BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO SRM 225 STRING TRIMMER, WATCH THIS!
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BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO SRM 225 STRING TRIMMER, WATCH THIS! Second to your lawn mower, your string trimmer the MOST IMPORTANT TOOL for tightening up your EDGES, getting in CLOSE AROUND TREES, and the finishing touch to make your LAWN LOOK GREAT! If you're looking to go with GAS, the look no further than the ECHO SRM-225. This trimmer is LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE, DEPENDABLE, EASY TO START AND POWERFUL. Watch as I go over all of its FEATURES and how to set it up for success!
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Shield on for a Stihl, shield off for everything else. Here is something everyone should know. The direction that trimmer heads spin is counter-clockwise for a reason. It is because most folks are righties, and tend to sweep towards the right. The counter-clockwise rotation launches debris away from the operator. If you're getting hit in the shins with rocks, you're sweeping left, which as a lefty is my natural preference and I've had to train myself not to do. *Unless!!* I'm pointed towards a window or a vehicle! Then I'd rather get hit. Great video and a great trimmer!
Thanks for noting this CC! Appreciate the positive feedback! 👍
Maybe I’m weird, but I’m a righty and I always sweep left
@@douglashaight24 I don't think its weird, it has its advantages for sure. Ever since I bought one of those safety helmets with the mesh face shield I feel like left is best 🤷♂
@@CaliforniaCarpenter7 I usually go left so it throws everything on the lawn so I can mulch it all up
We bought our first house and a SRM-225 five years ago. I been chopping down weeds on an overgrown acre, the Echo trimmer has done well with very little care. The difference between an Echo weed snipper and those throw away MTD (More Trouble Daily) models cannot be described. I spent money on other tools such as a 20V hedge trimmer, wood chipper, chainsaw and reciprocating saw with several pruning blades to get the work done.. Where I live all the mowing trailers carry Stihl by brand loyalty and a lack of other dealers. After Five Years of hard use, the ECHO still runs like new, I use Maxi-Edge .105 line in the 400 speed feed head.
Thanks for sharing! I like that MORE TROUBLE DAILY lol! 👍😂
The 50:1 non-ethanol gas to oil ratio is so very important. There is a plate covering the muffler and if you remove that plate, on the back side of it you're going to see a screen. That's called a spark arrestor screen and if that gets clogged with oil, your SRM 225 won't be able to go to full throttle because it's being suffocated. Replace or clean that spark arrestor screen and everything will be beautiful again.
Edit: my SRM 225 is 5 or 6 years old and it still starts on the second pull. First pull on choke and second pull on run.
Shield off. I know my weed eater well enough that I don't have to worry about throwing debris at myself. I also know how much line I can give myself before I start adversely affecting the engine.
RIGHT ON Truth! Thanks for sharing!
Echo knows this is an issue with the oil shooting out, but refuses to acknowledge or fix the issue. My dealer told me they get tons of trimmers coming into the shop of the 225 and other models and this is due to the EPA and changes that had to be made and they tend to tune them to rich from the factory. I had a plug literally foul out in 2 months of owning one, which is crazy because the carb was tuned so rich from the factory.
Hey JB. Great video. I fully agree with you about Echo tools. I've been using Echo for 30+ years. I've never had an Echo tool fail. My SRM225 is 10 years old. I had to clean the spark arrestor screen for the first time a few days ago. A couple of fuel filters and air filters and the spark plug once and that's it. It runs and functions just as good now as it did when new. I use non ethanol and Red Armour. I work on small equipment some mainly for friends. I'm surprised to see so many on this thread dissing Stihl equipment. In my opinion it's top of the line. Most of the yard crews around here (North Texas) use Stihl. I've never seen a battery operated tool being used by a yard crew. One thing I don't remember you mentioning in your video was the balance of the SRM225. If you grab the shaft about 1/2 between the trigger and the front handle - the unit is almost perfectly balanced. You do an outstanding job with your videos. Very high quality. You know what you're talking about. Keep up the good work.
Hey Kenny these machines will last and last if cared for properly with minimal maintenance. Awesome to hear yours is holding up nicely. Appreciate you and your positive feedback my friend! 👍
Japanese number one echo
Still rolling with an early/mid-2000s(?) SRM-210 straight shaft, which someone set out TWO for garbage. I parted out some pieces to the SRM-210 that started, tuned up, replaced the sparkalator, primer bulb, and fuel filter, and have been running it for a couple years, now. Just picked up a PAS-225 today, and am looking forward to running both of these machines.
Awesome Eric! Thanks for sharing! 👍
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.
A lot more power too! Thanks for watching
I just retired a PB770T blower from 2014. 9 Years of doing 70 Lawns per week. Yes I had to replace the carb once, throttle cable, and a few Starters, but that blower was the most reliable piece of equipment I've every owned. I am a Echo user though and through. They are easy to work on and parts are readily available.
Thanks for sharing Daniel! Awesome piece of equipment! 👍👍
long time watcher, first time commenter. I really value your opinion on most garage related topics. As an owner of a GT-225 I can wholeheartedly agree that the Echo line of products is very solid! The climate here in Newfoundland is all over the place and the trimmer is always a non issue for me. She always starts in a pull or two and is very low maintenance. ps, just today I tackled a rotted fuel line on my pressure washer after watching a bunch of you videos. Keep up the great work and thanks for making these small engine repairs a little less daunting for us average joes!
Awesome Dan! Welcome to the commenting club lol! I try to be as detailed as possible with my information so that way everyone can make educated decisions. Keeping it real! Glad you were able to tackle that fuel line issue. Many small engine repairs aren’t difficult. Some may be more time consuming than others but I know a little help can go a long way! Thanks for being a cool fan Dan!
Unfortunately, I was one of those unlucky people that got a dud from my dealer/factory and from what I read you have a 50/50 chance of this happening. The SRM-225 is known to have issues like this it doesn't burn off all the oil when running even if it is running at full throttle and then it causes oil to shoot through the muffler on the back leaving an oily mess and causing the spark arrestor to clog. Mine was tuned so rich from the factory that it fouled out a spark plug in 2 months of use it was totally black because it was running so rich. I was told from my dealer the issues are coming from the EPA and how they can't do certain things on the trimmer and tune them a certain way. Unfortunately, I will be selling mine. I have an older SRM-210 trimmer and a Robin BH2500 trimmer. These were before the EPA messed everything up. I was highly disappointed in this trimmer and I love echo products but the government has messed up a lot of the newer equipment.
Thanks for sharing this Dw!
I had the same issue with echo so I use shindaiwa instead 😊
When I was a kid I had a Viza Viper 2 stroke with a ROUGH 2 stroke. It was a little nerve-racking to be 25 miles away from home and wondering if the darn thing would FINALLY idle enough to go home. It would start, die, start, die, and at red lights if you did not hold the throttle it would die, even warmed up. Starting also took about 2 minutes before it would even fire. I love 2 strokes regardless though and having used Echos at work I am confident in purchasing one for my own residence, especially since they are going to be easier to startup
Thanks for sharing this big Rob!
I've had my Echo SRM-2100 for 20 years and still starts within 2-3 pulls never fails I've abused it too I've never grease the head/shaft! I've changed the spark plug a couple times cleaned the air filter twice. What a little beast I'm going to give it to a neighbor and looking to buy another Echo to abuse haha. I'm not sure if the SRM 225 will suit my needs though. I'm wanting something I can put a cutting blade on (got a lot of black berries to cut down) and undecided which model to choose...any suggestions? I really like that Speed feed head looks so much easier to load than my old timer I hated winding new line on it. Great video !!!
Thanks a lot Harry! Perhaps look at the slightly more powerful higher end models to see if one will work best for you!
@@GarageGear ...I bought the Echo SRM 2620 today and the Echo Blade Conversion Kit ...👍
@@harryberry474 nice Harry! You’re all set!
I just bought my first echo, came from a Troy BILT split shaft and it was junk. Excited for the new echo. However, I noticed it hasn’t come with any engine oil and I haven’t found it anywhere whether it comes prefilled or what. I would imagine that it doesn’t require it because it didn’t come with any, just wanted clarification and you seem like you would know the answer to that. Thank you for your time.
Hey arty! This trimmer is a 50:1 gas oil mix. Mix the oil in with 1 gallon of gas and fill her up! 👍 also consult your owners manual for more info!
@@GarageGear I understand the fuel is mix, lol. I’m talking about engine oil. Is that not required with this string trimmer, did they already put that in from factory. Like a mower or your car, you have your fuel tank and your engine oil. Lol. I know it takes mixed fuel. Concerned about making sure it has oil.
@@partyarty597 hey arty, this is a two cycle engine. There’s no oil lubricating the engine like a 4 cycle engine. The only oil used is in the 50:1 gas oil mix. This lubricates the engine components. There is no oil already inside or anything.
@@GarageGear Ahhhh okay. Well thank you for that! I will be subscribing for sure.
Best 2 cycle oil... VP, Red Armor, or Amsoil Saber. Never straight gas it, it'll scratch/score & ruin the piston to the point it won't run well if at all.
Yes sir I’ve had my Echo SRM 225 since 2014 and each year I’ll buy a Echo YOUCAN tune-up kit to keep it at tip top running condition…you can’t go wrong with an Echo I’ve also turned on a couple of my neighbors unto the 225 wished all lawn equipment were built like Echo.
Last a long time and easy to work on! Got to love em! Thanks for watching big man!
I have a landscaping business and use an echo trimmers. They last longer than any other I have used (troy built, craftsman (the worst - died after 3 months), and stihl).
Thanks for sharing my friend!
Thanks for the info, I tend to stick with the guys in the landscape business! 👍🏽
I bought my first Echo trimmer about 3 years ago when my (alumni) Honda 4 stroke trimmer became too heavy for my old back and arms to comfortably use. I have to give credit where due; these Echo trimmers have a wonderful solid feel, but are light weight for the power and performance they deliver. Mine has been 100% reliable and inexpensive to maintain.... 5 year residential warranty on these rigs too!
They are great! Thanks for watching!
I got one of these. Probably one of the most reliable string strimmers I have ever had. I have literally cut down fields with this thing and it just begs for more. Extremely easy to start too. Those speed feed heads are the best thing since chocolate milk. Worth every penny. I had to add the head to it, mine is a 2013 model.
Echo has got a good thing going with these trimmers! I love their reliability season after season! Thanks for watching another Norge!
Great video as usual JB👍
Been selling Echo products @HD for two decades. Its always been my go to brand when people complain about the other brands out there . Plenty of power with higher revving engine , light weight, easy start & industry best consumer warranty. Speedy feed head a big plus too. 👍👍
Al my stuff is echo btw 👌
Thanks Paul! Awesome my man! I may be doing more with their products come the fall. Non sponsored of course! I want to give their battery stuff a shot if I can! Perhaps do a comparison. Thanks for watching!
Been using mine all summer, love the lightweight, speed feed, and large gas tank, I can go for hours now. Still have my echo curved shaft trimmer that I’ve been using for about ten years, still runs great, but the SRM 225 is an incredible upgrade in all categories, it’s my go to.
Can’t go wrong with this trimmer! Thanks for watching murdy!
Also their red armour oil and its the best. My screen shields stay carbon free all summer
@@leadnsteel1428 that is good stuff!
I've been through a lot of trimmers but this one is the best I've ever owned. It can sit all year and start within 3-5 pulls.
You can’t beat these trimmers! Very well made! Thanks for watching geo!
I’m getting older so I started getting more cordless implements. Now I’m going back to the old tried and true gas equipment. Went to Home Depot yesterday and other than push mowers they had no NO gas powered yard tools on display.
Hey chief! Crazy times we’re in! With many going over to battery nowadays, why did you decide to go back to gas? Was it lack of power, durability? Or something else?
@@GarageGear Thanks to AL GORE inventing the internet I have developed an understanding of why I developed a hatred for anything in the realm of 2stroke tools. Once a piece of gear failed the START TEST I would shelf it, throw it out or give it away. Repairs for the simplest problems meant a trip to the shop. Now there is a plethora of machine gurus sharing valuable knowledge to anyone willing to pay even the slightest bit of attention.
“CHANGE YO GAS STUPID!”
I pride myself in being a good mechanic with a knack for being able to diagnose and make appropriate repairs. Battery powered gear has its place, but just not the versatility to accomplish what needs to be done. Over 25 years ago I cleared close to 800 jack pine trees on our property using two 14” McCullough chain saws. Not going to happen with battery power. Good enough for power tools like drills and such.
Now I am starting to get one of my grandsons helping with some of my projects. I just had him work on installing a fuel shut off valve and change the filter on my Cub Cadet LGT 1050. Easy job for you and me but not so easy when you have never used even a pair of pliers. More to come however winter is getting in the way.
@@seniorchief48 thanks for sharing this Chief! 👍
Got tired of using electric trimmers and the constant dying battery. Went to HD and purchased this after seeing it was the most and highest rated. Haven't used it yet, but will be in the next few weeks. Hopefully the switch to gas will be much much more convenient.
Hey dassler! I think you’ll be more than pleased when you go to use this machine this season! Tons of power and longevity with this trimmer!
Congratulations on a great purchase! don’t you love the sound of that little two-stroke? California has banned the sale of these so I’m savoring my echo string trimmer and blower. in fact, I just purchased a backup echo gas blower online from Home Depot for future use. They can’t sell them at the store, but they can sell their existing supplies online.
I love mine I have for my lawn care business for 3 years and have put it through test plenty of times for hours and still holding strong
ROCK ON my friend! 👍
I have been a Stihl trimmer guy since Clinton was getting , um, serviced, in the White House. I bought the Echo SRM225 because my wife and son hate the heft of Stihl trimmers. I love the easy start of the 225; however, it has the most hand vibration than even the $75 Ryobi 30cc trimmer I bought 15 years ago. I have never felt as much vibration on any gas powered tool - ever. It makes my son’s hand and my wife’s hand so numb after 10-15 min they flat out refuse to run it. I wish I would have bought a Stihl because they run without vibration.
Hahaha! Those are great trimmers too! Thanks for sharing!
If you can start a Stihl. My Echos start 2 pulls every time. And I've had my first Echo since 2004.
@@kylephillips9073 the Echo starts much better than Stihl, you will receive no argument from me about that. My comment was regarding the vibration.
I completely agree with you about the SRM-225... I am sorry I got rid of mine in preference for a crappy Stihl that always gives me trouble. I personally use the guard on all my trimmers.
I think the Echo SRM-225, the Makita 4 1/2" angle grinder, the Lincoln 225 arc welder are among the best things you can buy at Home Depot.
Thanks for sharing Paul! You could always sell the stihl and go back and get one. All good items at Home Depot on that list! Guard on is up by one now lol! 👍
@@GarageGearSTHIL made some good products 5 & 10 years ago!
I have a STHIL chainsaw that still works pretty good from 5 years ago & an amazing blower that’s about 12 to 15 years old!
The chainsaw is a good home owner & the blower is commercial.
There commercial products 10 years ago cost about the same as there new blowers now!
When I did some landscaping for a college.
They had a very nice STHIL weed-eater from about 15 years ago.
They really really went down hill about 4 years ago!
It doesn't feel strong enough or feel like it does enough work for me. So i prefer the 2620T or bigger. I leave this one put up so the my 10 year old can learn with it. It is good for not destroying grass if you make a mistake because a bug flew up your nose while trimming. but thats about it, i dont even use it for edging.
Thanks for sharing marcus
I bought an older ECHO GT-200 with the curved shaft and it's the best trimmer I've ever owned! This next summer it will be going on its 15th season and I never had even 1 issue with it. Starts up perfectly every time..... they just last forever!
Spot on! They just last!
A late comment here. Just found your channel. I got an Echo SRM-224(5?) bushwhacker, 28 years ago. Still starts on the 2nd pull. I have had to replace the rings-but other than that, nothing major. Great weedeater
Awesome my friend! Thanks for sharing
I just bought one to replace an electric unit. This little guy has excellent power, good throttle response, is lightweight, quite, and inexpensive. Its got enough juice to slice through stubborn overgrown grass when edging. Do put glasses on when using it....she will ROCKET debri at you if you are going hard.
Money well spent my friend! You’re right goggle up or you’ll be sorry lol!
I have had Troybilt,Craftsman and weedeater brand trimmers and nothing conpares to Echo. Recently my 5 year old Craftsman 4 Cycle bought the farm and i was going to put the effort into rebuilding but craftsman is not what it used to be . So i went to my local Echo dealer and Picked up a PAS225 and its amazing after starting it up and runing it you can tell is quality. I run echo premix and i use it around the house i keep guard on because she spits like a hurricane . Go Team Echo!!
Can beat the quality of echo! Thanks for sharing Sam!
This is the best homeowner trimmer available and the best overall trimmer I've ever had. Terrific at edging too. Perfect for using on a longer job or when I need a bit more muscle than my battery trimmers can provide
RIGHT ON Sony!
I love mine. Been using it for 6 years now
Awesome machines! Thanks for watching!
New to all this lawn stuff. THANK YOU. BY FAR YOUR THE BEST. GENUINE, NEAT TO THE POINT. I PURCHASED MY TORO AWD AND THE ECHO SRM 225 BECAUSE OF YOUR REVIEWS. IT'S ALL ABOUT TRUST. THANKS A WHOLE LOT FOR WHAT YOU DO.
ROCK ON Christopher! Glad this video helped you out making some wise purchases! 👍
I bought one srm 225 and had to return it due to oil coming out of the exhaust, Got a second one and have had the same issue, however if I clean it up a little after each cut it runs just fine so still a good trimmer, just hate that oil leaks out.
Hey Luca! Check your 50:1 oil! Heard that could be a cause. But I could be wrong. Try a different brand possibly! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear my was doing the Same thing oil coming out the muffler change the carburetor no more problems
@@davedennis5537 appreciate you sharing Dave!
I love Echo, reliable and easy to work on when necessary, which BTY, isn’t very often. I have two GT-225’s but I prefer the curved shaft, works well for me, comfortable to handle. I use it with the shield off, of course with the best eye protection! They’re easy to start, great balance, and with the proper maintenance, they last forever.
Echo makes a great trimmer! Thanks for watching Tony!
I’ve had the PAS 225 for 5 years now. Still starts the same way. Best trimmer I’ve bought.
Can’t go wrong with them Dom! Thanks for watching!
Hell yeah! Awesome vid, JB!
I bought my house in 2005, and I immediately went out and bought an ECHO SRM-230 trimmer, and an ECHO PB-413H blower. (I just used both of them this morning.)
Both machines start exactly the same as the day I brought them home. Just like in the vid, it's choke, hit the primer bulb 3 times, and it's "Pull, Pull, Choked Ignition, Choke off, Start.".
That goes for the trimmer and the blower. Same thing every time for 17 years. (Those reviews you showed in that still shot with less than 5-star ratings must be from full-blown retards.)
I have replaced the fuel/vent lines & primer bulbs on each with the ECHO kits you showed just once. (2013-14 I think). I have spare kits hanging in the work shop too.
Another fun fact: I am still working off of the same jumbo roll of ECHO trim line I bought that day with the trimmer in 2005!! No joke!
ECHO machines are GREAT!
Hahahaha wow!!! My man you make me laugh every time I read your comments! Lol! Really impressive how this stuff lasts year after year! They’re low maintenance and easy to repair too! I agree on the reviews! Those people must not have a clue as to what’s going on in front of them. And the fact that you still have line is impressive too! Doing anything cool this weekend?
Favorite trimmer I have ever owned. Tried to go cheap for years, messing around with TroyBilt and Ryobi. Do NOT waste your time. Just go ahead and buy the Echo once and be done. They Ryobi and Troybilt are made to die. The Echo Speed Feed head is also a game changer. Absolutely zero complaints about this unit!
Been in your position too my friend! You learn a lesson buying those cheap ones lol!
Hey Jb I have an echo srm have you heard of echos leaking oil everywhere I had 5 machines warrantied to me and still the same issue I use red armor fuel by echo and I called echo directly had no answer they weren’t even sure they just said to rev the motor and oil leak would get worse and keep spraying
Hey Michael I heard tipping them upside down at full throttle can burn the oil out. Never tried it though. Could make for a good video 🤔
I have an SRM 2100 that I bought in 1987 that I use weekly.
The old ones are the best ones John! Thank you for sharing
I love my SRM225 Ive had her since 2014
Cant beat em! 👍
@@GarageGear Would it be all right if we exchange subs
Bought my first Echo SRM-225 trimmer a year ago after using a Husqvarna 128LD trimmer and I have had zero issues whatsoever. Props to Echo making an amazing trimmer. All of my equipment is all Echo after upgrading to the SRM-225. Honda mower, Troy Bilt mower and Echo are my go-to lawn equipment. I am more of a shieldless user for my trimmer. Makes it easier to get into hard to reach places on all of my yards. (All of my equipment are gas powered. May try out battery powered stuff in the near future)
Very cool Adison! Echo makes some great equipment! Can’t go wrong with it! Thanks for sharing and GO BILLS!
Mine is a hot pile of junk. It's not even 1 full year old and won't run. I thought it was a carb issue from sitting over the winter. Cleaned it. Same issues. Idle fine, bogs down like crazy on throttle. So I check arrestor, its clean. I replace carb. Same issue. I'm ready to toss it.
Thanks for sharing
This trimmer is a phenomenal machine. For the money, it's pretty much unbeatable.
Sure is! Thanks for watching!
In the last, let’s say 12 years, I have had two Echo string trimmers. I do not have a shed, so they stay chained up under my raised house open to the elements. I do absolutely no maintenance on these things. They sit under my house all year long until grass cutting season gets here, then they start right up. Amazing quality.
They’re built to last!
Completely agree! I bought my echo SRM 225 about 7 years ago. Have used it hundreds of times and it starts and runs the exact same way every time! Runs exactly the way it has since day one. Only 2 stroke trimer I have never had to fight. And the speed feed head is a masterpiece! I also bought an echo blower around the same time and it's also running amazing. Never even had a hiccup with either machine. Very happy!
Hey Tony! Echo knows how to build some quality stuff! Can’t go wrong buying them! Thanks for watching!
@@jeremynguyen2346 great buddy! How are you doing lately?
@@jeremynguyen2346 hello again my friend!
@@jeremynguyen2346 we’re still ROCKIN bud how about you?
@@jeremynguyen2346 new videos come out every Saturday morning at 6am EST. Occasionally I will put one out on a Wednesday evening from time to time.👍
Great content as always, JB! Any thoughts on the PAS-225VP version? Just bought a house so grabbing all the tools I need on a quest to make my yard look like yours 😉. Debating if it would be convenient to have and maintain a single engine and swapping attachments as needed, or if it would just be an additional point of potential failure?
BOSCO!!!! What’s happening my man? Congrats on the new house! North Carolina right? If you’re looking to go the single engine route echo makes one of the best systems for that. I’ve never heard any complaints about the pas225vp from anyone. I would not recommend any other brand for this. I’ve seen so many broken driveshaft connections on brands like craftsman, and RYOBI. After a few years they are toast! A solid driveshaft on any machine is a safe play but if your looking to save some money and space on your tools the echo pas225vp is a great way to go. Hope you are doing well my friend! 👍
Uh, one man chainsaws were produced way before 1963. Uh, the Husqvarna 90 was produced in 1959. Uh,Stihl produced the Contra anti-vibration chainsaw in 1964. 😎 8-14-23 just bought one online not Amazon total w free shipping $224 😎
Thanks for sharing
Im surprised you didnt go with the 2620. I got a srm2620 a couple months ago and i just ordered a Pe2620s edger this week. Im pretty made at myself for putting up with a troybilt for all these years
Crossed my mind! Next go around! 👍
Great review JB! Echo makes great products. Most landscaping companies in my neighborhood use Echo or Stihl products. I had to give up my Echo due to severe shoulder problems and got the Ego battery trimmer. Works great, a bit heavy but the shoulder strap helps. We finally got some needed rain. Have a great weekend! Cheers brother!
Hey Jay! Did you try a shoulder strap with the echo? Or was it still too heavy? Egos I hear a lot of good things about. Would you believe I barely got any of that rain at my house! Seriously every neighborhood around me got it but my meteorologist neighbor has a rain gauge outside and we maybe got a quarter of an inch of rain. Very few sprinkles by me! Ugh! Need rain! Send help lol! Have a good weekend my man!
Yeah JB, tried the strap. It’s a pull starting issue.
@@jaybooth4815 ah got it sorry missed that part for some reason. Tempted to give an ego a shot next year and do a review on it. Have a good week my friend!
@@GarageGear you as well!
I use a battery ego product trimmer and leaf blower but my mower is a yard machines gas mower. I have a small front yard and back yard and my battery lasts me 5 uses or more with the trimmer and the blower lasts quite long as well. For me it works. I do appreciate the gas trimmers as well though.
Awesome Martin! Sounds like a good set up you have there! Thanks for watching!
I run a small lawn company and only use this particular machine I love it lightweight strong affordable last forever never hard to start up I will always use echo over any other brand great video as well
Appreciate it Steve and thanks for sharing! 👍
This is my first gas trimmer, i bought from pawn shop for $50 CAD, said it wasn’t running and needs service but tested my luck, upon check up i noticed the fuel cables is switched with the return line, which causes it not to idle. Now runs like new! So much power
Awesome what a deal! 👍
I love my 225! I have two with my lawn business, They start up every single time. Even after a winter, that's actually the only time I gotta use the choke, also shield off for now.
Awesome Christian thanks for sharing!
I have this SRM 225 trimmer as well as the PB 251 blower, both purchased in 2012 after other brands died within a couple years. As of yesterday, both ran like they just came out of the box.
Awesome machines my friend! They just last!
Use mine for edging and chainsaw. Only complaint is it takes a minute or so to warmup before running wide open!
Hey bruce once they’re up and running they are absolute beasts!
What's the one tool that fires up every time . My Echo blower. Date I say.. I love that damn blower!
Echo makes equipment you can count on! Without question! I love my blower too lol! Thanks for watching bud!
I keep the guard on, I have a 34cc weed boss trimmer with a Briggs and Stratton 4 cycle engine.
Play it safe my friend! Cool! How do you like it?
@@GarageGear i like it a lot it's nice to edge with because of the handel shape
@@WillsSmallEngines awesome my friend! Gotta love it when you find the right tool for the job!
I think you're the only one with a video of the new srm225 with the full fuel tank guard.
Cool! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
You got it Gail! Thanks for watching
Just bought a srm-225 thanks for the video was glad to make this purchase..
You are going to be one satisfied customer jk! Thanks for watching!
I've had mine for 2 years know. And it starts right up after 2-3 pulls.
Can’t beat em! Thanks for watching
I have an echo trimmer and chainsaw can’t beat them. I did change the fuel lines on the saw.
Can’t beat ‘em ! They just work! 👍
They're legendary even the older more powerful echo trimmers are overkill but if you are speed demon it is like a lightsaber in your hands.. so be careful without guards.. they are the best and all you need, I trim fast and I am very efficient so I like to be light as possible. I workout 5-6 times a week, I only want to do heavy lifting at the gym not at work and these are the real only trimmers you ever need..
Trimmer line and good technique and pattern is all you need to be a great timmer
Spot on Audiofilo! They are like holding a lightsaber in your hands! You and I are a lot alike! Thanks for sharing and watching!
I'm a shield off person👀
Thanks for sharing! I believe shield on is up only by two now. 👍
Since ECHO bought Shindaiwa that is a legendary leader in the outdoor power equipment industry made ECHO much better !!! Great videos glad I found you !!
Thanks for sharing Barry! Totally agree! Thanks for being a fan of the channel! 👍
Bought my Honda HRN216 after watching your review. Bought this one before seeing this, and glad it also earned your love. Have yet to use it, HD guy tried to sell me pre mix fuel but I’m going to make my own. Do you use ethanol free fuel in yours? I can’t find it locally
Hey tuner I mix my own now. Echo red armor with ethanol free fuel. Runs great! 👍 I think you can order a couple of cans of ethanol free fuel online might cost a little more though!
I bought a homelite and am returning it to buy this. Does this Echo have ANY issues being turned sideways to do edging? My homelite would shut off when I tried that :D
Hey rf! No issues to report. Mine shut off when the fuel tank was low. Wasn’t getting enough gas in the line. Filled it back up and all good! Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear Gotchya, maybe it would behave better with a full tank. I only filled it up less than half for testing.
@@rf2642 give it a whirl
Shield off...but I wear Ballistic Safety 'wrap-around' eyeglasses (Wiley X). When I run
my SRM 3020T (.130 line) I wear an Arborist helmet with polycarbonate shield
over my safety glasses.
That’s the way to do it! I should get one of those!
I've owned an SRM225 for (9 ) years ... they are the BEST ! I've never had a problem !
Just buy one, your search is over ! Echo blowers and trimmers always START !
Can’t beat em!
@@GarageGear ... the (3) best engines I've had/ used are ... Echo / Kawasaki / & Honda !
Super helpful, thank you for the recommendation! ❤️
You got it my friend 👍
We have several Echo string trimmers. SRM 266 & 2620 They have Speed Feed 400 heads, best heads ever. I use Echo 0.95 round string. We use these a lot in our township cemeteries.
Thanks for sharing Dana! Good info
Take the factory carb off order a 30 dollar carb with high & low adjustment 😁
Thats not a bad idea! Thanks for watching Michael!
Running an Echo SRM 2100 that I bought in 1995 and it still runs like a champ… run non ethanol and mix my own oil, removed the guard and added a gorilla grip
That’s awesome that is working that long for you keep doing what you’re doing. It will last a lifetime. Thanks for watching.
I'm running a Husqvarna 525l but I'm thinking about picking one of these up as a second trimmer
Can’t beat em! 👍
On the line .095 , do you soak it in water and let dry so it last longer ? Is that true? Is that trimmer a SRM 225 or SRM 225 I ?
Hey los! It’s a regular 225! Soaking the line in water only helps loosen it if it becomes stiff over time. Great trick. Not necessary with newer line. 👍
You had a landscaping business? Nice! What are you up to now? I bet landscaping all summer long is hard on a family, long hours and all
Hey Jamy! I had a small scale landscaping business throughout high school and college. Mostly lawns and small landscaping projects. Wasn’t as full scale as you’re thinking! Thanks for watching
You better not be knocking my Ego OPE! 😂
Like I said I’m a fan of all tools! Just an echo fanboy lol! Might give ego a shot for next years content.
@@GarageGear 👍👍👍
Bought this one used man it’s a beast so excited to have 😊
They are beasts! Great trimmers!
My weedeater is a Toro Commercial grade 25.3cc engine from 2015. Still runs like a champ.
Thanks for sharing!
I bought this trimmer as a backup to my Milwaukee quik lok. The downsides are echo is very loud and replacing trimmer line isn’t as quick as Milwaukee.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info buddy
You got it Allen! Have a good weekend! Thanks for watching!
Bought mine about 6 years ago. Best one I've had.
Echo knows how to make a trimmer! 👍
Good job on the video. I like it. I'm 5,6 tall. I use a black and decker trimmer and edger combo eith a curved shaft and short from home depot. It kills my back. Will this trimmer work for me and my back ? How tall are u ?
Hey los! I’m 5’9”. Definitely fine on my back! This trimmer is a good length!
@@GarageGear Thank you. U are a big help. I like your style. Keep it going.
I love mine I've had it for six years now and I like mine with the shield on
Awesome my friend! Can’t go wrong with echo!
I have an echo Pb-265ln and the srm-225 and I love them both 😊
Cant beat them! 👍👍
i have a Honda trimmer HHT25s/cc 4 stroke. my first trimmer, premium trimmer.
which engine Echo is rockin Garage Gear?
Nice! Echo makes their own brand of engines! Thanks for watching another ang!
@@GarageGear respect to Echo
The 225 is a solid trimmer. Got one in the stable. It won't replace my 266 that I use but it's good enough for my son. Wife uses a GT225i.
Thanks for sharing ic!
Just bought one today. I’m switching back to gas. I hate dealing with the batteries…
Welcome back to the tribe!
What Gas does it use
Hey Elvis! It uses 50-1 gas oil mix! Echo red armor is great stuff for these! Thanks for watching!
I’ve moved on from gas to Ego 56v outdoor equipment.
How’s the battery holding up on that JS? Does it last you a while? Thinking about doing some product comparisons down the road.
@@GarageGear I’m very happy with the Ego ST1620T with Line IQ and power load.
The 4ah battery has already been replaced under warranty after 4 months of use ( I think it had a thermal protection issue) and it only took 2 weeks to receive the battery.
I just used it and it’s fantastic. I’ll be using my 21” Select cut mower with the 7.5ah battery to cut the front lawn in a few minutes. Now, my Greenworks 60 volt blower with 2.5ah battery is just giving a red light on the charger (it’s almost 8 years old and I alternate between 2 batteries) so I might be replacing it with a new Ego leaf blower. Lucky me😂
The battery charged fine after sitting idle to cool off.
@@js12278 thanks for sharing this my friend! Always nice to know what others are experiencing with their equipment. Ego and echo are on my mind for the future.
I currently use the Husqvarna 535LK, which is an absolute beast! Looking to buy a lightweight strimmer in the future, so may give this a look!
Can’t go wrong with it!
I just bought one, used it since I live in the mountains and have pastures behind and the side of me...I could use any tips on this model, but first time it was effortless
Hey Jason! Pretty straightforward with this model! What tips are you liking for exactly?
I like the older srm 225 they sound better. But cool video.
Thanks for watching rcm!
Have an electric Stihl (that goes through string) and wanted a gas powered for backup. Contemplating this specific model and you just sealed the deal.
You won’t be disappointed my friend
Hello, I just found your channel. The Echo trimmers are available with a 2:1 gear reduction power head. Do you think it's worth the extra money? Does it cut better? I''m looking at the SRM-2030T which is the upgraded SRM-225. Thanks, Steve
Hey Steve! I’ll have to look more into this. Thank you for sharing this with me! 👍
@@GarageGear Hi GG, I am pleased to hear from you as this is not a new video. I had borrowed my friend's SRM-280 trimmer. It is powerful, but is a little heavy. Echo reduced the displacement from 28cc's to 25cc's, but have changed the compression and timing to get better horse power from the lesser displacement engine. I had not considered the lesser 21cc SRM-225 until I saw your video (I like power). My search took me to another video about the Echo 2320T which is an upgraded 225. It makes sense that a little more gear reduction 2:1, instead of 1.69:1, would make up for the lesser powerful engine. That's where my question comes from. Going up in money and weight takes me to the SRM-226 which is a 25cc engine. They make a 226T model, but again they're more expensive. One of the upgrades that I do like, is the chrome plated cylinder and piston of the more expensive, upgraded models like the 2320T and others (chrome plating is always good for longevity). Oh yeah, I prefer the guard on as without it many pieces of debris and trimmer line pelt my lower legs and put many fragments into the air. So, blue jeans, boots, safety glasses, and a full face shield is what I wear when using a trimmer without a guard. Cheers! R, Steve
@@steveinla8963 thanks for sharing this info Steve! I always pick up new things from this community through people like you. I actually picked up a pb2620 blower after selling my previous pb2520 because it has an upgraded engine and it’s chrome plating. I’m always happier with a tougher engine. 👍
Another great video JB. I have had that same trimmer for a couple of years now. Love it, works great.
Hard to beat this machine! Works excellent! Drama free lol! Thanks for watching another chuck!
After my experience with the cs400 chainsaw, I went back to Stihl. Echo chain speed is way slower than Stihl and is anemic compared to my old Tanaka or ms270.
Fs94R over the echo
Thanks for sharing!
What about the head grease bolt? I guess the new ones don’t have them. That is a shame.
New ones don’t have them. Not sure why they changed them.
Congratulations on 30k subscribers JB.
Thanks a lot WHITIE! Could have done it without you! What new with you lately?
@@GarageGear same old same old. It's going to be a brutal winter this year. It's coming sooner and going to be cold with a lot of snow for us northeastern people. Make sure you have your snowblower tuned up and ready to go. It's much easier doing it in this weather rather than 10° weather.
@@whitieinvermont agreed my friend! You’re not the only one saying that’s it’s going to be a brutal winter! I heard this a few times now! Did someone tell you as well! Farmers alamanac?
@@GarageGear all the signs are there. The corn husks are long. The woolley caterpillar colors and the leaves started changing colors early.
@@whitieinvermont interesting! I have seen the leaves changing early. We better get the blowers ready early! 👍👍