I've had one of these trimmers for many years now. Only put a new carb on it and it still runs fine. Not mixing gas helps my decision to keep using it. I'm 70 but still can handle this with no issues. Very dependable and convenient for the additional way to start it using a battery-powered starter. Works fine. Will keep it till it dies or I do.
@shangrilaladeda7 ай бұрын
Batteries have to replaced every couple of years or yearly and don’t forget about the fuse
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
thank you for vouching for them. I envy your abilities!
@shangrilaladeda6 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you
@RussellBooth19777 ай бұрын
My dads Honda GX35 powered Line trimmer tested at 85 PSI & it has a decompression camshaft fitted & that's why the compression was that low,so that's probably why the line trimmer in the video was low on compression. I did mention before that we have had no problems using the Chinese type of spark plug which only cost me $2 AUD & which is used in the "Chonda" (Chinese Honda copy) engines in a Honda engine. In my experience when I was repairing the Stihl leaf blowers for my aunties work I managed to clean the Kill switch out on one of them I repaired,it got full of oil,dirt, dust & gunk,etc !
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
you know i forgot about the compression release. I'll have to check the diagrams and see if it does. Thank you !
@WJCTechyman6 ай бұрын
When it comes to weight I don't really notice it between my Echo PAS-2620 (25cc), Honda HHT25S (25cc) and my Craftsman (Troy-Bilt) 29cc units. That being said, I don't have the Craftsman anymore, just the engine as the shaft wore out, I was using my Honda up to about a week ago when it stopped working (needs new fuel lines and some carb work) and it's incredibly easy to start compared to the Echo as another commenter said, there's probably a compression release in the unit you were fixing in this video.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
yes, I have to agree with you. My Honda trimmer is the easiest starting trimmer I've ever had
@rubberduck49667 ай бұрын
I have a 4-stroke trimmer (universal - can also do chainsaw and bush-trimming) and i love that it's so quiet compared to the 2-stroke variants. Also not having to have pre-mixed fuel is a pro for this type.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
yes I like the mellow sound of these 4 stroke engines too. The maintenance isn't terrible but it's there.
@shangrilaladeda7 ай бұрын
🤔 you are being fooled, 2 stroke is king, the best 4 stoke is made by Honda but echo still wins in small engines for the most part
@rubberduck49667 ай бұрын
@@shangrilaladeda 2stroke have more power by less weigth but the smell bad and need special fuel. Also being much louder. And now?
@shangrilaladeda6 ай бұрын
@@rubberduck4966 doesn’t matter if you want the performance noise is not that big of a deal
@rubberduck49666 ай бұрын
@@shangrilaladeda Who says i need the plus on performance? My 4stroke trimmer has more than enough power. What r u doing with your trimmer? Killing whole trees? Maybe a full chainsaw would be better for that task...
@liljoeii60916 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video if my project is I just saved 2012 Troy-Bilt self-propelled lawn mower my people were using it and they didn't even know it was about ready to go two pieces the air filter was full of grass and oil I wants to run self-propelled works the Bell was really shredded but I can get a new belt you know I know how you feel when you can save a mower at gives a good feeling
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
thanks for understanding my feelings
@lewiemcneely91437 ай бұрын
If that's what I had...............you know how feel. A also gave my gas spare mowers to my pal that has his own saw shop. He'll take care of them and will use them. The battery stuff will have to pull the load now for sure. Toots likes her Kobalt battery pressure washer just fine. I'm out of the loop and so is all my gas equipment but the blowers. I feel plumb naked! Thanks and a good week for you!
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
thank you too!
@lewiemcneely91437 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 10/4!
@hickorystx7 ай бұрын
I agree with you to keep things simple. Heavy trimmer would not be feasible for me. I think 4 stroke engines on trimmers are jsut too cumbersome for even general maintaing. Thank for the insight!!!😀
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
I like the smaller 4 stroke like these, but having to hold them is really tough to do for long periods of time. Thank you !
@aidenradu-fw9lk7 ай бұрын
I Only use 2 strokes for trimming, but I love 4 strokes like a TB304-s *Because the TB304-s don't have those stupid pawls* for a DEWALT/Worx or Craftsman edger attachment or string edging with a Honda HTT35LTA which I plan to get one of them soon
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
very good point
@jameshedrick6057 ай бұрын
I have a craftsman 4 cycle trimmer. It has a brush blade on it and i don't use it much
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
yes I don't need to use a blade much either
@robcole3327 ай бұрын
Another great video. Thanks
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Patrick49596 ай бұрын
for me well maybe as 4 stroke aka 4 cycle stuff is not at all hard to work on depending on what needs attention and valves can be tricky for some but the carburetor aka carby is very easy and simple and as for the oil yep easy changes year after year including the spark plug and air filter and well regular cleaning the muffler/exhaust on the spark arrestor screen and yes a shoulder strap depending on the weight of the unit with the attachment as they not always the lightest for some people but for me not too bad and i think our Australian Company that was one brand here Rover has many units like these and i they also use the Troy built parts too from memory on their trimmers and leaf blowers from memory etc.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
all great advice!
@SwingerVic6 ай бұрын
do valve covers need a specific torque setting to avoid leakage? Wouldn't a service include air filter, plug, and filter? Do you use an rpm sensor to check settings of idle and full throttle...or too much.....?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
a torque setting would be beneficial but since it's sealed with an O-ring, it just needs to be hand tight. I only replace the parts you mention if it's need. I don't typically replace parts without a reason because I find it wasteful. No I set the RPM to near the point where the clutch almost engages.
@sticustom7 ай бұрын
I have a Honda ULT 425 4 stroke. Yes it’s heavy but I love it.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
I have a Honda trimmer too, and I like a lot. I use it when I need the extra power.
@sticustom7 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE that’s why I like mine. The extra grunt.
@MazichMusic7 ай бұрын
Heavy? I looked at an Ego trimmer in 2023 and thought it was heavy w/o the battery. I decided to continue to use my little, light, Craftsman V20 for mundane trimming and save my Ryobi 2-cycle trimmer for heavy-duty trimning and for my attachment's use.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
this one complete was almost 16 lbs. how much do you think the Ego weighs then?
@pit49557 ай бұрын
I’m a 71 yr old in pretty good fitness I just switched over to to battery operated ryobi reason is weight. But I also find it very clumsy to use not balanced well at all very top heavy. I’m definitely not a fan of battery operated equipment I would never buy battery lawnmower main reason is the cost batteries go for as much as $300 completely crazy these companies are making a fortune ripping off consumers. Great video I 👍still do my own maintenance on my small engines.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
nice and thank you for sharing your experience
@farmerjackson7097 ай бұрын
My Stihl fs550 is 22lbs 😉
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
WOW!!! I'm sure it's a real workhorse though!
@ramadinsookhoo61417 ай бұрын
Hey bro what's up? Nice video. I think that some of the equipment manufacturers make are very heavy and I believe that they would cause injuries to the user in the end.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
thats a possibility
@MyDogRunner7 ай бұрын
This is one item where I prefer battery power. The weight and vibration of gas powered trimmers are exhausting for me.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
a battery trimmer is not a bad machine
@billsmith17706 ай бұрын
my neighbor had an early 4 stroke trimmer . it didn't seem to spin enough rpm . maybe newer ones do though . wondering if you can use these on their side for extended periods w/out oiling problems ?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
unfortunately no, you cannot turn these on their sides at all. If you do, the oiling system will not work well.
@billsmith17706 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thanks .
@gearhead3667 ай бұрын
All my hand-held OPE (trimmers, edgers, etc) are 2-cycle, and even being light as they are, I almost always use a support strap. My arms give out much faster if I have to support the full weight of the tool. Would I want a 4-cycle piece of equipment and all the additional weight and maintenance that comes with it? Absolutely not! If I could find a 2-cycle mower in decent condition for a decent price, I'd buy it.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@jaarryifleshblood3157 ай бұрын
Everyone is different but for me I can handle a bit of weight to the point it’s not noticeable anymore
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
nice, if I was younger, I wouldn't mind it.
@jaarryifleshblood3157 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE the wild badger i currently have is 15 pounds but with the guard off it helps a bit
@pillagergaming7 ай бұрын
is the valve train sohc or ohv
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
it's an OHV with pushrods. The camshaft is not visible on this one.
@owenrobertson-n6o7 ай бұрын
If your young that trimmer honestly isn’t that heavey I used one to clear Thorns and the took 3 hours also 4cycle trimmers sound so good too
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
I completely agree!
@nathanwilson83766 ай бұрын
Good video
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
thank you!
@realfast015 ай бұрын
You may have better compression with oil in it may not be a good idea to pull over without oil also
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE5 ай бұрын
interesting
@MarkMeadows907 ай бұрын
2 cycle trimmers are the way to go. No valves to adjust. Just a carb clean maintenance. I would definitely use a battery powered trimmer though. DeWalt makes an awesome 60V unit that Todd from Project Farm tested on his channel a while back. Was the best one he tested.
@shangrilaladeda7 ай бұрын
Battery equipment is worthless
@MarkMeadows907 ай бұрын
@@shangrilaladeda eh, to each their own I guess.
@shangrilaladeda7 ай бұрын
@@MarkMeadows90 no it’s a fact not an opinion, I don’t care for feelings only what is true and not
@MarkMeadows907 ай бұрын
@@shangrilaladeda okay if you say so
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
agreed, I like the simplicity of a 2 stroke better
@electroddxful7 ай бұрын
Great video👍🙏👍🙏
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@venturinix7 ай бұрын
Bel video mi serbrava un po' bloccato quella coppia conica o no??
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
Quale coppia conica stai chiedendo?
@venturinix6 ай бұрын
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Ciao quella del decespugliatore.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
potrebbe essere. lo guarderò più tardi oggi
@AIainMConnachie6 ай бұрын
16 lbs? Cripes. No thanks. Does it come with a nice wide sling or strap?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
not sure if it was including when it was new but It need one
@christophermarshall57657 ай бұрын
I don’t like the 4 stroke trimmers because of the weight. 30 years ago it would have been a different story, as I was in better health then. A few lengthy stints in hospital soon slowed me down, especially in the last 8 months when I nearly lost my life due to illness.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
agreed, after a few injuries and surgeries things get real tough to do.
@izaacsilva91486 ай бұрын
None of that that engine is probably brand new. I’ve tested a fully brand new four stroke weedeater off the shelf and the compression was 75 psi there’s a compression release in those just like in lawn mowers
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
yes you are correct!
@philliphall51986 ай бұрын
It’s like carrying a M14 all day long 😢but at 76 hell No
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
I like the way you put that
@ethanmiller39357 ай бұрын
Not at all! 2 stroke echos for me for sure!!
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE7 ай бұрын
great choice, those are great machines
@mikespain86557 ай бұрын
Heavy, low performance, crappy trimmer head you have to restring constantly. Remember, it could have a compression release that powers the compression reading. So glad I don't work on these budget brands any longer.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE6 ай бұрын
yes you are so right about the compression release