The "McClane Walk Behind Edger" will always do a better and faster job, but you were not using it properly. When you edge curves, you are supposed to lift the rear wheels off the pavement and follow the contours using the front wheels only, this is why the front wheels are space together and are parallel to the blade.

Used a stick edger for 12yrs. Starting was an issue on occasion. Destroyed a few engines until I bought a double piston one. Never had issues with the double piston engine but was tired of using oil & gas mix. Also tired of the loud noise. Bought a mclane. Starts easy, cuts easy as long as your going relatively straight. Cuts deeper and makes a perfect straight cut. Is much quieter as well. If you don't have a lot of curves I recommend the mclane.

Both look good on cutting the grass. I think the Mclane gives a better overall appearance as it uniformly removes the dirt in the path.

I have a a walk behind edger very similar to that Mclean called a power trim. It does not get much use, in fact its 12 years old, and it looks like it just came off the show room floor. But it does work great for very overgrown edges or long edges with much less fatigue on your back. The stick edger works great for most edging and is convenient to carry around in a trailer. After I use one of these machines to cut the initial edge I will maintain it weekly with my line trimmer.

Good stuff. Really like the cloud footage. The McLane seems to leave a cleaner edge and way less noisy. The stick seems more versatile. I think they both have there place. I just sold a curved shaft and looking to pick up a straight. Was gonna get husqvarna but looking at echo too.

I own a Mclane walk behind. When going around. Rubes you need to lift up the back wheels and tip to the side so it rides on the front left or right depending on which direction you are going. Also in terms of comparisons the Mclane has adjustable cutting depth which is a big advantage imho.

mclane leaves nice clean cut. I would use the mclane first for the initial cut. then you can start using the echo

I have the Stihl Kombi straight stick edger with the KM 131R head unit and I like it a lot!

I have a 1.25 corner lot that is also a peninsula since I have sidewalk and street in backyard. All combined, I have something like 7/10th of mile of edging after adding up all the sidewalks, curbs, driveways, patio and pergola space. Yikes! I own plenty of Echo and Stihl products, but selected the Stihl model this go-round but, honestly, there was zero different in cost and performance. Although I really love the stick edger, after a couple years of pushing that thing in the North Texas hear (builds shoulders too), I've decided to get a McLane walk behind edger with Honda engine for a couple reasons: 1) the cut looks just a little tighter than the Echo/Stihl due to the deeper cut and 2) it's gets tiring carrying around a stick edger 7/10th of a mile most weeks (LOL). I'm certainly not going to ditch the stick edger. Rather, I am going to use the McLane on the straight edges (about 2/3rd of all the edging) and use the stick edger on the curbs, around the curves and driveways, and backyard patios, etc. Win-win!

Echo pictures is a best I like how you cut it close you did a good job

Revs were too low on the walk behind edger. Revs should be 3600 no load rpms. Put a tach on the spark plug wire.

Keep it up!

You need to try the Honda powered Power Trim. It is the gold standard. It has a round front wheel so you can pivot around things. It is lighter and is easier to push then the Briggs engines. Blades with a square edge cut cleaner and last longer then the sharpened edge. A thin square edge blade is better then the cheaper fatter blades. I have been doing this for 40 years.

old school edgers did a better job we used mclane edgers back in the days with my dad but in the early 90s when the stick edger came out forget it edging was done way faster and the old edgers were history.

Saul is correct. U gitta raise the rear end if lawn edger to work around curves!

I have back and shoulder issues so the four-wheel type is easier for me to use.

Thanks for the vid! I have a 40 yr old Little Wonder edger, similar design to MacLane, but on its last leg. I use 2 blades to give me a thicker cut. Can that be done with any stick edgers? The wheeled edger is hard to use on softer surfaces (edging beds), and I would thing a stick would be better for that. Any comments?

To start echo gear in 1 to 2 pulls: turn switch to on, move lever to cold start, press bulb 8 times, pull handle while **throttle is depressed fully** and if your a pro flip the lever to run as soon as you hear it girggle to start in 1 pull!

I use a power trim edger 150 for all straight edges, then I use my black and decker grasshog edger for all tight turns. Both machines work well, and they have their strength and weaknesses. But personally the grasshog hurts my back after a while.

I like both but the McLean edger is nice to work with on the hard surfaces. You're Right ... the PAS 280 looks like a nice machine. I didn't see it at the dealerships I went to. Only the 260.

Walk behind is great for yards that have never been edged. I would go with stick edger and thicker blade.

They both work and have good aspects. I believe it comes down more to personal situation. For me I have a service disability, and only have full use of one hand. So stick edging doesn't work for me. The walk behind gives me the ability to edge, and not have to let it go. I have around 300 feet of edging at this house. So even if I could use a stick edger. I might still choose the walk behind. It also helps I don't have but very little curves I edge.

McClane. I miss that sound. An edger scraping the concrete. Perfect straight lines went away for ease of use with weed eaters.

I’ve got the pb603 backpack blower. It’s 16 years old and starts on the 1st or 2nd pull. Seriously unbelievable quality!!! The funny and unfortunate thing is that I didn’t realize this technique until I more recently bought the echo edger trimmer pas 225 combo and read the start directions! 😜 If you have the echo blower it could be situated the same as mine. I pull with the left hand and flip the lever with my right. The key is to switch your Cruze control to wide open before you pull. Good luck!

I have a nice mcclane, and a nice stihl kombi, both are great, but I love the mcclane best. The stick edber just works my back too much. Mcclane is nearly effortless.

Once youve done a pass with the mcclane nothing else needs to be done. Blades last longer than string.

when use the Maclane i take the blade all the way down pass the little stop slots i get that blade deep into earth...

I always prefer the walk behind edger!!!

You need to increase the throttle speed on the McLane edger so it won't bog down.

ok. i see on the mc lane edger your blade needed to be replace. Also i think the stick edger is so danger.

What one would you choose?

i have 2 Maclane edgers...

The McClane looks cleaner.

Love my mcclain so much better

stick is faster, by the time you get the McClain out of the truck you'll be don and loading.

You can get a way nicer edge with a handheld edger than you show here