I bought that same trimmer the other day works great easy to start dose a great job!!!!!!
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@kheyannlegada5033 жыл бұрын
#jkkksnn
@Sagittarius-882 жыл бұрын
Purchased one of these today. Nice piece of equipment. It'll handle forsythia to an extent, but if you're really doing some heavy trimming on something like that, chainsaw is the way to go. Overall, I'm pleased with the way it functions. Easy to start, and will handle most home trimming projects. I learned my lesson years ago with cheap lawn equipment. Cheap lawn equipment performs exactly like that. My leaf blower is also an Echo, as is my weed whacker. Pricier than the cheap junk for sure, but well worth it.
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Good point. I remember growing up having a cheap gas unit that was in the shop every few years for a repair. If you spend the money for quality, it pays for itself, especially buying ECHO products.
@laurapalmerTDGE2 жыл бұрын
These small engines perform best and clean with Saber. Grtz.
@arthurbania3723 жыл бұрын
Just got mine in package today!, waitng for summer, but after I seen your video I believe i won't be dissapointed, besides, I already got other Echo products and I strongly love them, therefore I should be happy with my new Echo hedge trimmer. Great video, greetings! :)
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hope you enjoy it! My only recommendation is to use ECHO Red Armor Oil and non-ethanol 89 octane fuel. The trimmer needs a minute or so to warm up before each use.
@Troygehring2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up one of these today and I flipping love it! It works so good. Also love the channel and content!
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man appreciate it! I have several new tool videos coming out in the next few weeks from the Green Industry Expo Show. Stay tuned.
@Troygehring2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder sure will👍🏻
@rjbarron84423 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why the blade wasn’t moving when I started it. Didn’t know it had to warm up for that long. Thank you!
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
This is the one category of ECHO tools that takes the longest to warm up. If you put it down for 15 minutes, you'll probably still have to let it warm up. Once it's warm, it really works well.
@DIY-fz9cn4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I just bought this model the other day and I'm thoroughly impressed. I also have the DeWalt 40 volt pro hedge trimmer, but that line has now been discontinued. The Echo is slightly lighter and I personally believe the cut quality is superior to the DeWalt.
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@paulson96163 жыл бұрын
Best product reviews I have seen on KZbin channel sir. I am too ready to purchase this echo hedge trimmer. Thank you
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
@uncleswing404621 күн бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@MarkThomasBuilder21 күн бұрын
Thanks, glad to hear it!🙌
@ericnoah29833 жыл бұрын
Love all my new echo equipment !!
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! I recommend ECHO Red Armor Oil mixed with non-ethanol fuel if you can find it. Otherwise 89 octane is what they recommend.
@MrSerioLok693 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just purchased exactly the same trimmer from Homedepot 1 hour ago. I’m exited to trim my bushes tomorrow morning. You should get a cut commission from echo or Homedepot. You push me to pull the trigger.
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting the channel. The engine takes a minute or so to warm up, but once it's warm, this trimmer really goes to work!
@DIY-fz9cn5 жыл бұрын
Echo products seem to perform well. I've had a GT-225 string trimmer for four years that starts on about the third pull mostly. I think for landscape professionals a battery hedge trimmer or a gas hedge will depend on how often you actually use a hedge trimmer on clients properties. For personal use I only trim hedges around my home every couple of months. I found a great steal on the DeWalt 40v hedge trimmer kit last summer at Lowe's for $114. It works great and I don't have to worry about fuel sitting in a gas tool for a couple of months at a time.
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
DIY 87 good point, the fuel is more likely to go bad in a trimmer..
@Mrgetthebag9168 күн бұрын
Great video just bought me one
@MarkThomasBuilder8 күн бұрын
Good choice!
@rickr52234 жыл бұрын
Just bought same one love it
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear! I like the instant gratification when using the trimmer.
@conradb72002 жыл бұрын
GAS!
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Lot of continuous power with gas💯
@warrenfogleman99623 жыл бұрын
love the 36 second intro, and the video. i miss this intro on new videos
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I may make a new intro if I have a small video series.
@richardpoganik76854 жыл бұрын
Nicely done and thorough review; all the important stuff--crystal clear.
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@richardp36244 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Clear, concise, and succinct. Thank you.
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated!
@ricardopineda6138 Жыл бұрын
Super tool 👏👍🍀🌲🌳🪓⛏️🪚🪓👍 greetings from México 🇲🇽👍
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Greetings, Ricardo! This is a great tool, that's for sure!
@williamdistasio93583 жыл бұрын
Bought this model yesterday. Got a Husqvarna backpack blower at the same time.
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good combo. I own a few Husqvarna items.
@garypitzer8729 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much sir. You are the only one who mentioned it will cut up to one inch. I have watched A dozen videos deciding which brand and model to get. I'm sold on this one.
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks for letting me know Gary. I think you'll be very happy with this trimmer. If I didn't mention it in my video, I recommend using ECHO Red Armor Blade Lube & Cleaner after each use.
@garypitzer8729 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder I just ordered one online this evening. I am glad you mentioned that, I was fixing to spray wd40 on my blade and bar prior to first use. I thought about A Poulan pro clipper due to it being half the price, after looking at Lowes at one and seeing how flimsy the handle was, I changed my mind. Those Poulans aren't that easy to start either. I wanted A Stihl or Echo that cut up to one inch limbs like Poulan advertised, the reason I am super happy you mentioned that.
@qzetu4 жыл бұрын
I own and use for my business the echo 2020 & the 20v DeWalt. The reason I use the DeWalt is because it is far lighter and can be used with one hand. I use the 2020 for fine work and when I need to take an excessive amount off to reshape a bush. The DeWalt is very good for maintaining bushes & saves me from sore arms. When you trim your bushes you should do it slower. Allow the trimmer to do its job. Thank you for the video.
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, I get impatient and need to learn to slow down. Even when using a line trimmer, lol.
@glentaylor864 Жыл бұрын
Jehovah richly bless you,family for endless info.,demonstration,thanks a million.
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@sweeney697285 жыл бұрын
Great video I need one of these and after watching this I think I'm getting one now😁
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm sure you'll like it. Please let me know how it goes.
@sweeney697285 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder will do thanks again
@tgsgardenmaintenance46273 жыл бұрын
Used Echo strimmers in the past, which were pretty good. Never used the hedge trimmers though! Must confess to being a massive Husqvarna and Stihl fan!!
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
I own all 3 brands of various tools and have no complaints. My all time favorite chainsaw is my Husqvarna 371XP. ECHO is about to announce some new tools soon, which I'm excited about.
@timothygriscom71103 жыл бұрын
Just bought one, but have not used it yet. I have an Ego battery trimmer and four batteries, but unless you can plug in and recharge the batteries, you are limited to the time in the batteries ( I can usually continuously charge two batteries at a time and have battery 1 recharged by the time battery 4 is exhausted). The gas power will give me more freedom beyond a power source.)
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
The only tradeoff is that gas takes longer to warm up, but that's nots an issue for me since I use the trimmer for extended work on bushes and shrubs.
@tgsgardenmaintenance46273 жыл бұрын
Petrol all the way! I use a Stihl HS81R and a Husqvarna 522HDR75X for the big stuff & a Stihl HS45 & Husqvarna 122HD60 for the smaller jobs!
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
I have the HS45 which does a nice job on the small stuff. I haven't tried a Husqvarns hedge trimmer yet. Sounds interesting.
@andybub453 жыл бұрын
I am normally a big fan of Stihl, but the parts are expensive and are dealer exclusive, which has been annoying me as of late. I may give this a shot since I am in the market for a new hedge trimmer.
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
You should. I recommend getting the ECHO Red Armor Blade Cleaner too.
@jasonford22613 жыл бұрын
Dude I just bought these after watching the reviews. They’re not that good. Engine seems very weak compared to my Stihl
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonford2261 Sorry to hear that. I have the HS 56C and they seem very comparable.
@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын
Hey How’s it work on thicker branches Excellent video
@ericgillespie74194 жыл бұрын
You did a good job keep up the good work I have a hardware stores Ace Hardware Store they do sell Echo thank you for the video
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I've seen more Ace stores selling Stihl products.
@ericgillespie74194 жыл бұрын
Yeah there is Echo over there I will try to order it maybe a couple yeah they do sell Stihl equipment
@mikelopez48462 жыл бұрын
Just put the gas in! Exactly why I haven’t switched yet to battery for my business. They don’t last long enough
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
For light quick trimming, battery is handy because there's no pulling it start or warm up time. I agree that it's nice to not have to worry about the battery draining after a bit of time.
@jonmalkovich4815 жыл бұрын
Where do I buy this red armor lubricant, the home depot I bought a shc-225s at didn't have it...echos site has broken links and I can't find where I can actually buy it from them directly.
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
I found it online at The Home Depot. Here's a link... homedepot.sjv.io/e223g
@jonmalkovich4815 жыл бұрын
That would be great if it was in stock..
@E80-t6e4 жыл бұрын
Another great review, I’ll be purchasing one on Monday. Did they come out with one this year by any chance?
@richardcampbell11272 жыл бұрын
I run both Electric and gas
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Same here. It depends on the project at hand.
@dmanbigd14 жыл бұрын
Good job as always...how much do they cost?
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it has an MSRP of $299.
@3r8mo4 жыл бұрын
Got a HC-150 for $60 at a flea market like new runs perfect, wondering how much of a difference the updated models really are?
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Good question, I'd have to run the HC-150 to see how it's holding up. This HC-2020 really powers through stuff.
@bodeans593 жыл бұрын
Gas trimmers for me.
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
I'm on the fence. I guess it depends on the project.
@johnnycortez465 жыл бұрын
I bought that same trimmer. Do you think that black cover on the blade is actually needed or can it be taken off?
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
I think it's a good safety feature to keep on the trimmer.
@BroadwayJoe494 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, can you install longer cutting blades such as 20" or 24" in length without physically harming the motor?
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's set up to just switch blades out. ECHO makes several other models with longer blades.
@semverhoeven16745 жыл бұрын
For smalle jobs like pruning buxus bols for professianals is it in my opinion better with a profesional batery machine dor high and long jobd you can better take a gas one
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
100 Percent! The Leatherleaf Viburnum seen at the end of my video is one that a gas edger works best on.
@BigHomie0304 жыл бұрын
It was ok video. I could of done with a little less talking and more action but nice video non the less 👍
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'm always trying to improve by showing more action while being thorough with the details.
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power4 жыл бұрын
gas _all day_ but i do use battery powered mech tools.
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. I wonder what the average answer will be 5 years from now?
@peter.peter.r3 жыл бұрын
Can this be used commercially? Maybe doing small hedges a few times per week?
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they offer a commercial and residential warranty on this, so I'd definitely say you can use it commercially. It should be a great trimmer for small hedges.
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would features do you look for in a hedge trimmer? Would you ever like to carve out something unique? If so, what shape or item would you choose to create?
@semverhoeven16745 жыл бұрын
More than one minite warm up time is in my opinion to long dor a profesional trimmer
@MarkThomasBuilder5 жыл бұрын
I'll have to find out it there's a faster way to warm it up. Maybe higher octane fuel? Once it's warm, it's a beast!
@zoba46452 жыл бұрын
This is nothing. The real question is whether you can hold the trimmer in your hand for 5 or more hours without much effort and consequences for your body.
@trickmytruck324 жыл бұрын
does that have the I start
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it has the i30 start, which means it's 30% less pulling effort.
@TBoy2054 жыл бұрын
What is your view on the blade length? I can’t decide how long of blades to get
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
I like 24" blades, but 21" is a good size too.
@ScottHolmberg Жыл бұрын
Just bought mine today.. took the blade guard off/filled it up with 2 stroke gas..5 pulls it started - let it go for 2 mins to warm up..pulled the trigger and the blades won't move-- any thoughts? thx
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
I'd make sure you let it warm up enough. Try to rev it a few times off an on and see if they'll start moving. Mine always takes awhile to warm up. I also use ECHO Red Armor blade lube and cleaner which helps the blades move easier after storage. One other thing that happened to one of my hedge trimmers is there was a nick in the blade and that prevented them from moving. I took a file to get rid of the burr and it worked fine ever since. Hope that helps. Let me know how it works out.
@gulfstream72358 ай бұрын
Try reading the instruction manual first
@ScottHolmberg8 ай бұрын
aahhh..otay I's wil do dat! JA!@@gulfstream7235
@joshuabush25693 жыл бұрын
How's the vibration? I'm very keen on picking one up for the lightness!
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
I didn't notice any real vibration issues. If you get one, let me know what you think.
@joshuabush25693 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks for the fast reply, appreciate it! I cut a lot of box which is very tight and neat so something light and balanced seems ideal.
@joshuabush25693 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder ordered one so I'll keep you posted! Looking forward to using a lighter machine.
@joshuabush25693 жыл бұрын
Love it! Great little machine... Very well balanced and a good weight! Unfortunately I can't get the red armour blade oil here in the UK!
@chip98323 жыл бұрын
I just paid 300 for Same model What y'all pay in your area