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.
How about the edger attachment (99944230001) for the ECHI SRM2620T? Anyone tried that? How quickly can the head be switched? Or am I better off paying significantly more money for a dedicated stick edger?
Biggest advantage withstraight shaft edge besides line of sight is hand fatigue, curved edges require more hand and arm strength to stabilize as it aways wants to till toward you (rotate) as weight of tool is not in line but offset. On short run no problem, but in my case edging many hundreds of feet at one time it gets tiresome.
That depends on brand. For instance, both the ECHO PE-266 (curved) and ECHO PE-266S (straight) feature flex cables. Unfortunately, STIHL does not publish the parts manuals as public (at least not that I could find) so I can't comment on what they are made of. At least for ECHO however, both drive shafts and drive cables carry a lifetime warranty!
Is a flex cable better for the engine and the blade because it provides some cushioning if the blade hits a hard object whereas a driveshaft would have no way to dissipate any shock.
edboy343 cut grass & Mr. Cut Lawn Care, LLC Oh, for sure it can be done, but down here in FL, if you try and push an edger with the wheel on the grass through a bi-weekly or overgrown yard, you quickly see what an advantage keeping the wheel on the concrete is! :)
I think the main reason curve trimmers and edgers are cheaper is because they use a flexible driveline while the straight shaft machines can have a solid driveline. Some straight shaft machines still have a flexible driveline though. Curved trimmers don't required a gearbox on the end so thats another reason curved trimmers are cheaper but both curved and straight edgers have gear boxes.
Good video. I laughed so hard when you said "if you wear sandals " I thought who would ever wear sandals while doing yard work?! But I'm sure there are a hand full of people that do.
Come by my neighborhood (Fleming Island, FL) and you'll see people weed wacking in shorts and flip-flops. I do steel toe boots and full length jeans. Miserable in 100 degree heat and humidity, but not as miserable as a trip to the ER. Thinking I might start wearing those chaps I have for chain sawing.
There is a cable driving curved shaft vs *most* straight shaft being solid shaft driven. With a solid drive shaft you dont lose power and torque from the cable flexing, you also see less break over time.
All the debate on what makes a curved shaft cost less than a straight shaft trimmer. The reason is that the curved shaft edger uses a string trimmer gearbox. It shares all those parts with the string trimmer. A simple economy of scale a straight shaft edger doesn't have because of the angle of the gear set.
@@josephmartin2362 curved shaft and straight shaft use the same flex cable drive shaft. Solid shaft units are few and far between these days. Due to expense and vibration.
The curved shaft tool has a flex shaft internal and the straight has a more robust drive shaft that is better suited to high use commercial level continuous operation. That's why the straight shaft tools are usually higher priced.
Hi Brad. Greetings from the Emerald Isle. Thanks so much for the video and comparison of the curved v straight shaft edger. I’m in the process of buying one and wanted to check out the pros and cons of each. Thanks to one of your commentators my mind is made up. Straight shaft edger for me because of the more solid internal workings. Keep up the great work and enjoy your summer. From a newbie gardener here in Ireland. Cheers. Joe
Good video, but I do wish you would learn that the word is straight NOT shtraight! I know know that Denzil Washington can only say Shtreet, Shtraight, Shtring, Frushtrated, Depreshed etc, etc but why you do you all have to copy his speech impediment. Or is it that you don’t even realise that you are doing it? Like people who say somethink, nothink etc, etc. 😊
as bad as it sounds if one of my customers have their car parked off the driveway where the tire is half in the grass I will skip that little bit. should teach em not to park in the grass on the day I show up.
The only major difference I see between the 2 types other than the obvious, is the gearbox. Both have a pinion gear, but the ring gear is different between the 2 types. Curved uses a type of beveled gear, while the straight uses a double helical gear. I would imagine that this, is where the extra cost comes into play.
Big difference I see between your edgers is that the straight is the Attachment System and the curved is not. Without model numbers I can't tell what power head is used, but my bet would be the curved has a slightly smaller more "home consumer quality" head. Adding a bend to metal is always a more expensive manufacturing operation - not less expensive. I'm sure Echo buys their tubing bulk not as a finished part. An attachment system with its included attachment is always going to be more expensive than a non-attachment system due to the addition of the parts it takes to make a system attachable. I've got an older PAS-265 with the stringtrimmer and edger attachments. The 265 was purchased at a equipment supplier that services landscaping companies versus my older curved head trimmer that was purchased at HomeDepot. The quality differences between the two was significant. Spending a bit more for the higher quality unit was absolutely the right thing to do, the 265 has been a rock solid workhorse for me over the past 10 years where the curved shaft home-depot junker lasted 2 seasons (it's just me for home use, not a pro.) I found a similar difference in quality when I went to a backpack blower. Unless you use your small engines a LOT, save yourself some headaches and buy the expensive pre-mixed gas that comes in gallon cans - it won't destroy your carburetor unlike ethanol fuel (with or without some sort of stabilizer / ethanol neutralizing additive) does. Or find a source for quality non-ethanol fuel.
Sorry for the confusion. They make attachment systems for both curved and straight shaft edger, so that is not actually a difference. It is just that I needed to display both and that is what I had.
@@CopperCreekCuts I still agree with Walt over the less expensive for home use vs. commercial use. The straight attachment CANNOT be used on the less powerful PAS (225) head. Only the 2620 head can use the straight edger. I am certain that the components in the shaft and gearbox are bigger, more robust and need more power to use. I like your videos but truly this is the REAL difference between the two, not the insignificant points that you brought up in the video.
Thanks for the review. On the advice of my son in law, I use only hi-test gas with Stabil in my small engines. Learned the hardway; that darned ethanol breaks down! Would like to know are straight shaft trimmers a solid rod with bearings? Are the curved ones cable driven? That would explain a price differential. Have you ever used those saw blades on your trimmer. We are trying to reclaim 19 acres of pasture that has not been maintained for probably five years. The fellow that owned the property became ill and then died; his widow could not deal with the property and moved into a condo. I am trying to find the least cost way of clearing the oak and maple saplings (
I don't think I've ever used a straight shaft edger, always used the curved ones. Take those wheels off & put Skid plates on them, reduces the weight and you can move quicker.
I couldn't agree more, I have a straight shaft edger and I love it more than my curved shaft edger, I also wear Steel Toe Shoes while using ANY piece of power equipment
I normally use some old steel toe rubber boots i have from working in the industrial sector. Waste not want not. Also good for keeping clippings off pants while trimming or chemical off you while spraying
My question would be, which CC to choose from, either 21.2 CC or 25.4 CC ??? Obviously the more CC the better but, is there any big difference in performance?
I can only speak from one anecdotal experience. I had a 25CC poulan pro and tried to use a generic hedge trimmer attachment and couldnt because it stalled out. Then used a 29 or 30CC (can't remember) and it was able to run the same attachment. So yeah, it can make a big difference!
Great video Brad 😎👍 I just ordered a new straight shaft edger today. I've always used a curved shaft before but, heard good benefits to having a straight shaft. Hope I like it!
I still have some about gas edgers go back one of three horsepower on a private horsepower they work better on some jobs but we have both bit and straight it just just what they are more comfortable with so we have all three of themand that's what you comfortable with picture of you tools and they would take care of you that the money maker picture of each other and take care of yourself good luck at 1
I can’t wait till I have my straight shaft edger, just a few weeks! Good comparison video, I’ve always used curved stick edgers and trimmers recently switched to a straight shaft trimmer and love it, so I’m going to try the straight edger as well!
That is fun! I hope it comes sooner! :) The differences in straight/curved edger are not as dramatic as straight/curved trimmer, but you will still be able to tell a difference and figure out which you prefer! :)
Hi, I purchased an echo225sb and I am looking for a blower and curved shaft edger attachments. How would I find the correct model numbers so that they are compatible?
I mean in a perfect world, yeah, but I have neighborhoods where two cars are parked abreast and there are INCHES to edge on either side, so it was an issue for me.
I have a curved shafted echo gt-200r trimmer. I have really strong Bermuda grass in Arizona and I’m trying to figure out the way to use my trimmer for edging and removing the grass for winter seed. I see all the blade options for straight shaft but not much for curved. What do you suggest? I’m tempted to use this edger you recommend right through the lawn to help break up the Bermuda getting it ready for winter seed.
Do you have a video on how to use the curve shaft edger. Is the blade supposed to touch the sidewalk while going down and edging. Or is it supposed to be in between the dirt and sidewalks
We started with a curved shaft Stihl....so that's going to be our preference I think. All in what you are used to I think ...although I hear straight shafts are better for taller folks.
I have never been accused of being taller folk so I don't know about that, but the straight shaft attachment I use is easier to hang up in the trailer because it doesn't curve! But yes, ultimately everything is what works best for you :)
The explanation I was given - the higher cost of the straight-shaft machines - was due to the increased amount of moving parts - there are various gears and whatnot. with a rod going down the inside of the shaft housing connecting the trimmer to the motor, with sprockets and worm gears and the like at both ends. In the curved shaft it's a simple cable that runs down to the trimmer head. I think this is why you often don't see people putting saw blades on the curved shaft trimmers.
And that is the same explanation I gave on a video last year about straight shaft vs curved string trimmers. The only rub with edgers is that if you compare the parts lists to a curved/straight shaft edger (same model, only difference is curved vs straight), the parts are the same! :O
"sprockets and worm gears and the like at both ends" of straight-shaft? What are you talking about? Simple splined connection at engine/clutch, and bevel reduction gear with splined shaft conection at the tool-end. Way more durable than whippy-sloppy speedo-cable drive, IMO. No gear-reduction with curved, obviously.
Did you take acting classes from infomercial actors, because that bit between the van was HORRENDOUS acting. Im positive that. You are able to accomplish a straight line with the curved, if you had just applied patience. But I get it. All for the effect.
I wonder if the Echo 2620 25.4cc straight edger is discontinued. It’s not available on HomeDepot.com. I just bought the curved 225 but would much prefer the straight one. Maybe it’s just sold out because we’re in season
I suppose it is possible! When I looked at the curved and straight models right next to each other, the parts were nearly identical, so I don't know how different they are as far as specs and performance!
Would you advise having a strap attachment for your trimmer. Used my trimmer this past Tuesday to 'mow' the side of a steep hill at a customers home. Any advise on that? I stood at the top of the hill and worked my way down. Got close a few times and really cut the grass short short short. I am guessing that in time I will get the hang of it. It did beat having to get out the push mower and maneuver the hill. Thanks for you comparison video. I have a straight shaft from Echo with the edger/trimmer attachments to the power end.
All personal preference! I don't have many hills in Florida, but I know for ditches I really like my SRM3020 with handlebars and two point harness. Makes things so much easier and more comfortable than using a regular trimmer with no straps.
On a driveway like shown where you hard time going next to cars which is nearly impossible. Why would you just walk in the opposite direction with the curve the other way would be towards you and not the car. Not really a big deal just going opposite way.
In BC Canada the straight shaft edger for the kombi system is about $100 more. I bought the curved. I'm not in business, so I have no way to recoup any $$$ layout for garden tools. Just like keeping my place looking presentable.
My frustration comes from using it around my interlock which has metal mesh with large nails on the grass side. They hold the pavers from drifting. That’s how good interlock is done. But I don’t feel confortable when I contact this or the large nails with the edger. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Yeah especially got a lot big commercial property we don’t wanna walk all the way to my truck about apartments or large business area to get stick edge imagine 4 to 6 acres. So me and my friend trims and edge
Lawn size doesn't matter so much for edger, more about linear feet. Even then it is a question of how often are you going to be edging. Every week? Entry level should be fine. Once every two months? Might want something with more power.
Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care Thanks for the quick response. Any specific suggestions for an edgier that I plan to use once a week for the foreseeable future?
I can't stand curved shaft edgers. They are unbalanced, a royal pita when dealing with tight situations, and don't easily mount certain holders for stick equipment. I can deal with both types in regards to string trimmers, but I will always stand by straight shaft edgers over curved shaft ones despite the added cost.
Yeah but in my experience Curved Shaft always gives a cleaner cut, my guess is because its easier the hold a 90 degree angle with them, also I can get my edging done in nearly half the time.
I thank you again for a very informational video. I picked up a curved Redmax edger. I've used Redmax in the past and have nothing but good to say, however I can't find any current Redmax edgers online. Are they still in business??? Well, anyways,, I love me my edger and the results are amazing!!!!. I agree with you, I'll never edge with a stringer again. I'll use the string trimmer to trim and that's about it 😁. I enjoy your channel and FYI, I've subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work bro.
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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.
How about the edger attachment (99944230001) for the ECHI SRM2620T? Anyone tried that? How quickly can the head be switched? Or am I better off paying significantly more money for a dedicated stick edger?
Honestly it really looked like you were intentionally trying to make to curved shaft edger look harder to handle.
I know right! 🤣
But hes right,he just exaggerated that part to make a point.
Biggest advantage withstraight shaft edge besides line of sight is hand fatigue, curved edges require more hand and arm strength to stabilize as it aways wants to till toward you (rotate) as weight of tool is not in line but offset. On short run no problem, but in my case edging many hundreds of feet at one time it gets tiresome.
For those who want to know !! Straight shaft edgers has a solid driveshaft and the curved shaft has the WEAKER flex drive shaft :)
That depends on brand. For instance, both the ECHO PE-266 (curved) and ECHO PE-266S (straight) feature flex cables. Unfortunately, STIHL does not publish the parts manuals as public (at least not that I could find) so I can't comment on what they are made of. At least for ECHO however, both drive shafts and drive cables carry a lifetime warranty!
same with sthil on warranty.
Stihl uses flex cable on their curved units only. That and the bigger gear box are the reasons for the price difference from their curved to straight.
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Is a flex cable better for the engine and the blade because it provides some cushioning if the blade hits a hard object whereas a driveshaft would have no way to dissipate any shock.
Very well said, thank you. This is exactly what I needed to hear.
You are welcome, thank you for watching!
I have a curved shaft edger, when I get close to a car I'll edge on the inside and my results still come out clean like nothing happened
I do the same thing, just flip the edger and put the wheel in the grass and walk in the opposite direction
edboy343 cut grass & Mr. Cut Lawn Care, LLC Oh, for sure it can be done, but down here in FL, if you try and push an edger with the wheel on the grass through a bi-weekly or overgrown yard, you quickly see what an advantage keeping the wheel on the concrete is! :)
Copper Creek Cuts originally I just use my weed eater, if they're touchy about the edges than I'll use the edger
Interesting to see the difference between them, edges are not that common here in the uk.
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You can probably get away with cleaning up the edges you do have with trimmers! :)
Curved shaft trimmers are cheaper because most of them lack a gearbox in the head
Awesome brad! Thanks for the comparison! I personally like the straight shaft edger only because it’s easier to follow the straight shaft.
Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it! :)
Absolutely no problem! I love your videos!!!! I got a new mower and a new video is coming out this weekend on my channel!!!
I think the main reason curve trimmers and edgers are cheaper is because they use a flexible driveline while the straight shaft machines can have a solid driveline. Some straight shaft machines still have a flexible driveline though. Curved trimmers don't required a gearbox on the end so thats another reason curved trimmers are cheaper but both curved and straight edgers have gear boxes.
Great feedback, thanks for sharing and watching! :)
You do know you look like Ted Cruz
Lately I have also heard Jr Dos Santos! XD
I THINK ALL I GOT OUT OF THIS WAS THE SHAFT.
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Really enjoyed this style of video. You're a good speaker
Thank you! I appreciate that! :)
Good video. I laughed so hard when you said "if you wear sandals " I thought who would ever wear sandals while doing yard work?! But I'm sure there are a hand full of people that do.
Titan josh I was laughing at the same thing
I would hope NO ONE wears them, but like you said, someone, somewhere will!
Come by my neighborhood (Fleming Island, FL) and you'll see people weed wacking in shorts and flip-flops. I do steel toe boots and full length jeans. Miserable in 100 degree heat and humidity, but not as miserable as a trip to the ER. Thinking I might start wearing those chaps I have for chain sawing.
I do it in flip flops and shorts no problem. A little pain never hurt anyone
I like curved shaft because you have to stant closer to the straight shaft so dibbree flys to you also straight shafts are more heavy
Good points! Thank you for watching! :)
There is a cable driving curved shaft vs *most* straight shaft being solid shaft driven. With a solid drive shaft you dont lose power and torque from the cable flexing, you also see less break over time.
All the debate on what makes a curved shaft cost less than a straight shaft trimmer. The reason is that the curved shaft edger uses a string trimmer gearbox. It shares all those parts with the string trimmer. A simple economy of scale a straight shaft edger doesn't have because of the angle of the gear set.
I looked up the parts online and they look like they have the exact same gearing/parts. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Most Curved = Spring cable drive (less costly to manufacture), most Straight Shaft = machined steel drive shaft (more costly to manufacture)
@@josephmartin2362 curved shaft and straight shaft use the same flex cable drive shaft. Solid shaft units are few and far between these days. Due to expense and vibration.
The curved shaft tool has a flex shaft internal and the straight has a more robust drive shaft that is better suited to high use commercial level continuous operation. That's why the straight shaft tools are usually higher priced.
Is it odd ive been using straight edgers all my life and i had no idea curved existed
THE MORE YOU KNOW ;)
Yes
Hi Brad. Greetings from the Emerald Isle.
Thanks so much for the video and comparison of the curved v straight shaft edger.
I’m in the process of buying one and wanted to check out the pros and cons of each.
Thanks to one of your commentators my mind is made up. Straight shaft edger for me because of the more solid internal workings.
Keep up the great work and enjoy your summer.
From a newbie gardener here in Ireland. Cheers. Joe
I've used both. The biggest difference is the dirt on foot thing. I like curved shaft better...
Yeah it makes a huge difference.
Great video! I was on the fence last year about what one to get. I'm happy with my straight shaft edger.
Thank you! The good news is 'curved or straight' isn't a decision that will ruin you if you make the wrong one, it is pretty low stakes! :)
Good video, but I do wish you would learn that the word is straight NOT shtraight! I know know that Denzil Washington can only say Shtreet, Shtraight, Shtring, Frushtrated, Depreshed etc, etc but why you do you all have to copy his speech impediment. Or is it that you don’t even realise that you are doing it? Like people who say somethink, nothink etc, etc. 😊
as bad as it sounds if one of my customers have their car parked off the driveway where the tire is half in the grass I will skip that little bit. should teach em not to park in the grass on the day I show up.
I mean, that doesn't sound bad to me. You can't edge or string trim right next to their car if it on the grass! Too much liability.
The only major difference I see between the 2 types other than the obvious, is the gearbox. Both have a pinion gear, but the ring gear is different between the 2 types. Curved uses a type of beveled gear, while the straight uses a double helical gear. I would imagine that this, is where the extra cost comes into play.
I watch all of your video, you are helping me develop my lawn business thanks.
Thank you for the kind words and congrats on the business! :)
Wish could even buy them in New Zealand! Don't even exist here other than the Stihl kombi system one. That's the only option sadly.
That is crazy! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Is the Stihl kombi system no good? You sound like you don’t like it
Big difference I see between your edgers is that the straight is the Attachment System and the curved is not. Without model numbers I can't tell what power head is used, but my bet would be the curved has a slightly smaller more "home consumer quality" head. Adding a bend to metal is always a more expensive manufacturing operation - not less expensive. I'm sure Echo buys their tubing bulk not as a finished part.
An attachment system with its included attachment is always going to be more expensive than a non-attachment system due to the addition of the parts it takes to make a system attachable. I've got an older PAS-265 with the stringtrimmer and edger attachments. The 265 was purchased at a equipment supplier that services landscaping companies versus my older curved head trimmer that was purchased at HomeDepot. The quality differences between the two was significant. Spending a bit more for the higher quality unit was absolutely the right thing to do, the 265 has been a rock solid workhorse for me over the past 10 years where the curved shaft home-depot junker lasted 2 seasons (it's just me for home use, not a pro.) I found a similar difference in quality when I went to a backpack blower.
Unless you use your small engines a LOT, save yourself some headaches and buy the expensive pre-mixed gas that comes in gallon cans - it won't destroy your carburetor unlike ethanol fuel (with or without some sort of stabilizer / ethanol neutralizing additive) does. Or find a source for quality non-ethanol fuel.
Sorry for the confusion. They make attachment systems for both curved and straight shaft edger, so that is not actually a difference. It is just that I needed to display both and that is what I had.
@@CopperCreekCuts I still agree with Walt over the less expensive for home use vs. commercial use. The straight attachment CANNOT be used on the less powerful PAS (225) head. Only the 2620 head can use the straight edger. I am certain that the components in the shaft and gearbox are bigger, more robust and need more power to use. I like your videos but truly this is the REAL difference between the two, not the insignificant points that you brought up in the video.
@@sloppyjoe6243 i prefer the curve by good margin.
I'm not sure if you're trying to be funny or not 😂
At which part?
straight shaft has more torque ( can even bend the blade ) better for first time edging .
Thanks for the feedback!
Great video Brad! I've been wondering myself lately as to which I should go with! And after this video I can honestly tell you that I have no clue! 😂👌
lol
HAHA! I must have been clear as mud! ;)
Copper Creek Cuts haha I just say that because of the pros and cons of each. I'm not sure what is more important in an edger for me.
Hahaha
Curved is for home owners. That's its simple.
You wouldn’t want to run an edger that close to a nice rig anyway.
Hello 👋 what kind of microphone do you use in all your videos ?
If you're shaft if curved, quit tuggin on it lol
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haha
Is my echo pe 225 a good edger sir? Thanks
Thanks for the review. On the advice of my son in law, I use only hi-test gas with Stabil in my small engines. Learned the hardway; that darned ethanol breaks down! Would like to know are straight shaft trimmers a solid rod with bearings? Are the curved ones cable driven? That would explain a price differential. Have you ever used those saw blades on your trimmer. We are trying to reclaim 19 acres of pasture that has not been maintained for probably five years. The fellow that owned the property became ill and then died; his widow could not deal with the property and moved into a condo. I am trying to find the least cost way of clearing the oak and maple saplings (
I did use the saw blade one time before for a brush clearing job, it worked well! Especially for under 3" diameter stuff.
Jw, don’t the SS edgers use the same tubing as the SS trimmers?
Wouldn’t they be harder to use? since you have to hold it like a weed eater
Wouldn't which be harder to use? You hold straight or curved shaft edgers the same (generally, I'm sure some people are different).
I don't think I've ever used a straight shaft edger, always used the curved ones. Take those wheels off & put Skid plates on them, reduces the weight and you can move quicker.
That is a pretty wild notion! I would pay to see a video on that mod! ;)
The Stihl gear boxes come with the skid plates and are replaceable if you wear them out. Taking the wheel off is a simple procedure.
Interesting on the skid plate. Hadn't thought of that.
Send me a picture of the skid plate. bladesdown@yahoo.com
I'd also love to see the skid plate so i can do this as well please.. dacemaintenanceandlandscaping@gmail.com
No the companies just use it to gouge us same cost for both straight and bent
Straight shaft is better for me, because I'm 6 feet tall and the straight shaft is more comfortable for me.
5'9" shorty here, so I can't relate! ;)
Try being 6'7. It's hard to buy equpment.
Good info . What a video should 👍🏽be!
I appreciate it! Thank you for watching and commenting!
I couldn't agree more, I have a straight shaft edger and I love it more than my curved shaft edger, I also wear Steel Toe Shoes while using ANY piece of power equipment
I am a super safety nut, so I am right there with you on the steel toes! Thanks for watching! :)
I normally use some old steel toe rubber boots i have from working in the industrial sector. Waste not want not. Also good for keeping clippings off pants while trimming or chemical off you while spraying
My question would be, which CC to choose from, either 21.2 CC or 25.4 CC ??? Obviously the more CC the better but, is there any big difference in performance?
I can only speak from one anecdotal experience. I had a 25CC poulan pro and tried to use a generic hedge trimmer attachment and couldnt because it stalled out. Then used a 29 or 30CC (can't remember) and it was able to run the same attachment. So yeah, it can make a big difference!
wrong! green machine was the first stick edger.
Great video Brad 😎👍 I just ordered a new straight shaft edger today. I've always used a curved shaft before but, heard good benefits to having a straight shaft. Hope I like it!
Same here! Your shoes will get more dirt on them, though! :D
I still have some about gas edgers go back one of three horsepower on a private horsepower they work better on some jobs but we have both bit and straight it just just what they are more comfortable with so we have all three of themand that's what you comfortable with picture of you tools and they would take care of you that the money maker picture of each other and take care of yourself good luck at 1
Thanks for watching and commenting! :)
My first edger was a wooden stick with a sprocket on the end
Hey, that gets the job done, too! ;) Thanks for watching!
@@CopperCreekCuts Maybe if youre a meth-head running a lawn company, but in my case engine-edgers weren't a thing in the 70s (lest not in my area)
Price has nothing to do with which is popular but what the consumers are willing to pay for better system
If you say so.
Most of the edgers I have seen are curved.
I can’t wait till I have my straight shaft edger, just a few weeks! Good comparison video, I’ve always used curved stick edgers and trimmers recently switched to a straight shaft trimmer and love it, so I’m going to try the straight edger as well!
That is fun! I hope it comes sooner! :) The differences in straight/curved edger are not as dramatic as straight/curved trimmer, but you will still be able to tell a difference and figure out which you prefer! :)
What kind of edger should I use I don't have that big of a lawn and I'm only 12 years old
Cheapest one you can get and don't let the fuel go stale.
I like my curved shaft edger. I get a better view of what I'm edging, thus makes it easier.
Hi, I purchased an echo225sb and I am looking for a blower and curved shaft edger attachments. How would I find the correct model numbers so that they are compatible?
www.echo-usa.com I think there is only one blower and one curved shaft edger attachment in the PAS lineup, so it shouldn't be an issue! :)
Echo PAS straight shaft edger: www.echo-usa.com/Products/Pro-Attachment-Series/straight-shaft-edger-attachment
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No clue what that means, but thanks for watching! :D
You shouldnt be edging that close to customers cars anyways so thats notban issue for bent shafts
I mean in a perfect world, yeah, but I have neighborhoods where two cars are parked abreast and there are INCHES to edge on either side, so it was an issue for me.
I have a curved shafted echo gt-200r trimmer. I have really strong Bermuda grass in Arizona and I’m trying to figure out the way to use my trimmer for edging and removing the grass for winter seed. I see all the blade options for straight shaft but not much for curved. What do you suggest?
I’m tempted to use this edger you recommend right through the lawn to help break up the Bermuda getting it ready for winter seed.
I have Curve Shaft Edger STIHL HSE 70......it better for me....
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it!
Do you have a video on how to use the curve shaft edger. Is the blade supposed to touch the sidewalk while going down and edging. Or is it supposed to be in between the dirt and sidewalks
I guess that depends on how you want to use it, but I use it between the sidewalk and dirt.
@@CopperCreekCuts thank you sir. Perfect. You helped me
We started with a curved shaft Stihl....so that's going to be our preference I think. All in what you are used to I think ...although I hear straight shafts are better for taller folks.
I have never been accused of being taller folk so I don't know about that, but the straight shaft attachment I use is easier to hang up in the trailer because it doesn't curve! But yes, ultimately everything is what works best for you :)
I definitely prefer straight stick edger cause i am over 6 feet tall. I dont have to bent my back over so much
I been working in the lawn business for 30 years and I always prefer the curb one
Curb one?
The explanation I was given - the higher cost of the straight-shaft machines - was due to the increased amount of moving parts - there are various gears and whatnot. with a rod going down the inside of the shaft housing connecting the trimmer to the motor, with sprockets and worm gears and the like at both ends. In the curved shaft it's a simple cable that runs down to the trimmer head. I think this is why you often don't see people putting saw blades on the curved shaft trimmers.
And that is the same explanation I gave on a video last year about straight shaft vs curved string trimmers. The only rub with edgers is that if you compare the parts lists to a curved/straight shaft edger (same model, only difference is curved vs straight), the parts are the same! :O
"sprockets and worm gears and the like at both ends" of straight-shaft? What are you talking about? Simple splined connection at engine/clutch, and bevel reduction gear with splined shaft conection at the tool-end. Way more durable than whippy-sloppy speedo-cable drive, IMO. No gear-reduction with curved, obviously.
Wait a minute. I might be referring to your video! D'oh!
Jacques - Sorry, I'm not 100% familiar with the names of all the whatsits! :(
The Stihl straight shaft has a larger gear head on it. Looked at the FC 91 curved and FC 76 straight
I got a curve shaft trimmer from Husquvarna a while back I am loving it so far. Just want to get some more practice with it first before videoing.
They make a big difference in how a yard looks!
@@CopperCreekCuts Yes sir they do.
Did you take acting classes from infomercial actors, because that bit between the van was HORRENDOUS acting. Im positive that. You are able to accomplish a straight line with the curved, if you had just applied patience.
But I get it. All for the effect.
"OH NO! HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?!"
@@CopperCreekCuts it actually has. Haha. Dont get me wrong. I love the video. Very informative.
that belt is horrendous.
I wonder if the Echo 2620 25.4cc straight edger is discontinued. It’s not available on HomeDepot.com. I just bought the curved 225 but would much prefer the straight one. Maybe it’s just sold out because we’re in season
I thought they just released it earlier this year, so maybe they just don't have the supply? I am not sure, but great question!
Home Depot mostly sells the PE225. To really get one you should get it at an echo dealer or online
TopFin good point. It is available on Echo’s website directly I’ll just go that route!
Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care they’re back online at HD but I ordered it from our local lawn mower shop. Can’t wait to get that perfect edge!
I think the straight shaft has more torque and curved has a longer gear. I run a curve stihl and have run straight too and they're much heavier .
I suppose it is possible! When I looked at the curved and straight models right next to each other, the parts were nearly identical, so I don't know how different they are as far as specs and performance!
Would you advise having a strap attachment for your trimmer. Used my trimmer this past Tuesday to 'mow' the side of a steep hill at a customers home. Any advise on that? I stood at the top of the hill and worked my way down. Got close a few times and really cut the grass short short short. I am guessing that in time I will get the hang of it. It did beat having to get out the push mower and maneuver the hill. Thanks for you comparison video. I have a straight shaft from Echo with the edger/trimmer attachments to the power end.
All personal preference! I don't have many hills in Florida, but I know for ditches I really like my SRM3020 with handlebars and two point harness. Makes things so much easier and more comfortable than using a regular trimmer with no straps.
Thanks for putting that out - it was exactly what I needed to help understand some of the differences.
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
On a driveway like shown where you hard time going next to cars which is nearly impossible. Why would you just walk in the opposite direction with the curve the other way would be towards you and not the car. Not really a big deal just going opposite way.
In BC Canada the straight shaft edger for the kombi system is about $100 more. I bought the curved. I'm not in business, so I have no way to recoup any $$$ layout for garden tools. Just like keeping my place looking presentable.
Very nice comparison of both gives you a better idea of which one is better
Glad you think so!
Straight guy here. 👍
I bought the straight trimmer yesterday.
Very cool! I hope it works well for you!
I have a ruinous edger
My frustration comes from using it around my interlock which has metal mesh with large nails on the grass side. They hold the pavers from drifting. That’s how good interlock is done. But I don’t feel confortable when I contact this or the large nails with the edger. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks good video
IS ONE EASIER TO GUIDE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND GET A STRAIGHT CUT ?
Not to me, but might be to other people.
Is craftsmen edging blades good to use ?
Never used them but they are just pieces of metal, so not too much different about them other than wear rates.
Echos website also says straight shaft is more durable.
My guess would be because that drive shaft doesn't have to curve around any bends. Thanks for watching!
Great video. To the point and it's helped me make my decision
Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback!
How I can buy one in pakistan?
How much does it cost?
I apologize, I do not know!
@@CopperCreekCuts it's ok. no problem
3 year old video, will you still respond???
Nope. Oh, wait.
TEAM CURVE SHAFT🔥🔥🔥🔥
I like being offset from the line your edging.
Thanks for video. .
Personally I like straight shaft sticker for super overgrown edge. Curve shaft it like regular edge which mean I use trimmer for edging all the time.
Thanks for watching and the feedback. I know lots of other folks like using the trimmer for edging!
Yeah especially got a lot big commercial property we don’t wanna walk all the way to my truck about apartments or large business area to get stick edge imagine 4 to 6 acres. So me and my friend trims and edge
Well presented vid. Hadn't considered being offset from the debris stream with the curved one. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate the feedback!
@@CopperCreekCuts right on. Picked up the curved one yesterday and I like it. Thanks again and have a good day.
Hey Brad. Any recommendations on a stick edger for 1/2 acre lawn? Thanks.
Lawn size doesn't matter so much for edger, more about linear feet. Even then it is a question of how often are you going to be edging. Every week? Entry level should be fine. Once every two months? Might want something with more power.
Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care Thanks for the quick response. Any specific suggestions for an edgier that I plan to use once a week for the foreseeable future?
Tks for the information
It definitely helped
You are very welcome, thank you for watching!
Perfect video for me . Thank you
You are welcome!
Thanks for video. .
Curved one
I can't stand curved shaft edgers. They are unbalanced, a royal pita when dealing with tight situations, and don't easily mount certain holders for stick equipment. I can deal with both types in regards to string trimmers, but I will always stand by straight shaft edgers over curved shaft ones despite the added cost.
Good feedback, thanks for sharing!
Yeah but in my experience Curved Shaft always gives a cleaner cut, my guess is because its easier the hold a 90 degree angle with them, also I can get my edging done in nearly half the time.
@@losersquadhd1234 I get just as good of quality cuts from straight edgers as I would curved.
What do you think of the FC 90?? Stihl?
I've never used one but have no reason to doubt it is a solid piece of equipment. 28CC seems like it should be able to handle pretty much anything.
I thank you again for a very informational video. I picked up a curved Redmax edger. I've used Redmax in the past and have nothing but good to say, however I can't find any current Redmax edgers online. Are they still in business??? Well, anyways,, I love me my edger and the results are amazing!!!!. I agree with you, I'll never edge with a stringer again. I'll use the string trimmer to trim and that's about it 😁. I enjoy your channel and FYI, I've subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work bro.
Thanks for the vid. Good advice.
Glad it was helpful!
And Stihl still is beating them
In what metrics?
comment reading test and thank you
No, thank YOU!