When shopping for a gift this Father’s Day, consider a multi-tool from Richardson Saw & Lawnmower. These tools by Echo and Stihl are designed so a single power head can be used with multiple attachments. You can buy Dad the yard tool that he needs now, and you’ll also be giving him the option to add other tool attachments in the future without buying an entirely new piece of equipment. This makes the tools more portable and saves on storage space, since he’ll only need one motor to power multiple tools. 
Echo PAS System
There are several different power sources available in Echo’s Pro Attachment Series (PAS), and not all are compatible with each tool attachment. This compatibility chart lists which attachments are compatible with each power head so you can be sure the power head you pick will match the tool attachments Dad needs. The PAS-225 is designed for residential use. As a gift, it can be purchased by itself or in a bundle that includes blower and trimmer attachments. It is compatible with 14 of the 17 different attachments. The more versatile PAS-230 and PAS-266 power heads are compatible with all attachments except the bed redefiner. The most powerful power head is the PAS-280, and it compatible with 14 attachments. The attachments that you can pick-and-choose from to give Dad for Father’s day include tillers, trimmers, and edgers. The tiller/cultivator attachment will work with all power heads and tills a 6.5-inch swath ideal for small garden maintenance. The more powerful bed redefiner is useful for churning up compact soil at the edges of gardens, and is compatible with the PAS-280. For trimming hedges and trees, the power pruner attachment is compatible with all four power heads and the hedge trimmers are compatible with all except the PAS-280. The Pro-Torque string-line trimmer and curved shaft edger will work with all trim heads.
Stihl KombiSystem
Like the Echo PAS system, the Stihl KombiSystem offers four different power heads. One, the KM 56 RC-E, is designed for homeowners. Richardson Saw & Lawnmower offers it alone or as a kit that includes a string-line trimmer attachment and either a blower or edger attachment. For a Dad who is serious about his work around the house or is a lawn care professional, there are three professional grade KombiMotors as well. The main difference between the three professional motors is the engine power. The smallest is the KM 90 R, which has an engine power of 0.95 kW (1.27 bhp). The next size up, the KM 110 R is more powerful, with an engine power of 1.05 kW (1.4 bhp). The most powerful motor, the KM 130 R, has 33% more engine power than the KM 110 R with an engine power of 1.4 kW (1.9 bhp). There are 16 power tool attachments available for the Stihl KombiSystem. These include clean-up tools like the Power Sweep attachment, a mini cultivator for small gardens, and several different types of trimmers and edgers. Trimmers are available in straight-shaft and curved shaft attachments, as are the edgers. For heavy-duty cutting of tall weeds and grass, the brushcutter has a four-tooth cutting blade. Hedge trimmers and pole pruners are also available. For longer reach, all these attachments can be paired with a 37-inch shaft extension.
