Stihl Vs. Echo

[lawn mower fanatic]

I had bought an echo srm 225 two years ago and hated it. It was so temperamental and under powered.

I haven't had a single problem with my SRM-225...I love it!

 

[ACDDURHAM]

Hi There,

I've been using the stihl product, and as ric says, I would go with it. I've used mine for many years and at the end of the season, it's a simple maintenance issue. I've had no problems using stihl, been using them since 2000 and still going strong.

Thanks and whatever you decide, it's your $$$$

 

[combatcarl]

Ever look into Shindaiwa? I used them for the county, freakin indestructible machines. Full throttle, all day, stop long enough to gas up n eat. That was with regular maintenance too, tho. Dealer near me has them for $269 out the door, I believe.

 

[Ric]

Ever look into Shindaiwa? I used them for the county, freakin indestructible machines. Full throttle, all day, stop long enough to gas up n eat. That was with regular maintenance too, tho. Dealer near me has them for $269 out the door, I believe.

Shindaiwa and Echo are made in the same place by the same company.

 

[combatcarl]

Shindaiwa and Echo are made in the same place by the same company.

Cool. Did not know that. I'm about to have some experience with echo, as I'm buying one shortly. So hopefully it's as bombproof.

 

[Ric]

Cool. Did not know that. I'm about to have some experience with echo, as I'm buying one shortly. So hopefully it's as bombproof.

If you want bombproof buy a Stihl. What Echo are you going after?

 

[BKBrown]

I did not read every post in the thread, but did not see any mention of the ethanol problem related to gas.
I would also keep the Stihl and do the maintenance. I recommend using either non-ethanol gas or treating
the gas with an additive designed to address the ethanol problem. If you run proper fuel mixed properly,
keep filters clean, change or clean the spark plug, and check that the exhaust screen is not fouled -- the Stihl
should run a good long time with minimal problems.

Why buy new if the one you have can be maintained and keeps running well ?

 

[combatcarl]

If you want bombproof buy a Stihl. What Echo are you going after?

I don't remember the model. One of the lower two residential models. Curved shaft. Echo gets my money this time, as I'm not a big box store kind of guy, and the dealer I'm going thru is a little more my personality type. If you're willing to offer personal, personable service, along with good product, and not pitch stuff at me I'm not interested in, you'll probably get my money. I've only heard bad things about anything from people who expected too much from it, or abused it. As long as it runs well, cuts weeds, and doesn't break too often, I'm happy. Maybe next time, for a bigger, heavier duty unit, I'll try another name.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I don't remember the model. One of the lower two residential models. Curved shaft.

It's either the GT-225 or GT-230. String Trimmers, Weed Trimmers, Weed Eaters, Curved + Straight Shaft Yard Trimmers | ECHO USA

 

[combatcarl]

GT-225. I'm lazy, it's bedtime!!