T282 trimmer comparision to T270 or T27?

[rob7233]

I am a big fan of Shindaiwa. I have owned quite a few of their trimmers , blowers and edgers. What I'd like to know is how does the new T282 trimmers compare in a real life, commercial use setting, to the older (loop handle) T270 and the pre-EPA T27(w/fully adjustable carb)?
Although, the T27/T270 are considered (by some) to be somewhat heavy, the power to weight ratio was ledendary.

With the EPA requirements constantly increasing, I am reluctant to give these perfectly good used trimmers up. Tell me something I should know.

[rpexton]

we had 2 t 282's burn up with the 10% ethanol gasoline no in law. Shindaiwa replaced them free because they were under waranty

[rob7233]

That's what I was afraid of... I'm sticking with my older stuff.

What do you think might have contributed to them blowing up? What exactly happened... I'd really like to hear the full story. PM me if you prefer.

[rpexton]

we have used shindaiwa since 85. Love their trimmers . We had problems with the c 4 trimmers , the clutch springs kept breaking. Went back to 2 cycle , love the 270 trimmers , the 282 trimmers are lighter good power, we only used them 2 months and they got too hot. Our dealer said that the newer gasoline has too much additives, he recomended mixing a higher oil ratio to compensate for the leaner gasolines

[rob7233]

we have used shindaiwa since 85. Love their trimmers . We had problems with the c 4 trimmers , the clutch springs kept breaking. Went back to 2 cycle , love the 270 trimmers , the 282 trimmers are lighter good power, we only used them 2 months and they got too hot. Our dealer said that the newer gasoline has too much additives, he recomended mixing a higher oil ratio to compensate for the leaner gasolines

I believe that will be a real problem for most brands since to meet the EPA requirements newer machines are being engineered to run leaner and thus hotter. What mix were you running and at what rate? There is a point that a higher mix rate will result in carbon buildup and fouling of the plugs.

Curious though, would you say the power of the T270 and T282 were the same but I'm sure the T270 was heavier. What other differences can you tell me about?

[rpexton]

You are right about the carbon build up, I was mixing 2.5 gallons to the bottle of shindaiwa one oil (the 2.5 mix). Now I use about 2.3 gallons to the bottle. As far as weight, I prefer the added weight because the heavier trimmers glide through thick grass, the lighter trimmers tend to bounce around in thick grass causing the operator to use his arms more. Actually I use a T350 It is a beast. It is hard to find them, I think they are no longer sold in the us. If anyone still sells them, let me know I would like to grab a couple of them up. I think the t 270 is the best general use trimmer, for balance , weight and comfort. The 272 was good also, we had coil issues with them, shindaiwa made good on that. I liked the power of the 282, but thought it was too light. I like the new clutches in the 282, they went with a 4 spring clutch. I Also i heard that shindaiwa and echo merged ,and they are going to slim down their product lines on both ends. No more shindaiwa chain saws , and no more echo blowers? anyone else hear that?

[Tennesseepowerstroke]

I have heard there will not be any more Shindaiwa chain saws. Haven't heard there will be no more Echo blowers. I would think there are a lot more Echo blowers sold than Shindaiwa blowers.

[rob7233]

I'm still hoping that Shindaiwa Inc's Marketing Department starts monitoring and answering questions posted on these boards... :hammerhead: :confused:

[cpel2004]

I have owned my T282 and i wouldnt traded it for any other trimmer. I give Shindaiwa two thumbs up on the balance and power of their trimmers.

[rob7233]

we had 2 t 282's burn up with the 10% ethanol gasoline no in law. Shindaiwa replaced them free because they were under waranty

Forget the pink version of Stabil. It will still gel up and water still separates out.. Get the full blown Ethanol treatment of the Marine type Stabil (it's dark green/black) available @ Lowe's. etc. Use it always, year round cause of the high humidity of our FL summers(alcohol attracts water & eats lines, diaphragms and gaskets) and the fuel sometimes come out even greater than 10% ethanol. Add the Marine Stabil before adding the 2 cycle mix.

[bob]

I'm still hoping that Shindaiwa Inc's Marketing Department starts monitoring and answering questions posted on these boards... :hammerhead: :confused:

I use to love my Shindaiwa equipment. I'm gradually changing over to Redmax. There's no dealers close by. And the dealers that I do go to, barely have anything in stock. I acually own more equipment than one of the dealer that I go to. Shindaiwa also frowns on internet sales. Lets get real, if my dealer doesn't carry anything, I'm either switching brands or I'll buy it on line!- which Shindawia doesn't like. I use to have a Shindaiwa dealer that would sell me equipment over the phone at a 20% discount , but had to stop because of corp. pressure.

[green monster]

Yes it is true Shindaiwa has eliminated chain saws, but ECHO is not eliminating blowers. In fact they just launched a brand new PB-770 back pack blower and it is an awesome machine! Check it out on the 4th page of this PDF file from the ECHO website:
http://www.echo-usa.com/pdf/catalog/Blowers10.pdf