Power Tool Review- Echo

[@winstonsproserviceslandsca9931]

I purchased these a week before the blizzard. I did about three days of snow removal and profited more in those three days then a week in lawn care. Echo is my choice. I have over 6 attachments all brand new this year.

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Winston's Pro Services Landscape & Lawncare Echo is great -agreed!

[@ritterjon]

💥 I love the Echo brand. I’d love to promote more of their products on my channel! *Keep on tractoring!*

[@TylerBoespflug]

I bought an older PAS-235 with the broom attachment used. I bought it mainly to sweep the crusty layer of gravel, sand and gunk off the top of my grass from where the city wings the snow from the street on to our boulevard. It works great. It keeps my lawn healthy and the soil level from building up each year. I bought the trimmer attachment and it's now my go to trimmer. The power head is 10-12 years old and still goes like a champ. When it does finally die, I'll upgrade to the PAS-280

[@Dirtmonkey]

I use my Pas 280 for the same thing- Its a great broom to remove aggregate from grass.

[@landonkaufman1165]

Problem I have with that is someone is gonna kick my ass if I'm running that high speed at 3am

[@WZDIESEL]

how can you not use a shovel to sweep snow away from the door?????

[@GeeksThroughoutTime]

I rented one of these (with paddle) today to get rocks and gravel off my lawn. That's a job I do every year after plowing snow my rural property all winter. I have to say that it did a good job, but three hours of doing it was more than I wanted. The biggest drawback I found was that it will create piles of gravel and then attempt to dig down. If the thing was balanced better, in order to more easily control the downward pressure, then it would be better. The default position of the handle really isn't optimal. If it was 8 inches forward or so, it would be a much nicer machine to work with.

[@ryansilva6190]

I need this...whats the list for all the tools you use in this video? Not just the attachments but the actual engine included. Thank you

[@neumy1944]

always wanted me some of that goodness! I have the power head, the brush would be great for getting mower poops off the concrete here in AZ! Thanks for sharing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Michael Neumeyer Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Deanothefordtech]

how's the new farm boss?? i have the old 290 farmboss and love it

[@timberlineoutdoorservices2338]

I love tools! We have to use backpack blowers at are condo associations for snow on porches and garage doors ect. They work great... I'm definitely getting a paddle broom for the kombi130 this year... Thanks Stan!

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Chris Smith I liked both the paddle and bristle wheel. They were phenomenal.

[@BeControversialAlways]

Do you have a take on how this might work with bullet casings? Like, at an outdoor range?

[@rodneystewart8958]

Great tool now I know what I want for Christmas

[@Dirtmonkey]

I use mine on almost every job.

[@chrisclubb8783]

Can you put a link to where you bought the set up

[@andrewfrodo2086]

I have seen an attachment that goes on the pole part and adds wheels. So it can be used 1 handed. Less stress I wonder if you can make one cheaper?

[@LanceSheppard]

awesome review, I have been looking at these attachments for a while. I really like their capabilities.

[@helenjohnson7583]

Looks good but would take a tremendous level of upper body strength. Can they make one with an extra long pole that is immersible up to the top handle for brushing pool walls?

[@kuttingedge0222]

how many inches of snow you think it would be good up to ?

[@ericmalascalza2804]

thank you for your videos especially with the one about bidding mulch jobs and having a set price per yard and not the lick em and stick em approach. its helped me approach mowing the same way so i can be more profitable

[@Dirtmonkey]

+eric malascalza Lick and Stick can be dangerous.

[@toddjenest3212]

Will this attachment work on ANY trimmer?

[@ericmalascalza2804]

thanks for responding!

[@Dirtmonkey]

+eric malascalza Thanks for watching and commenting! You rock!

[@StormsLandscaping]

Just sold me on one! looks like an awesome attachment

[@Dirtmonkey]

+CJ Storms It is awesome- love it!

[@jcslawntips]

That looks nice, great video once again!

[@Dirtmonkey]

+JC'sLawnTips Thank you!

[@williamsmith9904]

Can you use these on other brand power heads

[@jeck160]

This is awesome

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Jason

[@stevefaculakiii9720]

Stanley, I maintain a college level baseball field with real turf. One of our biggest problems is the lip created from the infield dirt washing or draining into the grass edges. In your opinion what would be tough enough to move the dirt back onto the infield from the grass without hurting the grass. Would the paddle or needle attachment work best for this situation using the power broom? Thanks for the review!

[@Dirtmonkey]

We have used the paddle in this situation. it works great for removing dirt from the grass without tearing it up.

[@stevefaculakiii9720]

Thank you. Do you have a brand preference - Echo, Stihl, etc...?

[@prizzom]

How do you place the paddles?

[@UBAYBE]

Would this work under water 2-3 feet? Clean clay and muck...

[@JustBeingRSelfs]

Are you using the 3-foot extension shaft?

[@masonsmowing6592]

OMG! This is amazing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Mason's Mowing Its an amazing tool.

[@aaronthurman8363]

Do these Bristles seem durable? Seems like running them on concrete would wear it out quick, especially if you work in volume. Echo has some cool things coming out. This might be a nice thing to get for cleaning out some mulch beds.

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Aaron Thurman Yes- I thought that as well but they are very durable.

[@ericmalascalza2804]

i have the pas 280 with several attachments pole pruner, tiller, edger. she is a beast and has made me a lot of money. I'm interested in the pro paddle. How deep of snow would you think it sweep

[@Dirtmonkey]

+eric malascalza 3 inches or so..

[@ryanslawnthings4743]

I have Redmaxes version which I love I have to look to see if they offer the bristle end

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Ryans LawnCare (Curcios Landscaping) I have never used red max yet.

[@KylesLawnCare]

I just bought the stihl version of the echo you were using. What is opinion on stihl products?

[@justmowed]

I was going to buy the Stihl but the guy at the shop told me it was not really worth the extra money.

[@KylesLawnCare]

Yeah I have 3 stihl dealers with in a 15 miles of me and only one small echo dealer and plus all of my hand held equipment is sthil so I didn't really have to think to hard on what I was going to get.

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Kyles Lawn-Care I like stihl but echo surprised me- Echo is awesome! I will be buying echo without a doubt.

[@rayshml6551]

+Kyles Lawn-Care I've used both versions and I have to say that Echo is MUCH lighter compared to the Stihl. Just the paddle attachment along without the power unit the Echo I can hold straight out with my arm fully extended, the Stihl I can do about 1/2 way out.

[@brandong4223]

RaysHML wich version works better? And is the stihl sweeper soft enough to not damage a garage?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

yep, in alot of their catalogue photos with handhelds like this, echo has guys using straps and/or dual handle wide grips, so they'd probably recommend a strap. i'm surprised they didn't send one with the unit. good demo, though. the power broom would probably do nicely in slush too. hope we get some more snow in pa...

[@Dirtmonkey]

+kodiak wild It rocked wherever I used it.

[@RollinShultz]

I can see it being heavy with some attachments, but the broom and paddle rest the machine to the ground, so that should take a lot of the weight.

[@johnmaynard4725]

Please review the other attachments

[@montestreecutting9152]

I have the pro paddle and it works really well. I'm running I with a 225 power head

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Monte's lawn care and tree cutting Does the 225 have enough power?

[@milkman8422]

They have a handle bar versions with a full body strap, not like a normal single strap, this one has 2 staps that are like a vest and your body holds all the weight.

[@mikesummers2525]

Why wouldn't you run it parallel with the garage instead of upside down and having it blow back?

[@billcenne7262]

I would just pull a few inches of snow away from the door, then open the door and "push" the snow the rest of the way. You'll want to wear ski goggles also because these things will throw small rocks and chunks of ice that could put an eye out.

[@chrisdevido9429]

Nice review, do you prefer Stihl or Echo?

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Cd Lawn Care I like both!

[@Mo-OhioTreeRemoval]

Man oh man I need to contact echo ASAP! I currently have a all stihl line up besides my echo pole saw and husky blower. I've never had a single issue with my pole saw!

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Mow's Lawn & Iron Can't Lie- The echo equipment is awesome- Much better than I would have ever guessed.

[@julian11able]

Your employee at the end there is one cool cat

[@j.l.truckingandlandscaping2097]

That's cool

[@Dirtmonkey]

+J.L. Landscaping and property maintenance Thanks!

[@johnkelly1587]

I'm only 14 and 140 lbs but I have a stihl km130r and use it to sweep rock probably up to 6'' high. It is a piece of cake and only weighs about 10 lbs more than a whipper snipper(I also use a strap.). I think echo could convince me to buy one only if they made the paddle flat instead of curved to get more materiel, like the stihl has. The stihl also has quite a bit of power as I can hold it completely still and it can rotate a good 30 degrees when I pull the trigger. However some day I'd like to try out the echo.

[@andrewneilsen1516]

John Kelly I agree I have a km 131r with the Bristle sweeper it’s awesome in my opinion stihl is the way to (I’m 14 too)

[@andrewneilsen1516]

Is the way to go

[@cheese1903]

Is That The ECHO PAS 266, Or PAS 280?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Pas 280

[@cheese1903]

They Are All Really Good Tòo. It's Just Like A Stihl Kombisystem Too.

[@florisvandronkelaar3225]

Are you ever going to give away a trimmer?

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

The weight of the paddle alone is 11.2 pounds converted just over 5 kg, then the motor would be Dry. 8.7 pound = nearly 4 kg. A strap really is the way to go for long periods. But the paddles and the brushes really do all the work. But if you need to do a full on car park. Harness up, double straps or the next day. RIP back and neck. Oh and padded gloves to easy that vibration.

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Trooperandcooper Ale Thats exactly the way to do it!

[@MrPearljam1]

but the back-splatter?

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

+Urban Landscapes, Inc. I believe there is a guard available, A mud flap for the flaps.

[@justmowed]

I have see the mud flaps on some.

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Urban Landscapes, Inc. I definitely got messy.

[@Dirtmonkey]

+Z.A.M. Landscaping I need to find some of those.

[@adeneckstrom7378]

Did anyone see the plain 3:57

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

You meant "plane" 2:57

[@landonbrown7131]

Does echo have a website

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes just google echo equipment.

[@ronhughley6510]

Don't like the round contour of the sweeper

[@shaunshaun100]

Heavy duty!!!!! Lol

[@radesigninc]

Slush?

[@taewankim6283]

RTFM, MATE.

[@jamesl5271]

Do you think you could do a give away soon thanks

[@ryanstevens1855]

Kinda cool I guess. I wouldn't buy it though.

[@shaunshaun100]

Junk