Echo 266 Vs. 2620 Weed Trimmer: Which One To Pick. Echo 2620 weed eater

Echo 266 Vs. 2620 Weed Trimmer: Which One To Pick?

Echo SRM 266 weed trimmer has an i-30 starting system that requires 30% less effort than a standard starting system. On the other hand, Echo SRM 2620 has a standard starting system. Besides, Echo 266 costs around 320 and Echo 2620 costs around 360.

Now you might want to jump to a conclusion, but I would urge you to hold on. Echo is one of the best brands for professional string trimmers. But choosing an Echo trimmer can be challenging. No worries, this article will give you ins and outs of two top trimmers.

Key Differences Between Echo 266 And 2620 Weed Trimmer

Echo SRM-266 Trimmer

Echo 266 weed trimmer is a professional level and straight-shaft string trimmer.

It is designed to provide professional level cutting performance without slowing down.

With an ergonomic design, cutting lawn weeds with this machine won’t make you fatigued.

Similarly, Echo 2620 is also a straight-shaft string trimmer that delivers professional-level cutting performance.

One of the most crucial features of the Echo SRM 266 weed trimmer is its i-30 starting system. Because of this feature, you can start the trimmer 30% easier than others.

Besides, two-stage air filtration dramatically enhances cleaning capability.

The extra-heavy-duty engine vibration reduction and rubber handle provide adequate comfort while operating. On top of that, the Speed-Feed 400 head will take a second to reload.

On the other hand, Echo 2620 weed trimmer comes with a toolless access air filtration system which is easy and convenient to service anywhere. Plus, two-stage air filtration increases cleaning capability and does not require frequent maintenance.

Echo SRM-2620 String Trimmer

The engine plays a vital role in a trimmer. Its performance is dependent on its displacement to some extent.

A weed trimmer with a bigger engine displacement will offer more force while cutting.

That’s why you should be critical while choosing the engine.

But in this case, there’s no difference between these two Echo weed trimmer models. Both of them come with 25.4 cc engine displacement. As a result, you will get outstanding performance and durability from them.

However, Echo 266 model has a cylinder and piston platting that increases engine life. On the contrary, Echo 2620 model has a 1.62:1 gear reduction that delivers fast and efficient cutting.

You would always want a weed trimmer with a larger fuel capacity because it can run longer without refueling.

The weight of the Echo 266 string trimmer is 13.4 pounds with fully assembled. On the other hand, Echo 2620 model weighs 12.6 pounds with its cutting head.

As you can see, the latter weighs less than the former. That’s why Echo 2620 model will be easy for you to operate.

Echo 266 weed trimmer comes cheaper because it’s an old model. On the contrary, Echo 2620 weed trimmer is comparatively a new model, that’s why it’s slightly more expensive than its counterpart.

You will have to spend 320 for Echo 266 model and 360 for Echo 2620 weed trimmer.

Which Weed Trimmer Will Be Better For You?

If you want the latest machine with many updated features and new technologies, then Echo 2620 weed trimmer should be your choice. It has features like a toolless access air filtration system, bellows-style fuel transfer system, etc., missing from Echo 266.

But if you have budget concerns, you can go with Echo 266. However, I highly suggest you go with Echo 2620.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

Echo SRM 266’s dry weight is 13.4 pounds when fully assembled with all its parts. While it’s not the lightest weed trimmer from Echo, it’s still pretty lightweight. As a result, you can easily carry it while operating. Your hands won’t become fatigued.

Echo 2620 weed trimmer has a straight shaft and weighs 12.6 pounds with the cutting head. It uses 0.095 inches dual string for a 17 inches diameter head. Because of the dual-strings and their size, you will get excellent cutting performance from them.

Restarting is easy with Echo 2620 weed trimmer. It has a standard starting mechanism. However, because of its bellows-style fuel transfer system, you can quickly start and restart your trimmer. This feature makes restarting easier even in hot and dusty climates.

Firstly, check whether the kill switch is located in the on position. Then you have to flip the choke lever up in the cold start position. After that, you have to push the primer bulb a few times. Then pull the recoil a couple of times to start the machine.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know every necessary aspect of Echo 266 vs. 2620, choosing between them can not be easier. In short, Echo 2620 is a better machine with reliable performance.

Most importantly, being a new model, its parts will be available for a long time. So, do not hesitate to spend some extra money on Echo 2620. So, give it a try.

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How to Extend the Length of Echo 2620 Trimmer Shaft

I have 2 ponds on my farm with deep vertical banks. I normally keep banks cut with my Echo 2620T.

Even though I can do it, it’s the hardest task I’ve ever done with a string trimmer. You have to bend over from waist and hold trimmer with one arm down as close as possible to reach down to water. On numerous occasions banks have caved in and I almost feel into pond with trimmer in hand.

If my trimmer shaft were longer I could stand upright and reach down to water and keep grass and weeds cut from vertical banks.

The Echo Pro Attachment Series (PAS) offers many attachments for different jobs. What I would like to do is remove my gear box on my 2620 and purchase the PAS coupler and attach it to my shaft. Then purchase the PAS Speed Feed Trimmer attachment to to slide into coupler which would extend the total length of the shaft by approximately 34″.

Does this sound like it would work for my situation?

oqueoque

Not sure about Echo but STIHL has extensions about 30″ long that you can use to extend the length, that go between the power head and the particular tool you are using.

I would like to deeply thank the Pharmaceutical companies of the world. Largely due to them the life expectancy in the USA is now 77.3 years, while 200 years ago it was just 35 years.

oqueoque

Here is the Echo extension. This might be easier than what you have laid out. It does get heavy with the extension.

I would like to deeply thank the Pharmaceutical companies of the world. Largely due to them the life expectancy in the USA is now 77.3 years, while 200 years ago it was just 35 years.

JLH52

Here is the Echo extension. This might be easier than what you have laid out. It does get heavy with the extension. View attachment 457958

This extension is to be used with the PAS 2620 which is the short shaft with coupler on end. If I remove my gear housing I would still need the coupler to attach the above extension into, then the Speed-feed Trimmer attachment would attach to the above extension which would be a total of 6′ of extension. Therefore the above extension would not work.

As you can see in pic below this extension is to be used with the hedge trimmer and pole pruner.

JLH52

There is a big difference in hovering over manicured grass on a 45° angle verses overgrown grass and weeds on a 90° angle 5′ down to water.

This guy would last about 30 seconds or less in my situation.

Crazy 4 grass

Out of curiosity have you tried the articulating hedge trimmer attachment on this? It has about two feet longer reach than the string trimmer head. Lays the cuttings down without whipping them everywhere.

JLH52

Out of curiosity have you tried the articulating hedge trimmer attachment on this? It has about two feet longer reach than the string trimmer head. Lays the cuttings down without whipping them everywhere.

I did think about hedge trimmer attachment, but I don’t have the PAS 2620, only the standard trimmer.

Bitches_Brew

There is a big difference in hovering over manicured grass on a 45° angle verses overgrown grass and weeds on a 90° angle 5′ down to water.

This guy would last about 30 seconds or less in my situation.

There are videos of them mowing long grass, but if your slope is really that steep, you should look at fixing that before worrying about keeping it trimmed. The pictures don’t do it justice.

Pond slopes should be no steeper than 3:1. Looks more like an old manure lagoon or widened ditch. Do you have a ladder (like a pool) if you fall in?

Ridin’ Green

I’m unclear as to what you are asking about here- do you want to add a PAS extension piece to your 2620 std trimmer, or are you asking about what you could do if you get the PAS version? With the PAS, I’m sure it is like the STIHL where you can add more than one extension piece, but as far as I know, neither the PAS nor the STIHL extension works with a std trimmer tube/I know my STIHL extensions don’t work on my FS90 or FS250.

If it were my banks I had to trim, I’d use my hedger attachment on the end of my std 90’s shaft like I do for hedges. It will lay that grass over far faster and without throwing it everywhere. I have done it with mine even though I wasn’t on a pond bank. A bank is a bank. I can reach quite a ways with the 2 foot hedger and the std length trimmer shaft.

One last option- Have you considered trying to trim the banks from the water off some sort of moveable dock or boat etc?

Crazy 4 grass

I think renting a STIHL kombi system with articulating hedge trimmer or Echo equivalent would be worth trying out. I know this suggestion is thinking outside the box of your original question, but it just may remedy your problem. The length of the trimming head alone might give you the extra reach you desire. If not you can experiment with one of their three foot extensions. Having a 2ft wide cutting path is kind of nice as well

Youngandfree

I have 2 ponds on my farm with deep vertical banks. I normally keep banks cut with my Echo 2620T.

Even though I can do it, it’s the hardest task I’ve ever done with a string trimmer. You have to bend over from waist and hold trimmer with one arm down as close as possible to reach down to water. On numerous occasions banks have caved in and I almost feel into pond with trimmer in hand.

If my trimmer shaft were longer I could stand upright and reach down to water and keep grass and weeds cut from vertical banks.

The Echo Pro Attachment Series (PAS) offers many attachments for different jobs. What I would like to do is remove my gear box on my 2620 and purchase the PAS coupler and attach it to my shaft. Then purchase the PAS Speed Feed Trimmer attachment to to slide into coupler which would extend the total length of the shaft by approximately 34″.

I’d just buy the Echo PAS system and not reinvent the wheel. Then spray PGR on all that and not worry about it.

oqueoque

I would like to deeply thank the Pharmaceutical companies of the world. Largely due to them the life expectancy in the USA is now 77.3 years, while 200 years ago it was just 35 years.

Bfish

Tanaka use to have an extended reach string trimmer (and brushcutter blade).

I would use articulating hedge trimmers on a PAS (or Kombi) and cut it around 6″

JLH52

I’m unclear as to what you are asking about here- do you want to add a PAS extension piece to your 2620 std trimmer, or are you asking about what you could do if you get the PAS version? With the PAS, I’m sure it is like the STIHL where you can add more than one extension piece, but as far as I know, neither the PAS nor the STIHL extension works with a std trimmer tube/I know my STIHL extensions don’t work on my FS90 or FS250.

If it were my banks I had to trim, I’d use my hedger attachment on the end of my std 90’s shaft like I do for hedges. It will lay that grass over far faster and without throwing it everywhere. I have done it with mine even though I wasn’t on a pond bank. A bank is a bank. I can reach quite a ways with the 2 foot hedger and the std length trimmer shaft.

One last option- Have you considered trying to trim the banks from the water off some sort of moveable dock or boat etc?

Go back and reread first post. I was considering removing gear head on my current 2620T and adding the PAS coupler to my shaft. Then buying the 34″ PAS SpeedFeed trimmer attachment to clip into the coupler which I added to my 59″ shaft. This would give me a 93″ reach instead of the original 59″.

After finishing pond bank today and considering the extra length snd weight, it might be unmanageable.

Ridin’ Green

I read every post. After the first few replies though, it sounded to me like you were starting to consider just getting a PAS system. Hence why I asked for clarification. Like I already said- the STIHL kombi atachements come with a short shaft, but they will not atach to the std trimmer shafts and I don’t believe the Echo version will either. The gearbox of the hedger attachment will bolt right on the std shaft as I stated. You would not want to use your trimmer with the short shaft attached and then the hedger attached to that anyway as it would be extremely unwieldy and heavy.

The hedger attached to the std trimmer is heavy if you have to hold it at waste height or higher for long periods, but for doing those banks where the weight is downhill it wouldn’t be too bad. You can use the shoulder harness/strap they come with or just buy a much better one from your dealer, and let it carry most of the weight. STIHL offers quite a few nice harnesses and I’m sure Echo probably does as well.

Have you ever thought about getting a tractor with a 3 point/rear PTO (if you don’t already have one) and a rear mounted sickle bar? Many of them allow that much down angle and would make cutting the banks very quick and easy. You could proabbly hire it out every so often and let someone else do it for a reasonable price too.

Bitches_Brew

Have you ever thought about getting a tractor with a 3 point/rear PTO (if you don’t already have one) and a rear mounted sickle bar? Many of them allow that much down angle and would make cutting the banks very quick and easy. You could proabbly hire it out every so often and let someone else do it for a reasonable price too.

JLH52

I read every post. After the first few replies though, it sounded to me like you were starting to consider just getting a PAS system. Hence why I asked for clarification. Like I already said- the STIHL kombi atachements come with a short shaft, but they will not atach to the std trimmer shafts and I don’t believe the Echo version will either. The gearbox of the hedger attachment will bolt right on the std shaft as I stated. You would not want to use your trimmer with the short shaft attached and then the hedger attached to that anyway as it would be extremely unwieldy and heavy.

The hedger attached to the std trimmer is heavy if you have to hold it at waste height or higher for long periods, but for doing those banks where the weight is downhill it wouldn’t be too bad. You can use the shoulder harness/strap they come with or just buy a much better one from your dealer, and let it carry most of the weight. STIHL offers quite a few nice harnesses and I’m sure Echo probably does as well.

Have you ever thought about getting a tractor with a 3 point/rear PTO (if you don’t already have one) and a rear mounted sickle bar? Many of them allow that much down angle and would make cutting the banks very quick and easy. You could proabbly hire it out every so often and let someone else do it for a reasonable price too.

When I farmed I had multiple tractors and 2 Hardee 5′ ditch bank cutters and that’s how we cut all ditches and around farm ponds.

The man who tends my row crops now has several ditch bank cutters and he cuts banks once per year in Fall, but i usually try to keep growth around ponds cut more often.