Shindaiwa 78890-30000 Speed-Feed 400 Universal Bump Feed Trimmer Head

I'm just a guy at home doing normal lawn stuff and occasionally help out clearing MTB trails where durability and reliability matters because it might take all day and then some. I picked up a Husq 525LST and bought the Husq Rapid Reload head and ended up frustrated with the head because it would fail to feed line and after having to disassemble everything to get it going just to jam again, I went with the Shindaiwa/Echo 400 head.It's a night and day difference, the Shindaiwa/Echo 400 head is much smoother and easier to wind up, there's none of the binding I experienced with the Husq version.Pro's: Easy to install on a Husqvarna 525LST (threads are correct out of the package), easy to load line and ratchet, very reliable performance, doesn't bind nearly as much as the Husqvarna version.Con's: Bump cap needs more durability. Perhaps a little more material where the cap strikes the ground would be nice, otherwise you can Youtube a few videos that shows how to drill out the center of the cap and install a bolt and washer and make that the strike point when you bump to give it more wear resistance on the cap.

I will start off this review with details that apply to everyone and should have been better explained in the poorly written instruction sheet:Despite the application chart indicates fitness, this head will not work on all or some Stihl curved shaft trimmers. The product description on Amazon correctly states that it will not fit these trimmers. It does not come with an 8mm RH bushing.Here is a better explanation of the parts and how they fit...In essence, the spinning direction determines the thread of the bushing, the core color, and orientation of the spool. Select the wrong core and the trimmer cable will not dispense.Left Hand (LH) bushings must be inserted into the black core while Right Hand (RH) bushings should be used with the white core.The choice of core also determines which side of the spool faces up. Specifically, the white core with RH bushing is assembled with the spool showing the letter "R". The black core with a LH bushing should be joined with the spool oriented so that the letter "L" is visable. When correctly assembled, the core will extend beyond the spool as shown in the photographs accompanying this review. . The spool sides are mentioned in the instruction sheet but I believe this needs to be clarified with photographs.So, how does it work? The trimmer line goes in easily and loading is simple. It may be reloaded in a minute. When you need more line, just tap the head against the ground to extend the stored trim cable. It works well and and can save considerable time.In summary, I highly recommend the Shindaiwa/Echo Speed-Feed® 400 Trimmer Head with one reservation: Do not trust the application instruction sheet chart. Check the list of included bushings and studs to make sure it will fit your trimmer's mounting method.And here is a bonus tip.... Search for the web for "SpeedFeed® bullet proof" mod using a 3/8" bolt, a fender washer and nylon insert locknut. It will extend the trimmer head life.

Best speed loader I have had. Loads quick and easy, easy to install.Only downside is as you bump to send out more string the bottom wears out. I have to replace it every few years I think it’s been 4 years since I purchased my last one. Wear depend on how much you use, and if you are bumping on grass or rock/stone/concrete.

The speed feed trimmer head works very well I think the instructions could be made easier to understand. There are a variety of adapters that will allow attachment to most types of trimmers. All things considered, it’s a good product.

I have a Dewalt battery 60 Volt trimmer that I’ve used for a few years. I’ve always hated the trimmer head. I’ve had experience with this head in the past so I decided to give it a try. It went right on without needing the adapters and works fantastically. So much better than the out of box dewalt head.

Great product. Would buy again. Installed on my Stihl FS 56 RC straight shaft. Bill

Works great on my Ryobi 40v trimmer. Very pleased so far!😊

This Shindaiwa 78890-30000 Speed-Feed 400 Universal Bump Feed Trimmer Head replaced my Ryobi EXPAND IT. I used the Red Anodized adapter on the threaded shaft that you get down to once you take off the Ryobi head.. NOTE: the thread is left handed..... so remember that after aligning the half slot on the base of the shaft where the along with the other half of a slot which is on the string trimmer part and inserting the locking tool that comes with it ( but in my case I used an allen wrench that was a sufficient size cause I lost the tool) this locks the head then you can turn the old Junky Ryobi Head off by twisting to the right because it is left handed thread... That's right twiest it of and throw that piece of garbage away! you may want to go here to check this youtube clip out.... it will show you how to change the bushing in this Shindaiwa 78890-30000 Speed-Feed 400 Universal Bump Feed Trimmer Head. On mine I used the red bushing... Also I went through that blue trim line that came with it like in 5 seconds I am currently using this line. MaxPower 338814 0.095-Inch Premium Twisted Trimmer Line, 200-Foot Length... Its a good cheap line so I hear and it did already outlast the blue on that came with the shindaiwa universal head... The reason why I cheanged the head in the first place was because the Ryobi was brand new and already it did not want to come apart for the first string change.. So that's why I stated surfing and came across this Schindaiwa universal string feed one... time will tell if I made the right decision but I like it so far ( at least you can services it easily as compared to the Ryobi head) and at least it fits on the Ryobi expand it weed trimmer and replaces it.... I will be back to update to 5 stars if It stands the test of time and is super easy to string up with my chosen string trimmer line.