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Kingram10
10-25-2006, 12:12 AM
What do you guys think of Echo, or Troy Built Hedge Trimmers?
lawnprosteveo
10-25-2006, 01:36 PM
Ive had my Echo hc150's for nearly 5 years. They get abused every year, lots of use nearly year round. They still fire on the first or second pull. Very durable and cut well for the price.
lawnsbytim
10-27-2006, 09:21 PM
I just got an Echo hc-150 this season and it rocks.
Trinity Lawn Care, LLC
10-27-2006, 10:41 PM
We use Echo and we like them.
Kingram10
10-28-2006, 10:56 AM
Have Any of you guys tried the ECHO Hedge Trimmer HC-150 i ? ( i )
With the starter that supposed to be 75% easier to start.
DBL
10-28-2006, 10:57 AM
bought a junk weed eater on for like $140 at lowes just to have and we use it all the time...hasnt failed us yet
Kingram10
10-29-2006, 02:07 PM
Yeah mine lasted only 3 months(weedeater Brand)
6'7 330
10-29-2006, 02:22 PM
Echo hand helds, are commercially proved equipment.I have no clue about Troy-built, no preconceived notions about the brand at all. I don't know if Troy-built is commercial grade, or even who manufactures it and puts the Troy-built logo on.
olderthandirt
10-29-2006, 04:03 PM
Echo hand helds, are commercially proved equipment.I have no clue about Troy-built, no preconceived notions about the brand at all. I don't know if Troy-built is commercial grade, or even who manufactures it and puts the Troy-built logo on.

Troy built is owned by MTD
Green-Pro
10-29-2006, 04:37 PM
Have Any of you guys tried the ECHO Hedge Trimmer HC-150 i ? ( i )
With the starter that supposed to be 75% easier to start.


I've got the HC-150i. The pull start is on a ratchet, starts extremely easy.
J&R Landscaping
10-29-2006, 05:06 PM
Have Any of you guys tried the ECHO Hedge Trimmer HC-150 i ? ( i )
With the starter that supposed to be 75% easier to start.

I am familiar with echos I start system. I cant see shelling out the extra cash for it unless you have a disability! It also gives you more problems if your starter rope breaks or your started spring unwinds.
RLW
10-29-2006, 08:21 PM
I've heard bad things about the easy start/ easy break models from many manufactures. I only run Husky and have been very pleased. Plus the thing will go through a pine branch as big as your thumb, no problem.
Kingram10
10-29-2006, 10:51 PM
Would you recommend that over the HC150
also where can I find the HC150i?
Green-Pro
10-30-2006, 05:37 PM
Would you recommend that over the HC150
also where can I find the HC150i?

You should be able to find the HC150i at any Echo dealer.
Kingram10
10-30-2006, 06:50 PM
I called 3 local Echo Dealers and not one carries the HC-150 i,
I only found 1 on Internet that had it for $299.00
So I ordered the HC150 for $245.00 free shipping and no tax.
at www.Alamia.com
ozd12005
10-31-2006, 10:44 AM
Troy built makes a good hedge trimmer that has been good to me....But I dont do a mass amount of hedge trimming