Best String Trimmer For Homeowners - Echo PAS225 Review
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- I got the Echo PAS225, also known as "The Split Boom Unit" according to my local expert Chris. So I'm giving you the full review here guys, long vid but pretty detailed I'd say.
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I started my business with the 225 trimmer and edger 4 years ago. Although I have upgraded my equipment for more power, I used these machines heeeeeavy for the first couple years. I actually still have them as back up machines and they still run like new. Man, for homeowners these echos will last a lifetime.
Driving over that bridge and the repeat wavy humps is still an "experience". For me lol.
I'm an all electric yardsman myself. The weight balance low noise has me hooked. Well done giving props to local business.
The season is almost over, you will be raking soon enough. Wife got me a Toro leaf blower and vacuum. Life is soooooooo much easier with that process.
Who is sad to see geek to freak lawn care shut down.
why did he
+YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE because people were hating and threatening him and his family
+Luke Gillespie oh
Yup
+Luke Gillespie that is pretty sad man, I really enjoyed his videos, very real guy.
the worst part is they succeeded in what they were trying to do, I hope he can find his way back someday!
somewhere in the 2 min time, you kickef the old one, lol!
+Jake The Lawn Kid you are the first to notice that!
yeah, can`t go wrong with an echo! you will like it.
Ouch! One of my fav channels bought an echo! A little piece of me died :( lol congrats,cant wait to see the yard turn around
+eXterminator ha ha! can't please everyone ;)
The Lawn Care Nut vids are great but you should of bought a stihl km 56 (27.2)cc 220$ with a trimmer attachment 310 $ more power and reluabilty
No stihl
AL this trimmer is better????
I'm up here in Northwestern Illinois and I have a SRM1501 (straight shaft trimmer) low serial number (1991 or earlier!) that I still use weekly and on June 3rd I bought the PAS266! 2 beasts and the one is at least 24 years old!
Great Video Allyn....I have been running the PAS 225 for two years now, it is a fantastic tool with the edger attachment. I am going out tomorrow and picking up the string trimmer attachment. I ordered it two weeks back from Bliss Power Equipment here in Granite Bay Ca. Thanks for all your help.
Kirk
Is your next door neighbor getting nervous yet. I see domination starting :)
+mkline718 ha ha, they are still in the "WTF is that guy doing with those cameras out there" stage. :)
+The Lawn Care Nut when im outside talking to a camera i feel like all my neighbors are looking at me like "wtf is this kid doing" , lmao .
+mkline718
LOL
when the lady at the lawnmower place twisted that wing nut, it sounded like she was taking a crap hahah...1:50
We use all Echo Trimmers from the Home Depot --- SRM 225
Now for chainsaws and back pack blowers -- Hands Down Stihl
Ring Lawn Care rally??
A couple years ago I was looking for a trimmer, blower, edger combo. Budget at the time wouldn't allow for an echo. So went with one I found on sale for $165 came with all 3 attachments. It's not an echo for sure but it gets the job done for what I need.
I was dying when you kicked the Leer when walking by 😂😂😂😂
I thought I was watching idubbbz for a second haha
thanks for the complement! That dude is hilarious.
Hey man, I know this is an old video... but I've been through a couple of really frustrating, hard to use budget trimmers from the big box store... I picked up the Echo 225 based on this recommendation and WOW! So easy to use and start. I just did my first trim around the edges with it and I can't wait to use it again. Thanks so much.
We use Echo SRM230 trimmers and the PAS266 for edgers, hedge trimmers, and string trimmers. Love the system.
Forget about lawn care, let the weeds take over. Change your channel to "Bikini Hunter" ; )
+dvdfrnzwbr that may get some views for sure :)
Couldn't agree with you more about personal service and knowledgeable advice you get from a dealership vs box store.
+Primo Landscaping yeah my dealer Chris is awesome. I like going in just to talk with her.
+The Lawn Care Nut That's awesome. I do the same at my local Echo Shindaiwa Dolmar... dealer. They're very nice and we socialize during slow times. I could have bought different brands elsewhere but that personal relationship counts for me.
I bought one early this year. Have been using it mainly for my hedge extended attachment. I have had stihls and many brands. You will really like your purchase. Congrats.
+Dandy Lawn thank you!
Northeast is a good shop. I like duhmes in Seminole also. They are closer to home. Not only are both knowledgeable but love supporting local businesses when at all possible! I have the same unit and always run ethanol free in all my equipment and boat! Makes for less down time and repairs!
I just bought this exact model. Can’t wait to get it going. Excellent review! 👍🏻
Nice trimmer I like echo equiptment. I really enjoy watching your videos man. Got a question Do you guys down there in Florida go through a winter season where you don't have to cut or do you cut all season long?
I just bought the Pas225 last week from a dealer here in OKC. The knowledge and the way they care about their customers is top notch. Glad I went there, rather than a Big Box Store. I can not wait to use it! Oh and love the vids, really helpful! Keep up the good work!
awesome! enjoy that trimmer!
hey Allyn you make great videos and I live in Odessa FL which is 45 mins from St Pete maybe I might see u around the area sometime
You got some big dollars in hardscaping out there.. good luck with the new crib and lawn!
Sorry Allyn please disregard my last message...you made good on the Roundup in the next video you posted...I should have known you were on track to do it :)
+Mitchell Posner nice! :)
+The Lawn Care Nut Love your whole style music and editing. So much fun to watch and takes me away to your world (and mine)!
Love the edging Allyn! I've had a PAS-225 for about two years now, and I love it. I have the string trimmer attachment and the hedge trimmer attachment (which, for me, gets me cutting hedges about 10 feet high). Never regretted it. Just make sure that you get their tune up kits and apply them yearly or whenever the trimmer starts slowing down. They work wonders.
Great purchase. I love ECHO products, I have one of their blowers and its pretty great too. The PAS-225 is a beast. I've pounded through some pretty intense brush with that and as long as you give it all the gas, it plows through it.
Nice, ever since I bought the PB-250LN blower, I've been in love with Echo. I hope to get this trimmer soon to replace my Yard Man. Best thing about Echo, made in Lake Zurich, IL! Great video!
+ChicagoSirens I didn't know they were based in IL ! even better like you said!
i got the pas 225 its awesome, my yard never looked better. and its really fun to use
How is this thing holding up for you? I'm torn between this and Milwaukees Quik-Loc cordless power head. Definitely leaning towards the Echo at this point, would love to hear how its treated you after 4 or so years. Thanks for the vid either way, touched on a bunch of valid points on why you decided on this make/model.
I hate to be negative, but I hate gas powered trimmers, solely because they are too frikin LOUD! You'll go deaf using them, so be sure to use ear protection. They should all be four cycle engines. I'll have one neighbor mow his grass, then get out his gas trimmer and the noise doesn't cease for two hours or more between mowing and trimming. Then the next neighbor will do the same. It ruins a nice peaceful weekend. Only professionals that have tons of jobs to do during the day should use gas trimmers because they are slightly faster, IMO.
Electric trimmers are pretty powerful today and so much quieter. You have to mess with an electric cord (unless you have a cordless of course, but the cordless aren't quite there yet), but it is worth it, and you don't have to mess with oil and gas and eventual starting problems, like you did with your last one.
Great video, Alan - really liked it.
Awesome shout out to Geek to Freak (I think he is amazing at trimming lawns and you are honoring him well with that slope to the edge. Looks great!)
Hey - did "Lawncare Boy" ever establish a channel of his own? geez...**I** miss the kid, myself!
I shed a little tear when I saw the wrong shade of orange. I'm a Stihl guy, but a KM56C with trimmer and edger would have been around $400. I do like how your Echo has that big rubber anti-vibe throttle handle. That's something that Stihl only puts on their pro-grade models. Stihl Kombi does have a simpler method of attaching, no pin to worry about. You'll definitely enjoy your gas Echo over your old propane Lehr.
+Matt Fabian no doubt Stihl products are top notch. But yeah, that difference in price is what pushed me to the echo.
Hey Allyn, what's the name of the song at the beginning of this video?
I suggested the SRM 225 I see you went for Echo, good man.
I've been through the weed eaters over the years and I hate them. Then....I try a BLACK+DECKER LST136W 40V MAX Lithium String Trimmer for $125, or the 20V for $69. No pounding or tapping to feed line, snap in/snap out line reel replacements, auto-feeds, good battery life ---- it's the easiest, most convenient trimmer I've owned over a very, very long time. No frustration. Came with two batteries so If one runs down, BAM, I have a quick replacement. My neighbor noticed this trimmer one day, asks me if I like it, I told him and now he's the happy owner of one as well.
Totally agree with your reasoning for where you purchased your trimmer - I do the same. Independent "small box" dealers are very helpful, always knowledgeable, and can often be a great resource for other products/projects...... build the relationship with a local product/service provider and it will serve you well - even if it costs you a few bucks more than shopping at a "big box" store. Great video as always....thanks!!
+Beth Beth thank you beth!
Really addicted to this channel. I've shared with some coworkers. I learn so much! And now it's become a saga to stay tuned in. lol can't wait for more 👍
+M ARMSTRONG thank you so much for sharing my channel - that means a lot.
Dear Lawn Care Nut, what is your opinion of the Echo curved shaft (similar engine, I think) GT-225, please? Will it cut ~1ft high grass that is not thick, but sparse, growing in a previously stone covered driveway? In said driveway, I've pulled, by hand, all the ragweed/golden rod weeds that were over 2ft tall, and left the grass, (so that it would reduce/control the amount of weeds that sprouted through it. And it has worked, amazingly). Now I'm left with said wispy grass, not thick, but it's long and needs cutting. The area is ~10ft w by ~40 ft long). When finished with this application, I plan to use the string trimmer around my home, that is med-light application. I live in the northeast. I like the GT-225 curved shaft for it's low weight, easy/reliable starting, low operating noise. Any comments appreciated (if you have time. Otherwise, it's ok). Thanks for your videos. God Bless.
Love my Echo...flip it around and do the edging. Welcome to the family!
You made a excellent choice with Echo. I've had a blower and trimmer since 2008, not a single problem from either. Again, good choice.
+TexStar Lawn thanks!
I'm torn between the Sthil Kombi 90 R and its better power/lighter weight/ability to use all attachments including a bed redefiner vs the Echo PAS 225's cheaper price/easier string replacement. Any suggestions? I plan on buying a power head, string trimmer (with possibly an edge-it pro add on???), power pruner, pole extender, articulating hedge trimmer, tiller, and maybe a bed redefiner (though that isn't a deal breaker). New to the channel but I have watched basically all your videos in a week. I'm addicted!
I here watching videos on Echo and RedMax. I have two friends that own 2 separate lawn care companies. 1 prefers Echo and says RedMax is junk and vice versa. Anybody have any input? I’m moving away from Stihl because their products are garbage.
So excited I have two weeks until I get my new home a little south of you. And I need to get new equipment so this is timely! Can't wait to dominate the new neighbors. Keep your great vids coming! Love that you're in St. Pete!!
+Janet C awesome!
love your channel, great info. You motivate me to get out in the heat
Do you have any info on the music your using? I'm kinda hooked on it...
Also, great choice on the PAS. I have had a PAS-266 for a few years and absolutely love it, It has never seen an ounce of ethanol fuel, but the only thing to watch for is the primer bulbs on them will crack after a few years (although mine was mounted on a trailer and always in the sun, so I'm sure that shortened its life). The bulbs are dirt cheap on amazon and take about 5 min to replace with a screw driver.
Finally, have you done anything on the fuel/oil for 2 strokes? When I was cutting commercially I switched to Amsoil Saber 2 stroke mixed 80:1 in all of my two strokes and it ran amazingly. I would put more hours on my handhelds in a week than a homeowner would do in a year, and I still have trimmers that are years old with countless hours on them that still run like new... Might be worth a look...
Nice product review. Echo makes a quality trimmer.
This may have been answered earlier, and great video by the way! But what's with the non ethanol gas? Can u expand on that and its importance?
Hey man. I used to work at TruGreen too in Illinois. Also I coincidentally bought this exact same Echo trimmer and love it! Keep up with the good lawn videos, man!
+Jeffrot16 welcome my brother!
My dads Echo gas weed eater he bought in 1990 finally died summer 2016. And he used it in heavy use ditch clearing 3ft weeds over growth etc. Only part he has replaced is the head 3 times and spark plugs of course. I had no hesitation buying my first one and no question it would be an Echo.
I've used very expensive pro trimmers and also very cheap homeowner trimmers. I use a srm-225, which is the same as the pas-225 but you can't change from edger to trimmer. It is my absolute favorite trimmer ever. I use an edgit pro on mine for the edger.
+Jacob Drake I do like that edgit pro thing - it looks strange but man does it perform like a beast when you see the results.
Not to say you will start drag racing your Echo weed wacker. But you may try running high octane race fuel in it.. VP race fuels has unleaded 101 and leaded 110. Makes your equipment run cooler. We have a VP station that sales at the pump various grades and even E85.. But hey you maybe into drag racing your echo.. A friend clued me in on running it in the lawn stuff, he is into racing and has a high compression street rod and that was all the gas he had when he was doing lawn cutting one day ever since he swears by it.. BTW I am off to the local store to get this trimmer, I am tired of the Troy Built and fiddling with the thing to get it to run. Thanks!!!
very nice trimmer edger combo if you think about it a straight shaft trimmer at a big box is going to run between 150 and 200 and throw in a edger for 80 and 300 for the combo deal you got is not a bad price plus getting it from a dealer who I dare say might know a bit more than the kid working at H.D. LOL on copying Greg from G 2 F channel that guy is awesome with a trimmer but beware he has been doing it a long time easy to rip up your lawn trying to do it the way he does been trying to get that slopping down but it is a work out don't know how he does that all day every day. good luck with the new lawn
+ogbobbye yeah I am glad I went to my local Echo dealer for sure. I like the Geek Freak, good dude all around.
Tip to ppl out there, there's people everywhere dumping stihl trimmers because they quit running. Now for the mechanically inclined out there, you can pick up a service kit (spark plugs, air filter and fuel filter) for appx 20 bucks at a dealer. Do that and clean the spark arrestor screen with brake clean. Great running lightly used Craigslist trimmer for less than half the price
thats what im talking bout...more echo!!!
Would like a follow up on how its holding up, lower end tools tend to have carburetor problems after a year or 2 of use.. Also this model is the bottom end of Echo, do you feel a need for more power, since they have 3 models higher in engine displacement? Understand the advantage of detachable heads/tools. But on other brands for the curb edger it is wobbly at the disconnect and will sometimes translate into a not-straight edge.. Curious your thoughts on the Echos. Since Echo makes both solid arm and detachable. Is there any play in the clamping mechanism that would translate into the head being wobbly? Since my old unit has carb issues going to buy in the next few days to be ready for the green stuff. Trying to decide detachable vs solid arm and smaller vs larger engine. I am buying Echo just need to figure those 2 out.
I have st. Aug and have the same problem with my driveway/pavers edge being exposed/ugly. What can I do to fix it? Resoil over that edge and feet/water to grow in?
That is one great thing about living in a boating community NON-Ethanol gas because none of the boats can use that other crap and quite frankly you get more bang for your buck it goes in my car too even though it's not called for - better overall performance
+Sachi WI yes exactly right!
I am a newer viewer, but I can say, I have learned so much from your channel! thanks for sharing your tips! my neighbors are jealous!
+Andrea Henry that's the idea - to dominate! :)
looking good Alan....love that trimmer....
looking fwd to when you seed.........best
This might of been stated... but that lady that is showing you the trimmer sounds like Douggie on “Life in Pieces”.... I turned on my video so I could see if it was her... lol
I bought this trimmer and having a hard time with rocks/grass being thrown at my feet & legs no matter the position I use to trim. My former trimmer didn't tear me up nearly this bad and I'm hoping there's a way to adjust something or a change I can make to save my legs.....maybe even wear shorts when I trim, that'd be great!
Alan great channel... great episode.. Just one small thing. Your on the wrong side of history with this bro.
If you have or tested the ego mower plus the Ego power head that comes with the stick edger and weed eater with the 7.5 MAH battery. That's the best toll and low cost of ownership for the homeowners. Plus the power is insane
This may sound elementary, but I need to see if you have a proper way to weed eat/ trim video. I have a bad habit of trimming too low, and it shows if you seen my lawn, I have a pretty good looking lawn, except all around the edges. It's also where I have the most problem with weeds.
I think you should chisel out that concrete retainer wedge. After that, frame in a new retainer with some 1/4 inch x 4 inch x 6' wood strips. Poor some new concrete to the same height as your pavers with a nice beveled top edge. And don't forget to salt the wet concrete, for that weathered look. ;D
just bought a srm 225 yesterday, I'm loving the weight and feel good review brah.
+Sean Nesbitt you are smart! :)
Just curious I love you Allyn and watch all your videos, but why not just Roundup the grass since it's almost all weeds when you moved in?
If that footing is still giving you grief you might be able to touch it up with a brick hammmer like this one: www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-20-oz-Bricklayer-Hammer/4777009
But like you said, the grass should hide it.
so, 1 year in...still satisfied? enough power to handle all you need it to?
I have a similar combi system, mines a Stihl, I'm sure you'll get on very well with the echo, before you know it you'll have a garage full of attachments.
+Uk Lawn Care for sure - I could go broke just buying extras I don't even need :)
Looking forward to next spring to see the transformation of this lawn
Hey lawncare Nut, do you get a lot of grass on your legs with that small echo guard?
Echo are ok
Due to budget constraints I am I a cheep Murray by MTD strait shaft and it gets the job done. Only use non ethanol fuel with synthetic 2 cycle oil.
50:1
I agree... I like the blade edger... It is more even and just looks better... And I like the bit of a channel it digs. Tidy.
For me it
A 2 cycle gas string trimmer . A cheep MTD made 25cc it gets the job done. So far no issues 12 months after purchase
I use to use electric for 15 years and got sick of re-spoiling it 3x for my yard.
Got to have at least 0.80 inch line
Most electric are 0.65 inch and break too easy.
I used a TB200EC for a long time and its a decent enough MTD trimmer and the brush cutter attachment makes it a beast on woody vegetation. I just invested in the Echo SRM225, its a little heavier and sounds like a chainsaw in heavy grass. I'm keeping the weeds down around an acre property in the country, I just needed something better. I also tried some Arnold Maxi Edge .080 trimmer line and its some tough stuff at a reasonable price.
Awesome video. Thx for sharing.
I have one of those $60 homelite home depot special trimmers and I must say I'm surprised by how well it performs.
Used to be in a lawn business and all they used was echos. Let me say you think the 225 is strong wait till you try a 230..things a beast.
I love this set up. Tons of power. A little advice for new home owners. Save up and buy better equipment like this, it will cost you way less in the long run.
Hah, I love watching Geek to Freak too! Can't wait to see what your new lawn looks like!
+Patric Bernard just started on the reno yesterday, but probably won't get the actual video up for a couple weeks
*Trimmers are the incorrect tool for removing vegetative growth around tree trunks. No matter how good the operator thinks he/she is.*
love yer vids, love your passion for your garden, great stuff, keep it up
Spray just a touch of Pb blaster down the throttle cable tube that leads to the trigger. You think the throttle is nice now?
LCN I'm looking to buy this for the upcoming season here in Chicago! How's it holding up for you since the video?
Do you still make a living in lawn care or landscaping?
Hey LCN, try TMC weed wacker it has superior power on top of that it uses 3.3mm diamond edge orange string that last.
Little late watching but should've gone with a Stihl IMO.
Is it normal that my new unit's trimmer line hub stops as soon as throttle is released and takes a bit of gas to get it going?
Only has maybe 5 hours on it
got this for xmas last year and have been using all this year. actually i got the pas 225 w/ the blower attachment instead of the edger, but i'm hoping to get the edger for next year. i've been very satisfied w/ this unit and would recommend it as well. surprised at the quality of the blower as well
Two things for you. I have that trimmer works unbelievable. In about a year you will notice some performance issues and one day just won't start. Don't worry search RUclips for hidden high jet screw. It's easy to do and will fix your problem. Great trimmer though. Your right that head is amazing. I have shown so many people how fast I can string it. Literally in seconds. Second try the crab walk backwards when your edge trimming. Going forward tends to grab the grass and pull you into your lawn. Great vids love watching your channel
+redrumm101 thank you for the tips!
+The Lawn Care Nut your welcome. Thank you for all your tips. Great channel
purchased one but having problem getting the line to come out when I bump it.can it be bumped on cement.
Any tips on adjusting the edger? Not sure what to look for.
This is thumbs up worthy video. What gives???
Great review, I've really enjoyed your Channel over the last year or so. I've learned quite a bit over that time. I've followed a lot of your lawn care tips and finally I have a fantastic looking lawn, My neighbours ask me what I am doing. [ I send them to your Channel] I live In Calgary Alberta Canada and retired Military after 35 years. So I have a lot of time on my hands. I really enjoy yard work. However, that same Echo package, 225 power head, Trimmer Attachment and Edger at the local Home depot cost over $950 CND, so because of your review I settled on the Echo SRM 230 straight trimmer, today for$360 CND . I'll use the trimmer for edging as well. Again thanks, and keep up the good work.
wow! I'm not sure what the exchange rate is on those dollars but it still seems VERY expensive. I still think you made a great decision - as you see I have other echo products that i like too.
I can't believe i forgot to subscribe to you on this account! I love your videos man. I had been subscribed to you for a while under my other email address. Can't wait to see how your new lawn looks when it's finished. Also, I was born in St. pete!
+NH Lawn Guy a fellow native! awesome!
+The Lawn Care Nut Yessir! fellow native AND lawn care nut (no infringment intended)
I was already looking at the echo. Thanks for the review!
+Fall River Lawn and Landscape you're welcome!
Cheers Echo. 20 yrs just sold my first unit that I purchased from echo. Only because I wanted a new one!! Lol! I know... Best bang for the buck and I've tried them all!!
I've used the PAS-225 for my part-time lawn care business for 4 years now. I've used the trimmer, edger, brush cutter, and hedge trimmer attachments, and they've all performed well. I've done many, many absurdly overgrown jobs and there has been only a couple times that I felt like I really needed more power. It's built like a tank. I'm ashamed to admit how much neglect and abuse I've put it through, yet it's never given me a problem...not even once. Still cranks right up and is going strong. Heck, with proper care and maintenance, I cannot imagine one of these EVER stopping.
Ahmen to Echo, I have a full line of Echo products from a ES 250 Shred N vac which is excellent, to a PAS 225 string trimmer, and CS 590 chainsaw.. never once let me down and still run like the day I bought them. Nice to see someone take care in the yard work like I do!. Cheers from Ontario Canada!
There is a reason stihl is more expensive stihl has better quality