Is Tanaka and Hitachi the same?

Tanaka is a Hitachi label btw, not the other way around. 1 of 1 found this helpful. Do you? If you compare the parts lists for the two models, you will see that they use identical parts.

Who makes Tanaka blowers?

Hitachi Power Tool Group
About Tanaka Power Equipment Tanaka Power Equipment is a Brand within the Hitachi Power Tool Group. Tanaka’s innovative product line provides landscapers, property managers and utility professionals with two-stroke commercial grade outdoor power equipment solutions.

Are Hitachi leaf blowers good?

If you’re looking for a good leaf blower (and judging by the fact that you’re here, our guess is that you are), Hitachi is a good company to consider. Of course, with the quality of a commercial blower comes a heftier price tag.

Which brand of leaf blower is best?

The Best Leaf Blowers to Shop Right Now

• Best Overall: Dewalt Brushless Handheld Blower.
• Top-Rated: Makita Blower Kit with 4 Batteries.
• Best Quality: Litheli Cordless Leaf Blower.
• Most Durable: Greenworks Pro Cordless Brushless Axial Blower.
• Best Budget: Worx Turbine Corded Electric Leaf Blower.

Are Hitachi chainsaws any good?

Overall, I think Hitachi has made a really nice saw for avid homeowner and farm use. With a price tag right around $300, the features on this saw are those seen on a saw costing much more. All of this is backed with one of the best warranties in the industry. The power is adequate and the engine is fantastic.

Is Tanaka made in Japan?

In 1918, the Tanaka business was started in Japan by Takashi Tanaka who created “Tanaka Iron Works” near Tokyo, Japan. In 1941 the manufacturing plant near Narashino (approximately 25 miles SE of Tokyo) was built and in 1948, Tanaka began research and development of compact internal combustion engines.

Are Tanaka blowers good?

The Tanaka TRB24EAP is a good leaf blower. It is loud and requires you to mix fuels, which some people are not comfortable with. It lacks extras we found on other leaf blowers, like a vacuum and variable speeds, but it has plenty of power and can effectively get rid of leaves in your yard.

How much does a leaf blower cost?

For the most part, backpack models start in the $250 range and rise to more than $500; the small to midsize models generally cost less than $350, so they’re typically more expensive than comparable corded or cordless blowers.

What fuel does a Hitachi leaf blower use?

According to the manual, Hitachi recommends 1:50 fuel: oil mix, using their ‘high quality’ 2-stroke engine oil and mixing it in a separate gas canister. To extend the life of the engine, some people recommend mixing fuel and oil in a 1:40 and even 1:30 ratio.

What is the best blower for the money?

The research

• Runner-up: Worx WG521 Turbine 800 Leaf Blower.
• Also great: Ego LB6504 Power+ 650 CFM Blower.
• Also great: Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Jet Fan Blower.
• Also great: Worx WG584 40-Volt Power Share Turbine Cordless Leaf Blower.
• Also great: Stihl BR 350 gas-powered backpack blower.
• The competition.
• Sources.

What are the top five leaf blowers?

Top Gas Leaf Blowers – Reviews

• Husqvarna 350BT 2-cycle gas backpack blower.
• Poulan Pro PR48BT Backpack Leaf Blower.
• Toro 51619 Ultra electric blower/vacuum.
• BLACK+DECKER BV6600 3-in-1 electric leaf blower.
• WORX WG520 Turbine 600 corded electric leaf blower.
• BLACK+DECKER LB700 electric leaf blower.

Who makes Makita chainsaw?

Makita Engineering Germany GmbH (Dolmar) is one of the oldest manufacturers of portable gasoline chainsaws and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The company founder, Emil Lerp, developed in 1927 the “type A” saw, which weighed 125 lb and required two men to operate.