Husqvarna 122C
#2 in GasFull review
A low cost curved shaft trimmer for small, tidy yards.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
4.2/5
A cheap, light curved shaft trimmer with a long warranty, for small yards and weekly touch-ups.
- 16 inSwath
- .095 inLine
- 9.5 lb (dry)Weight
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Russo Power$199.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Five year consumer warranty, the longest here
- Rapid Loader head takes pre-cut lengths with no winding
- Light enough to carry around the yard all morning
Cons
- 21.2 cc engine is slow in thick, tall weeds
- Pre-cut strips mean no tap feed, so you stop to reload worn line
- Curved shaft is short for taller users
The ECHO 225 family
Every ECHO 225 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power source.
| Model | Swath | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECHO GT-225 (this one) | 16 in | 4.2/5 | $199.99 |
| ECHO SRM-225 | 17 in | 3.9/5 | $279.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | GT-225 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Cutting swath | 16 in |
| Largest line | .095 in |
| Line feed | Fixed-length line |
| Shaft | Curved |
| Converts to edger | No |
| Takes attachments | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 21.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.5 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this power source
ECHO SRM-225
#3 in GasFull review
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Husqvarna 525L
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