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Troy-Bilt 25B-554E066 158cc Briggs & Stratton 500 Series Gas Powered Lawn Edger With Curb Wheel |  | Brand: Troy-Bilt
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $289.99
Buy New: $255.00
as of 11/28/2009 07:03 CST details
You Save: $34.99 (12%)
New (8) from $255.00
Seller: Outdoor Store
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 48352
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 56
Dimensions (in): 33.3 x 19.5 x 19
MPN: 25B554E066
Model: 25B-554E066
UPC: 043033533275
EAN: 0043033533275
ASIN: B000N8LXYQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Self-sharpening, heavy duty 9-inch triple-edge blade | | • | 6-position edging depth up to 2-1/4-Inches, 3-position adjustable bevel for easy edging along walks and flower beds | | • | Premium 7-inch front and 8-inch rear steel ball-bearing wheels | | • | 3 position bevel setting | | • | 2-Year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Get the perfectly manicured look that makes you proud, all around your property - from edge to edge. With variable edging depths and bevel capabilities, this machine is perfect for cutting a clean edge along driveways and walks, as well as beautifying flower beds. U.S.A.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 8
 Impossible to start September 5, 2009
Chuck R (Houston, TX)
As has been noted by other reviewers, this edger is very hard to start. Priming 10-15 times helps but not always. After a year of frustration, I gave it away.
 Operates like a dream August 30, 2009
Thomas D. Connolly (Syosset,Ny)
Put on handle,filled with oil & fuel and it started on the first pull out of the box.This only could be easier if it edged the lawn itself!.I could not be more pleased with the purchase.i have used it the entire season with no trouble and it does the job in 20 minutes.
Received DOA (dead on arrival). Ouch baby... June 5, 2009
T. Obsitos (SLC, UT)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased the Troy-Bilt 158cc Briggs & Stratton 500 Series Gas Powered Lawn Edger. The order was fulfilled by Amazon. When it arrived, the box was a bit banged up but not bad enough in my opinion to refuse delivery. A day later I opened the box...
I was shocked how badly it was packed. No filling, no stuffing, just the bare edger floating in a thin box with no paperwork (no owners manual, no warranty, nothing). I also noticed the pull start assembly on top was deformed - most likely due to the packaging, no telling how many times it bounced around on its way to me. So I attempted to dry start the unit; shocks; it wouldn't even turn.
When I contacted Amazon, they told me no return on this unit. I attempted to argue that it was DOA. They said they would not accept return of hazardous materials. Interesting take on their part... It was okay for them to ship out hazardous materials but not accept the same in return - though no oil or gasoline was ever poured into the unit.
Since they would not reconsider, I did the next best thing I could - I contacted my credit card company and disputed the charge. We'll see where it goes...
All in all, I cannot rate the edger because I could never start it. It may be a great unit. I can certainly rate Amazon, and it's not looking good for them.
Junk May 16, 2009
Coug Moog (York, PA, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ever since Troy-Bilt sold out to the same company that makes Yard Machines and MTD junk their name has been in the toilet, and with good reason.
If you want the quality Troy-Bilt used to be known for, go buy a McLane or Little Wonder edger. Yes, you will pay more. If you are wealthy, buy a Tanaka and be happy for the rest of your life.
On the plus side, any of the aforementioned brands have this advantage over the Troy-Bilt: you won't have them out on your front sidewalk with a "free" sign on them next season.
Disappointing Product April 27, 2009
E. Green (Charlotte, NC USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this unit at Lowes on 3/18/2009 to replace a worn-out Craftsman unit that was 20 years old. I purchased the Troy-Built because of prior satifaction with another Troy-Built product, a backpack leaf blower.
I was disappointed with several features of this product after I got it home and tried to use it. 1) As others have commented, the engine is quite reluctant to start, requiring much more priming than the manual would lead you to believe. 2) There is no choke or throttle control. 3) There is no blade clutch which means that the bail has to be held at all times for the engine to start or run, and the blade is turning at all times that the engine is running. 4) The blade turns forward which means that it tends to pull the tool away from the operator, making control more difficult since the operator is pushing the tool at the same time the blade is pulling it. 5) The first time I used the tool, it threw the belt; re-installing it was more tedious than necessary. 6) The right rear wheel is intended to be height adjustable so as to control the angle when edging along a curb. This adjustment requires pulling a metal finger in-ward with one hand while the right rear of the tool is raised off of the ground, presumably gravity would then pull the wheel downward to the proper placement. My example, required a hammer to attempt to knock the wheel into the next notch. This technique also requires either two people or three hands. It cannot be done two handed.
Overall, this was not what I expected from a company with a reputation as good as Troy Built. It is possible that I just got a bad unit, but having successfully returned to Lowe's with no hassle at all, I think that I will shop around some more to find the features that I think are necessary.
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