I've been using Echo trimmers (PE-225 & PE-2620) for a long time but recently got a couple of Stihl trimmers (FS91R & FS111RX). Tried the Sthil's but couldn't get use to them. I don't know if the angle of the head is different, or I'm just use to the echo speed feed head. Do all these trimmers has the same angles? Felt like I had to hold the stihl lower than the echo.

I run an Echo 2620T, have never used a Sthil. Therefore I can't answer your question. However the 2620T is perfect especially with the Darwin’s Grip installed.

 

I run an Echo 2620T, have never used a Sthil. Therefore I can't answer your question. However the 2620T is perfect especially with the Darwin’s Grip installed.

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oh boy.................Darwin's grip.

 

I'm waiting for my Darwin’s Grip to arrive. I'm 6'4" and back takes a kicking. Does the Darwin’s Grip get in your way when edging?

 

No it doesn't. And I put a speed feed on my Stihl 94R

 

I've been using Echo trimmers (PE-225 & PE-2620) for a long time but recently got a couple of Stihl trimmers (FS91R & FS111RX). Tried the Sthil's but couldn't get use to them. I don't know if the angle of the head is different, or I'm just use to the echo speed feed head. Do all these trimmers has the same angles? Felt like I had to hold the stihl lower than the echo.

PE's are edgers.......not trimmers.

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Ha... Very true. Thanks.

That's next on my list to purchase.

 

I started out with a Stihl FS90R and ran it for about 3 years before I tried a Speed Feed head on it.
I hated it. It threw everything "off" and I couldn't trim the way I was used to. I'm assuming it was due to the deeper spool - it was just enough of a difference to change where the line was hitting.
I took it off because I didn't feel like taking the time to "get used to it".

 

That's the way I feel about the head on the Stihl. I'm very use to the speed feed. I might swap on off my other Echo and see how it feels before buying one.

 

Jashley73 has a very good point. The versatility of the Echo PAS or Stihl Kombi is the way to go. I've got a PAS-2620 with the curved shaft edger. Took a few times to get the D ring adjusted to my liking but its great now. Typically, I have about 35 mins worth of edging to do with it. I had a dedicated Deere XT140SSE strait shaft edger from '08 till this spring which was a good unit but not versatile. Plus it was seriously heavy. I'm and Echo guy by far, but either brands "multi attachment" system is a good choice.

 

i have both, i tend to prefer the echos.

 

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They have others as well-

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That type would be open on top with nothing covering the top of your head. I don’t think that would work for me. Thanks anyway for the suggestion.

 

I have the hardhat, shield, muff combo system for cutting trees etc, but it gets too hot in the summer. I even added ventilation to the sides of mine which helped, but not enough. The helmet-less system is far nicer for weed eating IMO.

 

I always return to run echos after trying numerous others. I run them as both a trimmer and a brush cutter. I run them harder than most ever will and they have never failed to start and work hard.

I work on opening and maintaining disc golf courses. For anyone that knows, this is a brutal task/demand for a small 2 cycle engine to deal with.

 

Between the FS91R & FS111RX which would you keep? I want to sell one of them but don’t know much about Stihl trimmers.

 

Between those two, keep the 111. Lighter, and more power.

Or, sell them both, and get a 2-cycle.

 

These the two I’m trying to figure out which one to keep and sell.