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re151731
01-09-2006, 09:53 PM
I am in the market for a quality hand held blower.I have been looking at the Stihl BG85. Based on what I have read so far I am pretty impressed. Can I get your opinions on this blower or one that you would recomend?

Thanks in advance
ed2hess
01-09-2006, 10:05 PM
Good choice we run both Stihl and Echo and like the new Stihl a lot.
out4now
01-09-2006, 10:37 PM
For handhelds I like these http://www.echo-usa.com/prods_item.asp?Model=PB-210&Category=POWERBLOWER the only problem with them that I don't like is the pipe is week and cracks easily. But can be replaced with PVC which will last longer. Wasn't crazy about the Sthil H.H. in the past. They are lighter and would be good for a homeowner though.
grass_cuttin_fool
01-09-2006, 11:39 PM
I have a stihl bg55, I wanted a bg85 but the dealer was out of stock the day I really needed one. Ive been rather impressed with the 55. According to the specs the 85 should be a real power house compared to the 55

wayne
G.M.Landscaping
01-09-2006, 11:57 PM
For handheld I use the Stihl 85 that came with the vac attachment also. I perfer the Echo's for backpacks thou.
tstrong
01-10-2006, 09:49 AM
I have a BG 85 and its a great blower, starts second pull every time. Plenty of power and well made.
re151731
01-10-2006, 12:28 PM
If I were going to do some vacuuming with the blower/vacuum.Would you recommend the sh85 vs the bg85. By the time you purchase the vac kit for the bg85 you are at the price for the sh85.Also does the sh85 have as much blower output as the bg85.Thx
lawnboy dan
01-10-2006, 10:20 PM
redmax 2300 -awesume hand held blower
Signature Landscaping1
01-16-2006, 04:27 PM
I would recomend the redmax hbz2600, awsome hand hand held blower, lots of power and its strato charged also.
www.redmax.com
irishgoldcleanups
01-16-2006, 05:19 PM
BACKPACK STIHL BR600 KICKS AZZ EVEN THE DEALER WAS IMPRESSED. VERY PRODUCTIVE BLOWERpayup payup
True Cut Lawn Maintenance
01-17-2006, 03:24 AM
I made it all spring and summer with a Echo PB200 that i gave $160 for, this fall i bought a PB260L, which is ok but id rather have the 403.
ed2hess
01-17-2006, 10:52 PM
If I were going to do some vacuuming with the blower/vacuum.Would you recommend the sh85 vs the bg85. By the time you purchase the vac kit for the bg85 you are at the price for the sh85.Also does the sh85 have as much blower output as the bg85.Thx
I am not sure about those vac devices hooked to handblower...not sure they are worth getting.