Echo SRM-225: very impressed with the little 21.2cc engine

OutdoorEnvy · May 6, 2014

I recently bought an Echo srm-225 trimmer and just wanted to say I am very impressed with the power coming out of the 21.2cc engine. I've used 25cc most and bigger. So when I saw this model with that engine size I was concerned it would leave me wanting in the power department. Feedback and reviews quickly put that to rest though as everyone seemed to vouch for it's performance and seeming to perform well above what the size would have you believe. I just thought it was worth posting that it has plenty of power, especially for residential use. I can tell it's spinning faster and harder than my 25cc craftsman I used before this one. The difference is very noticeable.

Just wanted to share in case anyone was on the fence about one.

Here's some pics

thanks for looking

Ric · May 6, 2014

The Echo SRM-225 is a good little unit, the 21.2cc engine is decent size engine for a homeowner unit. I had the old SRM 210 and it did a good job around the house but It didn't hold up well for a commercial trimmer.

exotion · May 6, 2014

I've used the srm225 for 3 seasons of very heavy use. Love the thing. The carb on it does not stand up to the abuse. I've cleaned my one srm 225 carb 4 times since I bought it then replaced it last year. Now it barely wants to start hot.. looking like another cleaning. My other srm 225 has been carb cleaned 3 times I bought if last year. My pe225 has been cleaned 3 times since I bought it last year.

Other wise the power is more than enough for commercial use. Unless your cutting some crazy stuff then it only takes a few extra swipes. It's a very solid machine except for the carb I am considering buying a carb made for the commercial grade trimmer to see if it lasts longer just not sure if the bolt pattern is the same.

OutdoorEnvy · May 6, 2014

Thanks for the insight exotion, I'll be curious to hear how the commercial carb works out for you.

also I sent you a pm about another question, rather than derailing this thread.

MowerMike · May 6, 2014

Just make sure the line head is on tight. I started mine up the other day and as soon as I picked it up and gave it throttle, the entire line head and adapter plate fell off onto the ground. It seems that the factory never bothered to tighten it properly and it worked its way loose over time. Since it's not necessary to remove the line head when loading line, I'd never bothered to check it. Your SRM-225 should be supplied with a line head locking tool, which is necessary to tighten it properly.

exotion · May 6, 2014

Funny this happened to me with my first one to. A screw drive works to for inserting into the hole. Can't remember if the head is reverse threaded or not however.

MowerMike · May 6, 2014

exotion said:
Can't remember if the head is reverse threaded or not however.

Yes, it is a left-hand thread.

JDsLawnCare · May 12, 2014

exotion said:
Funny this happened to me with my first one to. A screw drive works to for inserting into the hole. Can't remember if the head is reverse threaded or not however.

Same thing happened to me with my pas225

Echo SRM-225: very impressed with the little 21.2cc engine

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