Description
Overview:
The Tube for Makita RBC230 Trimmers (0851159990) is a genuine Makita OEM outer shaft designed for the RBC230 petrol brushcutter/grass trimmer. It forms the main body that supports and aligns the drive shaft between the engine and the gear head, helping to keep the machine running smoothly and safely. Made from durable metal, typically a lightweight aluminium alloy with a corrosion-resistant finish, it replaces bent, dented, or worn tubes that can cause vibration, misalignment, or poor cutting performance. Engineered to match the original interfaces, this tube accepts the correct clamps, handle mounts and guard fixings used on the RBC230. For trades, grounds teams and home users, it offers a dependable, like-for-like replacement that restores structural integrity and correct geometry to the tool.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita OEM part for assured fit and compatibility
- Durable metal construction (lightweight aluminium alloy) with protective finish
- Keeps the drive shaft accurately aligned to minimise vibration and wear
- Factory-correct mounting points for handle, guard and clamp hardware
- Direct replacement: reuses original fixings with no modifications required
- Helps restore cutting performance after impact damage, bending or crushing
- Precise interfaces for secure coupling between powerhead and gearcase
- Built to match original length and diameter for consistent balance and feel
- Suitable for routine maintenance to extend tool life and reliability
Typical Applications:
Used to replace a damaged or worn outer shaft on Makita RBC230 trimmers in landscaping, grounds maintenance, contracting and domestic garden care. Ideal during rebuilds after knocks, transport damage, corrosion, or when excessive vibration indicates misalignment. Restores safe operation, correct drive alignment and smooth cutting performance.
Also known as:
Outer shaft tube, boom tube, drive-shaft housing, outer pipe, pipe complete, brushcutter body tube, main shaft casing, drive tube, gearhead carrier tube.
Fits Models:
RBC230
Alternate Part Numbers:
0851159990
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 0851159990 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| OEM No. | 0851159990 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Grass Trimmers |
| Fits Brands | Makita |
| Key Features | - Genuine Makita OEM part ensures fit for RBC230 trimmers - Lightweight aluminium alloy with corrosion-resistant finish - Maintains drive shaft alignment, reducing vibration - Factory-correct mounting points for handle and guard - Direct replacement, no modifications needed |
