Best Shindaiwa Petrol Blower Vacuums

An absolute beautiful piece of machinery – I've been running a garden maintenance business for over 25 years now and used pretty much all of the well known/high end brands when it comes to… Read more

outdoor power equipment. The Shindaiwa EB-240 is an absolute stand out and I would have to say, one of my favourite hand held blowers that I have ever owned. Extremely light weight, fuel efficient, powerful and super quiet. I purchased mine in late 2017 and spent a little more than what I usually would for a hand held (around $470) but all I'd heard was great reviews from other gents working in the same industry, so I thought I'd give one a go. I couldn't be happier!

Excellent advice from Mac – Like most people, I have had many brands of leaf blowers. Some good - some awful. But thanks to Mac from Melbourne who has been in the garden… Read more

maintenance business for 25 years, I was impressed by his comments. I went straight out and bought a Shindaiwa EB252 – Leaf Blower - Wind 76 m/s - Air 768 cm/h.

Wow, he was right!

I have had this blower for only a few days and already have cleared the 1 kl road on our property that is also acts as our fire-break, which was smothered in leaves. Boy oh boy, I have never been able to do this before.

Like Mac said, this is a professional quality blower, yet light weight, well made and easy to start. Its already my “go to” blower out of the collection of other blowers we have. Money well spent.

Thanks Mac.

Best I've Used – This machine isn't without its drawbacks: - it's heavy - similar machines from other brands (eg Stihl, Efco, Husky etc) are lighter. - the blowing… Read more

tube is made up of 3 pieces; 2 tube lengths and a tip or end piece. If using 1 tube length and the tip it can feel a bit short and if using both tube lengths and the tip it definitely feels long and awkward to use.

- the off switch doesn't automatically reset to the "on" position as with Stihl products.

- it's large and so takes up more room in transit.

- the tube/nozzle is made up of interlocking lengths and if not locked in properly they fly off when in use and when locked in properly they're sometimes difficult to take apart.

Now for the good:

- this machine is right up there in the power stakes. If you're going to use a backpack blower you don't want something that's lacking in blowing ability. In my opinion and of the machines I've used (top end Efco, Kawasaki, Stihl and Husky) only the Efco blows harder, but there aren't many Efco dealers around.

- the throttle lock is easy to use and effective. There's no accidental switching off of the machine (as with Stihl backpack blowers) when all you wanted to do was disengage the throttle lock.

- the blowing tube when using both tube pieces is awkward but you do get used to it and it lets you blow under cars, get into corners or tight spots etc with ease. The tube is also light compared to the heavy Stihl backpack blower.

- so far the machine has started easily and hasn't been troubled in extreme heat (as with Stihl)

- the shoulder straps are well padded and comfortable.

- the grab handle is robust and not prone to cracking, for example, as with the Stihl backpack blower.

- fuel tank is 2 litres I believe.

- Shindaiwa have a large dealer network.

- Japanese made = good quality

After using equivalent Shindaiwa machines on and off over the last 7 years, and having my own for the last 7 months, I wouldn't purchase anything else.

Not 5 stars but very satisfied with this machine.

Update Jan 2018

The blowing tube flies apart where it fits into the section that's joined to the engine. This has happened quite a few times (even though there is a steel O ring(?) supposedly holding the tube in place. You have to stop get a screw driver, undo the O ring(?) re-engage the tube and re-tighten the O ring(?).....very frustrating. To stop this I've driven in a couple of short screws through the tube. Problem fixed.

I said "Japanese made = good quality". Seems this is no longer the case and especially with Shindaiwa. I've heard many complaints re quality from my employers and stores; probably why some stores have ditched Shindaiwa? So far my Shindy gear has been OK. Same with Makita.....they have turned to China for some of their equipment.