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About to pull the trigger on an Echo PAS-225vpb.

This is the combo with the PAS power head, blower, and trimmer. $300 Bucks from HD. I have a repair shop that I can service at, and I can do most of my service myself. I know stihl is probably the better machine, but considering it is over $430 dollars. Thoughts or Comments? Also what type of shaft is easier on a small man, curved or straight shaft?

Aaron

I think the Echo is a great machine! :thumbsup: I use my trimmer with the 225 powerhead commercially, and I also have the edger with the 225 powerhead, but I don't use it that often. Personally I like straight shaft. You can reach under things more, and it is what 99% of the commercial people use (but the reach is one of the reasons they do). I am around 6' tall, but I'm sure you would be fine with a straight shaft, also! :smile:

lawn mower fanatic said:

I think the Echo is a great machine! :thumbsup: I use my trimmer with the 225 powerhead commercially, and I also have the edger with the 225 powerhead, but I don't use it that often. Personally I like straight shaft. You can reach under things more, and it is what 99% of the commercial people use (but the reach is one of the reasons they do). I am around 6' tall, but I'm sure you would be fine with a straight shaft, also! :smile:

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I did know that straight shafts have better power delivery, but i am only 5'4. I'm wondering if the straight shaft would be to tall for me to use.

A_tank96 said:

I did know that straight shafts have better power delivery, but i am only 5'4. I'm wondering if the straight shaft would be to tall for me to use.

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My wife is 5'3 and loved her curved shaft. I hid it on her and she had to use the straight shaft now she says she will never go back to the curved

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

Carscw said:

My wife is 5'3 and loved her curved shaft. I hid it on her and she had to use the straight shaft now she says she will never go back to the curved

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

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Lol gotta get your point across. Now if I could get my wife to even touch a weedeater

Carscw said:

My wife is 5'3 and loved her curved shaft. I hid it on her and she had to use the straight shaft now she says she will never go back to the curved

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

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That's perfect. Guess I'll be getting the straight shaft.

Aaron

exotion said:

Lol gotta get your point across. Now if I could get my wife to even touch a weedeater

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my wife does most of the trimming. She will help mow when we do big yards but she don't like mowing with a rider.
She will push mow all day

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

Carscw said:

my wife does most of the trimming. She will help mow when we do big yards but she don't like mowing with a rider.
She will push mow all day

(( cowboy up and get over it ))

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Sounds like me! :laughing: I will push mow all day but, well, I would also ride all day if I had a zero-turn! :wink: