Back Pack Blower question

[paul vroom]

I am going out this weekend (hopefully) to buy a backpack blower because I might have a couple clean ups lined up.This will be my first piece of commercial equipment and first paying job :clapping: so I want to make the right choice. I am looking to spend between 2-3 hundred. What would you guys suggest I buy and should I count on spending more that $300. Thanks for any and all feed back.

[ACutAbovesiny]

If you want a new one I would tell you to go for more than 300. The RedMax 7001 is around 450.00 and for like 40 or 50 more you could get the new 8000. You could also go for Echo 751 or 755 both are good models.

[noseha]

If Your Going To Buy One, Buy The Biggest You Can Find! I Would Buy A Stihl Br 600

[ACutAbovesiny]

If Your Going To Buy One, Buy The Biggest You Can Find! I Would Buy A Stihl Br 600


Dont you think they should have put a bigger gas tank ion the stihl??

[Matts lawn care]

i would get the redmax 7001 i diddent wana spend a lota money at first too but its so worth it.

[ed2hess]

Take a look at Echo PB620 is should be in your price range. This is an light unit that has been on market for awhile and it is a simple 2 stroke with adj on carb. It isn't the biggest unit but is good around. The Stihl BR420 is also a very good unit that has been tried and proven, and is lightweight.

[RHK]

Have you thought about the Shindaiwa EB630RT? I heard it's the best thing out there.

[04TurfT]

Yeah look at the stihl br420 for a good mid range lite blower... If u wanna step it up to the big ones, look at the shindy 630's, stihl 600's and the redmaxs and echos... If it was me I would probably go ahead and spend the extra cash and get what you want b/c it will be with you for a while... And if you get a smaller unit, in about a month u will wish you would have bought a bigger one..... good luck

[topsites]

For $300, likely your options are limited to the Stihl br-320 and I think Echo has one in that range but I agree with the guys, take a little more money and get the right one to begin with, you'll be better off in the long run.

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Dont you think they should have put a bigger gas tank ion the stihl??

Oh man, I don't know for sure if it's smaller on the backpack but on the 4-mix weedeater (the fs-100Rx) it is so small it never lasts more than 4-6 yards on a tank... In comparison, my echo goes 8-10 yards, I hate those stupid small tanks.

[MattsMowing3535]

I just bought a stihl 600 There only about 500 after tax and they can push the grass around on idle. The could use a bit bigger tank but I think that with the 4-mix you cant go wrong. There really quite! I donno, go with the best if you ask me. I was going to get a little 300 dollers one and just thought that I would get the 600 since I would have it for a while!

[WJW Lawn]

Im getting a Stihl br600 tomorrow....have heard great things about this blower...plus I love their products!!

[WJW Lawn]

Do any of you guys/gals use the Stihl BR-600 for fall cleanup???? If so...how does it do??

[MattsMowing3535]

I was playing around with mine in the leaves, It really pushs them around nice :). Im short so the extension might be needed to rool them over though. What I like isbecuse it will push the little leaves that get stuck in the grass right up and out. Its just got tons of power. 4 hp I belive

[horizonmowing]

I really dont like stihl other then there chainsaws. Just bought a pb651 (echo) and im happy with it. Going to get a 751 in a week or two. Up till now I was using a br430? and there is no comparison. I spent $450. I think stihls get a little harder to start in the cold then the echos. What ever you get, make sure it big, meaning you go to a dealer not lowes or home depot. Good luck.

[QualityLawnCare4u]

Stihl and Echo are the BP of choice here. Redmax seem to be well liked by LS folks but have not caught on in my area. I personally like my Echo.

[pvs landscaping]

Thanks Guy's, I have it narrowed down too two. IF it was not for you guys I wouldnt know where to begin. I will spend the extra and go larger for the long run. Thanks again, you guys are great!

[paul vroom]

Thanks Guy's, I have it narrowed down too two. IF it was not for you guys I wouldnt know where to begin. I will spend the extra and go larger for the long run. Thanks again, you guys are great!:clapping:

[VT_K9]

I bought a Stihl BR600 and have not regretted it. It works great even on leaves that are embedded in the stone walls. Maybe the next model down would work, but I wanted to buy only one and not worry about wishing I had more. I chose it over echo due to CFM at the end of the tube. 5 MPH speed did not make much of a difference.

Mike

[WJW Lawn]

Used my Stihl BR 600 today....bought it this morning. LOVED IT! Very happy!

[noseha]

Thanks Guy's, I have it narrowed down too two. IF it was not for you guys I wouldnt know where to begin. I will spend the extra and go larger for the long run. Thanks again, you guys are great!

ALWAYS BUY BIG, JUST LIKE YOU SAID "LARGE FOR THE LONG RUN" WHEN YOU BUY GOOD QUALITY EQUIPMENT. FROM A DEALER YOU LIKE! THAT MAY BE MORE IMPORTANT

[J&R Landscaping]

If you are looking to get a pretty decent "mid market" blower and STAY WITHIN BUDGET, I would look at an Echo 413 or a redmax 4400. I have one of the echo 403's (the 413 just recently replaced the 403) and I really like the unit. It is decent for doing leaves in the fall and a good unit for day to day clean-up work.

If you can afford to spend a little bit more money, I would then go with either a redmax 7001 or an echo 751.

[WJW Lawn]

Here it is....Day 2....still loving my Stihl BR-600!!

[Bel Air Bob]

I am going out this weekend (hopefully) to buy a backpack blower because I might have a couple clean ups lined up.This will be my first piece of commercial equipment and first paying job :clapping: so I want to make the right choice. I am looking to spend between 2-3 hundred. What would you guys suggest I buy and should I count on spending more that $300. Thanks for any and all feed back.
I love my Stihl BR 600! Just don't get something wimpy. You will never find yourself saying 'I wish I had got a smaller blower', but could very well end up saying ' I wish I had bought a more powerful blower'

[WJW Lawn]

I love my Stihl BR 600! Just don't get something wimpy. You will never find yourself saying 'I wish I had got a smaller blower', but could very well end up saying ' I wish I had bought a more powerful blower'

Very well said!

[MOW PRO LAWN SERVICE]

Good looking blower, whatz the cost if you don't mind.

[ed2hess]

I love my Stihl BR 600! Just don't get something wimpy. You will never find yourself saying 'I wish I had got a smaller blower', but could very well end up saying ' I wish I had bought a more powerful blower'
Have you tried getting the end tube off the 600 to work behind bushes or clean around a front door? Can't be done without a tool, look at how easy that can be done on the BR420 or any any Echo brand.

[WJW Lawn]

Good looking blower, whatz the cost if you don't mind.

After taxes it ran me 500 bucks....469 before taxes.

[MOW PRO LAWN SERVICE]

Taxes,ain't it cool.

[WJW Lawn]

Taxes,ain't it cool.


Well we know the state is gonna get theirs! lol