mines been acting up it'll run normal for about 20 minutes or so then it starts bogging/cutting off and if i fill it up with more gas runs normal then repeats same crap, i removed the spark arrestor just incase no difference and cleaned the spark plug i dunno whats up with it.
Just went out and bought this trimmer a couple days ago based on your review of it and dude, this thing womps man. Super impressed. Going from an srm225 to this is like going from a civic to a gto. It's only a tad heavier than the 225 but has so much more power. Thanks for your help man! Guys like you that do these reviews help guys like me that research for weeks before buying something.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Glad it helps. I’m like you and research everything I buy until I’m blue in the face and have literally scoured the internet for everything I can find on that purchase. People think that because I get some products for free that it will be biased. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s more like companies better bring their “A” game if they want stuff reviewed because I know what it’s like to spend your hard earned money and do all the research to make sure you get the right product. Congratulations on your new trimmer. Make sure you use the echo red armor oil if you can. That stuff is awesome and will make your trimmer run like new for years. I used my trimmer now for two and a half seasons with no issues at all. Haven’t even done any maintenance on it. Didn’t change the air filter or spark plug. Still the originals, and I use the 87 octane gas but I’ve always used the red armor. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess thanks for the reply! Yeah, I've used red armor religiously in all my machines. I just buy the whole premix bottle. Little expensive but it's convenient and I only do 2 yards. And I come to this channel specifically for unbiased reviews, I can tell it's sincere. All this time later and it's still running great, that's awesome man. As for line, what's worked best for you? I'm really digging black diamond.
I’d say the black diamond is the best I’ve used so far in terms of having the best balance of features. It cuts the best, creates little vibration and lasts comparably as long as some other lines. The gatorline square I’ve used in the past was my previous favorite. It cut nice but created lots of vibration. It was tough line though. Lasted a long time but it also hurt a lot more if you got hit buy a broken piece.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Awesome, yeah, I was looking into the square magnum gatorline, just for its longevity, but I considered it's vibration. Thanks for the insight dude
I bought one from my local dealer and they adjusted the carb for my elevation before I used it and I have no bogging issues when cold. I love this trimmer
Good information, I noticed a 1.62 gear reduction on the srm2620aa (Home Depot) priced 100 more than the SRM225 that I currently use. I find the 225 lacks power in tough grass and is very fuel efficient to use mowing in the rough. The SRM225 has been a great trimmer the past two years. People tell me STIHL is better but when I priced out a comparable model, its more expensive and the 4-Mix engines require additional maintenance.
Stihl is better is a myth. I’ve used Stihl for 10 years in my business and the 4 mix engines were a pain. Constantly needed valve adjustments. All the echo trimmers are made in the USA with Japanese engines. Quality through and through. Been using echo now since the beginning of 2017 and have done almost zero maintenance except for recently cleaning the spark arrestor screen. Still original spark plugs and air filters and I only use regular grade gas. Always starts, always works, used everyday in my business. Thanks for watching.
I bought the same one in August. Its my third trimmer for the business. I do like the light weightiness but to be honest I haven't used it much. My employee uses it. I bought a Edger Attachment for it. I haven't spent enough time to learn how to use the attachment yet though lol. Nice Review!
It’s the same trimmer just the gearing at the end of the shaft is the difference. Don’t spend 400 dollars on a new trimmer just buy the end gearing attachment for like 30 bucks and put it on
I have the T model and it has worked well for about three years. I have 6acres with house, fences, garage, and trees to work around and I am pretty abusive with my tools but I maintain them well. I use only the Red Armor fuel and is more than strong enough for me. I don't know any thing about the other models but the T is pretty good. Red Armor is pretty expensive but I tried the other "popular" brands of fuel and they made the engine clater and there was a reduction of power.
Great video bro! It’s an awesome trimmer for daily lawn maintenance. Found it to struggle a bit in overgrown grass or trying to edge with it sometimes, but it’s also priced about $100 cheaper than a good commercial trimmer.
It is a commercial trimmer. I have been using mine as my main trimmer now. Weekly lawns and some occasional tall stuff. It has been working fine. Especially since switching to the .105 echo black diamond trimmer line.
6:00 I havent experienced that. I have a terrible time starting my brand new SMR-2620, but once it fires, a couple revs and it's ready to go full bore. But it takes 15-20 pulls. The primer bulb only fills half way, I think that's an indication of a problem.
I just got one after I saw ur video liked more then redmax bcz230tc which I liked bc it super light. I like this echo even more then my shiandaiwa 242.
I have not used a 225 model but the 2620 series is their top of line offering. From others that have used both they have said it is a huge upgrade in power. I use mine everyday in my lawn care business and it is an absolute beast. Thanks for watching.
@@1thinkhealthy not sure I do regret spending the extra 100 dollars for the 2620 tho because the 225 just gets heavy after a days worth of using however the 225 is still an awesome trimmer all I’m saying is just spend the extra 100 for the 2620
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I had the 2620 PAS for a bit now. I like it but it's heavier. Not too bad. The one thing I don't like is it's very hot where I rest my arm. Maybe I can come up with some contraption to help with that. Hoping to get the edger attachment next Spring.
Carb needs to be adjusted on that unit, sounds like. I adjusted mine after it broke in. They come lean. Richened it up a little and it runs way smoother and cooler.
It’s possible. In its defence I got it sent to me straight from echo. Normally my dealer would do a pdi on all equipment to make sure it’s setup correctly for the area and altitude. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess mine was the same way when I got it. Felt sluggish in the middle. Maybe get someone to tune it real quick. Made a world of difference on mine.
They don’t come lean they come rich. Echo would never send out trimmers lean because people who aren’t mechanically inclined would burn up their pistons lol. It’s bogging because it’s running rich, just balance it out by giving it a quick tuneup only if you are mechanically inclined tho and know how to do that stuff. Some people don’t know how to do that stuff and start digging their fingers in there thinking it’s no big deal until they realized they destroyed a 400 dollar machine because they ran it too lean
Not sure of exact length but I grab the line and pull it off the spool from one hand stretched out all the way to the other hand like wings on an aeroplane. I can get 3 lengths of that to fit the spool. Thanks for watching.
I used the T model for 3 years. It felt like it definitely had way more torque and was my favorite between the two 2620 models. I don’t use it anymore as I’ve switched to battery trimmers but the 2620T was my favorite gas trimmer that I had used in my career. Thanks for watching.
Mow Express Lawn Care Glad it helped. Adjusting valves is not a hard process. I did a video on my channel showing how it’s done but it gets to be a pain when it’s seems like it needs to be done every month. That’s why I will probably use this echo as my main trimmer in 2018 instead of the other brand.
Not sure what you mean. It should not be leaking fuel when upside down. You should be able to use a two stroke machine in any position. None of my 2620 series machines leak fuel. Thanks for watching.
Lawn Care Business Success thanks for responding. As I was using it today. Gas was leaking from the entering two lines into the gas tank. Only when I flip the trimmer upside down. Can I email you pictures? Thanks
Good review, its only the Stihl 4-mix that has the valves to maintain. others are proper 2 stroke. I have just got one of these on demo in England, the guard and trigger handle and loop handle are different but noticed the engine took a few mins to warm up. I hoped that's as its new but you're saying it does that after a year still?
Hey sorry. I never got a notification for this comment. Sorry for the late response. Yes when you start it in the morning you do have to wait about 10 seconds or so before pulling the trigger.
The bogging is just the result of using a standard two stroke and meeting EPA compliance. As said a simple carb adjustment is all that's needed to eliminate this issue. Also you have to look hard at the advertising (which baffles me) to find the reason for the lower weight compared to the next step down in the Echo line....the crankcase is magnesium not the cheaper and heavier aluminum found in others. Also worth noting is an excellent two stage air filter.
I’m late to the race but great review. What trimmer were you previously running? I thought the engine was extremely powerful compared to the one it replaced.
I’ve since had the opportunity to try the 2620T model for comparison. I tried it a year ago and haven’t looked back since. The “T” stands for extra torque. It’s the same exact same trimmer as the standard 2620 with just different gearing in the trimmer head. It’s now my go to trimmer. All the power of other trimmers I’ve used in the past. With all the great features and reliability of the standard 2620.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Where I live it's stihl country but I'm not a pro so I never got great service from my dealer. I bought all Echo equipment and have never had an issue other than primer bulbs cracking which is an easy fix. Echo all the way!
Oh same here. It’s Stihl everywhere. They are very aggressive about their marketing and painting a picture that because you can buy some echo products at home depot that makes them junk. Guess what there are two levels of equipment residential grade and pro grade just like Stihl. In fact all Stihl residential grade equipment is indicated by the predominantly grey plastic housing as opposed to the orange on the pro stuff. But you can only buy their residential grade equipment at dealers. Does that make it better than echo. Not a chance. In real world use their pro equipment does not even compare to echo in terms of reliability. I know because I use to run all Stihl pro equipment. But people buy into the marketing. Even the dealers. I had my dealer tell me that echo is junk and all made in China. I told him no it’s not I’ve been to the echo factory in Chicago 3 times and have seen the products being built. What they don’t tell you is that if the dealer dedicated say 80% of their store to display Stihl vs the other brands they get incentives.
I was looking for reviews on the 2620 trimmer and found your channel! I run stihl trimmers. And I LOVE my BR 700x blower by stihl. I use to run Husqvarna. The one thing I like about stihl is the auto choke. Set choke and it will turn off on its own. But I am looking at possibly buying a 2620. But the common complaint is they don’t seem like there is enough power . That concerns me a little... are these your main trimmers or do you still have stihl on your trailer?
Yes these are the main trimmers now. I don’t use Stihl at all anymore. All ECHO all the time. Try a 2620T model. The “T” stand for more torque. I used the regular 2620 in this video for a year or so then tried the “T” version and it instantly became my main trimmer. It’s all I use now. Exact same machine except different gearing in the trimmer head giving it tons of power equal to any Stihl I’ve used. Thanks for watching.
I hope you and/or some with experience with the Echo 2620/2620T can answer my questions. I'm very interested in the Trimmer, and was ready to pull the trigger on getting two of the units, but it was brought to my attention that users can adjust the carburetor without removing it and removing a screw that prevents adjusting... ??? I'm not a Lawn Care professional, I'm a wildlife biologist and would need the trimmers to maintain fields where I have Bluebird Nesting Box Runs and footpaths to other Nesting Boxes in the field. Not being able to make adjustments in the field to the carburetor (low & high and idle) is a major negative and possibly a deal killer. I work in places with differences in altitude and being able to adjust the carburetor is important. Is there a way to make to make it possible to make adjustments without taking things apart? I would appreciate feedback. Thank you.
#1 Make sure you put the one gallon oil in one gallon of 93 octane "exact amount"...#2 make sure you run at full throttle all the time to make sure the oil doesn't clog the engine... #3 Try to use Red Armor oil mix...Not advertising just saying...#4 Please let those weed eaters warm up 3 minutes before you use them...They will last longer!!! #5 GOD bless you all!!!
The engine does not go to high RPM just after cold start because it is a feature. It is in the digital ignition and it is made to permit the engine to warm up a little without immediate high loads. Extends engine life.
I’m late to the party here but watching the clips of it running I’d say the carb needs an adjustment. It shouldn’t be “four stroking” under load. The long warm up complaint also makes me suspect it’s running a bit lean but without having it in my hands I couldn’t tell you for certain. It will likely have a fair amount more power once the carb is set properly.
You know I’m not sure about that. Since making this video I have many more echo products and they all seem to like to be warmed up before first use of the day. I will say though that in the 3 or so years that I’ve started using echo it has been the most reliable equipment I’ve used. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I'll agree they do like to warm up, but it should be rippin even in the big weeds I'd think. Not bashing them at all, have several pieces of Echo equipment myself and love them all. Thinking about making my next trimmer a Husqvarna though just to try 'em out.
Also we prefer Echos cause no valve adjustments to deal with and they are way less maint then stihl our stihls man after the third and fourth adjustments they never run right again i have 4 fs 90 just sitting in my garage cause off no power.
Victor Rippe I agree. The valve adjustments are a pain. So it’s nice that the echo trimmers have no valves. I feel like I’m constantly having to adjust valves on the other brand.
Lawn Care Business Success Yes man now im saving money in maintenance no more expensive oil that stihl requires on the 4mix just regular echo oil and echos are more fuel efficient ive seen the savings big time.
I have a 12 year old FS90R but has been residential use since new and not run very hard. It was my grandfathers originally. I don't want to call it a piece of crap but it's been through 2 ignition coils, 2 carburetors, fuel lines, filter, air filter and spark plugs of course. Valves go out of adjustment every 10 or so hours. Starts 3-5 pulls cold and its just sort of lost its low end torque to get the head spinning fast from idle like it used to. It's the hardest thing to adjust the carb on I've ever seen. One minuscule little area in the high and low for it to run just right otherwise it runs like crap. I grew up beating on Echo weedwackers and never had to do hardly anything to them except for a tune up every 5 years or so and grease the flex shaft every other year to keep vibrations down. I won't be buying a Stihl to replace it when it dies, that's for sure! I sold my 9 year old SRM230 last year that I had purchased new that had 3-4 times the use of this FS90R and I flat out abused it, and it never gave me a seconds worth of trouble!
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I have a lawn service I started Out with echo products their weed eaters bog down and burn out quickly I haven't use this one to give a review but I have the edger It is great.
I just bought this for home use, and I can't believe anyone would say this is underpowered. Lmao. I'm not sure why anyone needs more power then this thing puts out, unless you want to cut down small trees with a trimmer.
Can’t get any easier and trouble free than this echo srm-2620. The machine has been great. No issues at all, and the speed feed 400 trimmer head is the best in the industry. Line up the arrows, put your string through the holes and pull out the other side until you have a even length on both sides, then twist the trimmer head parts to wind the line. Super simple. Refill your line in 2-3 minutes max. Thanks for watching.
I forgot to mention here’s a link to a video I did a few years ago showing how easy it is to load the trimmer line in this machine. ruclips.net/video/nIJnN-UeJ1Y/видео.html
I bet he has the throttle stop set at 60 percent. A lot of these professional lawn guys do that for longevity. I'm not a hundred percent sure how that works out as sometimes doing that will clog things
seems to me the only reason someone would need a full disclosure disclaimer is to say "i've been paid to say i like this product or service when i really don't like it or use it." and in answer to the top comment: i run the srm280 ( with black diamond line ), and my back up is last 2 or 3 year's 266t.
Actually the disclaimer is to be upfront and honest that I didn’t pay for the machine. Take it for what it’s worth. My reviews are always my honest opinion. Look at all my reviews. I’m always honest with what I don’t like about any product. Thanks for watching.
the reason for your disclaimer is clear enough when you made it. my point is, lately it seems like youtubers are pressured by certain kinds of viewers to make disclaimers in the first place about how they're given products by companies to review, rather than just doing an honest review, and viewers can take it or leave it. it feels defensive. but anyway, if disclaimers are your thing, more power to you.
kodiak wild ok. Thanks for clarifying. I think of it more like if I did the review first and you learned that I got the product for free at a later date that people would find that deceptive. My hope is that by being upfront and saying I got it for free first and then clearly my review points out the negative aspects regardless of how big or small they are it becomes clear that it is a honest review.
I use mine without the guard too. One day it broke off and was going to keep using it till I got it fixed.i ended up keeping it off and will never go back to using it with a guard lol
The model number and serial number are both laser etched on the engine casing and visible if you look at the space between the air filter and fuel tank above the emissions label. Thanks for watching.
This happens to all trimmers in tall grass. Make sure in tall grass you are going full throttle and in a sweeping motion so only the grass in front of the trimmer is being cut. Move in only as the grass gets knocked down. Thanks for watching.
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Let me know in the comments your experience with this trimmer or what your favourite trimmer model is and why?
mines been acting up it'll run normal for about 20 minutes or so then it starts bogging/cutting off and if i fill it up with more gas runs normal then repeats same crap, i removed the spark arrestor just incase no difference and cleaned the spark plug i dunno whats up with it.
I just bought an SRM225 AND A PAS225 BRAND NEW. They start with one pull! I say yes to that feature.
@@billybobbob3003 exactly how the old used echos I bought acted.
26cc ?
@@bambinopons3505 it’s a 25.4cc engine. Thanks for watching.
Just went out and bought this trimmer a couple days ago based on your review of it and dude, this thing womps man. Super impressed. Going from an srm225 to this is like going from a civic to a gto. It's only a tad heavier than the 225 but has so much more power. Thanks for your help man! Guys like you that do these reviews help guys like me that research for weeks before buying something.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Glad it helps. I’m like you and research everything I buy until I’m blue in the face and have literally scoured the internet for everything I can find on that purchase. People think that because I get some products for free that it will be biased. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s more like companies better bring their “A” game if they want stuff reviewed because I know what it’s like to spend your hard earned money and do all the research to make sure you get the right product. Congratulations on your new trimmer. Make sure you use the echo red armor oil if you can. That stuff is awesome and will make your trimmer run like new for years. I used my trimmer now for two and a half seasons with no issues at all. Haven’t even done any maintenance on it. Didn’t change the air filter or spark plug. Still the originals, and I use the 87 octane gas but I’ve always used the red armor. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess thanks for the reply! Yeah, I've used red armor religiously in all my machines. I just buy the whole premix bottle. Little expensive but it's convenient and I only do 2 yards. And I come to this channel specifically for unbiased reviews, I can tell it's sincere. All this time later and it's still running great, that's awesome man. As for line, what's worked best for you? I'm really digging black diamond.
I’d say the black diamond is the best I’ve used so far in terms of having the best balance of features. It cuts the best, creates little vibration and lasts comparably as long as some other lines. The gatorline square I’ve used in the past was my previous favorite. It cut nice but created lots of vibration. It was tough line though. Lasted a long time but it also hurt a lot more if you got hit buy a broken piece.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Awesome, yeah, I was looking into the square magnum gatorline, just for its longevity, but I considered it's vibration. Thanks for the insight dude
No problem. Thanks for watching.
I bought one from my local dealer and they adjusted the carb for my elevation before I used it and I have no bogging issues when cold. I love this trimmer
That’s awesome. It’s a great trimmer for sure. I still love mine. Thanks for watching. 👍
just purchased a 2620 srm and it rocks ....... need pockets on those t-shirts ....... my srm 2601 lasted 20years !!!! great video
Thanks for watching. 👍
Good information, I noticed a 1.62 gear reduction on the srm2620aa (Home Depot) priced 100 more than the SRM225 that I currently use. I find the 225 lacks power in tough grass and is very fuel efficient to use mowing in the rough. The SRM225 has been a great trimmer the past two years. People tell me STIHL is better but when I priced out a comparable model, its more expensive and the 4-Mix engines require additional maintenance.
Stihl is better is a myth. I’ve used Stihl for 10 years in my business and the 4 mix engines were a pain. Constantly needed valve adjustments. All the echo trimmers are made in the USA with Japanese engines. Quality through and through. Been using echo now since the beginning of 2017 and have done almost zero maintenance except for recently cleaning the spark arrestor screen. Still original spark plugs and air filters and I only use regular grade gas. Always starts, always works, used everyday in my business. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Appreciate your time to provide honest feedback. I really like the speed feed 400 feature on the SRM-225.
Love the 225 echo.
I just picked one of these up at a yard sale for twenty bucks! I’M STOKED!
That’s a great deal. Best of luck with it. Thanks for watching.
$20? That's free!!! Just picked one up for $150 barely used and I'm very happy with my purchase
I bought the same one in August. Its my third trimmer for the business. I do like the light weightiness but to be honest I haven't used it much. My employee uses it. I bought a Edger Attachment for it. I haven't spent enough time to learn how to use the attachment yet though lol. Nice Review!
Craig Thurston Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos.
Its a great unit ive had mine for over 6 months i take my guards off and i use the speedfeed 450 instead it feels more balanced.
Victor Rippe Nice! Good to know. This one will be my main trimmer for 2018. Thanks for watching.
Great review man! Maybe you can get your hands on the “T” and see what you think!
Massey Landscape Service Yeah maybe at some point I’ll get the T version.
It’s the same trimmer just the gearing at the end of the shaft is the difference. Don’t spend 400 dollars on a new trimmer just buy the end gearing attachment for like 30 bucks and put it on
I brought one last summer love the power
Yeah it’s great. The 2620 and 2620T are still my favourite trimmers. Thanks for watching.
I have the T model and it has worked well for about three years. I have 6acres with house, fences, garage, and trees to work around and I am pretty abusive with my tools but I maintain them well. I use only the Red Armor fuel and is more than strong enough for me. I don't know any thing about the other models but the T is pretty good. Red Armor is pretty expensive but I tried the other "popular" brands of fuel and they made the engine clater and there was a reduction of power.
I have an echo srm 230 and a 266T....both great machines....also 2 echo chain saws that never get used..lol....love them all.
Awesome. I love my echo equipment as well. Thanks for watching.
Great video bro! It’s an awesome trimmer for daily lawn maintenance. Found it to struggle a bit in overgrown grass or trying to edge with it sometimes, but it’s also priced about $100 cheaper than a good commercial trimmer.
Lawn and Beyond LLC That’s a good assessment. It’s perfect for regular weekly maintenance. Thanks for watching.
i thought it is a commercial trimmer
i thought these are commercial trimmers....i have an srm 230 and a 266t...both great trimmers,both have the 300 hr. emissions rating.
It is a commercial trimmer. I have been using mine as my main trimmer now. Weekly lawns and some occasional tall stuff. It has been working fine. Especially since switching to the .105 echo black diamond trimmer line.
Your cool. Spot on about the warming up thing.
Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I'm thinking the clutch has to warm up
How well has it held up? I've been on a verge of buying one.
Overall they have held up good. No major issues to report. Thanks for watching.
6:00 I havent experienced that. I have a terrible time starting my brand new SMR-2620, but once it fires, a couple revs and it's ready to go full bore. But it takes 15-20 pulls. The primer bulb only fills half way, I think that's an indication of a problem.
I just got one after I saw ur video liked more then redmax bcz230tc which I liked bc it super light. I like this echo even more then my shiandaiwa 242.
Nice 👍. It’s a awesome unit. I still use it everyday. Thanks for watching.
I have the srm 225. would I notice a difference with the 2620 to be worth the upgrade? I wanted to try the edger.
I have not used a 225 model but the 2620 series is their top of line offering. From others that have used both they have said it is a huge upgrade in power. I use mine everyday in my lawn care business and it is an absolute beast. Thanks for watching.
I have the 225, I think the 2620 is just featherlite because the 225 is heavy as shit after a half n hour of holding onto it
@@jonnysnipes3123 That's a surprise. Thought the 2620 would be heavier. Good to hear. Maybe it's the balance?
@@1thinkhealthy not sure I do regret spending the extra 100 dollars for the 2620 tho because the 225 just gets heavy after a days worth of using however the 225 is still an awesome trimmer all I’m saying is just spend the extra 100 for the 2620
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I had the 2620 PAS for a bit now. I like it but it's heavier. Not too bad. The one thing I don't like is it's very hot where I rest my arm. Maybe I can come up with some contraption to help with that.
Hoping to get the edger attachment next Spring.
I use a 2620 every day of the week on 80 yards ,hard AF on it and it runs and runs
That proves my point as to why I say my slogan for echo equipment is “no excuses”. Thanks for watching.
Carb needs to be adjusted on that unit, sounds like. I adjusted mine after it broke in. They come lean. Richened it up a little and it runs way smoother and cooler.
It’s possible. In its defence I got it sent to me straight from echo. Normally my dealer would do a pdi on all equipment to make sure it’s setup correctly for the area and altitude. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess mine was the same way when I got it. Felt sluggish in the middle. Maybe get someone to tune it real quick. Made a world of difference on mine.
They don’t come lean they come rich. Echo would never send out trimmers lean because people who aren’t mechanically inclined would burn up their pistons lol. It’s bogging because it’s running rich, just balance it out by giving it a quick tuneup only if you are mechanically inclined tho and know how to do that stuff. Some people don’t know how to do that stuff and start digging their fingers in there thinking it’s no big deal until they realized they destroyed a 400 dollar machine because they ran it too lean
whats the length of line to fill the spool to max?
Not sure of exact length but I grab the line and pull it off the spool from one hand stretched out all the way to the other hand like wings on an aeroplane. I can get 3 lengths of that to fit the spool. Thanks for watching.
Precision edging at its best!! Nice work!!
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
I’ve always been a husky man! Till I bought this echo ! This thing is awesome
I've had issues with both models loosing the heat gard falling off and the muffler burning my four arm.
Now that you own the 2620t model as well, do you feel that the ‘t’ model has the power that you felt was lacking in the 2620?
I used the T model for 3 years. It felt like it definitely had way more torque and was my favorite between the two 2620 models. I don’t use it anymore as I’ve switched to battery trimmers but the 2620T was my favorite gas trimmer that I had used in my career. Thanks for watching.
This was a great review. Very detailed!
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching. 👍
Great review thanks.and same to you with your end statement bid nice of you to throw that in there..
I appreciate that sentiment in return. Thanks for watching.
Just in the market for handheld. Thanks for the video 🙏. I don't like to adjust the valve.
Mow Express Lawn Care Glad it helped. Adjusting valves is not a hard process. I did a video on my channel showing how it’s done but it gets to be a pain when it’s seems like it needs to be done every month. That’s why I will probably use this echo as my main trimmer in 2018 instead of the other brand.
How do I stop gas from leaking out of the tank. I’m used to edging with the unit upside down. Like you in the video
Not sure what you mean. It should not be leaking fuel when upside down. You should be able to use a two stroke machine in any position. None of my 2620 series machines leak fuel. Thanks for watching.
Lawn Care Business Success thanks for responding. As I was using it today. Gas was leaking from the entering two lines into the gas tank. Only when I flip the trimmer upside down. Can I email you pictures? Thanks
Good review, its only the Stihl 4-mix that has the valves to maintain. others are proper 2 stroke. I have just got one of these on demo in England, the guard and trigger handle and loop handle are different but noticed the engine took a few mins to warm up. I hoped that's as its new but you're saying it does that after a year still?
Hey sorry. I never got a notification for this comment. Sorry for the late response. Yes when you start it in the morning you do have to wait about 10 seconds or so before pulling the trigger.
The bogging is just the result of using a standard two stroke and meeting EPA compliance. As said a simple carb adjustment is all that's needed to eliminate this issue. Also you have to look hard at the advertising (which baffles me) to find the reason for the lower weight compared to the next step down in the Echo line....the crankcase is magnesium not the cheaper and heavier aluminum found in others. Also worth noting is an excellent two stage air filter.
They are definitely great machines. Thanks for watching.
Where is the carb adjustment on this? Just below the primer bulb?
Sorry I’m not sure exactly. I’ve never had to mess with the carburetor. It always just runs great for me. Thanks for watching.
There’s a plug you have to remove. I think it’s near the bulb. I believe that is the high screw. I think you adjust low on the top.
I’m late to the race but great review. What trimmer were you previously running? I thought the engine was extremely powerful compared to the one it replaced.
Before I switched to Echo I was using a Stihl KM-110 Kombi with trimmer attachment. Thanks for watching.
Lawn Care Business Success gotcha. Stihl’s 4mix stuff is strong for sure.
I’ve since had the opportunity to try the 2620T model for comparison. I tried it a year ago and haven’t looked back since. The “T” stands for extra torque. It’s the same exact same trimmer as the standard 2620 with just different gearing in the trimmer head. It’s now my go to trimmer. All the power of other trimmers I’ve used in the past. With all the great features and reliability of the standard 2620.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess Where I live it's stihl country but I'm not a pro so I never got great service from my dealer. I bought all Echo equipment and have never had an issue other than primer bulbs cracking which is an easy fix. Echo all the way!
Oh same here. It’s Stihl everywhere. They are very aggressive about their marketing and painting a picture that because you can buy some echo products at home depot that makes them junk. Guess what there are two levels of equipment residential grade and pro grade just like Stihl. In fact all Stihl residential grade equipment is indicated by the predominantly grey plastic housing as opposed to the orange on the pro stuff. But you can only buy their residential grade equipment at dealers. Does that make it better than echo. Not a chance. In real world use their pro equipment does not even compare to echo in terms of reliability. I know because I use to run all Stihl pro equipment. But people buy into the marketing. Even the dealers. I had my dealer tell me that echo is junk and all made in China. I told him no it’s not I’ve been to the echo factory in Chicago 3 times and have seen the products being built. What they don’t tell you is that if the dealer dedicated say 80% of their store to display Stihl vs the other brands they get incentives.
I was looking for reviews on the 2620 trimmer and found your channel! I run stihl trimmers. And I LOVE my BR 700x blower by stihl. I use to run Husqvarna. The one thing I like about stihl is the auto choke. Set choke and it will turn off on its own. But I am looking at possibly buying a 2620. But the common complaint is they don’t seem like there is enough power . That concerns me a little... are these your main trimmers or do you still have stihl on your trailer?
Yes these are the main trimmers now. I don’t use Stihl at all anymore. All ECHO all the time. Try a 2620T model. The “T” stand for more torque. I used the regular 2620 in this video for a year or so then tried the “T” version and it instantly became my main trimmer. It’s all I use now. Exact same machine except different gearing in the trimmer head giving it tons of power equal to any Stihl I’ve used. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess would you say the 2620t is more powerful than the fs91r or about the same?
Or maybe less????
How mich does this one weigh compared to the 225?
I hope you and/or some with experience with the Echo 2620/2620T can answer my questions. I'm very interested in the Trimmer, and was ready to pull the trigger on getting two of the units, but it was brought to my attention that users can adjust the carburetor without removing it and removing a screw that prevents adjusting... ???
I'm not a Lawn Care professional, I'm a wildlife biologist and would need the trimmers to maintain fields where I have Bluebird Nesting Box Runs and footpaths to other Nesting Boxes in the field. Not being able to make adjustments in the field to the carburetor (low & high and idle) is a major negative and possibly a deal killer. I work in places with differences in altitude and being able to adjust the carburetor is important. Is there a way to make to make it possible to make adjustments without taking things apart?
I would appreciate feedback. Thank you.
Hey man. I know it’s a long while later 😂😂 but did you ever find an answer to this?
Can you use 50:1 premix fuel?
Sure can. Thanks for watching.
Hi any information on 2620t
#1 Make sure you put the one gallon oil in one gallon of 93 octane "exact amount"...#2 make sure you run at full throttle all the time to make sure the oil doesn't clog the engine... #3 Try to use Red Armor oil mix...Not advertising just saying...#4 Please let those weed eaters warm up 3 minutes before you use them...They will last longer!!! #5 GOD bless you all!!!
Good tips. Thanks for watching.
The engine does not go to high RPM just after cold start because it is a feature. It is in the digital ignition and it is made to permit the engine to warm up a little without immediate high loads. Extends engine life.
Lokanas Ok Interesting. Thanks for the info. I’ve never experienced that on any of the Stihl or Honda trimmers I’ve used over the past 12 years.
That's probably because it's a part of their technical philosophy. I've seen this feature in most of ECHO trimmers/brushcutters.
I’m late to the party here but watching the clips of it running I’d say the carb needs an adjustment. It shouldn’t be “four stroking” under load. The long warm up complaint also makes me suspect it’s running a bit lean but without having it in my hands I couldn’t tell you for certain. It will likely have a fair amount more power once the carb is set properly.
You know I’m not sure about that. Since making this video I have many more echo products and they all seem to like to be warmed up before first use of the day. I will say though that in the 3 or so years that I’ve started using echo it has been the most reliable equipment I’ve used. Thanks for watching.
@@LawnCareBusinessSuccess I'll agree they do like to warm up, but it should be rippin even in the big weeds I'd think. Not bashing them at all, have several pieces of Echo equipment myself and love them all. Thinking about making my next trimmer a Husqvarna though just to try 'em out.
It's a carburetor engine. Totally normal to not ramp up speed instantly when not yet warmed up.
Also we prefer Echos cause no valve adjustments to deal with and they are way less maint then stihl our stihls man after the third and fourth adjustments they never run right again i have 4 fs 90 just sitting in my garage cause off no power.
Victor Rippe I agree. The valve adjustments are a pain. So it’s nice that the echo trimmers have no valves. I feel like I’m constantly having to adjust valves on the other brand.
Lawn Care Business Success Yes man now im saving money in maintenance no more expensive oil that stihl requires on the 4mix just regular echo oil and echos are more fuel efficient ive seen the savings big time.
I have a 12 year old FS90R but has been residential use since new and not run very hard. It was my grandfathers originally. I don't want to call it a piece of crap but it's been through 2 ignition coils, 2 carburetors, fuel lines, filter, air filter and spark plugs of course. Valves go out of adjustment every 10 or so hours. Starts 3-5 pulls cold and its just sort of lost its low end torque to get the head spinning fast from idle like it used to. It's the hardest thing to adjust the carb on I've ever seen. One minuscule little area in the high and low for it to run just right otherwise it runs like crap. I grew up beating on Echo weedwackers and never had to do hardly anything to them except for a tune up every 5 years or so and grease the flex shaft every other year to keep vibrations down. I won't be buying a Stihl to replace it when it dies, that's for sure!
I sold my 9 year old SRM230 last year that I had purchased new that had 3-4 times the use of this FS90R and I flat out abused it, and it never gave me a seconds worth of trouble!
John Doe no you idiot
I’ve used stihl and echo all models. I prefer the “smoothness” of the echo motors , stihl seems the be too load and vibrate
Me too. I also find Stihl much more temperamental, requiring more maintenance and harder to start. Thanks for watching.
Спасибо за видео! Подскажите пожалуйста 🙏- стоит ли покупать Echo Pas 2620 Американской сборки 🇺🇸 или лучше Японской 🇯🇵? И чем они между собой отличаются? Заранее благодарю вас за ответ!🙏🤷♂️🇺🇦🇺🇸
I have a lawn service I started
Out with echo products their weed
eaters bog down and burn out quickly I haven't use this one to
give a review but I have the edger
It is great.
You would probably like the 3020 2620 bigger brother:)
Yes I may have to try one of the new 3020’s.
I say go with the shindaiwa t262 with the steel drive shaft and 20" cut swath, better trigger.
how much$ of 3020 and 2620?
whats the difference between the echo srm 266 and the echo srm 2620???????
The biggest difference is the 2620 having a magnesium engine which makes it a pound lighter than the 266.
great review
Hazardra Lawn Care Thank you! 👍
I just bought this for home use, and I can't believe anyone would say this is underpowered. Lmao. I'm not sure why anyone needs more power then this thing puts out, unless you want to cut down small trees with a trimmer.
Yes it’s a beast indeed. Thanks for watching.
Dude! You just said it yourself! “For home use”. Try and put this through 15 jungles a day and than come back with your opinion.
@@BigMike-Soetoro How many jungles have you actually been in? 🤪
@@Theyralltakenfu 🤦🏻♂️ 🤦🏻♂️ 🤦🏻♂️
Black max 2in1 egger/string trimmer
A big deal for me is how user-friendly these things are. I could take a month learning how to fit a nylon wire
Can’t get any easier and trouble free than this echo srm-2620. The machine has been great. No issues at all, and the speed feed 400 trimmer head is the best in the industry. Line up the arrows, put your string through the holes and pull out the other side until you have a even length on both sides, then twist the trimmer head parts to wind the line. Super simple. Refill your line in 2-3 minutes max. Thanks for watching.
I forgot to mention here’s a link to a video I did a few years ago showing how easy it is to load the trimmer line in this machine. ruclips.net/video/nIJnN-UeJ1Y/видео.html
Lawn Care Business Success thank you.
That trimmer needs the carb adjusted it's bogging.
I bet he has the throttle stop set at 60 percent. A lot of these professional lawn guys do that for longevity. I'm not a hundred percent sure how that works out as sometimes doing that will clog things
Shindaiwa just feel better in the hand
seems to me the only reason someone would need a full disclosure disclaimer is to say "i've been paid to say i like this product or service when i really don't like it or use it."
and in answer to the top comment: i run the srm280 ( with black diamond line ), and my back up is last 2 or 3 year's 266t.
Actually the disclaimer is to be upfront and honest that I didn’t pay for the machine. Take it for what it’s worth. My reviews are always my honest opinion. Look at all my reviews. I’m always honest with what I don’t like about any product. Thanks for watching.
the reason for your disclaimer is clear enough when you made it. my point is, lately it seems like youtubers are pressured by certain kinds of viewers to make disclaimers in the first place about how they're given products by companies to review, rather than just doing an honest review, and viewers can take it or leave it. it feels defensive. but anyway, if disclaimers are your thing, more power to you.
kodiak wild ok. Thanks for clarifying. I think of it more like if I did the review first and you learned that I got the product for free at a later date that people would find that deceptive. My hope is that by being upfront and saying I got it for free first and then clearly my review points out the negative aspects regardless of how big or small they are it becomes clear that it is a honest review.
Take that guard off and it will rip like a beast
I prefer the guard on. Thanks for watching.
I use mine without the guard too. One day it broke off and was going to keep using it till I got it fixed.i ended up keeping it off and will never go back to using it with a guard lol
Which guard ??
@@alexandro4169 the gaurd on the head
I like the echo srm 210 better
Gotta use what works best for you and your business. Thanks for watching. 👍
Hey where’s the serial number
Pls had lawnmower stolen trying to mark down our serial numbers for the weed cutters we have
The model number and serial number are both laser etched on the engine casing and visible if you look at the space between the air filter and fuel tank above the emissions label. Thanks for watching.
Thank you brother
Get a shindaiwa M262
I hate the way the head tangles long grass on it
This happens to all trimmers in tall grass. Make sure in tall grass you are going full throttle and in a sweeping motion so only the grass in front of the trimmer is being cut. Move in only as the grass gets knocked down. Thanks for watching.
2620t has more torque
always let everything warm up, that's an engine not a motor you let engines warm up