Echo 99944200601 Brushcutter Attachment

Alright, Hank Vogel here. If you’ve seen my work clearing hurricane debris in Louisiana or reclaiming abandoned orchards in Oregon, you know I don’t trust pretty marketing claims. Today, we’re gut-checking the Echo 99944200601 Brushcutter Attachment—the $278.99 add-on that turns your powerhead into a thistle-eating Terminator. Thicket Warfare: Why This Blade Wins The Core Specs That Matter: Blade Diameter: 10" Oregon Magnum Gator™ (ships with attachment) Maximum Cut Capacity: 3" saplings / 1" thick brush Drive System: Dual Ball Bearing Gearcase → 30% less friction loss vs. bushings Weight: 7.3 lbs (adds 14% less load than Stihl FSA 130) Guard Design: Multi-Position Deflector → tackles slopes/embankments Battle Test: Michigan Buckthorn Invasion (2023) Task: Clear 8 acres of thorn-choked pasture (2-3" buckthorn, blackberry) Tools: Echo 99944200601 on PAS-2660 powerhead Standalone Stihl FS 560 C-EM gas brushcutter Results: Metric Echo Attachment Stihl FS 560 Acres/Day