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Shindaiwa T260X
David BAU
Unreliable and inconsistent
The Shindawa T260X has been an absolute trial with it losing power every second job every day I use it. It will be OK for a few minutes then “stutters”. I have found that changing the fuel through a filter and refuelling will allow it to restart. However other Two stroke equipment I use has no problem with the same fuel! After a month of “use”, I went back to using my old but reliable Husqvarna. It has been back to the shop where they ripped off a metal shroud around the spark plug and told me that would fix the dodgy running. It didn’t.
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Average at best.
Purchased the T260x based on others experiences after owning both Stihl and Tanaka. I find the Shindaiwa average at best, especially when turned upright to do square edging, it loses power and torque. I would suggest it's great for a domestic product, but definitely not commercial. Look around you'll find better at its price.
Questions & Answers
Nick S.asked
Although i'm not a fan of two stroke motors, the Shindaiwa that's made in Japan will last you more than some EU logo's.
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Andrew W.asked
How much money is it
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You can find them for prob aud$550. As this model is discontinued. Now but in my option is worth searching for
Andrew W.asked
How much money is it
Details
| Category | Petrol Whipper Snippers |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $599.00 |
| Handle Type | Loop Handle |
| Shaft Type | Straight |
| Power Source | Petrol |
| Engine Type | 2-Stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 24.1 cc |
| Power | 900 W |
| Cutting Head Type | Line |
| Weight | 5.4 kg |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) |
| Manual | Download manual |
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David B
Update: My Shindaiwa was still liable to be unreliable that I gave it a service through Kingston Mowers in August. Told them I preferred my 5 year old Husqvarna any day and they laughed. “Oh we will f...
Read moreix that lack of power problem.” $117, but the only difference is that they sped up the idle so that head kept spinning without throttle. The Shindaiwa still loses power at random times and if it does enough I just go back to my elderly Husky for the rest of the week.