backpak blowers

[BryanB]

Whats a good backpack blower to buy. I dont want anything enormous but I know i want a backpack blower.

[Mitchell]

I just bought a Sthil 320 bp blower for $300 . It is a good blower if you dont need the monster blowers. WELCOME!!

[Randy Scott]

BryanB, welcome to lawnsite. You can do a search for backpack blowers and there is already alot of info on them. If you don't find what you're looking for then get more specific with your question. Just go to the top of the page and click on search and then type in backpack blowers. Good luck, should be alot of threads to read.

[BryanB]

Can yo give me some details on what I should be looking for. what about a used blower?

[Eric ELM]

Welcome to Lawnsite. Here is a search of 64 threads on blowers. You can find searches on most subjects on the middle link below or go to Help Registering and Participating at the top left of every page. Here is the search results for Blower.
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[Randy Scott]

BryanB, maybe look for the weight of the blowers and the cfm that they blow air at, and mph. Some have alot of mph but not alot of cfm (cubic feet per minute)cfm is what moves the volume of air, and look at engine size also. I think they all are pretty good in the commercial lines. Popular ones seem to be ECHO, REDMAX, SHINDAIWA,ROBIN, and some others. I think they are all relatively close in pricing at around $400 new, give or take a little. Hope this helps.

[RB]

Dude,

I'll save you the time looking at all those threads -- Get an Echo - the biggest one they sell!

[LoneStarLawn]

I would stick with shindaiwa or redmax blowers

[Edited by LoneStarLawn on 02-18-2001 at 10:10 PM]

[Eric ELM]

I think the Redmax EB6200 has the best CFM to weight ratio.
It has the same CFM as the EB7000, but weighs 3 lbs. less.
The EB6200 is the one I like best of our blowers, we also have Shindaiwa and Echo.

REDMAX
Product line: Pro Power Blowers
Product Number: EB6200
Engine Service: Pro Series
Engine Type: Back Pack
Max Air Volume: 730 CFM
Max Air Speed: 200 MPH
Noise Level: 75 dBA
Engine Type: Pro
Ignition System: Solid State
Engine Displacement: 3.78 cu. Inches, 62 cc
Fueltank: 67 oz.
Dry Weight: 18.9 Lbs.
Carborator: Diaphragm with Purge Pump
Warranty: 1 Year Commercial (2 PCP), 2 Year Homeowner (3 PCP)

[bob]

Originally posted by BryanB
I dont want anything enormous but I know i want a backpack blower.

Most backpack blowers are about the same size. The difference is in the motor. Why not get a powerful blower now, then you won't feel the need to upgrade in the near future. I'd recommend a Shindaiwa or a Redmax.

[65hoss]

Stihl BR 400.

I have never had 1 problem from this machine and it has been used alot especially during leaf season.

[Sammy]

Get a Stihl BR-340 or BR-420.

[lawman]

I would go with stihl or Shindaiwa or echo. All three are in are area.

[KirbysLawn]

Shindiawa or Redmax

[dmk395]

I love my husquavrna 155bt backpack blower.