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Echo SRM 225 vs Stihl FS 56 weed eater

#1

7394

7394

Am still trying to decide, which is better buy for home use reliability & longevity etc ? Only about $30. more for the Stihl

Appreciate any input.


#2

R

Rivets

Both are great units, but the Echo with the 5 year warranty wins hands down vs the Stihl with 2 year warranty.


#3

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whelch1

My local Stihl dealer doubles your warranty to 4 years if you buy a 6 pack of 2 cycle oil ($12.99). I don't think you can go wrong with either brand, I have owned both.


#4

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

I use my Echo 225 commercially and love it. Can't say anything about the Stihl, as I have never used one. Let us know what you decide.


#5

7394

7394


Thanks everyone for the input to this point. :thumbsup:

whelch1 said:
My local Stihl dealer doubles your warranty to 4 years if you buy a 6 pack of 2 cycle oil ($12.99). I don't think you can go wrong with either brand, I have owned both.
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Yep, my local Dealer will do same, double warranty to 4 yrs with purchase of a 6 pack of Stihl 2 cycle oil, also. Cost of a Stihl FS 56 RC-E is $199. Which has a 27+ cc engine.

My only experience w/Echo, is my PB 250 LN blower I bought last August (which is Great !!). I wish the Echo SRM throttle/ stop switch wires were not exposed, (I'm nit picking, I guess), & reviews I read some say the debris shield should be larger.

My Dad had a Stihl chainsaw & he was very proud of that machine. Old memories. Too much thinking, my head hurts.


#6

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

7394 said:
Thanks everyone for the input to this point. :thumbsup:

Yep, my local Dealer will do same, double warranty to 4 yrs with purchase of a 6 pack of Stihl 2 cycle oil, also. Cost of a Stihl FS 56 RC-E is $199. Which has a 27+ cc engine.

My only experience w/Echo, is my PB 250 LN blower I bought last August (which is Great !!). I wish the Echo SRM throttle/ stop switch wires were not exposed, (I'm nit picking, I guess), & reviews I read some say the debris shield should be larger.

My Dad had a Stihl chainsaw & he was very proud of that machine. Old memories. Too much thinking, my head hurts.
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You can always go to the dealer hold them both and choose whichever one feels better. If it comes down to that.


#7

7394

7394

Good idea, but unfortunately they are different dealers. However, a neighbor/buddy has an Echo SRM 266 & a Stihl (now sure the model?), which (after our talk today) he is gonna let me try both by wacking around my place. That should give me a better idea, plus get my trimming done too. Today (in my head) the Echo is slightly ahead. We shall see.


#8

jekjr

jekjr

We run a Stihl FS 70 and an Echo PAS 225 commercially. I prefer the Echo machines and one of my workers does also. The other worker prefers the Stihl. He says it is more comfortable for him to run. I will say this also. I have a 266 Echo also. The power is much better and I actually prefer the 266 to the 225. We also have a 280 Echo as well. We have had problems with the 280. It is an awesome cutting machine though when it is running right. Also, I bought an FS 70 last month for $179 plus tax.


#9

7394

7394

Appreciate the reply. I said my neighbor had a 266 (my bad) it is an older 265, & was one powerful unit.

There will be an adjustment for me, as I'm a "Leftie" & using the Echo let me know the muffler is there & the head spins CCW, as opposed to my curved shaft that spun CW.

I like being on the right side of a whacker, but I'm sure I'll adjust, did also seem I had to hold the engine head up pretty high using it (thus the awarenes of the hot muffler).

Where did you buy that Stihl FS 70 for $179. ?


#10

jekjr

jekjr

7394 said:
Appreciate the reply. I said my neighbor had a 266 (my bad) it is an older 265, & was one powerful unit. There will be an adjustment for me, as I'm a "Leftie" & using the Echo let me know the muffler is there & the head spins CCW, as opposed to my curved shaft that spun CW. I like being on the right side of a whacker, but I'm sure I'll adjust, did also seem I had to hold the engine head up pretty high using it (thus the awarenes of the hot muffler). Where did you buy that Stihl FS 70 for $179. ?
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I need to edit that post. $279. Sorry.

I bought it at my local John Deere Dealer for $279 plus tax. Another local shop had a new one for $310. I just choked on the price at the John Deere Dealer and they quote me $289.99 plus tax.


#11

7394

7394

No problemo, I thought that sounded lie a super deal..

The FS 56 RC-E is $199. @ local Stihl Dealer. The kid who was 'supposed to be' the knowledgable salesman, really did NOT know his products.


#12

7394

7394

No problemo, I thought that sounded like a super deal..

The FS 56 RC-E is $199. & entry level @ local Stihl Dealer. The kid who was 'supposed to be' the knowledgable salesman, really did NOT know his products.


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