Shindaiwa EB262 - 456 CFM Gas Handheld Blower
The Shindaiwa EB262 is a gas-powered handheld leaf blower delivering up to 456 CFM and 172 MPH. It features a 2-stroke 25.4-cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Description
The EB262 Handheld Blower by Shindaiwa combines lightweight design with powerful performance. It features an easy-start system and user-friendly controls, making even the most demanding blowing jobs easy to tackle.
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The Shindaiwa EB262
The Shindaiwa EB262 is a gas handheld blower that is appropriate for homeowners with a patio or small yard that does not require frequent or large-scale cleanup.
It is capable of expelling a maximum air volume of 456 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Its air speed is rated at 172 miles per hour (MPH). To put it simply, it combines strong airflow to move piles of leaves in the yard with enough force to clear heavier material such as pine needles or acorns from patios and walkways.
A 25.4-cc 2-stroke engine powers the EB262, which needs a 50:1 fuel-to-oil mixture. Its 20.3 fl. oz. fuel tank makes it the gas handheld blower with the largest capacity.
To provide more control over their job to the user, the unit has a variable speed control setting. No matter the size of the job, the user can adjust the airflow of the Shindaiwa EB262 to match it. On top of that, maintaining the selected speed is effortless, as it also features cruise control.
At 9.8 lbs (dry), the blower’s handheld design lets the operator lift and direct it with one hand.
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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.
- Weighing 9.8 lbs, the Shindaiwa EB262 is comparable in weight to most gas-powered handheld blowers. Should weight be a deciding factor, the Stihl BG 50 is worth a look at just 7.9 lbs.
- The Shindaiwa EB262 expels air at speeds up to 172 MPH, showcasing typical air speed performance for gas-powered handheld blowers. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Poulan Pro PPBV25 and its 230 MPH could be an option to consider.
- If air volume is an important feature, the EB262 by Shindaiwa will not disappoint. Its airflow maxes out at 456 CFM (cubic feet per minute), which is more powerful than most gas-powered handheld blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Ryobi JET FAN RY25AXB, with 520 CFM, could be in your good books.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, 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
- Large tank (20.3 fl. oz.)
- Cruise control
- 5 year (limited) warranty
- High CFM (456 CFM)
- Decent weight (9.8 lbs)
- Decent MPH (172 MPH)
- On the expensive side
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
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| Handling | Handheld |
| Air volume | Up to 456 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 172 MPH |
| Blowing force | Up to 15.8 N |
| Engine type | 2-stroke |
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| Engine displacement | 25.4cc |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.3 fl. oz. |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Cruise control | Yes |
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| Noise rating | 70 dB |
| Weight | 9.8 lbs |
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| Warranty | 5 years |
| UPC | 743184016299 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it. For full technical details on the Shindaiwa EB262, the user manual is available here (opens in a new tab).
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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