Echo SRM-2620T String Trimmer Review

[Nessism1]

I'll ask you again why you don't like the high torque model? I was considering getting one, but I'm waiting for your reply.

I can't speak for the commenter, but I've read enough posts to know that for some people, the T model doesn't spin fast enough. To get the cut they like, more throttle is needed, which means more noise. The T model head spins 20% slower, so to get equal cutting performance compared to the regular model, more engine speed is needed.

Where the T comes into its own, is in more rural environments. Cutting down deep weeds, bramble, heavy stuff. For normal homeowner usage, the regular model is likely better. That said, as a regular homeowner, using a T model unit, I haven't experienced any issues per se. I may order up a regular model gearbox, just to try. They are not overly expensive. On the other hand, my machine cuts really nicely as is, and many people say that using high rpm is good for the unit. Keeps the muffler clear of carbon and cools better. Maybe the lower gearing is better? Ha ha. Who knows?

 

[grasscutter]

I can't speak for the commenter, but I've read enough posts to know that for some people, the T model doesn't spin fast enough. To get the cut they like, more throttle is needed, which means more noise. The T model head spins 20% slower, so to get equal cutting performance compared to the regular model, more engine speed is needed.

Where the T comes into its own, is in more rural environments. Cutting down deep weeds, bramble, heavy stuff. For normal homeowner usage, the regular model is likely better. That said, as a regular homeowner, using a T model unit, I haven't experienced any issues per se. I may order up a regular model gearbox, just to try. They are not overly expensive. On the other hand, my machine cuts really nicely as is, and many people say that using high rpm is good for the unit. Keeps the muffler clear of carbon and cools better. Maybe the lower gearing is better? Ha ha. Who knows?

There's a youtube channel called MrCris. He uses the SRM-2620T exclusively, although I never see him edge with it since he uses an edger instead. I use my string trimmer all the time for edging. I never have to go more than half throttle to edge. I do a lot of overgrown grass like MrCris does in his videos. Have you ever tried to edge with your T model? Does it spin fast enough for edging?

 

[Nessism1]

There's a youtube channel called MrCris. He uses the SRM-2620T exclusively, although I never see him edge with it since he uses an edger instead. I use my string trimmer all the time for edging. I never have to go more than half throttle to edge. I do a lot of overgrown grass like MrCris does in his videos. Have you ever tried to edge with your T model? Does it spin fast enough for edging?

My T edges fine. Not as nicely as my dedicated machine with an edging blade, though!

My use case is weak sauce. Just a small So Calif yard. I tend to run the machine slower than what some say is best, so maybe the T, which requires a little more speed to be effective, is better? Don't know...

 

[Fordiesel69]

The "T" model as stated above spins about 20% slower and thus makes the engine run a higher RPM with less load. This tends to be annoying and thus the operated backs off the throttle which then compounds many issues. More carbon, etc.

The "T" model is excellent for lets say a power company that needs to clear thick over growth from right aways. For a land owner where there is light to moderate over growth the non T will be more enjoyable to use.

 

[lilspenny]

Just make sure to use the engine at wide open throttle. The high torque gear box gives the user a ton more engine RPM for very thick grass and weeds. The high torque mufflers will tend to clog more, and operaters choose to run them at half thottle.

I've never owned a high torque model such as a srm-2620T. Since the engine spins faster why do they develop more carbon? I was thinking it would be less.

 

[FZ1]

40:1 mix ratio is too much. I've been using STIHL ULTRA full synthetic for several years now. It burns real clean and keeps the engine running very clean. I run it 50:1 and measure it exactly my arranging the service station pump to shut off at exactly 2.501 gallons. If the price of premium gasoline is $4.599 per gallon, take your calculator and multiply the volume of the gas can by the price per gallon. For example, a 2.5 gallon container would be 2.5 times $4.60 = $11.50. You tell the cashier you want $11.50 on whichever pump number you choose. I always buy the highest octane they have.

This^^^^^^^^^^. Supposed to be 50:1. Turns more rpms with 50:1.

 

[UncleDave]

Vp from a pump?

Yup.

 

[Nessism1]

Yup.

There is a VP filling station near me, but the fuel is still E10. I think it's a California mandate in my area.

 

[Chris142]

There is a VP filling station near me, but the fuel is still E10. I think it's a California mandate in my area.

Same here. We have a liquor store that shows vp fuel. But there's only 2 suppliers here and all gas is E10 unless you buy it from the rack out front. Those cans are $120+ for 5 gallons.

 

[97prizm]

as far as stinky it usually has to do with the 2 stroke oil.. some are more pungent than others.

And the fact that I can remember ratios of 20:1 on 80s equipment vs 40 or 50:1 now.