What's this? Based mainly on trimming near a wall, edging, cutting tall grass and weeds, handling, and ease of use. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$169.00
Summary:
This Echo 21.2-cc, gasoline-powered string trimmer has a curved shaft and weighs 10 lbs. It uses dual 0.08-inch cutting lines.
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 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
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
Weight (lbs.) Weight is rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound and doesn't include fuel, which can add 1/2 pound.
Weight (lbs.)
10.0
Engine size Engine cubic centimeters (cc), motor amperes (amp), and motor electrical voltage (volt) are from the manufacturer.
Engine size
21.2cc
Shaft The shaft transfers power from the engine or motor to the lines that do the cutting. Models with straight shafts offer longer reach, while those with curved shafts tend to be lighter and easier to handle.
Shaft
Curved
Four-cycle engine Uses straight gasoline and doesn't require an oil/gasoline mixture, as do the two-cycle engines found in most trimmers.
Four-cycle engine
No
Dual line Trimmers with two lines cut more quickly and can handle heavier growth than those with just one line, since they do twice the work with each pass.
I use the product to trim around my drive, patio and walk ways.<br />It starts very easy and does a great job trimming, however it eats line like no other trimmer I have ever had. It came with .080 line 8 inch long and when that continued to break, I purchased the .095 size 8 inch line. The premature line breakage continued, even with the .095 line size.<br />I have to carry a pocket full of 8 inch line pieces and plyers to remove the old broker stubs of line from the trimmer head. <br />I want to convert this gas trimmer to a Bump Line Feed. If the model GT-225 cannot be converted, I will trade this one in our give it away.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Bobby
from Barstow, CA
5.0
Great Tool
5/6/2013
Pros
Easy to Handle
Ergonomic Grip
Good Fuel Economy
Lightweight
Powerful
Cons
Uses Lots of Line
Best Uses
Hedging
Straight Edging
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
Have owned this GT 225 for about 10 years. Has performed very well. Gets good fuel economy and has plenty of power. Still starts on the first pull. I have never done any work to it. I like how it holds the string, you cut off a piece and push it into the trimmer all hassle free no spools to fool with. I use .100 line. Or you can buy precut line. It trims nicely around brick, rock, and open areas, walk and driveways, trees, shrubs. I have used regular gas, supreme gas, expensive pre mixed in a can and cheap gas and its worked well. Its lightweight, my wife uses it as well as me. Recently after 10 years of use has been leaking some fuel via the crab. I plan to buy a new one. This tool has out lasted all garden tools I have owned with one exception a Craftsman mower I used for 12 years.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Trini man
from Richardson tx
4.0
Good tool
4/20/2013
Pros
Easy to Handle
Lightweight
Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Hedging
Trimming Around Rocks
Weeds & Tall Grass
Comment:
Really good trimmer. The shaft gave some trouble but got it fixed. Changed the head to a huscuvana bump n feed ...great easy to load and the string last ....I use it for five yards its great...the original head can be aggravating but that can be fixed easily.
40 people have reviewed this model.
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