Backpack blower

[Derek Trimblits]

i am looking at buying a new backpack blower -a Stihl BR600 or Echo PB770.

Which one would you guys recommend for general purpose use?

Cheers

[tommer9]

I wouldnt recommend any blower that size, My mate has a 600, and TBH it just gives you back ache and arm ache. IMO its way too powerful unless you are clearing rubbish out of a stadium or something. We were doing a job last year and we lifted the tarmac on the road with it!!!!

[swinny]

I wouldnt recommend any blower that size, My mate has a 600, and TBH it just gives you back ache and arm ache. IMO its way too powerful unless you are clearing rubbish out of a stadium or something. We were doing a job last year and we lifted the tarmac on the road with it!!!!

 

i agree, way ott for most jobs, i use a br 420 but see why most people go with the hand held ones for space etc but there a bit naff imo lol (taking cover)

[tractorboy1]

Had me echo for nearly 5 years with no probs, think it is the pb660 plenty of power.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Haha, I've just sold my Stihl BR600 becuause it's a pain in the arse in that the 4-mix engine is moody, won't run on less than half a tank, sometimes dies mid full-power and just does my head in. 4-mix engine is asking for trouble down the line too; this is from the biggest Stihl dealer in the UK - "you need to run them in on mineral HP mix and then use fully synth. Then you need to check the tappets every 50 hours". Back to a traditional 2-stroke for me and guess what it's gonna be?! An Echo PB770.

[RobRainford]

I did have a br420 until Saturday night. I liked it's power. Would buy a new one if I coukd get a good price

[john dawson]

my 420 is great,

 

but could be a tad ott, a bg86 is more then enough for just blowing off after a job

[John Shutler]

love my br590 i think it is, saves so much time on clear up

[dandkgroundcare]

i have a br420 and sh85 back packs are a pain in the backside for house holds but ace for carparks

[skyhuck]

Mines a br380, nice, simple, old fashioned two stroke