BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO PE225 LAWN EDGER, WATCH THIS!
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BEFORE YOU BUY AN ECHO PE225 LAWN EDGER, WATCH THIS! The ECHO PE225 is a LAWN EDGER teeters the line between HOMEOWNER and PROFESSIONAL. In this video, I go over the ENGINE, FEATURES, CONSTRUCTION, and BUILD QUALITY of this EDGER. But can it HANDLE OVERGROWN EDGES? LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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Love me shindaiwa M262
Well done video. Thumbs up.
Thanks Joe! Appreciate you bud
I've been using a cheap Black & Decker corded electric edger, which is basically a circular saw on a stick, for the past 5 years. I don't have a lot of edging to do, and I've moved completely away from gas yard machines since moving down here to Florida from Minnesota, so this was a good alternative to using my string trimmer which just doesn't work as well. I like that it has a guide in the front and a little fin behind the blade that keeps it along the edge of the concrete, as well as three wheels to help keep it stable. The 50' cord I use is a little bit of a hassle, but since I don't have much to do it's easily manageable. I did have to re-solder the wires to the brushes in the motor to keep it working (I did say it was cheap), but since then it's been a real trooper.
Thanks for sharing dj
I also have a Black and Decker. A friend didn't need it anymore and gave it to me. I wonder if its similar to yours. I don't hate it. It does the job well but it can be tough to use in some areas and the cord can be a hassle.
@@SVW1976 Yes, it's heavy, and the fin in back can keep it from getting close to corners sometimes, and it's super loud (exactly like a circular saw), and the cord can be a little bit of a bother, but aside from that it's kinda OK. And it doesn't need gas, which is a huge thing for me now.
I’m buying the kombi pieces from Echos Shindaiwa line because I like red 😂. They r a remarkably affordable setup . If the spindle part on your weed eater needs replaced it costs more than the kombi weed eater attachment on my kombi . I found that interesting . I don’t like that they aren’t selling them with zerk fittings but you can buy them and install them yourself . Idea for a video 😂. I like the red armor
@@marklloyd4153 good idea mark!
Straight edger (Milwaukee M18, with a head that changes from edger to string trimmer) for the driveway and sidewalks. For the flower beds (concrete with lots of curves) I use the string trimmer held upright. The Milwaukee is light enough that it's easy. Still haven't gotten good, though, as my circles around my trees, but I'm getting there. Thanks for another great video, J.B.
Thanks for sharing Douglas! Appreciate the positive feedback my friend!
I would tend to go with a traditional edger over this tool. WAY better at both power and accuracy. The only advantage I can see is on internal edges where you can't ride on concrete... but those edges are rarely straight anyway and are thus better off to be done with a string trimmer that is better at following curves. I see this more as a power-head tool where it saves me from having another motor to maintain/take up space at the sacrifice of quality. Maybe i'm missing something? I'm told it might have happened once.
I do the exact same protocol of starting the 2 cycle then finding my PPE etc while it warms up. ALWAYS let 2-cycles warm up and they'll not betray you.
Hey Bob! I agree there is more power with walk behind edgers. Definitely got let them warm up! 👍thanks for watching
I always hit the like button when JB asks so I get positive feedback right away.
Appreciate you Garry! YOU ROCK! 👍
Maybe the Darwin’s Grip would help with the slouching.
I would agree! Definitely a must for taller people.
The echo straight shaft edgers are alot better than the curved shaft edgers
After trying to edge with a cheap trimmer with edger attachment I was afraid to get a lesser powered edger so I skipped over the PE225 and went to the PE2620. It's a beast but it's loud. It can edge anything. If I get mud I just wash it off before putting away. I also wanted the metal guard on the 2620.
Totally get ya E15! Thanks for sharing
That's good advice for starting any small motor like that. As soon as it tries to fire even just once, take that choke off. Otherwise you're gonna flood it , and it won't start for quite some time no matter how many times you pull that cord !!
Thanks for sharing and watching hees!
Great video JB!
Appreciate you Justin! Thanks for watching!
Echo 225 is a little to under powered for me 2620 echo is the way to go
I agree, weak sauce.
Thanks for sharing Brendan
Great Video!
Appreciate you my friend! 👍
I've had my Echo P225 for the last two years!! Definitely all I need to keep that perfectly manicured edge! Wonderful tool for any lawn care nut!! 😆
RIGHT ON Mark!
At 6'8" I have to bend down a bit no matter what tool I use. That being said, my Stihl string trimmer came with a shoulder belt I can attach to the trimmer to make it easier to handle and neraly be able to stand straight up and use. I can operate the trimmer one handed while wearing the belt which also makes walking forward a lot easier. You might check and see if Echo makes a similar shoulder belt. If not, get one from Stihl and connect it to your Echo. Just a thought.
That’s actually really good advice rebel! Thanks for sharing this my friend!
With your Stihl edger there is a way to get an extra 6+ inches
Yeh, nothing finishes off a cut like doing the edges with a stick edger. When you came down the curb and turned around and said “that made short work of that”. It is so true!!!
Hey dorado! It dominates on curbs! Hard to beat it!
You should try out the 2620 series power heads. They feel quite a bit stronger.
Worth a look! 👍
The garage geezer lol. JB, have you ever used the Black and Decker Edge Hog corded edger? Seems to be abundant on Facebook market place for the price of a 6 pack. I bought a new one that did my initial edging very slowly with me needing to clear out the clay every foot and the electric motor let out some smoke at times. I can't justify the garage space of a nice walk behind gas edger...yet.
Hahah I have not used that specific model but have used some corded edgers before. Wasn’t exactly satisfied lol. When you get a walk behind edger you’ll wonder how you ever got by without one. Thanks for watching
I bought my Echo PB225 about 5 yrs ago......absolutely no problems at all. A bit heavy but it's tough
Heavy lol have you ever held a honda gx35? Now thats heavy. 2 stroke feel like feather weights after using 4 strokes for years.
Awesome Mark! Thanks for sharing!
Another great video JB! Always showing me how bad my equipment is. 😂
Hey SV! Not to worry! Every piece of equipment is flawed one way or another. Thanks for watching bud.
Gave up trying to edge with string trimmer. I have the same echo trimmer a few years removed. Works great. For major over growth need something stronger. It’s awkward but pulling backwards does help cut through thicker stuff.
Thanks for sharing Gil!
Great review going to add one to my echo lineup I think echo power is priced according
Hey David! I agree! They are priced right! Great resale values too!
I like to use my trimmer, I get a cleaner edge!
Thanks for sharing Joe!
Red flag is it does not have a greaseable head like the higher models or have the 2:1 gear reduction but a good residential edger none the less for the price which is what their target market is aimed at here.
You nailed it Tom!
Edger? I don't even know her! OH! 🤣
2:14: "I can't even flex this thing. This thing's pretty stiff." That's what she said!
Thanks for helping to bring out the classics this week, JB!
AND... I've used both a string trimmer and an edger to do my lawn edging. It depends on the situation. Usually, an edger is better suited for the first edging of the season or after long intervals. String trimmer is good enough for lighter edging jobs.
lol after I published the video to CZcams I realized I should have put something there lol. How did I miss that? Ariens mower review coming out in two weeks. If you got any zingers let me know!
I would agree with you on how you use your edger. First cut clears a path. String trimmer for maintenance. Win in my book. 👍
😂👍
For stick edger I'll stick with husgavana since they have a quart on the bottom where the rest rub the concrete and wears the outside of gearbox, the husky wears out a metal gaurd
Thanks for sharing
Love my shindaiwa M262
Thanks for sharing
Always use my edger. Great review!
Bet it’s the BEST EDGE in the neighborhood! Thanks for watching flint!
How often to you have to replace blade? And how much are they thank you.
Hey aposto! They usually cost about $10 bucks and need to be replaced when they start to wear small based on how much you use them. 👍
DARWIN GRIP will help with your posture while edging. It’s a great handle , check it out. I have them on all my Echo edgers and trimmers
Thanks for sharing cliff! Will check them out
Excellent video, short, direct and to the point I love your stuff. But I'm going to stick to my string trimmer inflation has put a kibosh on job specific tools. My garage is filling up so I'm toning it down. Keep up the good work.
I know where you’re coming from William! Thanks for being a cool fan!
These edgers are great, but personally I prefer my Stihl FS-56 over them. The nice thing about my Stihl is that the choke automatically returns to the open position when I squeeze the throttle, which is a pretty nice feature to have. Anyway I’m in Moab right now with my ATVs and I’m posting some very neat sights on my channel. I’m going to make it a series spanning over four days.
Awesome BCSERK! That is a nice feature on stihls. Enjoy your time there my friend!
I used to live in Buffalo New York I was telling my wife I thought you said you're from Buffalo New York I like your videos thank you
Hey Joe! Yep I’m in Lancaster. Where abouts in Buffalo did you used to live?
@@GarageGear South Buffalo my parents both passed away but their house on Seneca Street is where we used to live awesome videos that you have
@@liljoeii6091 got it! Appreciate you my friend!
Here for algo 😂
Appreciate you Shane! 👍😂
Awesome video. I'm a new homeowner and curious to know your thoughts on Honda's VersAttach system and how that compares to other systems you've reviewed
I haven’t tried that one out but I’m sure it’s decent.
Thanks for watching
great tool review
i have the same one it works really well its going on 15 yrs old and still has the power
They just last! Thanks for watching!👍
Great review JB! You definitely have a lot of edging to do! Echo is a great product. Is there a shoulder strap that can be used on that? It may reduce fatigue and stress on your back. Cheers my friend! Any weekend plans?
Hey Jay! Busy weekend my friend! Trying to catch up on hundreds of comments. Every lawnmower video is exploding right now lol. I believe there is a strap available separately. Could probably even rig something up if needed. Not a bad edger though! How was your weekend my friend? Feeling alright lately?
Great video. Your edges look amazing. I literally today just bought an Echo SRM 225 to replace my aging Shindaiwa T231. Sadly they don’t make all the parts anymore for this 18 year old machine. Lots of history with it. I know the Echo should last just as long 🤞
Hey Steve! Those were great trimmers. You’re gonna love the echo! Enjoy the trimming my friend!
I have been a big Echo fan for years. I have used this edger in the multi attachment line. Works great. And the Red Armor mix is all I use in my Echo equipment.
Same, I have the Echo PAS-2620 with the straight shaft trimmer and straight edger attachment plus the Echo bed edge redefiner. I love all 3 zero issues in 4 years and only run non ethanol fuel with Echo Red Armor mix. Plus, the Echo PB 9010T backpack blower for the win 🏆
@@shanew7361 I have the pole saw, hedge clippers, and the blower attachments. They work great. My next attachment maybe the edge redefiner.
Thanks for sharing guys! 👍👍
JB, need help locating 0 Lithium grease for mantis cultivator., locally if possible, thanks Jonn.
Not exactly sure my friend! Have you searched online?
JB your grass looks EPIC. I wish you was my neighbor. Great review and have a bless weekend. 👍🙏👍🙏
Thanks a lot Ray! I keep it in good shape for ya! I wish I had you as a neighbor as well! Have a blessed weekend too my friend! 👍
Which battery do you recommend for a Simplicity 42" Zero Turn with a Kawasaki FR651v? In a pinch, had to get a Duralast Gold from Autozone.
Hey weekend! I don’t work on zero turns at the moment but duralast batteries never steered me wrong! 👍
Did you adjust the setting out of the box or just leave it at the recommended 1/2"?
I left it as is out of the box. That worked for me just fine!
I would like to see a video about pro and cons on straight vs. Curved shafted edger
I’ll see what I can do Travis!
I prefer straight.
The multi attachment system is much better for home owners
Perhaps we’ll give that a go next season! 👍
Even for commercial use. Yeah there is a weak point however with echo being a commercial brand you can get easily replacement parts. I have used a Honda split system semi-commerically for over 5 years. No issues yet.
@@shortyorc121 I’ve used echo too since 2018 not much done and they work fine
I prefer my Echo PAS 2620 with the bed edge redefiner, straight shaft trimmer head, and straight shaft edger. Going on 4 years, there are zero issues. Also, have an Echo 9010T backpack blower.
Yep! I’ve got the Stihl KM130r attachment system. Had it for 10 years and never a problem. Super handy with only one engine to winterize every year rather than separate for trimmer, edger, pole saw, bed definer, and hedge trimmers.
Which do you prefer? Your McLane edger or the ECHO edger?
Hey Matt! Both have their perks. As of this moment, I’m going with the Mclane because of the way the echo makes you walk. The Mclane doesn’t make you twist your hips while you walk. Probably will do a comparison video on this in the near future. 👍
Try a Darwins Grip
Would like to give it a shot! 👍
Looks nice but I think it's probably meant more for suburbia. Out here in the hinterlands with our gravel driveways and no curbs between the asphalt and the lawns it'd be wasted on us country folk :)
I would agree my friend! 👍
Lawn’s looking good JB!
Hey Jeffrey! Thanks my friend! The compost I put down last fall did wonders for the lawn! Thanks for being a cool fan!
What’s the difference between the red armor and the regular Echo oil?
The regular oil (powerblend) is a solid JASO-rated fuel, no problems with it. But Red Armor is truly better - the easiest starts I have ever had with my OPE. Steve's small engine saloon's demonstration was really convincing, he used an endoscope to show it removing existing deposits from the piston and spark arrestor. It does smell kinda funky when it burns, but performance wise I can't complain. Oil is cheap, engine rebuilds are pricey, after all 👍
2 year fuel stabilizer for Red and 1 month for power blend.
It seems the additives in the oil are way better! 👍👍
Just got my first Echo trimmer with the ability to add different attachments. I am eager to try it out! I might have to look at getting an edger attachment. Love the videos informative and fun as always!
Appreciate you brown! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Love my stihl. Don’t think i could go to echo. Stihl is like my Honda 😂
Thanks for sharing bud! 👍👍
I have a echo pas 225 with the edger
Thanks for sharing
What length are you mowing your lawn??
2.5 inches! Thanks for watching Blake!
Another excellent and thorough review! I'm also a big Echo fan.
Can’t go wrong with echo! Any plans for your Sunday Smallblock?
@@GarageGear house cleaning 🧹 😡😁
@@smallblock412 got some to do too! I’m there with ya bud!
Always enjoy your videos JB! Lawn looks great! No more bentgrass? I beat mine down last fall!
Appreciate you Mike! Only a few small spots returned after that huge beatdown years ago. Which was kind of expected from some of those large areas I tore out. Still looking good. Lot of work for you?
Had a bunch on the side of the front yard and side of the house. Appreciate the info with Tenacity. I was going to use Roundup! I have an addiction to working outside. I was in landscaping for about 15 years about 20+ years ago. I miss the work so I enjoy doing projects in the yard and the Garage! Keep up the great content!
@@515Mike awesome my friend! We’re cut from the same cloth! You got it my friend!
EGO done with the fuel....EGO weed/edger combo is perfection. Match the combo with their 56v blower and you have 3 units that use the same 56v battery. Simple.... case closed.
Thanks for sharing
The garage geezer 🤣🤣🤣
Gotta get him in a video!
Hi JB did you do a nitrogen blitz in the fall? How is your crass looking so luscious coming out of winter? What steps did you take?
Hey Kanye I composted the lawn last fall and it’s booming right out of the gate! Light dose of fertilizer in November. I always fertilize as soon as the ground is no longer frozen with something organic and the lawn is firing on all cylinders right now. Love this time of year for it. How’s your lawn looking?
The gear case on echo edgers are garbage now. Mine wore out in less than a year of weekly use.
Wow thanks for sharing this with the community
Like 154, good video, but to much work for me JB
Thanks for sharing Gregory! Hope all is well bud!
I don't have that much edging to do, so I use my Ryobi battery (4ah) trimmer to edge. I does have a small wheel and the head turns 90 degrees to make things easier. For what I do, it's fine.
Awesome Jerry thanks for sharing
How do I talk my wife into this?!
lol Let me talk to her! Get her on board with this message! 👍
thanks for getting me out of the house
You got it 61!👍
whats the best way to store these?
Usually I drain the gas out and fill up the gas tank with a whole small bottle of 50:1 oil mix. And then prime it until i see it in the bulb. That way the carb diaphragm stays lubricated!👍 in the spring drain out the oil. Fill it back up with 50:1 gas/oil mix and she starts right up. Might smoke a for a minute but she runs great!
@@GarageGear learned something new today, thanks!
Bro, This year is your last chance to get a Honda trimmer or edger. Think you should really look into buying one. Would love to see your review of one. My gx35 has been such an amazing reliable unit.
I do have a echo srm- 3020 as my back up unit. Echo is the goat for 2 strokes.
I will look into those! Thanks for sharing shorty!
I’m buying the kombi pieces from Echos Shindaiwa line because I like red 😂. They r a remarkably affordable setup . If the spindle part on your weed eater needs replaced it costs more than the kombi weed eater attachment on my kombi . I found that interesting . I don’t like that they aren’t selling them with zerk fittings but you can buy them and install them yourself . Idea for a video 😂
@@marklloyd4153 not a bad idea! 👍
I bought a use PE 225 on Facebook market for 110 and I use it for my landscaping business and it runs like a champ, it's good on establishing an edge but on over grown ones it slows down a bit, but I highly recommend it 👍
Spot on with my review! Thanks for sharing ea!
Motors for echo assembled in Japan, then the entire thing is assembled here. Why they say assembled in USA and not made in USA. Then you have the old ones and the current 3020 that is still made in Japan.
Thanks for sharing my friend
Good buy, ran one for years and used it commercially back in the day. We had are issues with echo ( thus why i refuce to run them again) but made us alot of $$
All in all. Great homeowner edger, and light commercial. To get started. Can't go wrong.
All I run is stihl now. Never let's me down.
Good vidieo
Appreciate you sharing g your experience with yours drumhead! Definitely a good edger for the average homeowner!
Ya lost me on all those steps to get it going. I’ll just click in my battery and pull the trigger.
Oof. I can get mixing gas or having to go to a gas station every once in a while, but to much steps to start a weedeater..... cope harder.
Choke up. Pull. Choke down. Pull!
Therein lies your problem. Made with foreign and domestic parts!! Unbelievable
Thanks for watching
That’s edger is trash, super weak!!
Thanks for watching