The Shindaiwa EB600RT is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 517 CFM at 216 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 58.2 cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
Type | Gas-Powered |
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Handling | Backpack |
CFM | Up to 517 |
MPH | Up to 216 |
Blowing Force | N/A |
Make | N/A |
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Engine displacement | 58.2 cc |
Strokes | 2 |
Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
Speed settings | Variable |
Throttle position | Tube |
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Fuel tank | 62 fl. oz. |
Vacuum | No |
Weight | 22.7 lbs |
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Noise rating | 70 dB |
Tube length | N/A |
Warranty | 5 years |
CARB-compliant | Yes |
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Description
Overview of the Shindaiwa EB600RT
- Power: The Shindaiwa EB600RT is a gas-powered blower with a maximum air volume rating of 517 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and an air speed of 216 MPH.
- Handling: This blower’s backpack functionality makes make it less exerting on the user, even when used for an extended period of time. Its throttle is located on the tube, which allows you to keep your left hand free. At 22.7 lbs, the Shindaiwa EB600RT is within the average weight range of gas-powered backpack blowers.
- Engine: The blower is fitted with a 58.2 cc engine. Please note that, because the Shindaiwa EB600RT’s engine is a 2-cycle one, it runs on a mixture of oil and gasoline. According to Shindaiwa, the proper fuel mixture ratio for this blower is 50:1.
- Speed Settings: Thanks to its variable speed settings, the Shindaiwa EB600RT allows precise control of the air output.
- Noise: As far as gas-powered backpack blowers go, this one is average in terms of noise with a rating of 70 dB.
- Fuel Tank: With a capacity of 62 fl. oz., this Shindaiwa blower is average when compared to other gas backpack blowers.
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The Shindaiwa EB600RT's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Shindaiwa EB600RT compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Forced air leaving this blower’s nozzle has been clocked at 216 MPH. That makes the EB600RT average in terms of air speed for gas-powered backpack blowers (the one expelling air at the fastest speed being the Husqvarna 150BT with 251 MPH).
- Regarding its air volume, the airflow of the Shindaiwa EB600RT can reach 517 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute), which is on the low end for gas-powered backpack blowers (the biggest expelled air volume belonging to the Echo PB-9010T with 1110 CFM).
Price comparison
As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other gas backpack blowers, the Shindaiwa EB600RT is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- 5 year (limited) warranty
- Decent Weight (22.7 lbs)
- Decent tank (62 fl. oz.)
- Acceptable noise (70 dB)
- Decent MPH (216 MPH)
- Low CFM (517 CFM)
About Shindaiwa
Since the 50’s, 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 EB600RT 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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