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Tanaka Commercial Grade Lightweight Gas Powered Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter 21cc 1.1 HP 2-Stroke (CARB Compliant) #TBC-225

Tanaka Commercial Grade Lightweight Gas Powered Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter 21cc 1.1 HP 2-Stroke (CARB Compliant) #TBC-225

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Brand: Tanaka Power
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $198.99
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 reviews
Sales Rank: 8515

Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.4
Dimensions (in): 71.5 x 12 x 11

MPN: TBC-225
Model: TBC-225
UPC: 064747324225
EAN: 0064747324225
ASIN: B0015Z3KAQ

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 21 cc, 1.1 h.p. commercial grade, two-stroke engine
  • 4" semi-automatic trimmer head
  • Solid steel drive shaft
  • Walbro carburetor with primer
  • 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg) with cutting head

Accessories:

  • Blitz 2 Gallon Gas Can with Spill Proof Fill System #21510
  • Tanaka Quiet String Trimmer Line .095-Inch x 285' #746570
  • Briggs & Stratton 2.5 Gallon Gas Can Auto Shut-Off (CARB Compliant) #WCA225P
  • Blitz 2+ Gallon Self-Venting Gas Can #50810
  • Blitz 1 Gallon Gas Can with Spill Proof Fill System #21505

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  • Tanaka No Brainer Quick Load Cutting Head (for straight shaft string trimmers) #32308
  • Tanaka Quiet String Trimmer Line .095-Inch x 285' #746570
  • Tanaka Quiet String Trimmer Line .095-Inch x 52 Pre-Cut Strands #746455
  • Tanaka Perfect Mix 2-Stroke Oil 16 oz. Self Measuring Bottle #700218
  • Tanaka Perfect Mix 2-Stroke Oil 6.4 oz. Bottle - 6 Pack #700207

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for homeowners or light-duty commercial users who need a powerful and lightweight trimmer. The Tanaka TBC-225 commercial grade trimmer has a lifetime drive shaft warranty, is blade and attachment capable, and has a Walbro carburetor with primer for fast and reliable starts.

On March 1, 1998, Tanaka became the first two-stroke manufacturer to certify to the stringent C.A.R.B. Tier II emissions regulations. While most other manufacturers tried to fight the standard and say that it could not be done with two-stroke, Tanaka did it. Today, all Tanaka products comply with EPA phase 2 regulations and all Tanaka product groups are C.A.R.B Tier II compliant.


Product Description
TBC-225 Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Ideal for homeowners or light-duty commercial users who need a powerful and lightweight trimmer. Lifetime drive shaft warranty, blade and attachment capable, Walbro carburetor with primer for fast and reliable starts. 21 cc, 1.1 h.p. two-stroke engine Solid steel drive shaft 4" semi-automatic trimmer head One-year commercial warranty / LIFETIME Drive Shaft Warranty 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg) w/head


Customer Reviews:   Read 2 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars excellent weed eater very light weight   October 5, 2008
J. Ayson
Tanaka tbc 225 is a excellent weed eater. It very light weight not difficult to start as long you read the manual and use 50:1 oil ration intend for air cooled and using gasoline 89 octane or higher cuts very well and when engine is warm it start very easy, not like the cheap brands out in the market. Highly recommend it even to homeowner. Japan make excellent lawn and garden power equipment that lots of professional gardners buy this type of equipment.


5 out of 5 stars Its a Keeper   September 5, 2008
William Aquino (Highland Lks, NJ United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Previous to owning this trimmer, I've had a Stihl FS45 and an Echo SRM210. The Stihl, the inexpensive Homescaper model served me well for about 5 years, but when the carburetor went, it wasn't worth fixing.

I picked up an reconditioned Echo from a big box store, used it for a couple of weeks and returned it, because it was too difficult to start.

The Tanaka is the easiest starting trimmer I've ever had, it starts and runs steady after a couple of pulls when cold, starts on one pull when hot. Its the lightest trimmer I've owned too, but has plenty of power too, goes through cattails with ease. Vibration is minimal, on par with the Echo, better then the Stihl.

Noise is on par with or maybe a little quieter then the Echo, it runs smoother then the Echo did.

The standard bump head works ok, doesn't always feed on the first try. It's fairly resistant to weed wrap which is a plus. Reloading it doesn't look to be too bad either. The Echo had lots of weedwrap with a gap above the spool; the Stihl almost never had any.

Construction quality is very good, but you can see why the Echo is almost 2 pounds heavier, with more metal castings then plastic as in the Tanaka. I have about 1/2 acre to trim with lots of fence line and other obstacles to trim around so weight is important to me.

Overall I'm pleased with it; it's a good value for the money.



5 out of 5 stars The Tanaka Commercial Grade Lightweight Gas Powered Trimmer/Brush Cutter is awesome.   August 29, 2008
Jacquelyn E. Aldana (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This product exceeded our wildest expectations. It starts up so quickly and easily and the light weight makes it much easier for us to use. My husband is nearly 70 years old and has limited use of his right arm. He used this amazing tool to cut the weeds down on 3 acres of land all by himself! He was never able to do this with other weed eaters we have had in the past. We just love it!


5 out of 5 stars The best string trimmer yet!   August 26, 2008
C. Blevins (Maryland USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought the Tanaka because of the light weight. I've found that this trimmer is my favorite, not only because of the light weight but it also starts very easily every time! I also have an Echo string trimmer and a Husquavna string trimmer. The husquavna is the most powerful of the bunch but also the heaviest and most fatiguing to use. The Echo doesn't have the power of the Tanaka and is still 2 lbs. heavier! It's also noisier than the Tanaka.
I'll be looking at Tanaka products to fill my needs from now on!



5 out of 5 stars Awesome!!!   August 12, 2008
J. Vieira
This is an excellent trimmer. A lot of power and it will cut through anything. I can't imagine how much more powerful there commercial trimmers can be! I definately recommend this to anyone and would say I'd buy another, but may never need to.