TBC-230
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Tanaka TBC-230 Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter
At 10.2 lbs. (w/cutting head), the Tanaka TBC-230 is the lightest PRO trimmer in its class! 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
  5" semi-automatic trimmer head
  Two-year commercial use warranty / Three-year consumer use warranty / One-year rental use warranty
  10.2 lbs. (4.6 kg) w/head
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  SPECIFICATIONS Back-to-top 
 

ENGINE
Engine Type:Two-Stroke
Displacement CC (CU. IN.):21
Output H.P.:1.1
Fuel Tank Capacity FL. OZ. (CC):14.5 (430)
Cylinder:Chrome Plated, Stress Relieved
Connecting Rod:Forged Steel
Carburetion:Walbro® Diaphragm w/ Primer
Starting System:Standard Recoil
Ignition System:Transistorized Electronic
Clutch System:Heavy-duty Centrifugal
DRIVE SYSTEM
Drive Shaft:7mm Solid Steel
Shaft Length IN. (MM):57 (1,450)
Drive Shaft End:Splined
Drive Shaft Support:5 Shaft Bearings
Outer Tube Diameter - (MM):24
Anti-Vibration System:Rubber Sleeve (Engine)
Front Handle:"D" Style
Rear Handle:Rubber
Gear Box:Heavy-duty, small
Gear Ratio:1.36 : 1
CUTTING ATTACHMENT
Standard Cutting Head:5" Semi-Automatic
Maximum Line Capacity:25' (.095")
Std. Trimmer Line Diameter:.095"
Eyelets:Slotted
Blade Capable:Yes (Order Blade Conversion Kit # 748503)
MISC.
Dry Weight / LBS. (KG) - W/Head, Guard:10.2 (4.6)
Dry Weight / LBS. (KG) - W/Out Cutting Head:9.3 (4.2)
Shipping Weight / LBS. (KG):Two per carton: 30 (13.6) One per carton: 17.6 (7.9)
EPA Phase 2 Compliant:Yes
C.A.R.B. Tier II Compliant:Yes
Gas / Oil Ratio:50:1
Warranty:Two-year commercial use warranty / Seven-year consumer use warranty / One-year rental use warranty
Packaging:Assembled (Packaging options include one or two per carton)
CARTON CONTENTS
Spanner, Allen Wrench, Owner's Manual, Trimmer Head Owner's Manual, Product Catalog, Product Registration Card
  FEATURES Back-to-top 
 

  21 cc, 1.1 h.p. Tanaka Two-Stroke Engine
Provides excellent acceleration, reliable starting, and proven durability

  Bearing Supported, Solid Steel Drive Shaft
Provides smooth and efficient power transfer from the engine to the cutting head.

  Premium Semi-Automatic Cutting Head
Is easy to load and holds 25 feet of .095" copolymer cutting line.

  ADVANTAGES Back-to-top 
 

  Over 1 lb. lighter than next closest comparable brand.

  Solid Steel Drive Shaft provides more power to the cutting head than flex cables.

  5” Semi-Automatic Cutting Head holds more line, is easier to refill, and is more durable than competitive standard cutting heads.
  ACCESSORIES Back-to-top 
 
Tanaka TPH-210 Hedge Trimmer Attachment
Quickly and easily turn your straight shaft grass trimmer into a articulating hedge trimmer for reaching tall hedges or tough ground cover.
Tanaka TPS-210 Power Tree Pruner Attachment
Quickly and easily turn your straight shaft grass trimmer into a pole saw.
Tanaka TMC-200 Mini-Cultivator Attachment
Quickly and easily turn your straight shaft grass trimmer into a mini-cultivator for quick garden / flower bed weeding.
Tanaka TSW-210 Power Sweeper Attachment
Quickly move material up to three inches deep such as bark chips, loam, and pea gravel. Also works great for moving standing water and wet snow.
32308 - No Brainer Quick Load Head (for straight shaft trimmers)
It's a No Brainer! Simply push button, insert line, and cut!
Aluminum Fixed Line Trimmer Head
Simply insert one piece of .105" quiet trimmer line to easily tackle tough ground cover.
Aluminum Manual Feed Trimmer Head
Make quick work of tough brush and grass with this heavy-duty aluminum cutting head.
746251 - Original BRAIN® Fully Automatic Trimmer Head
The original fully automatic trimmer head: No tapping and it always feeds out the perfect length
746751 - BRAIN® 2000 Fully Automatic Trimmer Head
Fully automatic, the next generation BRAIN features a low profile design and simplified line adjustment system.
Single Shoulder Strap
Helps reduce fatigue when using Tanaka trimmers, blowers, pole products, and drills
Color-coded Copolymer Trimmer Line, .095", 3 lb.
Another industry first from Tanaka, our color-coded, COMMERCIAL-GRADE trimmer line is resilient, flexible, and weld resistant.
Quiet Trimmer Line
Specially designed COMMERCIAL-GRADE copolymer trimmer line reduces noise by up to 50 percent
Perfect Mix® 2-cycle Oil, 6.4 oz.
Six-packed for convenience, these 6.4 oz. bottles are ideal for commercial users looking to mix 2.5 gallons of gas
S-Start pull-force reduction kit
Reduces the pull-force required for starting by up to 50%
Blade Conversion Kit
Needed to convert Tanaka straight shaft grass trimmers into blade capable units. This kit is for current models; TBC-225, -230, -230SF, -2500, -245PF, 225S, -255PF, -255SF
 
  MANUALS Back-to-top