Makita RBC2510 petrol line trimmer, this is the ideal grass trimmer for the home and semi professional operator, ideal for maintaining borders and edges around the home office and workplace. Fitted with a twin nylon line cutting head with bump feed operation for complete control over the line when required. The line trimmer is also blade capable and can accept any 230mm diameter blade with a 25.4mm bore, the grass trimmer is supplied with the accessories that allow you to fit the blade. Keeping control over your grass and shrub has never been easier with the RBC2510.
Fitted with a solid steel drive shaft that delivers more power with lower vibration levels and allows you to fit optional attachments including Hedgetrimmer, Chainsaw Pruner and Cultivator, Pop-in nylon spool cartridge for easy replacement of nylon cutting line with bump feed action accepts 2.4 or 2.7mm diameter line. Anti-vibration design for reduced operator fatigue. Shoulder harness for easy handling and recoil starter with solid-state ignition for easier starting. Fitted with the same engine and drive shaft as the
PTR2500 Long reach hedgetrimmer. 50:1 Fuel-to-oil ratio with lower emission of exhaust gasses meets all CARB requirements. All position diaphragm-type carburetor.
Engine: 2-Stroke
Cubic Capacity: 24.5cc
Horsepower: 1.3hp (DIN)
Tank Capacity: 0.5 Litre
Ignition: Electronic
Power Rating: 980w
Net Weight: 4.1kg
Standard Equipment: 2 Line Head, Protection Hood, Tool Kit & Harness.
This is another real lightweight contender that proves to be too big in the performance stakes. It weighs fractionally less than the Tanaka and boasts a 24.5cc engine, providing a power rating of 0.98kW (1.3hp).
It is very lightweight and is no effort to use says Blake. The shaft is slightly longer than on the Tanaka, so it is more comfortable for my back. But they are both very easy to start. Like other grass trimmers from Makita, the RBC2510 has a primer to aid firing up.
Its a good tool for maintaining gear dens and trimming after mowing. Blake adds. Its also robust and delivers quite a punch. The head is a bump-feed twin-line. This machine also has a decent fuel tank. It holds 0.5 litres and is well positioned for filling without spillage. Vibration, according to our testers is nil or perhaps negligible. The loop handle is well designed, nicely covered and comfortable to grip.
The RBC2510 is also provided with its own toolkit. (Article Published: September 01 2005)