Maintenance on this product is simple, and most of the commonly replaced or cleanable components were easily accessed. We also liked how the fuel tank was oriented in such a way that the trimmer could be refueled (with a 50:1 gas/oil mix) simply by placing it on the ground and removing the cap – you didn’t have to turn it on its side to add the fuel. We found the rubber overmolded grips on the handle to be extremely comfortable.
Checking over the entire tool it’s easy to see that the 225 series is built for long-term use, making it more of a professional crossover tool than just a tool made for occasional use. ECHO’s SRM-225i comes standard with a 21.2cc 2-cycle engine that seems to put out a lot more power than the displacement indicates at first glance.
