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Adamj
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Looking to buy a backpack blower.
Original Message Dec 22, 2010 11:46 pm |
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Which is better the Echo PB 770 or Stihl Br 600 Prices are Canadian Echo 599.95, Stihl 579.99 Please help.
This message was modified Dec 22, 2010 by Adamj
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Re: Looking to buy a backpack blower.
Reply #1 Dec 23, 2010 6:36 pm |
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Which is better the Echo PB 770 or Stihl Br 600 Prices are Canadian Echo 599.95, Stihl 579.99 Please help. I have both and they're pretty much the same. The Stihl is a bit lighter and better on fuel. The echo is a bit heavier and eats a bit more fuel but not by much. Both work very well in leaves but the echo is a bit more powerful. Overall, they're both good. Try both on and see how they feel on your back. You might also want to consider the Shindaiwa EB802. It's also $599 or the Shindaiwa eb854 that's $680.
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Adamj
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Re: Looking to buy a backpack blower.
Reply #2 Dec 23, 2010 9:38 pm |
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Thanks. My boss told be to stay away from echo cuz they are a peice of crap.
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Adamj
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Re: Looking to buy a backpack blower.
Reply #4 Dec 24, 2010 12:14 am |
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Wow thats a little two big i need some for snow two, thats why i was looking at the br 600
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
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Re: Looking to buy a backpack blower.
Reply #5 Dec 24, 2010 7:28 am |
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Here's a review I did last year after using my new to me then Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower - hope it helps. Stihl BR550 Review Thought I¡¯d provide a review of this Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower that I purchased back in mid September. I¡¯ve been using a McCulloch Backpack Blower that I originally purchased new about 13 years ago. It served me well over the years but was slowly dying so I thought I¡¯d make the move sooner than later and not get stuck in the middle of leaf clearing season ¨C bad news when you live in an oak forest. Here¡¯s some info on this model: BR 550 Backpack Blower | DISPLACEMENT | 64.8 cc (3.95 cu. in.) | ENGINE POWER | 3.0 kW (4.0 bhp) | WEIGHT | 9.9 kg (21.8 Ibs.) | FUEL CAPACITY | 1400 cc (47.3 oz.) | AIR VOLUME | ¡¡900 m3/h (530 cfm) | AIR VELOCITY | 89 m/sec. (199 mph) | SOUND PRESSURE RATING | 73 dB(A) | | |
Pros: Very powerful and able to clear leaves from a distance of about 8 -10 feet with ease; Run time of about 1 hour at WOT; Fairly quiet but you still need hearing protection; Engine sound is less annoying than most leaf blowers; Easily pushes large volumes of leaves; Weighs a bit less than my old McCulloch; Blow Tube/Control Handle rotate easily; Blow tubes stay together; Flex hose is soft and very pliable yet heavy duty; WOT locking lever so you don¡¯t have to hold the trigger constantly; Throttle Trigger controls the engine speed very precisely; Starts easily ¨C 5 pushes of the primer bulb, 1 or 2 clicks of the choke knob and 1 -2 pulls and your ready to go: Automatically switches from the choke position to the idle speed position when you press the throttle trigger; Harness is nicely padded and fairly comfortable Cons: You have to be careful when releasing the WOT lock lever ¨C move it too far and you shut the engine down. No big deal, but you have to remove the blower to start it again. Fuel cap takes a bit of getting used to but again, not a deal breaker. $ 420.00 ¨C A little pricey but comparable to others in this class and you get what you pay for. I highly recommend this to anyone needing a really good leaf blower. It¡¯s well constructed and moves leaves and other yard debris my old McCulloch could never even think of moving. Pros: Very powerful and able to clear leaves from a distance of about 8 -10 feet with ease; Run time of about 1 hour at WOT; Fairly quiet but you still need hearing protection; Engine sound is less annoying than most leaf blowers; Easily pushes large volumes of leaves; Weighs a bit less than my old McCulloch; Blow Tube/Control Handle rotate easily; Blow tubes stay together; Flex hose is soft and very pliable yet heavy duty; WOT locking lever so you don¡¯t have to hold the trigger constantly; Throttle Trigger controls the engine speed very precisely; Starts easily ¨C 5 pushes of the primer bulb, 1 or 2 clicks of the choke knob and 1 -2 pulls and your ready to go: Automatically switches from the choke position to the idle speed position when you press the throttle trigger; Harness is nicely padded and fairly comfortable Cons: You have to be careful when releasing the WOT lock lever ¨C move it too far and you shut the engine down. No big deal, but you have to remove the blower to start it again. Fuel cap takes a bit of getting used to but again, not a deal breaker. $ 420.00 ¨C A little pricey but comparable to others in this class and you get what you pay for. I highly recommend this to anyone needing a really good leaf blower. It¡¯s well constructed and moves leaves and other yard debris my old McCulloch could never even think of moving.
This message was modified Dec 24, 2010 by FrankMA
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