Stihl FS 56 vs FS 70 vs Echo SRM 225 Homeowner Review of new string trimmer / weed eater
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Stihl FS 56 vs FS 70 vs Echo SRM 225 Homeowner Review
new string trimmer / weed eater / weed whacker
comparison of features and how i made my decision
Engine difference is that the FS70R has two ring pistons vs one ring on the 56 RC. Also the gear box on the FS70 has an extra ball bearing. The FS70 is tuned slightly different than the 56.
Funny how the dealer couldn’t tell him this information.
I have a troybuilt 27cc trimmer & have hated it almost from the first day , I have suffered with its difficult starting for too long now & it refuses to run very well this start of spring, no carburetor adjustments possible & the sore between my index & middle finger say its gotta go...thanks for the review on the Stihl , checked them out yesterday & going to go buy it today.
Thank you for making and posting this video, from the perspective of a homeowner and not a pro-trim service.
FS70 has 2 piston ring that gives it more compression/Horse Power and the the connecting rod is forged, the 56 has a stamped steel rod. Not that big of deal really but should be a little stronger when it come to power and durability, sad your dealer didn’t know this.
I have the Stihl 70 and absolutely love it.
I'm satisfied with my Stihl fs56 string trimmer for now it's my first Stihl weed eater ever used in my life I have a Stihl FS 90 R but the shaft is broken in half it still runs good the primer bulb is cracked on choke it starts up
Purchased a Stihl 56 RC today for $236 OTD with included 6-pack of synthetic 2-cycle Stihl oil (more than I'll need this year). Used it for about a half hour and I feel good that it was a solid purchase. I'm not a brand fan and own both Echo and Stihl trimmers and blowers but I needed a new trimmer today(!). Of my Echo's I started with an SRM-210 that withstood 10 years of brutal abuse (1 user tool that I cleaned and maintained). Gifted and replaced by an SRM-225 that seemed quite similar if not identical. Purchased a rural home and upgraded to the SRM-280 and the 225 became a wallhanger almost immediately. 225 became a parts donor for my hedge shear and will be put back into service. Had to order Echo parts today and my next trimmer will be the Echo 3020 but needing a trimmer today the Stihl 56 seemed to be the best value locally. Time will tell.
I am very happy with my FS 56 RCE that I bought several weeks ago. Five primes, full choke and one pull and it’s running. I like the straight through refill of the cutting head a lot better than the older cutting head that I had to disassemble to load it up. It is easier to start than my Husqvarna 28 L and is several pounds lighter, too. I did load it up with the professional orange/black trimmer line instead of the standard .095 orange line. I broke mine in with Stihl Moto Mix (50:1).
Power of weed eaters does makes a difference and the trimmer line does make a difference as well the trimmer head is called auto speed feed trimmer head that trimmer head is awesome
I have a semi commercial lawn service- use it 2-3 times a week on a few places. My trimmer gets used the most. 3 years ago, I choose the Echo 225 split shaft because its more convenient to transport on my carrier. Now, HD jacked the price up $70, so I started looking towards Stihl products since my edger and blower are Stihl.
I have the FS 70 edger. The engine body looks identical to this FS 56. Since I prefer spit shafts, I see they make a KM 56. My current trimmer is doing great for now. Just trying to do my investigate all options for my next. I do know that the easy start is a big plus. My trimmer has it, my other Stihl products don't.
You can buy a steel fs56 RC string trimmer head it's called auto speed feed trimmer head were you turn the bump head to real in the trimmer line it's a nice feature to use with out winding up the trimmer line by hand it's very convenient to use faster smarter I'm glad engineers design that type of trimmer head it's huge
I like my Echo srm225 , it's held up for 4 years with no problems. I like stihl trimmers too, but at entry level prices I believe the echo is a better deal. I also have not changed the spark plug or air filter in 4 years and it cranks in 2 pulls.
They are all great options (and I guess that's why they're compared vs each other). They are both professional grade, and that's why it's such a tough choice. I'm happy with the Stihl but have friends who love their Echo trimmers and blowers.
You are exactly right! Echo is FAR better in the homeowner market. There is no comparison IMHO.
The echo is weak power wise
These comments are 4-5 years old. Any new insights?
@@lglge611 I have had a stihl fs56 for 5 years. Just regular homeowner use. No complaints.
It's good to grease your gear box every time you use your Stihl fs56 product
One of the better videos reviewing the Stihl FS56, and I also was looking at the other 2 trimmers you considered and came to the same conclusion.
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Man I love my Stihl fs56 string trimmer I'm spoiled love it
The fs70 has an extra bearing in the gearbox. It has 10 percent more horsepower and it has 2 rings compared to one ring on the piston in the 56..
Prime the bulb about 5 times choke it half choke it let the trimmer warm up 5 minutes squeeze the throttle in the run position it's nice that I have my Stihl fs56 RC string trimmer I bought mine at Big blue the power of Stihl fs56 RC string trimmer is in credible i have warranty if anything goes wrong with my Stihl fs56 RC string trimmer overall it's a badass trimmer so far so good
When I first purchased the FS55R, I was told the commercial version is the same motor but with upgraded bearings for everyday use. Since it last me for 18 years before I decided to replace it, I think the residential version was the right choice for me.
The 70 r has 2 piston rings the 56 has 1, supposedly the 70 runs cooler for longer engine life for commercial use
Ford vs chevy argument both are bad ass this dude's a fan boy and probably getting kickbacks
I'm not sold on the speed feed by ECHO. Sounds nice but the head only holds 20 feet compared with 33 feet with the STIHL. So it may appear to be more convenient, it will have to be replaced more often which is more trouble than the the added convenience.
Thank you garage dad for your video, getting ready to purchase a new machine, I agree on the lighter machine
I bought an FS-70R for my lawn care businesses. I was using an FS-40 with .80 string. The FS-70 is powerful and thicker string but I must say the FS-40 was much faster. Like 30x faster. Maybe it is the diameter of the line.
The fs-40 was curved shaft and they are direct drive to the motor. The 70 has a gear box to reduce the speed a little and give it more power.
I just bought the Stihl FS56 and was disappointed that there was no place to grease the head. Other models had a screw to remove and grease it. You mentioned there is way to grease it and if you could would you do a video of how to do it ??
i have the husquvarna 129l and the tanaka and i am home owner as well and i work professional lawn services back in my younger days i like the stihls but there gas hog over the Hitachi and tanaka brads but they run smoother then the echo with less vibrations and weight but my tanaka is lite but vibrates to much over my husquvarna and there is grease ports on all weed trimmer miter boxs great video
Good video and have a good day
I've gotten rid of the Stihl fs90R my step dad said get rid of all of your old string trimmers and throw them away and that's what I did
Great video. I would really like to see you mount the Echo Speedfeed head to your FS 56-rc. Also, to see you lube the gearbox on it. Thanks
I fixed my Stihl permanently. Went and got a real commercial Maruyama Brush Hog.
The motor is slightly better, makes more power (56-.97/70-1.2) (from Wht I saw at my dealer) and has a better cylinder construction (two piston rings-70/ one piston ring-56) (helps it run cooler)
It looks to me like you can also just high in the low on the Stihl very easily. Is that correct?
THe stihi fs 56 is priced at $229.00 while stihl 70 is priced at $299. Is it worth that extra $70? I am also looking at the Husqvarna 128LD at around $249
FS70 has dual piston rings vs 1 ring, and Gearbox has 4 ball bearings instead of 3, plus padded grip.
Awesome video! My Milwaukee quik lok motor blew after two months. I’m looking for a gas trimmer to trim friends, family yards. Looks like a beast for homeowner. How’s it doing after a couple of years?
I have a 2004 Echo trimmer that has worked well and to date runs and works like new. I've had one fuel line replacement and normal maintenance. I'm sure Stihl though is excellent as well.
I think it's such a tough call to choose between them because they are both great brands that gear their equipment towards professionals, glad yours is working well too!
Has the same engine but other Stihls are bigger size then what you're use to using
i got my fs70 for less $ than the same size echo. stihls just run better than echo. more power. i find loading line on the stihl easier than some people make it seem, more rugged than a speed feed
Very good description of these trimmers. I have an Echo brush/weed trimmer (SRM2110, Type 1E) and a Sthil chain saw. The Sthil engine has a slight edge for starting, not great but easier than the Echo engine. I've been trying to decide on which brand to buy as a light duty weed trimmer (my Echo SRM2110 is just too big for light duty work), this video has helped me make my decision, it's the FS56! On more than one occasion, I left the Echo's 'Stop' switch in the OFF position then struggled to get it started forgetting that it was in OFF. The FS56 with the spring loaded OFF switch is not a big deal but definitely a user friendly feature.
Speed feeds have that annoying gap that weeds get tangled in. If they fix that it would be perfect. But I have no problem with stihl heads
If you don't grease your gear box on your string trimmer you will lock up the gear box up
Nice review that covers a lot of points. I am debating purchasing the still 56 or 70. like the handle on the 70. also looked at the echo but feel the still has nicer features which I like better, including the 27cc and lighter unit. And since I already purchase the still blower I have a better feeling in regards to service if needed from the same dealer. Good review.
I agree completely, I was in the same boat. I already have the Stihl BR700 blower and thought about the fact that I like my Stihl dealer near me, already... but I had a substantial Home Depot gift card and thought I really needed to consider the Echo first.
For me, it became clear pretty quickly that I was going for the Stihl over the Echo... and then it's a matter of splitting hairs between the 56 and the 70.
I have now been using my Stihl FS 56 for a few months and have only positive things to say about it. Plenty of power. Light weight. Not a single issue so far.
Did you say the 56 have grease point can you show me where. Thanks
The 56 has one piston ring the 70 has 2 , the 70 is meant for running all day
just an fyi Stihl is only sold by authroized dealers who have a certified mechanic to work on them, so big box stores don't sell them, anywhere you buy Stihl they can work on it
My dicky bubs sells them and is a big box store Noone there to work on them
Would like to hear from an ECHO owner to know if the line ever get's tangled inside with the speed feed requiring you to remove the head anyway. That's what used to happen with STIHL's version of the speed feed so it was more of a gimmick than a benefit. STIHL has since changed their design so maybe it's better now.
Nope, echo has got the speed feed down. Works great!
I've heard of some difficulties with the Echo Speed Feed head, similar to what I was describing with the previous Easy Spool version by Stihl.
@@donaldhammond5791 I've used echo, stihl and husqvarna brand heads. Echo is the easiest and most reliable, stick your string in and twist, works every time. And bump feed works smooth. Husqvarna isn't that bad but you still have to take the head apart. And stihl is the worst design. Bump feed doesn't work and again it also has to be taken apart and each string individually wrapped. What kind of trimmer do you have and what head are you currently using? I use a stihl trimmer with an echo speed feed head
@@chumbly4857 I have a Stihl 56 RCE, but prior to that a 55 R. Never had an Echo or Husky, but they look good too. The 55 R came with the Easy Spool head, C 25-2, and it worked pretty well but would get tangled occasionally. Not a big deal overall. Stihl updated the design now called C 26-2 and it looks similar to the Easy Feed by Echo.
@@donaldhammond5791 Actually I haven't used a new stihl easy spool head. May have to get one to put back on my stihl trimmer and see how it does. My echo is so old I didn't even know other brands had easy spool systems.
I’ll take the echo
I will say I own the sr225 and fs70r and the echo feels more balanced. And more ergo. But the stihl fs 70 r has much more power
i bouoght a fs70 and it works grreat, your fs56 is just a tad under the fs70, not much difference, and plus Stilh is a great product, echo is also ok, its just what the individual wants just a matter of preference is all, that why their a million car makers out there to many choices lol.
Awesome info on the Stihl ! Thanks
I'm considering the same trimmer and wonder what your thoughts are now after owning it for a couple of years
I still recommend it! No issues at all from the trimmer after a couple seasons of use.
The string isn’t difficult to load but every time I reload it I am reminded of my idea to attach the speed head and make a video about it.
@@garagedad4540 Thanks so much for the info and quick reply. I'm heading out to the Stihl dealer right now to pick one up!
Have you try change the head trimmer with Renegade blade or forester blade?
So i got a question i want to buy a Stihl weed eater since i have a small business of lawn care so what should i get a fs 56 or the 70 this is going me my first time to want to buy a stihl weed eater
Get the 70r
Thank does it holds 15 feet of weed eater line or more
If im correct its like 20 ft or so
Ok thanks sir
4 year warrenty cant.beat that
Cuál es mejor la fs 70 R o la fs 56rc??
70R is the most reliable that stihl ever made
Same trimmer I own I like it
Just got this one today seems it lacking in power I think my cheap snapper was more powerfull lol
I just said the same hang the other day about echo 225 my old Ryobi had more power
I have the Ryobi 25cc and it’s ok but I hate the bump heads. I believe the Echo 400 Bumphead will fit on the Ryobi. But I was considering the Echo SRM 225. But it’s 21.2 cc. I’m wondering if that’s a huge difference in power. Do you have any thoughts?
I have that unit fs56 the gearbox can not be greased like the professional series ive used it commercially for a year and its held up with our pro series to be honest with you the echo srm225 is a commercial trimmer and it will last longer then the fs56 i have a old srm225 trimmer that's over 10 years old and it still runs great the fs56 is a great trimmer just use good quality oil like stihl or echo and it will last you and if your a home owner it should last you a life time.
And Noone uses gaurds unless we're taking to insurance
The gear box will rust up
FS 70 vs Echo SRM 225 see
You sure seem to have a problem forgetting things
Funny how that's all you showed was the Stihl lol
Before you compare to an echo at least try using one I have 2 echoes
Hi, great video , but in this video, said that FS 56 is a single ring piston and the fs70 is a two rings piston : ruclips.net/video/NKe53t9dwPs/видео.html
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