27 Aug

Powered by Kawasaki: Mikawa buyer’s guide

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Powered by Kawasaki: Mikawa buyer’s guide

This is a complete guide to Mikawa landscaping equipment powered by a Kawasaki engine, designed to help landscapers make an informed decision when purchasing.  

Clearing tough brush is a demanding task – you need equipment that can power through any job, for as long as it takes. A brushcutter is an essential tool for most landscape professionals; and with a huge range of options, it’s important to make the right choice when weighing up different brands.

Powered by Kawasaki equipment is made with the professional in mind. We partner with trusted manufacturers to produce equipment professional operators can rely on – for over 15 years, we have worked closely with Turkish OEM MAPAŞ A.Ş, through their brand Mikawa, to offer handheld landscaping tools you can trust.

To help you make an informed choice, and find the tool most suited to your needs, we’ve created a complete guide to Mikawa products featuring a Kawasaki engine.

Mikawa products

Mikawa is well-respected by professionals in its home country, Turkey, and across Europe for its handheld landscaping equipment.

X800

Mikawa’s X800 brushcutter pairs robust quality with reliable power – it’s a dependable piece of equipment for landscapers working long hours. 

Designed for professional use, the brushcutter has a durable shaft made for intensive work, and includes ergonomic features, such as bicycle-style handlebars and double shoulder straps, to make long days easier. With a Kawasaki engine offering long-lasting durability, this is a machine that pairs exceptional performance with excellent long-term value.

Mikawa estimates that the X800 can easily surpass 500 hours of work – with a product guarantee of two years, allowing unlimited use, professionals can be confident that they’ll be able to work for as long as they need.

Engine

Kawasaki TJ53E

Cylinder volume

53.2 cc

Type

Bicycle handlebar

Ignition

Electronic

Shaft

28 mm, standard

Gearbox

Standard

Fuel tank

1.1 litres

Oil type

2-stroke engine oil, 50:1 fuel mixture

Weight

9.62 kg

Product highlight – reliable performance

Thanks to a high-quality build and a TJ53E Kawasaki engine, the X800 can be trusted to perform when you need it. It’s one of the most popular brushcutters in Turkey, where it's highly valued for the productivity boost provided by less downtime and efficient performance.

Longevity for the X800 is also excellent, making it a worthwhile investment for businesses that need to know they can rely on their equipment long-term.

“We give a two-year warranty, and rarely have warranty issues. Due to this, we know, for example, in the Black Sea area, where they’re using the brushcutter for 8 hours at a time, that for at least two or three seasons of usage, they’re not having any problems.” 

Victor Mori – general manager and Chairman of MAPAŞ A.Ş

Key features

  • Bicycle handlebars – granting greater handling flexibility and more control, bicycle handlebars make a sweeping motion easier, and allow the user to keep a straight posture while operating.
  • Robust harness and ergonomic double shoulder straps – for extra comfort, weight is distributed evenly through a commercial quality harness.
  • Durable shaft – designed for professional use, the X800 shaft is built to withstand a busy schedule.
  • High cutting efficiency – a wide cutting width and powerful engine mean you can clear through large areas smoothly and efficiently.
  • TJ53E Kawasaki engine (easy start model available) – reliable, powerful, and efficient, the TJ53E will work as hard as you do.

Who should purchase the X800 brushcutter?

If you’re regularly clearing large overgrown areas, you’ll benefit from a heavy-duty powerful tool like the X800.

Professional landscapers, or anyone responsible for maintaining large areas of land – such as farmers – need to know their equipment can cope with long hours of intensive work. The X800 brushcutter gives you that confidence.

Warranty

All Mikawa products come with a two-year, unlimited-use warranty. The Kawasaki TJ53E engine has its own guarantee: we offer a two-year unlimited hours warranty for commercial and private use on all of our 2-stroke engines.

X800 EVO

The next evolution of the base model, the X800 EVO is built for heavy-duty clearance. This brushcutter takes all the benefits of the X800 and adds extra durability, ideal for particularly demanding environments. 

Engine

Kawasaki TJ53E

Cylinder volume

53.2 cc

Type

Bicycle handlebar

Ignition

Electronic

Shaft

28 mm, heavy duty

Gearbox

Heavy duty

Fuel tank

1.1 litres

Oil type

2-stroke engine oil, 50:1 fuel mixture

Weight

9.62 kg

Product highlight – extra durability

A more durable gearbox and heavy-duty steel shaft, able to withstand high-torque impacts, make the EVO model an excellent fit for professionals working in tough environments.

While the EVO shares many of the same features as the X800 – including a strong, robust harness, and reliable Kawasaki TJ53E engine – this extra durability could pay dividends for professionals who need especially heavy-duty equipment.

Who should purchase the X800 EVO Brushcutter?

If you work in more intensive environments, such as coastal areas with abrasive sand and soils, or know you’ll be putting the machine through its paces with particularly long hours, the extra durability of the EVO is a worthwhile investment.

Professional landscapers often opt for the EVO, which only comes at a slightly higher cost than the base model, but offers the reassurance of knowing your equipment can handle tough environments and workloads.

Warranty

The X800 EVO comes with the same two-year, unlimited-use warranty, and the engine again has a separate two-year, unlimited-use warranty.

Mikawa Kawasaki BP 260 Backpack Brushcutter

Carve through brush on challenging, undulating terrain with the BP 260 Backpack Brushcutter. When you need extra flexibility – rather than the long reach of a straight shaft – this tool grants you the ability to work on banks, steep slopes, and other hard-to-reach areas.

Backpack-mounted with padded straps, the machine is comfortable to use, with even weight distribution and anti-vibration technology. Professionals can expect reliable performance through dense brush and extensive use without added fatigue.

Engine

Kawasaki TJ53E

Cylinder volume

53.2 cc

Type

Backpack

Ignition

Electronic

Shaft

28 mm

Fuel tank

1.1 litres

Oil type

2-stroke engine oil, 50:1 fuel mixture

Weight

12.12 kg

Product highlight – flexible, comfortable working

Working in tight spaces or on steep slopes can make the traditional brushcutter design impractical. The structure of a backpack brushcutter allows you to move around obstacles and awkward angles with ease.

Combined with commercial-grade durability and ergonomic design, this is a machine made for professionals working in challenging environments.

Key features

  • Ergonomic backpack design – carrying the engine on your back and comfortable, padded carrying straps reduces strain on your arms and waist.
  • Robust shaft and cutting system – a high-quality steel shaft and robust transmission make this a tool equipped for professional applications. It’s compatible with both nylon line heads and steel blades.
  • Lightweight and balanced handling – manoeuvre around obstacles with precision.
  • Kawasaki TJ53E engine – economical fuel consumption meets powerful operation with the durable and long-lasting TJ53E.

Who should purchase the BP 260 Backpack Brushcutter?

Professionals working in areas with difficult terrain, such as mountainous regions, will benefit from the extra flexibility of the backpack brushcutter; this model is particularly popular in Turkey and Italy for this reason.

If you’re working in landscape and garden maintenance, or often have to carry out extensive grass, brush, weed and shrub clearing in challenging areas, the BP 260 offers a high performance solution.

Warranty

Mikawa offer a two-year, unlimited hours warranty on all equipment. Like the X800 and X800 EVO, the BP 260 features a powerful TJ53E Kawasaki engine, and comes with the same two-year, unlimited-use engine warranty.

Earth auger

Besides their brushcutter range, Mikawa also offer a powerful earth auger for professionals. Powered by the TJ53E and featuring heavy-duty components, this piece of machinery can assist with everything from building fences to creating irrigation trenches.

Engine

Kawasaki TJ53E

Cylinder volume

53.2 cc

Drill diameter

15-20cm

Fuel tank

1.1 litres

Oil type

2-stroke engine oil, 50:1 fuel mixture

Weight with 15cm screw

15.2 kg

Weight with 20cm screw

16.3 kg

 

Powered by the Kawasaki TJ53E

All four of these machines are powered by our most powerful two-stroke engine, the TJ53E. Delivering exceptional performance, the TJ53E is trusted by landscapers across Europe.

It’s compact, lightweight, and fuel efficient, but has the fuel tank capacity, durability and power you need to complete your work effectively. With ergonomic features like anti-vibration technology, a low-noise muffler, easy maintenance, and the reliability Kawasaki engines are famous for, this is power built for the professional.

“We don't have serious technical issues, which gives the dealers this confidence that they can sell Kawasaki to anyone, to each segment of customer, because they know that the product won’t break down quickly or easily."

Victor Mori – general manager and Chairman of MAPAŞ A.Ş

Key features

  • Powerful performance – no matter how tough the job gets, you know you can tackle it with ease – the TJ53E delivers 40% greater power than smaller TJ models in the series.
  • Kawasaki Advanced Recoil (KAR) – experience smooth starting with our KAR system, which helps prevent strain by smoothing the pull force required.
  • Stratified scavenging system – fuel efficiency is improved with lower consumption and emissions.
  • Comfortable operation – anti-vibration technology and lightweight, robust materials help make your brushcutter more comfortable to use.
  • Dynamically balanced flywheel – helping reduce vibration, additional flywheel balancing counteracts forces experienced in different directions during rotation.

Easy start option – the TJ53E LPR

While our KAR Starter offers a smooth start, you can opt for a Mikawa tool with an even easier starting option, featuring our Light Pull Recoil starter (LPR). This offers even lower effort starting, good for long days and frequent use, reducing the risk of shoulder injury in the long-term.

Why choose a Kawasaki engine?

  • Reliable quality. Stringent testing processes and careful manufacturing help make our engines famous for reliability.
  • Quick maintenance. Our engines are designed to allow for quick, and in some cases, tool-free maintenance.
  • Durability built-in. Your engine is built for heavy-duty commercial work, with components made from high-quality, durable materials designed to withstand years of intensive use.
  • Europe-wide dealer network. Our extensive Authorised Kawasaki Engines Dealer Network can support you with genuine parts, servicing and expert advice.

Service and support

When purchasing any equipment, there’s more than just the product to consider – the level of support after purchase can impact your experience considerably. For Mikawa and Kawasaki Engines, providing the support professionals need is our top priority.

A widespread dealer network means you’re never too far from a trusted expert. If you need technical advice, to access genuine parts quickly, or get your engine serviced, you’ll know you have the support of a knowledgeable, reputable dealer readily available.

Find your nearest Authorised Kawasaki Engines Dealer.

“Regardless of where our customers are in Turkey, we have a dealer and service network that they can easily find in their region. Our dealers are in constant communication with our central service and focus on problem-solving and providing trouble-free parts and warranty support.”

Victor Mori – general manager and Chairman of MAPAŞ A.Ş

Enhance your business with Mikawa and Kawasaki Engines

Reliable tools are the backbone of your business. With Mikawa equipment Powered by Kawasaki, you can feel confident in the service you offer.

Trust your reputation with us, and find the machinery to enhance your business today.

Explore Powered by Kawasaki Mikawa products.

"I've tried many brands before. Mikawa products brought me great convenience. I achieved high performance especially with the Kawasaki engine. I work long hours in the field. It does not tire me or malfunction. Most people in my area have started using Mikawa. They are all quite satisfied. I would recommend it to everyone. Absolutely perfect product."

Mehmet Aydin - Farmer

Looking for something for lighter tasks? MAPAŞ A.Ş also offers the Blacker range of brushcutters Powered by Kawasaki – whatever the work, they can help you find the right equipment for your needs.

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