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Shindaiwa EB262 - 456 CFM Gas Handheld Blower

The Shindaiwa EB262 is a gas-powered handheld leaf blower delivering 456 CFM at 172 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 25.4cc engine. (Read full specs)

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Features and Specifications

Type
Type Gas-Powered
Handling Handheld
CFM Up to 456
MPH Up to 172
Blowing Force 15.8 N
Engine
Make N/A
Engine displacement 25.4cc
Strokes 2
Fuel/oil ratio 50:1
Speed settings Variable
Features
Cruise controlYes
Fuel tank 20.3 fl. oz.
Vacuum No
Misc
Weight 9.8 lbs
Noise rating 70 dB
Warranty 5 years
CARB-compliantYes

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Description

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Overview of the Shindaiwa EB262

The Shindaiwa EB262 in use

The Shindaiwa EB262

  • Power: The Shindaiwa EB262 is a gas-powered blower with a maximum air volume rating of 456 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 172 MPH.
  • Handling: With its handheld design, this leaf blower was created with portability in mind. Most users will have no problem using it almost anywhere. At 9.8 lbs, the Shindaiwa EB262 is within the average weight range of gas-powered handheld blowers.
  • Engine: The engine boasts a displacement of 25.4cc. As you may or may not know, 2-stroke engines require a mixture of gasoline and oil in order to keep all the moving parts lubricated while fuelling the engine’s internal combustion. The fuel/oil ratio recommended by Shindaiwa for the EB262 is 50:1.
  • Speed Settings: With its variable speed settings, the Shindaiwa EB262 allows you to precisely control its air output. In addition, the blower is also equipped with cruise control, with which the user can easily maintain the selected settings.
  • Noise: As far as gas-powered handheld blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 70 dB.
  • Fuel Tank: It has an average fuel capacity for a handheld blower, with a tank that holds around 20.3 fl. oz of fuel.

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The Shindaiwa EB262's performance versus other blowers

The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Shindaiwa EB262 compare with similar leaf blowers.

  • Its max air speed of 172 MPH places it at the approximate midpoint in comparison to other gas-powered handheld blowers. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Craftsman BV2500 and its 250 MPH could be an option to consider.
  • It has a maximum air volume output of 456 CFM (cubic feet per minute). With this output rating, the EB262 is well within average in relation to similar gas-powered handheld blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Craftsman B225, with 650 CFM, could be in your good books.
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Price comparison

As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other gas handheld blowers, the Shindaiwa EB262 is on the expensive side of the price range.

While certainly not the cheapest of its kind, purchasing it could most likely also mean enjoying the reliability of a high-end product.

The bottom line

STRENGTHS:
  • Cruise control
  • 5 year (limited) warranty
AVERAGE SPECS:
  • Decent weight (9.8 lbs)
  • Decent tank (20.3 fl. oz.)
  • Acceptable noise (70 dB)
  • Decent CFM (456 CFM)
  • Decent MPH (172 MPH)
WEAKNESSES:
  • On the expensive side

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About Shindaiwa

Since the 50s, Shindaiwa Incorporated has been a major player on the outdoor power equipment market. The company launched its first product, the "Hurricane", an electric chainsaw, back in 1955 in Japan. Nowadays, they are headquarted in Lake Zurich, IL. However, they remain closely tied to their homeland, since they now belong to ECHO Incorporated, a subsidiary of the Yamabiko corporation. Shindaiwa manufactures its products both in Japan, in Yokosuka, Morioka, and Hiroshima, and also in other plants around the globe, in Shenzhen, China, and Lake Zurich, IL.

Warranty Information

The Shindaiwa EB262 is covered under a warranty for up to 5 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Shindaiwa blowers, please consult Shindaiwa's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-877-9-TORQUE (1-877-986-7783).

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