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Dec 16 '11
Pros: Color orange, english manual, 2 cycle
Cons: Gas leaks often, gas/oil spray from carb, line feed malfunctions
Summary: Similar problems as many others. Leaks gas from plastic vent line after 6 months of use and line feed system has many problems. When turned sideways while edging gas/oil sprays from side of trimmer. This problem started after 6 months of use. When I ...
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Sep 20 '09
Pros: I like the neutral position of the cutting head if the trigger is not engaged.
Cons: When the head gets into grass it looses a lot of torque.
Summary: I bought this Echo GT-200R gas trimmer after my Weed Eater was unrepairable. I have used it three time now and this two-cycle 21.2 cc engine is not as powerful as the Weed Eater and tends to lose torque when the head is laid into grass. ...
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Jan 10 '09
Pros: Lightweight, Powerful, Easy Handling, Low Vibration, Easy to Start, Solidly Built & 5 Yr. Warranty!!!
Cons: Had to change head to a bump feed for continuious use-minimal loading time convienence!
Summary: What a great lightweight gas trimmer, the GT200R has many features that are very important and help it to stand out above the large market of "Weed Wackers"! 1.Ergonomic Handling! For the past 5 years, I used a curved shaft trimmer ...
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Jun 21 '08
Pros: Easy starting. 5 year warranty.
Cons: Perhaps some like bump feed better? Echo line is not cheap.
Summary: I have owned a heavy duty commercial John Deere, an electric weedeater, a Bolens, and; for this older 60 plus man, the Echo GT200R is my idea of easy starting, easy to replace trim line, etc. These reviews convinced me to buy this $180 trimmer, as ...
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Jun 11 '08
Pros: Dependable, rapid start. Easy line replacement. Lightweight.
Cons: Little leak from somewhere but should be easy to fix.
Summary: The Echo Gt-200 is my first from this company and I am very pleased with it. I am more than a little curious about the negative reviews. I found that any problem I had was due to my novice operation not with defects in the equipment. Breaking the cutting ...
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Jun 05 '08
Pros: 1. Echo 5 year warranty for consumer use
2. Light weight
3. Professional-grade
Cons: RapidLoader is fast to load but more trouble than a bump feed design
Summary: Read the review by heloflyer. I can agree with everything he (?) said. I have used this unit 4 times now. Several points I want to emphasize: 1. I have always used bump-feed spooled heads until buying this trimmer. It requires pre-cut string ...
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May 22 '08
Pros: lite weight, powerful, pull starts super easy, fixed line easy to change
Cons: A soft grip handle like the straight shaft model would be nice
Summary: It's a 2 stroke engine burning oil in the gas it's going to leak oil through the exhaust, most people are probably using it as a edger tilted sideways of course oil is going to leak, all trimmers are going to have problems with the auto or tap line ...
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Aug 04 '07
Pros: Starts quick with plenty of power. Quick line replacement but use thicker line.
Cons: Has leaked gas/oil mixture through the exhaust muffler since day one. Too much maintenance.
Summary: This is my first Echo item that I bought because of the reputation of a superior product. I've had this trimmer 3 months and used it about 4 times to trim my lawn. Took to the shop for an oil and gas leak and they said the carburetor had to be replaced ...
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Apr 23 '06
Pros: Commercial build, Easy to repair, Availability of parts
Cons: More expensive than most consumer models
Summary: Overview I bought an Echo GT-200R to replace a 5 year-old Craftsman trimmer that finally stopped working. I have a 1/3 acre lot that backs-up into the woods, so I use a trimmer fairly often in places that I can't use my push mower. I went to Home ...
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Jan 17 '06
Pros: 2 year warranty - trust me, you'll need every day of it.
Cons: Terrible quality. Echo doesn't stand by their product.
Summary: I purchased the Echo GT200i string trimmer in October '04. Have had it for one season ('05). However, it's been in the shop 3 times in that one season of use. First problem - Didn't start easily or stay running - Dealer looked at it & fixed a part ...
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Nov 16 '05
Pros: Consistent, well-made, starts on first pull, needs no adjustment
Cons: None - this is a great product
Summary: This is my fist Echo trimmer and I have been nothing but pleased with my purchase. The engine runs absolutely flawlessly and starts on the first pull every time. I live next door to my brother in law, so we both use this trimmer. That has not kept it ...
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Jul 24 '05
Pros: Runs Flawlessly, light, clutch system for string head.
Cons: Don't use the string that comes with the rapid load head. Use .130 or .155.
Summary: I recently purchased the Echo GT-200R trimmer to replace an old craftsman trimmer that never really worked well. I have always heard excellent things about Echo, and I routinely see professional lawn maintenance companies using them. After searching ...
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Mar 11 '05
Pros: Rapid loading 2-Line Head, Light weight, Easy starts, Commercial quality and durability
Cons: Designed for a person under 6' tall-Buy an Echo Straight-shaft trimmer if you are taller
Summary: After reading several epinions on grass trimmers, I was interested in the Echo GT-200R. My lawn is about 1/4 acres and I have a lot of areas that require trimming. I had been looking for a product that met the following criteria: 1. Retail ...
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Sep 10 '11
Pros: hard to give any pros when product won't run
Cons: can't use for 2 seasons
Summary: Purchashed May 2010 on basis of 5yr warrenty HA! HA! jokes on me. In shop twice carb won't pump gas Not covered (60 day warrenty) When they say limited warrenty they mean very limited. Bottom line don't trust
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May 22 '10
Pros: Looks nice and is light. Motor may make good model conversion with different carburetor.
Cons: Hard starting. Doesn' t idle or accelerate reliably.
Summary: Same issue as several others. Bought 3 years ago, hard starting from the get go, but then worked once I got it going. Used very little. This is third year. Will start, but not idle. Choke partially on helps a little.
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Aug 10 '09
Pros: Lightweight, reasonably priced.
Cons: Difficulty starting and keeping it running at sufficient RPMs. More trouble than it's worth.
Summary: A friend who has had an Echo for 7-8 years recommended it highly, so I bought it. After a month or so of light use (30-45 minutes per week) it began running rough, I could not get the RPMs up. Adjusted the choke to just a little off the cold-start
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Jul 21 '09
Pros: None
Cons: Short carb. life
Summary: I bought the echo 200GT and used it roughly 10X over 3 years. The next year I go to start it and it doesn't start. I have taken it to 2 different small engine repair services and neither could keep it running. I called Echo and they said it is not
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Sep 13 '08
Pros: Starts easily, runs good.
Cons: RApid loader is flushing money down the toilet.
Loud - need ear plugs.
Summary: I bought this from Home Depot reluctantly because of the Rapid loader system. Echo's website and the HD salesman both lead me to believe that the rapid loader system would work as good as or better than a traditional bump and feed system.This is
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Feb 01 '08
Pros: Lightweight, reliable, easy to handle and change line
Cons: The line that comes with is junk, buy .105 or higher.
Summary: After purchasing a Craftsman Weedeater and after a few hours of frustration and finally a return, I purchased the Echo 200R. I purchased it from Home Depot, got it home, read the operation manual, filled it will gas and it started right up. I was
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Jun 24 '07
Pros: I`m at a loss for words
Cons: many...revs high, leaks, won`t start,
Summary: Where do I start? Rubber plug going into gas tank gets saturated and erodes. Gas leaks out of it. Good luck replacing it as it is very difficult to put 3 rubber tubes through very small holes. Engine works great for 1st few years, but then goes downhill.
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Apr 02 '07
Pros: Lightweight, easy start, reliable and durable.
Cons: You have to use heavier line.
Summary: I bought the GT200R solely based on reviews. Everywhere I looked the reviews where good to great. I couldn't agree more. The unit is lightweight and runs strong. You may have to use heavier line, but that's minor. I had to part with my 7 year old Ryobi
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Oct 15 '06
Pros: Easy start, fast easy string replacement
Cons: The length could be a little longer
Summary: I have had this trimmer for one full summer now. I have 2 1/2 acres with alot of trimming. This trimmer is great. It is light weight, starts easily and the rapid line change is great. I buy a spool of line and then cut it into the right size lengths
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Jul 14 '06
Pros: none
Cons: difficult to start, snap in line gets jammed and doesn't work!
Summary: This is the biggest piece of JUNK I have ever spent $149.00 on!!! I bought base on the recommendation of the guy at Home Depot. I asked for something that was easy to start and easy to manage as I am a women and didn't want to have to put up a fight
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May 28 '06
Pros: Nice color orange (probably a copy of Stihl).
Cons: Everything; especially the starting and fuel leaks!
Summary: Like others, I've had nothing but problems; hard to start or keep running, leaking fuel lines, wing nuts that are not strong enough to handle the vibration, poor string mechanism... I had my 1.5 years and I'm shipping it to Echo. Maybe they can get it
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Apr 28 '06
Pros: Lightweight - Well-Balanced
Cons: Poor Quality - Noisy - Leaks - Constant string loaded is ridiculous - Won't run.
Summary: Beware of so called "name brands" showing up in discount chain stores... like the previous reviewer mentioned "the quality is NOT there anymore". After one short season, this unit won't start and stay running. It leaks fuel, and the constant replacing
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Apr 01 '06
Pros: Neat little trimmer, does the job well for which it is designed.
Cons: The gas line should be re-designed. This is a simple fix.
Summary: Works well. The plastic tube into the gas tank erodes with gasoline. I replaced it with a larger hose from a spray bottle. and it works perfectly. I notice this same gas line is sold as a replacement part. Why replace something which gasoline attacks? I
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Apr 02 '05
Pros: Engine seems fine
Cons: Rapid Load line system is terrible.
Summary: This is my second Echo gas trimmer. I was extremely satisfied with my first trimmer that I owned for about 8 years. This trimmer is terrible. The rapid loading system is great if you like to turn off the engine and put two pieces of line in every 3
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