Great review. Love the slow motion section. We'll purchase the echo paddle pro because of the easy and quick use to remove rocks from grass after the winter season. 😀
I am in Florida. Thanks for the video! Good demonstration of what both can do. Think for me the bristles will win. I won't be working with snow or large rocks.
Thanks for the excellent video. Exactly what I was looking for. I'm leaning towards the paddle. I want to throw rock in the grass from the street plow but I also need an implement to really clean light snow off the pavement. Was thinking the sweeper may do a better job of getting the pavement snow free, but your video seems to show a clean pavement with the paddle too. I have customers who need to be on clean pavement.
I like the video, I’m going to purchase an Echo Paddle and your video helped me decide even more so on the paddle. I live in Mich too. Snow in the winter and mulch in the drive on windy days. Thanks.
Which one seemed to be the better choice for when snow was the task? I am not sure I could tell. For what I do, I think that the broom is the best choice for what I will do in the good weather. What works best on snow might modify my choice. My summer use won't as a rule include the big stuff like gravel, and would be more like sweeping grass and dirt, but I also have a backpack blower for grass.
Hey, Michigan resident here :) I personally Really Like both the Pro Paddle and the Pro Sweep attachment. The ECHO PAS series is one I have admired for a while now, (A long while) but I have yet to make the investment,.. I suppose I'm just waiting for the right time. Currently this comment is being made in January of 2024, in the Pre-Season of Michigan Winter Snow, so there's no better time to admire the ECHO PAS power series and it's attachments. :=
Thanks for the review and comparison. I have an area in my yard that wasn’t maintained by the last owner. It’s clovers, some old sticks, and a bit of weeds. If I were to mow it down and try and throw the sticks into piles which might work better?
WOW I always dismissed these things, just didn't think they would be that useful and my blower would suffice - I was wrong. Thx for sharing. Very similar - I would lean ever so slightly to the sweep.
If you're trying to clear just the leaves, I'd go with a backpack blower. If you want to remove both, I say the paddle would be better suited for moving the heavier gravel.
Several years ago I got the pro paddle and I absolutely loved it for getting so many stones off my lawn and back into my driveway. I only used it during the spring when I had to do that. After 2 or 3 years it started to leak oil from the paddle. Had a hard time finding somebody that would work on it but finally found somebody that did and he couldn't figure out how to get into it put more oil grease or whatever into it so he called the company. He said that there was no way to do it or at least the company said that. The jury rigged it and got some more grease in there or oil or whatever it was. They said they didn't know how long it would last and just now after another year and a half I'm not going to be able to use it again. Is there a way now to get more in there if it leaks again if I buy another of this brand? Thank you
Great Video thanks Mark, in your background inside at 2:54 on video there appears to by a yellow handled log lifter? Black Handle and yellow to lift firewood pieces can you tell me the brand or supply a link? thanks million
Ive asked on other videos about these machines, if you have put weed killer on drive ways brick size pavers will it clean the dead weeds out of the gaps,,after watching the video
I like the brush attachment, but the paddle attachment looks to do a good job too. Q: How well does the brush attachment handle something like pine needles?
These are great fair comparisons in video for us to judge their sweeping abilities. I like the results of the paddle sweeping over the broom sweeping. These are such cool sweepers. Is is battery powered? I imagine so. How much time is there on the battery generally. Thank you for these well thought out and great comparative cool videos.
The paddle appears better. More rigid, so not as likely to clean finer particles like the brush, but seems to get the larger pieces better and hands-down the winner in the snow.
Is this thing very heavy to work with? I can't find this model for sale. There are plenty of Chinese ones but I've seen reviews which say that they are very heavy.
Looks like the sweeper is better for smaller stuff and/or uneven hard surfaces. Seems to get more up. The Paddle seems like it would be better for rocks/gravel/acorns on grass - could probably feather it to easily distribute topsoil, etc.. I live in SE Michigan. Leaning toward the Paddle since I would mostly use to move A LOT of acorns in the backyard and also looks like it would be great for light snow.
A lot of work went into the video, awesome job. I didn't think the paddle had a chance but how tough and durable it is I'm going that way
That was an absolutely excellent production - informative, balanced reporting and visually A+. Great job - thank you!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for taking the time to create and share this video.
Our pleasure!
Great review. Love the slow motion section. We'll purchase the echo paddle pro because of the easy and quick use to remove rocks from grass after the winter season. 😀
I'm thinking the pro paddle after watching this. Thank you for the video.
I am in Florida. Thanks for the video! Good demonstration of what both can do. Think for me the bristles will win. I won't be working with snow or large rocks.
Great video!
I just purchased the paddle and another PAS 2620 today! 😎🇨🇦
I have the pro paddle and I’m glad I went with it. Super handy !
happy to be able to help!
great video. i wish i could find action shots this good for every tool i research
Thanks for the excellent video. Exactly what I was looking for. I'm leaning towards the paddle. I want to throw rock in the grass from the street plow but I also need an implement to really clean light snow off the pavement. Was thinking the sweeper may do a better job of getting the pavement snow free, but your video seems to show a clean pavement with the paddle too. I have customers who need to be on clean pavement.
I live in Arizona and I like the pro-paddle best.
Paddle for sure, I just bought one and it worked great for cleaning the small rocks from the yard from plowing.
I like the video, I’m going to purchase an Echo Paddle and your video helped me decide even more so on the paddle. I live in Mich too. Snow in the winter and mulch in the drive on windy days. Thanks.
Which one seemed to be the better choice for when snow was the task? I am not sure I could tell. For what I do, I think that the broom is the best choice for what I will do in the good weather. What works best on snow might modify my choice. My summer use won't as a rule include the big stuff like gravel, and would be more like sweeping grass and dirt, but I also have a backpack blower for grass.
Really well done
Thank you!
Hey, Michigan resident here :)
I personally Really Like both the Pro Paddle and the Pro Sweep attachment.
The ECHO PAS series is one I have admired for a while now, (A long while) but I have yet to make the investment,.. I suppose I'm just waiting for the right time.
Currently this comment is being made in January of 2024, in the Pre-Season of Michigan Winter Snow, so there's no better time to admire the ECHO PAS power series and it's attachments. :=
This is the perfect time!!
Good demo. Went with paddle.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the review and comparison. I have an area in my yard that wasn’t maintained by the last owner. It’s clovers, some old sticks, and a bit of weeds. If I were to mow it down and try and throw the sticks into piles which might work better?
I like the pro paddle, especially for what we would use it for
Thank you. Very helpful
WOW I always dismissed these things, just didn't think they would be that useful and my blower would suffice - I was wrong. Thx for sharing. Very similar - I would lean ever so slightly to the sweep.
Great video!
Will the bristle broom remove seedheads from the lawn?
Which would work best (if either) for leaves on 1" gravel, if you haven't actually tried it, what would your best guess be? And really great videos.
If you're trying to clear just the leaves, I'd go with a backpack blower. If you want to remove both, I say the paddle would be better suited for moving the heavier gravel.
Several years ago I got the pro paddle and I absolutely loved it for getting so many stones off my lawn and back into my driveway. I only used it during the spring when I had to do that. After 2 or 3 years it started to leak oil from the paddle. Had a hard time finding somebody that would work on it but finally found somebody that did and he couldn't figure out how to get into it put more oil grease or whatever into it so he called the company. He said that there was no way to do it or at least the company said that. The jury rigged it and got some more grease in there or oil or whatever it was. They said they didn't know how long it would last and just now after another year and a half I'm not going to be able to use it again. Is there a way now to get more in there if it leaks again if I buy another of this brand? Thank you
Great Video thanks Mark, in your background inside at 2:54 on video there appears to by a yellow handled log lifter? Black Handle and yellow to lift firewood pieces can you tell me the brand or supply a link? thanks million
The yellow handle item is the Log LIfter by Ochsenkopf. It's the OX58 -1200. If you search TH-cam, you'll find my review and demonstration on it.
For pebbles and yard cleaning, both seem pretty solid. Paddle better than sweeper tho?
Seems depending on what you trying to sweep, one will e more efficient than the other....good video!
Definitely the pro paddle does the best all around job fir lawns and gravel removal from lawn after plowing in winter.
Quick question. Which do you believe is better for the grass (least damage)?
Any thoughts on which would work better for removing dead grass that didn't take after the winter or on dry thatch?
Was thinking the same question
Awesome video. Thanks bro
If sweeping wet sand, after cleaning a block paved driveway, what would ne better the brush or paddle?
Ive asked on other videos about these machines, if you have put weed killer on drive ways brick size pavers will it clean the dead weeds out of the gaps,,after watching the video
I like the brush attachment, but the paddle attachment looks to do a good job too. Q: How well does the brush attachment handle something like pine needles?
Good question Jim! Have you tried with pine needles @MarkThomasBuilder?
These are great fair comparisons in video for us to judge their sweeping abilities.
I like the results of the paddle sweeping over the broom sweeping. These are such cool sweepers. Is is battery powered? I imagine so. How much time is there on the battery generally. Thank you for these well thought out and great comparative cool videos.
The paddle appears better. More rigid, so not as likely to clean finer particles like the brush, but seems to get the larger pieces better and hands-down the winner in the snow.
What would be best for fine, wind-blown sand in the southwest. Trying to clear sidewalks.
great review.....final conclusion, paddle more powerful, sweeper more versatile.
Except snow
What about grass growing between the pavers. Im going to try the sweep .. thanks
How did it work on the moss /pavers ? I have the same issue and power washing seems to be too aggressive on the paver surface.
I think ima go with the paddle it seems more versatile
How do u put those parts on
How does it do with acorns?
Which one would be best for artificial turf?
Seems like the bristle is the more versatile buy if you can only do one.
Is this thing very heavy to work with? I can't find this model for sale. There are plenty of Chinese ones but I've seen reviews which say that they are very heavy.
Wow I’m thinking the paddle
How long is the life of the paddle and sweep?
Can u buy the paddle and switch it to bristle without having to buy a whole second attachment?
The paddle and finish with the brush
Looks like the sweeper is better for smaller stuff and/or uneven hard surfaces. Seems to get more up. The Paddle seems like it would be better for rocks/gravel/acorns on grass - could probably feather it to easily distribute topsoil, etc..
I live in SE Michigan. Leaning toward the Paddle since I would mostly use to move A LOT of acorns in the backyard and also looks like it would be great for light snow.
What about mulch in grass? We have a blueberry farm and constantly raking mulch back on top of our berry mounds.
I'd go with the broom for cleaning mulch from the grass.
Thank you - Broom for me
I’ll go for the paddle
I'm leaning towards the paddle too.
Think I'm leaving towards the paddle.
#TeamEGO
What do u think would remove sand from grass better? City uses black sand on icy and snow streets then plows it onto grass boulevards.
I wanna know which one will move the ugly sand off my grass that snow plows plowed up. It's black fly ash so it can't be left in grass.
PRO-PADDLE FOR SURE
I wonder how these would these work in a grain bin?
That is my exact question. I think the paddle would be better, but the brush would get the grain at the edge of the bin.
Wow he’s got a North Stars hat on
i'd prefer a stiffer bristle, then i could use it to shred up the nasty brown "feelers" my grass throws out
I think a blower would be better then fire those employees that made the mess😅
Anyone try this for gumballs
Both are too expensive...
Can you get these in the uk
300$ thanks no.