The Shindaiwa EB802RT is a gas-powered backpack leaf blower delivering 695 CFM at 210 MPH. It features a 2-cycle 79.2cc engine. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Backpack |
| CFM | Up to 695 |
| MPH | Up to 210 |
| Blowing Force | N/A |
| Make | N/A |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 79.2cc |
| Strokes | 2 |
| Fuel/oil ratio | 50:1 |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Throttle position | Tube |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Fuel tank | 68.3 fl. oz. |
| Vacuum | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Noise rating | 76 dB |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| CARB-compliant | Yes |
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Description
Overview of the Shindaiwa EB802RT
The Shindaiwa EB802RT
- Power: The Shindaiwa EB802RT is a gas-powered leaf blower. It sports a max air speed of 210 MPH and a max air volume rating of 695 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
- 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. However, for a gas-powered backpack blower, the Shindaiwa EB802RT is heavier than most, weighing 24.9 lbs.
- Engine: The engine boasts a displacement of 79.2cc. Please note that, because the Shindaiwa EB802RT'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: There are times when you only need a little more power, while other times you will want a bit more precision when clearing leaves and debris. For this purpose, the EB802RT offers variable speed settings, adding you, the user, more control, and a cruise control mode, which will allow you to maintain it comfortably for as long as you wish.
- Noise: Its noise rating of 76 dB can be considered the standard for similar gas-powered backpack blowers.
- Fuel Tank: Its tank can hold 68.3 fl. oz., so it falls squarely in the average in terms of fuel capacity for backpack blowers.
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The Shindaiwa EB802RT's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Shindaiwa EB802RT compare with similar leaf blowers.
- Forced air leaving this blower’s nozzle has been clocked at 210 MPH. That makes the EB802RT average in terms of air speed for gas-powered backpack blowers. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Husqvarna 150BT and its 270 MPH could be an option to consider.
- Regarding its air volume, the airflow of the Shindaiwa EB802RT can reach 695 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute), which is on par with other gas-powered backpack blowers. If air volume is important to you, the Echo PB-9010T, with 1110 CFM, could be in your good books.
The bottom line
- Cruise control
- 5 year (limited) warranty
- Decent tank (68.3 fl. oz.)
- Acceptable noise (76 dB)
- Decent CFM (695 CFM)
- Decent MPH (210 MPH)
- Quite heavy (24.9 lbs)
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 EB802RT 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).
Questions & Answers
starting instructions (Asked November 8, 2022)
Starting instructions can be found page 11 of the owner's manual (opens in a new tab).
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