weak. It's got that good idea (to me) of a 4 string trimmer head but not nearly enough power to spin it fast enough or to hold speed when cutting anything besides grass that's already mowed lol.
I think I'm gonna go with the 525LST then? Already have a Husqvarna zero-turn that's all fine and dandy. Nothing special, 54" deck, 24 horsepower Kawasaki engine. But, anyways, so far, so good.
I just want a trimmer that knocks whatever weeds down I'm swinging it through. I hold the trigger, it revs and holds it and I just watch the weeds fall... 3 feet tall or not. Is the 525LST powerful enough to not let me down? I'm seeing it is 1.34 horsepower. The entry level models in 2-stroke are 1 horsepower.
I wish I could remember what I had to use in jail. It was a Stihl but I have no idea on the model of it. It was the best thing I've ever used... not that I've used anything over the cheapest, base model trimmers before that. I'm looking for something like that (not that I have any details)... something that cuts ANYTHING grass.
Cruise control is just one more thing to malfunction!
IMO
Echo 2620t the best , problem with husky is nobody has parts ,so it's a throw away machine
Husky dealers everywhere. But I've never needed parts for husky. Just filters and plugs. Even my 2014 525lst is being used as intype this. Def not a throw away machine. My 2620t is in the shop. Cuz no one like the weight or size of it. I like it.
Most tools have their pros and cons but I wouldn't swap my 535LK for anything other than another one!
Echo and Shindaiwa has been the most reliable for me. I've had more bad experiences with Stihl and Husqvarna. But also more options for Echo/Shindaiwa carbs vs some Stihl carbs. Such as the Stihl FS94. I have a reliable Stihl hedge trimmer with a widely available carb and other replacement parts. Best is what's been working for the individual. Whatever gets the job done with little headache, hickups and support wins for the one using the tool.
Echo 16CC good or no??
I haven't used a 16cc Echo. Most of my experience has been with the Echo SRM 225 and 2620t. Only issue I've experienced with the 225 is the coil. I've heard it's a common issue,but widely available and not very expensive.
I had a husquvarna leaf blower and it was not sending full power got rid of it got a sthil leaf blower hasn’t give me an issue at all I have a Husqvarna trimmer this thing is reliable it’s the 130L and been using it like crazy
Love husqvarna 525 ls.
He likes to talk but says very little
Guess I should just film and sit quite. Because I make videos for you and your exact desire. Make some videos so I can complain too please.
nothing but non-ethanol and amsoil saber 60:1 in my equipment......11:15 #1 reason why I'll never buy another echo...look at it wrong and the damn thing rolls over.
lol IKR! I hate when they roll!
Do u live in WV?
Husqvarna is my go to. Can't beat em. Never had a problem with the 5 husqvarna weed eaters and 2 chainsaws I have. They start every time. They never let u down. But since all these manufacturing companies are going green. They will no longer be making gas powered equipment. So my advice is keep what u have take care it and make it last as long as u can.
I need a weed eater that is capable of cutting waist high grass without bogging down. I have a 1.3 acre property and need a heavy duty weed eater, I have a p.o.s homelite weed eater that always overheats and can't handle the job. I'm willing to pay more for something that is reliable and will do a great job, please help.
Husqvarna 525lst or 535lst. If you want echo get the 2620t or the 3020t. I don't recommend stihl. Too heavy and more maintenance aka valves etc.
@@exterminator1 awesome, so if I wanted to do the entire acre property with just the huskvarna that you recommended it would be able to do it? Without bogging down or overheating? Do these trimmers have more power than my current crappy homelite curved trimmer?
@@exterminator1is the Echo SRM-225 any good? It's at my local home Depot and seems to be the only Echo brand trimmer here.
I love Husqvarna 522 and 525LST but they love fuel l can trim 4 or 5 yards and your out of fuel so l have a FS91 and a FS 131 they trim about 8 or 9 yards but their heavy best of both worlds 👍
Stihl the best brand. All the way. My fs91r for comercials, and km85r for recidencials always gets the job done.
Whatever you wanna run, run that engineered fuel. Expensive, yes, but it always starts, no matter how long it sits
The only problem I'm seeing with this is hes comparing the starting of a new Husqvarna to an old stihl 🤷♂️ but hey still loved the review and I have the 94 r and loveeeeeee it starts 1st pull everytime unless I someone else cold start it then it takes a few pulls lol
Not comparing a new husky.I have many of them.I just had these near me at the time of this vid.You can see some of my others on my channel.thanks!
I'm thinking of getting an electric string trimmer from Husqvarna just because I don't like having to start it everytime but idk yet
@@garrettzell5517 husqvarna have great cordless trimmers. Tested them out at gie last year.But commercially battery trimmers arent there yet
Hello, I am just wondering if I should get the echo SRM-222ES/L or the stihl fs55? thanks
echo trimmer vs hitachi,komatshuZenoah,kubota????
When pronouncing Husverna try to add a K, where the Q is in Husqverna . It means home (grain) mill.
I mimic what people in sweeden pronounce it as. Course i cant exactly as I am not swedish
After ten years in lawn care, echo is the only trimmer I will buy. Newer Stihl weed eaters are designed to run wide open constantly, who does that?
Which one is the easiest to restring?
Husqvarna
Echo hands down. I have 3 srm225's and a brand new srm266 that is a beast. Have 6 or 7 Echo chainsaws, 2 hedge trimmers and 3 backpack blowers and one hand held, and the 770 backpack blower is over 10 years old and fires in 2 pulls and can run all day full throttle.
Did you ever have a Husqvarna 223. I loved it small powerful and very reliable.
Yes like 4. Still have a couple.in my old videos.hated them at first then ended up loving them! Sadly no longer made. They are a 525L now.
@@exterminator1 Yes i loved mine had it for 12 years and cranked 2 pull everytime. I sold it and bouth milwaukee quick lock. more power and longer run time with the 12.0 battery.
Yep, used one for 5 years, 3 times a week, 4 hours a day, cutting extremely thick weeds. If it didn't cut it, well, you might need a chainsaw! Loved that thing, light, long, (I'm 6'2 , and no stooping) easy to start , easy to maintain, and ran for an hour and 20 minutes on a single tank of gas.
It finally lost compression and would not start.
@@triangleofdeath6246 yep mine ran an hr each time i used it. I sold it for 160.
I have the 525 L I really like it
Same but I’ve had to replace the head 2 times this season
Straight up honesty. Damn refreshing, too - thanks. Subbed.
What do you think of husler zero tuns?
Never owned one brother.but that company literally invented them.so I'm sure they are fantastic!
How do the Honda UMKs compare to these?
Good video. Thanks for the info! 👍👍
I have smr230 echo i like the trigger and handle but thats about the only thing I like about it. I run a weed eater for a few hours straight and through numerous thickits and grasses and ill definitely be updating to a bigger cc motor, but sadly with only a year and half of ownership I had problems with it and Its gonna be hard for me to go back to echo. Stihl chainsaws have always out performed othere brands for me so my next trimmer will be a Stihl. Husqvarna makes good stuff but there saws are a pain to work on lol I like to make repairs while in the field 😄 the 3 are great brands but I really hate i had problems with the echo. Salesman told me it would handle anything I threw at it but he's definitely wrong.
I do like echo 2620T by a lot but don’t like stihl fs94r tho. Will try Husqvarna 525lst one day 👍
The cheaper husk has a 28 cc motor and the more expensive ones have a 25 cc .what's that reason?
@@jimhenry3992 I was thinking the same but the 525 has a higher engine rpm and torque. I just got one and it has plenty of power. Plenty!
I would never use anything besides an Echo, I have ran the same trimmers for many years with my landscaping company and I beat the shit out of my Echos.
I never understood why all grown men bitch about the trigger on a 2030t but have no problem walking around feeling like you are carrying a block on a POS Stihl. I actually went out of my way to buy one, and having used mostly all of the Echo series trimmers I am just not sure what you guys are talking about with a "hard to squeeze trigger".
Clearly you never owned one. Also clear you only have used echo and prob never owned a business of note. Make some vids as everyone has the ability.
Which one has the least felt vibration? I have a echo srm225 and my trigger hand goes numb after extended use.
Husqvarna 525ls or 525lst best in class
You just answered your own question if you had bought Echo to start with you wouldn’t have to have tons of trimmers
They last forever it’s amazing how some people can use something everyday and still not know what is the best for their business.
Have a good day.
I thought everyone knew this read the comments almost everyone picked tye echo
But here is your own flaw. I bought other trimmers and brands because like them.Not cuz they tore up or broke. So that whole comment is void. So try again. How exactly is it the best in your OPINION. I want to know the exactly how is it the best? I'm waiting
I run husky 525L and a 525LS and I like the L better than the ls personally....
l too weak as is LS. im all lst or 535
Lol you need to go back and watch the fs56 vs husky 128 you did it's funny to hear you now to when u were a fan boy I want to see how the 3020 compairs to that 535 you got
Yea husky earned my love lol. Time and using all.of them helped.but I was a disgusting stihl fanboy.it was gross.haha. but I was raised on em.
Husqvarna all day
EVERY day!
Love husqvarna but hate the trimmer head. I rethreaded mine to fit a stihl head and it is the best trimmer I've ever owned.
would you be afraid of putting a 9 inch forester saw blade on a 525LST?
Has a solid shaft.it is a brush cutter as well.so yes.
Never tried Husqvarna Steel just seemed designed better than the echo I didn't like how they designed the fuel tank had a lot of trouble edging with it. I got the steel new had it for years still works great. I got the echo off the trash cuz they said it wouldn't start it didn't take more than five minutes to get it to start but the gas was bad. Change that the echo works fine unfortunately gas leaks out of the muffler a little bit that's because the previous owner threw it across their backyard. But the Echoes also one of those you can turn into an edger so I think I'm going to get the piece for that. They both overall work really well it's just that when you Edge with the echo you can't do it when you have a quarter of the tank of gas.
Also the newer steals have no cruise control thing on them
I just bought me a stile
Echo is the best!
Thought my gearbox went out on 525L but it was a clutch drum $150 still under warranty too😟 didnt cover it urgh
And a driveshaft
@@tonyslawncare how did a drum fail? It's a metal drum.Sucks bud!
I had to get the drive shaft replaced in my fs111r. still need the clutch replaced i believe cause it acts weird at very low rpms. used to run great like that. i looked at a fs111rx while i was there and they are the same weight as a fs94r. may get one later this year. you know anyone that would want a 11x19 metal garage/shed? i bought one and its not going to work for me so i want to get my money back out of it. text me if ya hear or know anything id appreciate it. i bought a new trailer! got a P&T or whatever from Oquinn. wasnt very impressed with that place but its a long story. got a 76''x14' tandem axle and a brake controller. my bad luck hasnt fully stopped yet my mower been broke down again. front draft arm on the deck broke. should have a new one tomorrow. Also, I hope to pick up a scag tiger cat 2 52'' tomorrow from Cox tractor to demo for a day. hoped to get a 61 inch but eh whatever. I still think if i get a ztr i will get a deere but my neighbor has a z915e and it clumps up on weekly cuts. i cant have that. i planned on running xblades anyway if they help but i may go with scag or something else. not sure yet. i still hope to demo a deere this year sometime too
need high lifts and keep deck clean to prevent clumps. velocity deck shines with medium lift as long as deck is clean. JD is good but i prefer scag.i am building a 24x40 garage.cant wait! might get cr lift even idk yet.hope u havw fun with that demo! scag is king around here.
if you had to buy one gas trimmer today which would it be?
husqvarna 525LST 2nd woul be mt redmax 260ts
Just bought a Husqvarna 129L coming from Troy Bilt TB35 EC dead. So much lighter and the clean power from the Husqvarna is amazing.
Troy bilt I run from that stuff!
can you give me some info on the husqvarna 522l do own that one
Only thing about echo is that they use a cable
Best budget brand has to be Echo
So only put in fuel stabilizer an 2 cycle mix? No octane gas right? Just making sure if I got that correctly. An if you mind if I ask what kind of brand do you use?
i use husqvarna labeled.has fuel stabilizer in it already.go to my amazon store it is there
well guess sold me I need one for the yard my tractor supply close to home think you every information
What ?🤷♂️😂
"I need to return the ECHO", but keep in mind, "the Stihl is 6 year old trimmer..."
first that echo is the t version of 225.So technically has no business in this video.it is under 300$. my echo 2620t was at the other house.2620t is far superior to the stihl. husky better than both imo.why i have over 20 dif kinds. husqvarna is winning. the stihl broke is down atm.price for the parts exceed its value.so prob will part it out. only broke down 6 times lol.i sold my other stihls.kept my 1989 made in japan stihl. my old 1989 stihl still runs. but the newer stuff is not the same.the old fs85 with redmax engine was stihls best trimmer,ever.
Love my Husqvarna 535LS , it’s a beast, spoils ya on its power. I don’t worry bout the weight because I get the job done quicker. I love doing fence rows now I get to stretch it’s legs.
I have 535LK pro combi and you're right, it is a beast! I use a pole saw, mulching blade and a clearing saw on mine and it does a fantastic job.
its a big engine
What about Tanaka? I have a Tanaka blower and it starts 2 pulls each time. I just got an echo 2620t coming Friday. Can’t wait! Nice vid man
I have tanaka.not a fan at all.like at all.if yours is good awesome!
Have you looked at the Redmax trimmers? In the pictures I have seen it looks like they have better handles than the Husky - padded on the loop handle and rubberized on the throttle handle?
311hitwall Which is interesting , considering Redmax is a Husqvarna brand.
Huskys are all orange Redmax just different things engine same
Yea since husqvarna bought redmax they have took best of both and created a great trimmer!!
I was waiting for you to start the damn things.
Where does it say "start up of trimmers"? I have started then in other videos many times.
@@exterminator1 Lol it doesn't , I was just going upon every video I watched that compared them no biggie just busttin balls.
Echo is by far the best I thought everyone knew that
If thats whaty you like then thats what its all about. But not the best. Each have plus and minuses.
Yes it’s by far the best
It’s not even close
@@carolinascreenprinting9957 how so? Randomly saying something is the best, doesn't make it the best. So elaborate. As I have tons of trimmers and nothing sticks out as the best. Maybe buy diferent brands and open your mind.
stihl 91 is heavy though
I am a Stihl fanboy. I love them. I have dropped them off the truck while driving. Picked them up and they crank right up. I actually forgot to add oil one time and in 100 degree day ran weed eater. And it locked up. I let it cool and added oil to the gas and I had to use a screwdriver in spark plug to push piston back down and it fired right back up and is still running today 5 years later. Did I mention I love Stihl and won’t buy anything else. Stihl also has the least vibration to me. Everything else cramps my hand after a while. Stihl feels smooth in the hand.
3 years ago you weren't crazy about the handle on the Husqvarna because it moves separately from the engine. You said it torques your wrist. Is that still true? Have you tried to the LS version of the 525? I read a comment on a forum that talked about the LS was better for regular grass, weeds because it turns faster.
I have a LS. lst better
@@exterminator1 Even for just regular trimming the LST is better? I saw an LS and LST the other day and the LS now has a padded loop handle. The guy had just gotten received the LS and the LST was about a month old. I was all set to go ahead and buy the LS because I don't know commercial yard work. I am hoping that is a running change for the LST as well if you think the LST is that much better even in my situation.
Yes. LST for everything. When I use my LS I want my lst....lol
Does Husqvarna have a heavy head/good balance?
I like my husqy though considering switch to the echo. The husqy has great balance. At least the 128ld that we run does not to heavy but not so light it rattles you to death
@@mackenziepeek9317 Thanks.
Husquavarna is good, but the head on it breaks that’s my only down side
Omg your so right about the line my brother does the same thing I'm like the lines to damn long boy pisses me off but luv your review I really wanna get a husqvarna I got all Stihl 2 strokes no 4 mix
Husqvarna is where its at! But heck I like them all!
@@exterminator1 @eXterminator I’m looking for the best top of the line trimmer for my new house on a corner lot. Don’t care about price. I bought the fs91r but the powerband on the 4 mix is all or nothing or different than other 2 strokes I’ve ran. It’s heavy as well. Can you recommend what I should buy? As a kid we ran echos but the stihl seems more refined. Go with the fs94r or 91 r something else? Our local shop said husqys aren’t good anymore and all they have is a dusty old 525ls. Now my mom heard I was buying a line trimmer And said why do that take your dad’s and gave me my Dad’s srm225 echo that’s in pretty good shape. I wanted to turn that srm into a hedge trimmer as we have tall hedges but what do you think? Buy the 94 r and get the 280 dollar echo hedge head for the 225 or keep the srm and buy a hedge trimmer only? Or get maybe a 91r Kombi or 94r Kombi and call er a day. Really would appreciate your advice.
Personally, I prefer Husqvarna, but the 4 mix Stihl trimmers aren't bad, miles ahead of their 2 strokes ! They even start easier than the old stihls.
I have the 525LS. Best lightweight trimmer by far I've ever used and by lightweight I don't mean "light duty"! The damn thing is a hoss. Very powerful. It fits like a glove and speaking of gloves I can use it for hours without wearing any. I like the trigger far better than the Echo. I have a shafted Echo hedge trimmer (and I like it a lot especially since I got it pre owned but never used from a pawn shop for $230.00 cash out the door!) tha has that same trigger. Not bad but not near as easy to finesse as the Husqvarna. I like all three though. Whichever shade of orange you like best is what you should go with lol. Just kidding Husqvarna is my favorite but am proud to have owned all three.
I love my 525ls and 525lst.prob buy 525L just to complete it lol
@@exterminator1 Haha....Collect the whole set.😁
94r is perfect trimmer
Husqvarna hands down.
We get Efco here in Canada. But they’re not very popular. But I like to try all the brands. I should’ve tried an Efco this year. But idk I’m waiting there’s a model I want from them but it’s not available yet.
Shoot I want an efco bad lol.just haven't ordered one yet
eXterminator my local dealer has a 2400 on clearance for $249.99 Canadian. The one I want is an oleo mac Sparta. Or the Efco stark I think it’s called. But it’s not available here. It’s a really weird looking engine.
I've had the same Echo trimmer for the last 16 years. Never one problem.
I absolutely loved the 525L I had....EXCEPT for that stupid flimsy throttle. When it’s hot out it seems to get even more flimsy and when you’re working the throttle trimming around stuff, the engine isn’t responding to your inputs. The throttle can move 1/2”-3/4” without any change in engine speed and that’s not acceptable. If it wasn’t for that, the 525 family of trimmers would be nearly perfect! (I-M-O)
Sounds like something was wrong with it.Might need to adjust the cable
Echo allllllll damn day!! 2620T and 3020T are unstoppable and built very well a little heavy but in tall grass and weeds they don’t bog down at all.
What’s ur thoughts on the echo srm 266?
I like my echo.have 3 trimmers.good stuff
Which one you recommend for a 1st time buyer?
@@techti8792 for home use or work?
@@E80-t6e mainly home use. Yard is about a acre. But I'm willing to pick up a side job occasionally for a lawn care if the opportunity ever comes.
WORST REVIEW EVER......
Worst comment ever....
@eXterminator I’m looking for the best top of the line trimmer for my new house on a corner lot. Don’t care about price. I bought the fs91r but the powerband on the 4 mix is all or nothing or different than other 2 strokes I’ve ran. It’s heavy as well. Can you recommend what I should buy? As a kid we ran echos but the stihl seems more refined. Go with the fs94r or 91 r something else? Our local shop said husqys aren’t good anymore and all they have is a dusty old 525ls. Now my mom heard I was buying a line trimmer And said why do that take your dad’s and gave me my Dad’s srm225 echo that’s in pretty good shape. I wanted to turn that srm into a hedge trimmer as we have tall hedges but what do you think? Buy the 94 r and get the 280 dollar echo hedge head for the 225 or keep the srm and buy a hedge trimmer only? Or get maybe a 91r Kombi or 94r Kombi and call er a day. Really would appreciate your advice.
whoever told you husky isnt good know is mental. They combined husky and their redmax brand together. Creating the best trimmer out there. Most are made in Japan. That is absurd statement, you need a new dealer!. I have used or owned them all. 525lst will always be my pick. If only stihl I would get a 94r. ECHO would be 2620t.
@@exterminator1 maybe they got salty with husqy and we’re dropped when I saw one at Lowe’s I thought it was pretty nice. I loved the loop grip of the 91r but didn’t like the 94r’s plastic loop grip. Then again I can put a baseball bat or tennis wrap grip on and call er good. So you’re earlier videos were all stihl. The stihls aren’t as good anymore? Is the 2620t a world of difference compared to the srm225? Wanted to outfit my home equipment right. Have you tried that Makita unit yet? Don’t know what the dealers reason was for the husqy comment. I asked him what to get and he said 91 r I got it but it was heavy to me and the 4 stroke seemed real different as far as the power band but it was real easy to start. I asked about the LST because I had seen your video and both him and the owner said no I wouldn’t look at those. I said how come and they said “they used to be good but not anymore”. I looked at the 94r and liked her a lot compared to the 91. Got her but then my mom gave me this srm225 that’s dang near like new. I go to this shop because I got the 91r for 269 and the 94r for 279. They said I could return the 94r no problem but then what else would ya recommend to get considering what I have to work with? Keep a 94r and buy the hedger head or get a stihl power head or is the 525 lst that much more different than the 94r or 2620T? It’s my first big nice home so I want to get setup right with nice equipment. I also have a echo hand held hedger but no pole hedger I’ve read the 94r’s have carb problems. Mine was made 09/20. They have full stihl line, full echo/Shindaiwa, and a husqy LS.
@@exterminator1 my local husqvarna dealer said practically the same thing. He sells Stihl also. Used to sell Echo but doesn’t anymore. I still love Husqvarna and Echo the best.
Get the echo or husquavarna he mention. We abuse or husquavarna and they take it like champs and are balanced amazingly. Then slap a hedger trimmer on that old echo
You have to watch what some dealers tell you. Some will outright lie to you. Husqvarna trimmers are top notch. I prefer the 525LST over any of my Stihls. Echo 2620T ranks right up there too.
I have used a Shindaiwa for 17 years, used nothing but Shell 10% ethanol and never ran it dry for winter storage. This week it started up and ran as good as ever. All I did was make sure I used a high quality synthetic oil additive with stabilizer (either Stihl or Echo.)
shoot i have a 1988 stihl that still fires right up. but those engines are not comparable to todays. they were better and worse at the same time lol
I recently made the switch to battery powered weed whackers, and I’m never going back. At least for my home
I prefer the Echo or the Stihl. If you look at the commercial lawn care people they use one of those. Also I've heard people with those brands that are 25 to 30 years old and still running without any issues.
I do commercial lawn care. The brands you see on trucks are heavily dependent on availability. Each area of the country has only so many dealers. Here in my city redmax and husky makes up an overwhelming majority. Because redmax is at the scag dealer and husky at the husky dealer. We have echo dealer and they sell kubota hustler. Echo just isn't used here. Stihl either. Stihl dominates small towns that only have stihl available to them.or rural king , northern tool and ace hardwares have stihl as well