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| About - Echo GT-225 |
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Trimming: Denotes how quickly and neatly trimmers cut grass around walls, trees, and foundations. Edging: Denotes the speed and neatness of trimming a vertical line along a walkway. Tall grass & weeds:Reflects cutting power and speed in two-foot growth.Handling: Responsiveness and balance while cutting. Ease of use: Includes ease of starting the engine, feeding out new line, using controls, and handling. |
| About This Brand |
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Echo is the leading manufacturer and marketer of gas string trimmers. Echo products are used in the consumer and professional market. Echo string trimmers are available with two-cycle engines and split-shaft designs for attachments. Some models claim low noise, emissions, and weight and anti-vibration features. Consumers can find Echo string trimmers at company dealer stores and Home Depot. |
| Features & Specs - Echo GT-225 | |
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Weight (lbs.) |
10.0 |
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Engine size |
21.2cc |
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Shaft |
Curved |
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Four-cycle engine |
No |
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Dual line |
Yes |
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By from
Great Tool
10/2/2012
Pros
Easy to Handle
Ergonomic Grip
Lightweight
Powerful
Starts Up Easily
Start Up First Pull
String Attaches Easily
Cons
none
Best Uses
Hedging
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Brick
Trimming Around Curbing
Trimming Around Rocks
Trimming around sprinkler
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
Use this tool to trim my lawn wach week. Starts up first pull each time, never has broke down, well balanced and fuel efficient. Runs on any type gas fresh or old. The string installs fast and easy no winding of string to a spool or the hassle of replacing a spool of string. Have owned 8 years with absouetly no problems - highly recommend.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Outstanding performance and reliability
9/18/2012
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
I like this trimmer so well, I now have 2 of them. One at home and one for the cabin. It is imperative to keep all filters clean and accumulation of debris from cooling fins. I can't believe how good it is in cutting doen light brush, tall weeds, edging in lawn areas! I only use Echo oil mixture (Has gas preservative in it) and regular gas. I've had one for 7 years and it still starts on the second pull! I'm a bit of a tightwad and often leave gas in the one at the cabin for several months..no problem. Even when it's cold and I use it to clear snow from the d'way, it doesn't complain. 9All my blowers are Echo as well.) It's a great product compared to the others and I've tried them too.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Deceptive claim
7/7/2012
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I had read the reports about the poor design of the trimmer head before purchasing so I purchased the GT-225 trimmer along with the Echo Speed-Feed Trimmer Head. The Speed-Feed Trimmer Head package states on the front, Universal Fit, and on the back, Fits Most of These Brand Models/ Husqvarna, Red Max, Shindaiwa, Stihl. When I attempted to install the Speed-Feed Trimmer Head on the trimmer, it quickly became apparent they were not compatible. I sent this message to Echo Consumer Support:<br /><br />I recently purchased an Echo Speed-Feed Trimmer Head for my Echo GT-225 trimmer. In attempting to install the accessory on the trimmer, they appear to be incompatible. The Echo technical support page also suggests they are not compatible, as the GT-225 is not one of those listed under Fits Model(s): for Part Number 99944200905. Can it possibly be that an Echo accessory, described on the package as 'universal fit', does not even fit an Echo product?<br /><br />This is their response:<br /><br />Thank you for your e-mail to ECHO Incorporated. Unfortunately, The Speed-Feed trimmer is only available for the Straight Shaft trimmer and is currently not available for the Curved Shaft Echo products.<br /><br />The Echo GT-225 would be a fine product if not for the lousy trimmer head. Since there's no replacement for the trimmer head the Echo GT-225 is a lousy product.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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