A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.
Amazon $179.99The Husqvarna 122C is the better string trimmer overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Husqvarna 122C leads on value and weight. The ECHO SRM-2620T wins on warranty. The Husqvarna 122C costs $270 less ($179.99 vs $449.99).
A professional X Series trimmer for heavy, overgrown growth on large properties, backed by a long warranty.
Russo Power $449.99Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Husqvarna 122C for value ($10.59 per inch of swath ($179.99, 17 in swath) vs $26.47 per inch of swath ($449.99, 17 in swath)) and weight (9.7 lb (dry) vs 11.9 lb (dry)).
- Choose the ECHO SRM-2620T for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas string trimmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Husqvarna 122C | ECHO SRM-2620T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $10.59 per inch of swath ($179.99, 17 in swath) | 5 $26.47 per inch of swath ($449.99, 17 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 60 .095 in line | 60 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 75 17 in swath | 75 17 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 88 9.7 lb (dry) | 52 11.9 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 122C | ECHO SRM-2620T | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 17 in | 17 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Curved | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 21.7 cc, 2-stroke | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.7 lb (dry) | 11.9 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
