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joed
02-01-2002, 04:39 PM
Could those of you who have or have used both of these backpack blowers compare them according to:
comfort
reliablity
ease of use
fuel consumption
blowing power/productivity.

Thank You
65hoss
02-01-2002, 04:57 PM
I demo'd the echo 650. The plastic was real hard and not flexable. It just seemed really cheaply made to me. I chose the Redmax eb7000 over it.

Of your choices, go for the Shin!
PAPS
02-01-2002, 05:45 PM
We use Redmax's for maintenance, and have a few Sthil's also... there the best in my opinion.
wildbilly1113
02-01-2002, 06:02 PM
Go with the echo. Plenty of power! 2 year commercial warranty.
RB
02-01-2002, 07:11 PM
Whoever said the echo seemed stiff was right. When new the arm is not too flexible, but that only lasts a couple of weeks.

Without a doubt the echo is the most powerful backpack blower on the market. the echo blower tube is also shorter which makes it easier to walk and work in tight spots.

Buy the echo!
JML
02-01-2002, 08:50 PM
the echo is def. stiff, but the power it has is sick. I love our redmaxs and they have been very reliable for us. Using the echo backpack is like have a little wonder on your back. We have had ours for about 7 months now with now problems whatsoever. Our dealer built one of the testing tubes made of pvc to show how hard they blow. It made me a believer, so we bought four of them, all my guys love them..
Hookset
02-02-2002, 12:09 AM
The echo works for me. I would love to compare both side by side.
I don't know the specs on the redmax but would like to compare.
joed
02-02-2002, 07:10 PM
Hookset,
Thanks for the reply. Here is the data you requested about the Red Max Blower. I have included other blowers too. The data comes straight from the manufactorers.


Blower CFM(housing) CFM(pipe) Speed(MPH)
Redmax EB7000 730 585 204
Shindaiwa EB630 613 201
Stihl BR400/420 672 476 180
Echo PB630 1100 535 190
Echo PB650 1200 650 210
HOMER
02-02-2002, 07:17 PM
You can disconnect the bottom tube on the Shin if it's too long!

I've had the Shindaiwa for a couple of months and really like it, plenty of power but loves the gas.
Hookset
02-03-2002, 01:38 AM
Looks as though echo has them all beat as far as performance. The echo is a little heavy until you get it adjusted on your back after a couple minutes you want even notice its on your back. I like the throttle on the left, in a large pile of leaves I just open it up and leave it there until I need less power.