We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: Echo’s trimmer is a good fit for heavy-duty users who require durability, cutting power, ease of use, and easy maintenance.

Based on reviews, we even listed the ECHO 25.4cc Straight Shaft String Trimmer as one of the best gas-powered weed eaters.

As a manufacturer, Echo introduced its first piece of outdoor power equipment in 1975, and it continues to be a strong brand name roughly five decades later. In a recent list, we selected an Echo ...

But when Consumer Reports tested the $240 Echo CST-58V2AHCV, a 58-volt straight-shaft string trimmer sold at Home Depot, we were plagued by a battery issue for days. Then our testers stumbled upon ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership.

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers, by the end of the 4th year of ownership. Predicted brand ...

Finished with an ergonomic grip, this weed wacker is a wonderful buy, especially with its included three-year warranty should anything go awry. The Echo Straight Shaft Trimmer is a gas-powered ...

Echo is one of the country's leading weed eater brands, with gas-powered models that are among the best on the market according to reviews and cordless alternatives that are quiet and easy to ...