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mrmom

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4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Original Message Apr 21, 2005 7:11 am

Anybody knows which manufacturer makes them in 4 cycle? So far all I can find are 2 strokes. Thanks.

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robmints

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #1 Apr 21, 2005 7:56 pm

I think you might be out of luck.

Is it the smell?

Because there is some very good 100:1 two stroke oil available, that has very little smell. A quality two stroke is going to provide lightweight and excellent power. I have a little Echo Shred and Vac, it works well. Many times I will vacuum without the bag and blow the shredded debris into the lawn (like getting the leaves out of the bushes in the flower beds) , when it gets run over by the mower it is gone.

What are you looking for?

mikefla1

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #2 Apr 21, 2005 9:50 pm

I've never seen one either. I'd be willing to bet there is one in the works somewhere coming soon.

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AJace

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #3 Apr 21, 2005 10:47 pm

Mint's, what model Echo Shred'n' vac do you have? I have the Echo ES-230 and I like it.

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mrmom

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #4 Apr 21, 2005 11:39 pm

The smell is fine.... I actually like it. Reminds me of my younger days.

Being that all our other OPE are 4 cycle, I do not want to have another extra gas container for mixed fuel. More chances of error. If you know what I mean.

PaulR

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #5 May 8, 2005 10:16 am

I believe I saw that John Deere now has a hand held 4 stroke leaf blower. I cannot remember the model number or where I saw it, but I'm sure you can find it on www.deere.com.

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AJace

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #6 May 8, 2005 10:54 am

It appears the only model Deere has in 4 cycle is BH25LE

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Termy

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #7 May 8, 2005 12:12 pm

Ryobi has been making trimmers with 4cycle engines on them for a couple years now. However, I don't think they amount to much.

mrmom

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #8 May 9, 2005 6:08 pm

Thanks for the heads-up guys. Will look into it when the budget allows.

xr6boy

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #9 May 23, 2005 6:37 am

Hi all

Honda make a 4 stroke blower... It is powered by their GX25 Over Head Cam mini 4 stroke.

I upgraded from a Ryobi 31cc 2 stroke on the weekend.

I am in Australia and would assume it would be available for sale worldwide...

Would never buy a 2 stroke again....

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com.au/power+equipment+range/blowers/hhb25+blower.htm

Hope this helps

Cheers

Marshall

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Re: 4 cycle handheld leaf blower?
Reply #10 May 23, 2005 9:11 am

You all are lucky in that respect, they don't offer it here in the US. Looks nice!

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