The Blue Bird TJ53 is a two-stroke gasoline brush cutter with a power of 2.68hp and a weight of 7.6kg. This tool is ideal for cutting grass in your garden, providing high performance and reliability. The raw or manual operation allows the user to choose the method that suits them best and cut the grass with ease and comfort. Its ergonomic handle and balanced construction make the tool ideal for long-term use without effort and fatigue in the hands. The cutter features a professional cutting head, ensuring a quick and efficient cut of your grass.
Features
Displacement: 53.2 cm³
Engine weight: 4.5 kg
Fuel tank capacity (l): 1.1 litres
Maximum Power: 2.0 kW (2.70 hp) / 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 3.0 Nm (2.20 ft.lbs) / 5000 rpm
Bore x Stroke: 44 x 35 mm
Engine dimensions (L x W x H) (mm): 203 x 290 x 275
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Just worked it broke the corner I put new as soon as I worked it again I stayed from bell I put new for now it works fine the dealership does not recognize anything for material inaccuracy
Unfortunate, it is not a good choice. The handle, meaning the controller that you hold, loosens on its own no matter how tight you grip it when you are working. Poor construction, unlike the company's professional model which costs 420 euros and has a different construction. This model is cheap and disposable
After 5 years of intensive use, it is the best I have worked with. I am talking about the TJ53E with the ama (Italian) rod. The most powerful and with the best torque in its category (very important). If I were to buy the same thing again, I would definitely get it. As for some reviews I read about damages due to heavy weight, I have to say that when you hold a 53cc two-stroke engine that operates at 10,000 RPM, what do you expect it to be? Light, quiet, and effortless? These things don't happen. I highly recommend it.
The 120314 wears a Chinese stick and it's all damage. The engine kills it, I used it and I was amazed. I changed its stick with a Kawasaki one for 150 euros and I calmed down. Now it literally doesn't understand anything
I have purchased the (Kawasaki) machine with the Blue Bird (Italian) fishing rod, which appears to be quite high-quality and ergonomic. I bought it for 365 euros and I think it is the best value for money. The machine seems to work like a charm, it doesn't overheat much, to be precise, with 1.1 liters of gasoline that the tank can hold, it runs continuously for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It moves forward relatively easily and I think it is equal to, if not better than, the corresponding characteristics of Husqvarna and Stihl lawnmowers that cost around 500 euros. I don't use it frequently, but whenever I need it, I work with it for hours non-stop...
You press the gas and it gives more turns even if you are already in thick grass. I cut for 2 years on kiwi trees with 3.3 nylon thread, with an hour and a half of fuel tank, very intensive work and non-stop even all day. The shaft, although Chinese, is without a problem, but I grease the angle frequently. It is a bit heavy, 10 kilograms together with the fuel, but in front of the power, it is worth it.
With great difficulty, it starts up and on March 30, 2018, I took it for service because it was time for work. The experienced technician says that there is a problem with the carburetor, even though he cleaned it twice, and there may also be an issue with the electronics. In the end, I start it up with full throttle because it doesn't hold idle at all. In conclusion, if I have to change the electronics for 99 euros and the carburetor for about 200 euros, including labor, it would be better to buy a new one from a different brand.
Following the opinions of the community and a friend of mine who has had a Kawasaki Th 48 for many years (the old one that had 3.3 HP at 48 cc), with a Japanese Marunaka handle, I decided to purchase one with a Japanese Ergomac handle because these machines must have reliable handles (not Chinese ones). I worked with it for a total of 10 hours using a 4.4 trimmer line. It is a very powerful machine that cuts thin grass at idle and thick weeds at full power, etc. It does have its vibrations, it is not too heavy, and the good vest that comes with the package helps distribute the weight on the shoulders. During assembly, it is good to align the machine from where it hangs with slight tension towards the front, and the hands on the handles should be straight. Every 10 hours, as I was told and also confirmed with my hearing, you need to apply graphite to the angle drive. At idle, I heard a squeaking noise that surprised me, but I asked and was told that it is a normal noise coming from the bell.
Now, the negatives... sometimes it is difficult to start. The black cover on the sides of the engine is fake, resulting in it breaking when the cord with the plastic handle slipped out of my hand. Two years later, after 70 hours of amateur work, my conclusion is that the machine is reliable and very powerful as long as you occasionally check and clean the air filter, use good quality graphite on the handle, mix good oil with the gasoline, and do not leave the mixture in the tank for more than a month, and drain it by revving the engine from the carburetor. I haven't asked how often to change the spark plug.
EDIT:
After 5 years of cleaning it 7 times a year on 3 acres, the piston got stuck despite my careful handling. The cost of an original cylinder-piston is 200€ AND forget about it. I simply replaced the piston and springs for 90€ and it will last as long as it can. The mechanic said that the engine is not made in Japan. The handle is Japan OK. The next one will be a Husqvarna 553. It might be defective again in my case.
It is wrongly referred to as Kawasaki tj53, this is the engine and it is a beast. Who is the manufacturer of this specific one, Kawasaki? No, there are many manufacturers who choose this engine, that's why you will see shops saying it's from Japan, Italy, etc.
Personally, although the engine is excellent, very powerful and reliable, it broke the blade twice for me (I have had it for two and a half years). What was my mistake? Not buying a machine where the engine and the blade are from the same manufacturer, for example Husqvarna, Stihl, Echo, etc.
I would not buy it again, unless Kawasaki decides to release their own grass trimmers.
Positive
With one tank, it runs for 1½ hours of continuous grass cutting. 25% more economical than my previous one with similar horsepower and displacement. It has a mechanical ventilator that keeps the engine temperature low while simultaneously removing exhaust gases from the operator. It has a primer bulb for easy starting. It has a fuel return. Transparent tank for easy level check.
Positive
Easy ignition.
It is well balanced.
The guard works very effectively.
Neutral
The handle does not have the best design. It is relatively narrow and the right hand is relatively far away.
The anti-vibration system is significantly inferior to my old machine. (with gloves and a good vest, it will be fine) The 28 mm of the arm are noticeable. The other one has 35.
Negative
Noise level 114 db. The noise level is very high and ear protection is necessary in any case.
For the €300 it costs, it is an excellent purchase. The use I make of it is demanding (2-meter tall grass, bushy shrubs up to 7 mm thick). I regularly clean 7 acres and often other areas.
edit 05/02/23
5½ years later, only the fuel tank has yellowed. To easily put it in front, you fill the circuit with the primer bulb. Then you pull with the choke pulled and the switch open until it starts. You turn the choke and wait a little for it to warm up
With approximately 15 hours of use, it destroyed the axle and the bell. In 10 days, it will be 2 years since its purchase. The warranty is valid for 1 year from the dealership. Strong engine but inferior handle. It is from the matrix. The cost of spare parts is 70 euros, excluding the expenses for installation at the workshop.
Very good grass trimmer, but with some flaws. The head is not good, I changed it and it cuts perfectly in a 4-acre plot. Also, the belt broke and is not good, and now the starter handle (ignition) broke the plastic inside that holds the pulley with the rope. Despite these problems, the engine and the blade are two important and good things that this grass trimmer has!
I have had it for 3 years, excellent lawnmower and with the blade I have cut large grass, one observation I have is that the service seemed expensive to me.
Good powerful machine, I have it for 2 years and I clean a field of 2-3 acres a few times a year. It struggles a bit to start when it's cold, but with a little alcohol in the intake, it starts immediately. It seems well-built, withstands long hours of use, I take breaks when it runs out of gasoline. Invest in a good shoulder strap suspension for the machine so you don't get tired during long hours of use. Technologically advanced, low emission of exhaust gases without a catalytic converter. It makes noise as a two-stroke, but it's tolerable (it doesn't bother me). I believe it will help me for many years, as long as basic maintenance is done correctly and when needed.