July 3

Echo SRM 225 Review

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You can mow your lawn every day, but it will never look fully manicured unless you hit it with a weed eater.

A weed eater is necessary to reach hard-to-get places that a lawnmower simply can’t get to normally.

These machines are also game-changers when it comes to clearing land, ridding it of tall grass, or removing hefty weeds.

Buying a weed eater can be tricky because of how many options there are on the market.

Our Echo SRM 225 review discusses one of the gas-type models in the market that stands out.

About Echo

Echo is an American company that specializes in the manufacture of a wide range of outdoor power equipment for both professional and home use.

The company was founded in Illinois in 1972 and has been a leader in the outdoor appliance world ever since. 

They are especially well-known for their high-grade equipment and technological innovation.

Echo is also committed to protecting the environment. Throughout its history, the company has abided by a three-prong strategy to ensure its products minimize negative environmental impact.

Echo SRM 225 Review

Echo SRM 225 Review

The Echo SRM 225 has many attractive features, making it one of the top-notch string trimmers on the market today.

This gas-powered weed eater from Echo is a great option for people looking for a trimmer that doesn’t quit.

It is lightweight, yet durable enough to withstand even the toughest weeds and the tallest grass.

Who Is This Product For?

With the size and power of this weed trimmer, it is a perfect tool for people who own a large swath of land that requires a lot of attention.

It is also the perfect candidate for people who routinely have large landscaping projects or gardening work since it’s a professional-grade model.

The fact that it’s gas-powered means that people who work in remote areas without access to power will find it beneficial.

It also has several features that make it easy to use, so it would also be an excellent choice for someone who didn’t have much experience with weed trimmers.

When completing this Echo SRM 225 review, we did feel that if you are just looking for a weed wacker that will tackle pesky weeds around your mailbox, this model might be too hefty for you.

What’s Included?

You’ll receive your trimmer complete with the Speed-Feed 400 trimmer head, 59-inch shaft, motor, fuel tank, cutting swath string, and debris shield.

Also included is a five-year consumer warranty or two-year commercial warranty.

Overview of Features

The things you'd expect from the Echo SRM 225 are:

  • Durable Build

The trimmer has a 59-inch straight shaft, which should be long enough to trim even the more difficult to reach places around your property.

The flex cable drive on the shaft is durable and flexible, so you can feel comfortable knowing that your shaft won’t break in the middle of clearing land.

This model also has a string trimmer with a cut width of 17 inches, meaning you can cover large areas quickly and easily.

  • Powerful, Gas-Powered Engine

This trimmer is gas-powered, which means you can operate it in remote locations without worrying about running an extension cord into your field.

It has a 14.2-ounce see-through fuel tank so that you can easily see how much gas you have left and will always know when the fuel is running low.

The Echo SRM 225 has a 21cc engine, which is quite powerful for a trimmer of its size.

That means it will hold up to even the toughest of projects.

In addition, the engine itself was created with a vibration reduction system optimizing operator comfort.

A drawback to having this much power, though, is the amount of gas this trimmer will go through.

Also, it’s 14.2-ounce tank might not be large enough, depending on how large your land is, so you might have to refill the tank a few times during the project.

String Trimmer, 21.2CC, 17 in. Cut Width
  • Yard trimmer works with several attachments for a variety of jobs
  • ECHO trimmer attachment Speed-Feed head loads without disassembly
  • Lawn trimmer has ergonomic, padded handles to decrease vibration
  • Lightweight

Being so durable and powerful, you would expect this weed eater to be hefty, but it is actually surprisingly lightweight coming in at only 11.5 pounds.

This is great news for any experienced gardener who knows weed-eating can be pretty heavy work otherwise.

Battery-powered trimmers tend to be lighter, but for a gas-powered model, you will be hard-pressed to find one lighter than this.

  • Speed-Feed Reloading

One of the most enticing features of this trimmer is the “Speed-Feed” reloading system, trademarked by Echo.

This technology simplifies one of the most frustrating parts of weed eating, which is finagling the string and reloading the trimmer.

With it, you can reload the trimmer in a matter of seconds without having to disassemble the machine, saving you more time and effort.

  • i-30 Start System

The i-30 start system patented by Echo simplifies start-up by decreasing the time spent getting your trimmer going by 30%.

Anyone who used a gas-powered trimmer knows that a finicky start system can be a real obstacle to making progress on large projects.

With the i-30 start system, operators will be relieved by the ease of start-up.

  • Warranty

Echo have great faith in all of their engine-driven products, and they want you to have the same confidence.

They offer a full five-year warranty on the SRM 225 Weed Trimmer for homeowners or a two-year warranty if you bought the trimmer for commercial use.

This is one of the most extended warranties we’ve seen on this type of tool and think it says a lot about the quality you are investing in.

Once you’ve received your weed trimmer, you just need to register it online with all of your details.

Pros:

  • Changing out the string is fast and simple
  • Starts up easily
  • Durable shaft
  • No electricity access needed
  • Capacity to clear large, heavily weeded areas in tall grass
  • Can monitor fuel levels easily
  • Lightweight for a gas model

Cons:

  • More maintenance required
  • Heavier than cordless trimmers
  • A small gas tank

How to Get the Most Out of It

Getting the most out of your Echo SRM 225 String Trimmer begins with the setup.

Fortunately, this trimmer is relatively easy to set up, so this part shouldn’t be a problem.

Start with getting the shaft in place. The engine and the head will already be assembled so you just need to attach both to the shaft.

Once you get your trimmer assembled, you should ask yourself what kinds of projects you will be using it for.

When clearing land, use the correct blades for different projects. Some blades are for small grass, while others are for thick weeds.

By not mixing up your blades, you will get a greater lifespan out of each.

Usually, the weed eater doesn’t get a lot of action during the winter, so be sure to empty the gas tank at the end of the season before storing it.

That will ensure your lines do not become clogged, which can damage the trimmer.

Alternative

If the Echo SRM 225 String Trimmer is a little out of your budget, another great option you could consider is the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer.

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Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer, 28-cc 2-Cycle, 17-inch Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer with Tap ‘n Go trimmer head
  • Husqvarna 128LD Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer is a great multipurpose weed eater with a 17-inch cutting width and a powerful 28-cc engine to let you power through yard work
  • Tap N' Go T25 Trimmer Head: Husqvarna string trimmer with heavy duty twin line cutting system features a Tap N' Go weed trimmer head for quick line feed- spins counter clockwise
  • Smart Start Technology: specially-designed engine and starter for easy and fast starting with minimum effort

This model also has a 17-inch cutting width that enables you to cover a lot of ground quickly, which is really great if you are weed trimming commercially.

It also has a larger engine at 28cc, so you will eat through more gas more quickly.

This model also boasts a translucent gas tank so that you can see when you’re running low.

The Husqvarna also sports their “Tap-N-Go” release system, which allows you to access more lines simply by tapping the head against the grass.

Reloading is also pretty simple since the T25 trimmer head has been designed with easy reloading in mind, although we still find it easier to reload the Echo model.

This trimmer is also lighter in weight than the Echo SRM 225.

That is because many of the parts on the Husqvarna are plastic, which means it may not prove to be as durable as the Echo.

You can conveniently add other attachments, which gives this trimmer the possibility of being very versatile.

Although, these attachments don’t come as standard and need to be purchased separately.

Conclusion

While the Husqvarna 128LD trimmer sports many great features, it doesn’t quite live up to its counterpart, the Echo SRM 225.

The main drawback to the Husqvarna is the plastic used for many of its parts.

As mentioned, the plastic parts do make this product lighter than the Echo SRM 225, but because of this, it is not as durable and is unlikely to last as long.

If you are looking for a trimmer that can withstand all types of vegetation and can work in remote areas, the Husqvarna is no match for the Echo SRM 225.

This weed eater has everything you want for working on a large yard or a densely covered patch of land.

The technology developed by Echo makes the SRM 225 an easy-to-use machine, even for beginners.

From getting it started up to reloading the string to the see-through gas tank, Echo have gone to great lengths to ensure ease of use.

The unusually long warranty offered by Echo is simply the icing on the cake.

Overall, we think that the Echo SRM 225 is a great investment and will help keep your land looking fresh all summer long.


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