Equipment Question?

[SodFather]

I want to get a new Trimmer and Backpack Blower. I'm looking for light weight and still powerful. I have Echo Trimmers and Backpack's now after a long day I feel like I have been lifting weights!!

[mdb landscaping]

id recommend the stihl br400. i have one and its great. real powerful and not heavy. most of the companys around here use them. i have an echo trimmer, and ive had no problems with it.

[LoneStarLawn]

Shindaiwa's EB630 blower is about the same weight as the stihl (less than the echo) and has more power than both of them. The T270 (or try the T260)Trimmer weighs less than the echo equivalent but produces a little less the the cc of the echo. The EB630will also will have more noise.

[George777]

Check out the Kawasaki KRB400 Seems to have pretty good power and Wt is only 18.9 lbs.

[LoneStarLawn]

that kawa only has 380 cfm the shindaiwa has 613 cfm

[George777]

For what I've been using the kawa400 has plenty of power. It blows the dirt and grass clipping off of driveways fine. Granted it is is only 380 cfm. What does that shindaiwa weigh?

[LoneStarLawn]

EB630
Dry weight *(lbs/kg) 19.7/9.0
Displacement (in/cc) 3.8/62
Power (hp/kw) 3.9/2.9 @ 7500 rpm
Output (mph/cfm) 201/613
Fuel tank capacity (oz/liters) 67.6/2.0
Noise rating (dB(A)) 75

I'm sure the kawa has enough power, but to "get more bang for your buck" then I would pick the Shindaiwa.


[Edited by LoneStarLawn on 02-20-2001 at 08:23 PM]

[George777]

Sounds like that Shindaiwa is pretty awesome. I bought my kawa for about $350.00 lesco had soom kind of deal where they took off $60.00 for a trade in. I must admit looking @ the spec's the Shindaiwa has more power. I've only been using this kawa for about 2 months and I'm impressed with it. I also like how quiet it is.

[SodFather]

What price is the Shindaiwa run?

[TJLC]

My dealer wants $499.95 + Tax for the eb630.

[LoneStarLawn]

We got ours cheaper at http://www.alamia.com but they no longer carry Shindaiwa products as well as alot of other online dealers. (shindaiwa had a lot to do with that)

[65hoss]

Stihl BR400 has been very good for me. I like Stihl products and love having all my equipment the same brand. I never have to worry about different fuel mixtures.

Mine is not heavy, and very comfortable. I never know its there. And I'm not a very big guy either.

[Edited by 65hoss on 02-21-2001 at 12:40 AM]

[Paradise Yard Service]

Got the Echo PB46LN. Nice and quiet/power is goood. Heavy though. I don't care! So whatever one you choose be sure to get some seat-belt shoulder pads from Wal-Mart to cushion the shoulders! NO MATTER WHAT BRAND YOU CHOOSE.
Geev-Um Brah!
P.Y.S.

[EarthTech Landscapes]

I use echos, tanakas and stihl backpack blowers. I perfer the tanaka I run both the 4600 and the 505 models. The stihls are nice but, the tanakas have seemed to hold up better. For trimmers i use echos double sided, and stihls I perfer the stihl. Also have a few Redmaxs and thoses are good to.

[KirbysLawn]

Totally agree with Lonestar!! Shindaiwa's EB630 is awsome! I have a Sthil BR400, it's like a toy compaired to the EB630!

[thefarmer4]

I haven't tried any of the back pack blowers but I have tried shindiawa T230 its light and balanced well I beleive it has enough power for everyday trimming up to medium duty jobs. We'll be purchasing 2 this year. We bought a Shindiawa Hedge trimmer last year and love it.