Makita 713307 105 1 Pound Trimmer

My Echo GT-225 16″ gas curved shaft trimmer came from Home Depot for $159 plus tax. It was completely gathered and included safety glasses and a little bottle of 2 cycle oil. Echo gives a five year buyer warranty. For mercantile use the warranty is scaled down to two years.

This trimmer is cleverly designed so that one person may not fill the gas tank without spilling the fuel. It is possible to fill with no spill, if a second person holds the trimmer at just the right angle. So far that is the only feature that I genuinely don’t like. As with all two cycle engines you have to mix oil with the gas.

The 21.2 cc engine starts easily, runs smoothly, and has sufficient power. The noise is noticeably less than my former Robi model. The cutting length (16″) is an indication of power. Previously I got a 10″ electric trimmer and it did not have sufficient power or endurance. For a medium to big yard I would not get anything less than 16″. The vibration level is low. I would have liked the shaft to be a little longer but that is not a major problem.

The Echo GT-225 trims and edges well. The weight is on the low side at 10.1 pounds. A shoulder strap is not included, and probably is not necessitated because of the light weight. Several pieces of.80 strings are included. It is very easy to insert 2 pieces of line into the head without using any tools. My medium sized lawn requires with regards to 4 line strips per cut. I tried numerous heavier off brand line, and that worked well for me. However, it is possible that heavier line could put further and added stress on the engine. If you want a head with a spool of line, you must be competent to find an aftermarket head that will fit.

All trimmers are dangerous so it is essential to read and follow the safety precautions. You do not want to spill fuel on a hot engine. Safety glasses are necessary and the ones Echo includes work well. Ear shelter is suggested.

My last gas trimmer cost $99 and the Echo GT-225 is a definitive upgrade. The engine is the heart of a trimmer and this model does have a good one. For household use I think this is a good choice. For very huge yards or mercantile use you may want at look at something more powerful with an automati line feeder.

Makita 713307 105 1 Pound Trimmer Pic

Makita 713307 105 1 Pound Trimmer Photo

Makita 713307 105 1 Pound Trimmer Pic

Makita 713307 105 1 Pound Trimmer Picture