All depends on what your using it for?
If all your doing is blow clippings off sidewalk 450 will do. If you need to blow dog piles then the 600 is the right machine.
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Why spend almost the same money for a BP that has less power, and weighs more?

 

Husky 580 if your doing leaves. If it's just light stuff gov with whatever
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Why spend almost the same money for a BP that has less power, and weighs more?

About $150 less almost exactly the same power and a bigger gas tank. The tube also can be shortened. Not sure if that would really help though!

 

My main concern is how comfortable it is. Im not getting any younger and need all the back support I can get! HaHa

 

About $150 less almost exactly the same power and a bigger gas tank. The tube also can be shortened. Not sure if that would really help though!

They aren't almost the same power I can promise, I have run both and the 600 is well worth the extra $150.
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Put them on your back. If comfort is your concern are you really just going to grab one off the shelf and go? A good dealer will fuel it and let you play around the parking lot.
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They aren't almost the same power I can promise, I have run both and the 600 is well worth the extra $150.
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Actually the 450 has 2.9Kw engine power compared to the 600 2.8kw. The 450 has 57oz gas tank and the 600 has 47oz. The 450 weighs a little more at 23lbs compared to the 600 21lbs.

 

Put them on your back. If comfort is your concern are you really just going to grab one off the shelf and go? A good dealer will fuel it and let you play around the parking lot.
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Good Idea!

 

Owning both I can say I wouldn't get another 450 unless they fix the straps.
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Actually the 450 has 2.9Kw engine power compared to the 600 2.8kw. The 450 has 57oz gas tank and the 600 has 47oz. The 450 weighs a little more at 23lbs compared to the 600 21lbs.

They are nowhere near $150 apart in price here. I'd have to go back into the dealership and check both again, but I know for sure they werre closer than that on price.

Power ratings mean nothing either. It's how the power is applied, which means fan shape and design as well as tube design. The 450 is a 2 stroke so it needs a bigger tank to be able to come anywhere close to running as long as the 600 on one tank.

Like others have said- go run one and you'll make up your mind quickly.

 

I own both. The next unit I buy will (again) be the 450. It has a superior blowing force, personally I think they underrated it. As for the straps on the 450, I have no problem, but I have broad shoulders (maybe that helps). The small, puny guys that work for me, like the straps on the 600 better.

 

Great feedback thanks everyone!

 

Actually the 450 has 2.9Kw engine power compared to the 600 2.8kw. The 450 has 57oz gas tank and the 600 has 47oz. The 450 weighs a little more at 23lbs compared to the 600 21lbs.

Have you ran both?
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Have you ran both?
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I have not only the 600. I got the stats from Stilhs website. I definitely would rather pay the difference for my back to have more support and be comfortable though.
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You will regret not getting the bigger blower. Look at the big outfits they use the bigger blowers because it saves so much time.
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Your gona hate me I am buying 2 br 600s on March 24th. I planed this move more than a year ago. I have a dealer that does a open house each spring and to get people in he does specials and one of them is br 600s at $399 each. I replace mine every 2 years.

If this is going to be a clean up blower used in fall and spring then you want the 600. If its just light duty then buy what ever makes you happy. I don't know the 450 model Sounds like it's the br 400 that later became br 420. I can tell you in fall one guy on a 600 was doing what 2 use to do on the 420s.

 

The BR 450 is a variation of the 430, and has a large diameter tube that is adjustable for length. The 430 is about equal to the older 420 magnum but the 450 is much more powerful than the 420. Both also weigh a LOT more than the 420 and more than the 600 even. Both the 450 and 430 are true 2 strokes too. The 600 is just a better BP no matter how you slice it.

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/blowers-and-shredder-vacs/professional-blowers/br450/

 

Yea I checked it out after last night the electric start version is intriguing. Still had a recoil though so it must be something for warm/hot starts.

 

Dealer told me that the regular recoil is just for backup in case something goes wrong with the electric start so you aren't standing there holding a 24 lb paperweight. Sorta the same as back when road bikes first started coming with electric start- they still had a kick start as well.

 

I'm buying an electric start 450 this week... everything else has electric start but yet we still tear our shoulders out starting a cold blower everyday... a 24cc trimmer isn't nearly as bad as a 64cc blower, I cant wait to try it out, even if it comes with a minor sacrifice in power
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The 600 is so easy to start the electric start would be a waste.
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for blowing clippings the BR200 is what I would grab. For leaves the Husky 580.

 

The 600 is so easy to start the electric start would be a waste.
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This is my experience as well. One light tug on the chord and is starts, even cold.

 

I agree I don't think I have pulled on mine over 3 times even on the coldest mornings!!