We used to have Robin String Trimmers growing up. I remember them being strong and reliable. I still see Subaru/Robin 4-stroke motors, but no more 2-stroke handhelds. What happened to them?
What happened to Robin
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theyre still around
http://www.robinoutdoorpower.com/pro-trimmers.htm
but dolmar is very similar
http://www.dolmarpowerproducts.com/productcatalog/category/8/index.html
http://www.robinoutdoorpower.com/pro-trimmers.htm
but dolmar is very similar
http://www.dolmarpowerproducts.com/productcatalog/category/8/index.html
No, they're entirely different companies...Wisconsin/Continental is an American engine manufacturer, Robin-Subaru is Japanese. I believe they co-branded some engines for a while but they're different companies.
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the one (8 pounder or little over) was hard to start when it was new but might of been more me,, when switched everything over to syth. and it got broken in it's since been fine. my favorite out of them is the 2450 (2 stroke), not sure if the other two are still around but hear this one is still made. good trimmer.
Got a string trimmer just two years ago. NB 2050 which has been just awesome ! Only thing I've been doing is keeping it clean and greasing the head twice a season. Oh and another thing my dealer told me was to run it at or near full throttle while cutting and I won't have the oil buildup around the back.
He was right on the $$ ! Performs perfectly every time. I've got the Dolmar 250.4 handheld blower and the same was true as for running it at full throttle. I fouled one plug, but ever since it's been great. Also 2 years old.
Marty
He was right on the $$ ! Performs perfectly every time. I've got the Dolmar 250.4 handheld blower and the same was true as for running it at full throttle. I fouled one plug, but ever since it's been great. Also 2 years old.
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gotta ask how the responce is on it, mine hasn't been responding, been taking a quick second after i give it throttle. think i'm gonna do a little work on it, it's 4yrs old, put it through some heavy use but just wondering. now the robin 2450, one sweet trimmer.
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great stuff and lluck me has a dealer near-never needed them
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Check out Maria reviews Robin NBT 415 twin on youtube. Sales booster for sure:laugh:
A couple local dealers told me that in order for them to get 2-stroke Robin weedeaters they had to purchase two 4-stroke Robins for every 2- stroke they ordered. They say the 4-strokes are junk, and they dump oil when turned upside down. I purchased the last few NB2450s I could find.
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All 4 cycle with separate oil do leak oil into the combussion chamber or other ports if rest up side down. This should be no supprise. You know how to hang them, they are good trimmers. I don't believe they dump oil when running.
People can order online. Amazon sell Makita trimmers.....2 cycles.
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I just purchased a NB2450 today cuz my Shindaiwa T25 carb took a dump and can no longer purchase a replacement carb. The Nb 2450 is a great trimmer,starts on the first pull and is exceptionally smooth running. The dealer also said the 4 cycle's were junk in his opinion and would not sell them. Robin's are great trimmers,it's just a shame they're not allowed to ship certain other models across the pond.
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fantastic, looks like it holland where she is. the accent is killer and the whole twin cylinder 2 stroke is an awesome idea, why does no one else seek this tech?
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