ECHO GT-225
#1 in GasFull review
A cheap, light curved shaft trimmer with a long warranty, for small yards and weekly touch-ups.
Russo Power $199.99$199.99
The ECHO GT-225 rates 4.2 among gas string trimmers; the Echo eFORCE DSRM-2100 56V Trimmer rates 4.1 among battery ones. The ECHO GT-225 costs $49 less ($199.99 vs $248.99).
Echo eFORCE DSRM-2100 56V Trimmer
#5 in BatteryFull review
A capable, well built 16 in. trimmer for medium yards, with a long tool warranty.
Amazon $248.99$248.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (gas and battery), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ECHO GT-225 | Echo eFORCE DSRM-2100 56V Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $12.50 per inch of swath ($199.99, 16 in swath) | 39 $15.56 per inch of swath ($248.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 60 .095 in line | 100 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 50 16 in swath | 100 16 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 92 9.5 lb (dry) | 54 9.8 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| ECHO GT-225 | Echo eFORCE DSRM-2100 56V Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 16 in | 16 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Fixed-length line | - |
| Shaft | Curved | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 21.2 cc, 2-stroke | 56 V, 2.5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 126 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 56 min |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Variable speed | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.5 lb (dry) | 9.8 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | - | 2 years |