Need a good leaf blower

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Lanerboy

New Member

• Jul 21, 2023

• #1

I'm looking at buying a decent back pack petrol blower, budget of around £700 I've been looking at the stihl ones but there are so many different ones I'm not sure which one to buy.
It needs to be of contractor standard as it will be running for 6 hrs a day in autumn.

Can anyone recommend a blower in my price range

 

PI Stsker

Member

Mixed Farmer

Location

South West

• Jul 21, 2023

• #2

We have a STIHL BR 430 and can’t complain. In the summer it gets used daily blowing down machines and sheds. Winter time not so much. Only regrets was not getting the 450 where you can start it once it’s warm with a button instead of having to do a Masonic dance to try and get ut started with it on your back, or taking it off. It’s not really that much more money and in your budget.

BR 450 C-EF Petrol Backpack Blower | STIHL

Very high power ✓ Restart the blower while wearing it on your back thanks to STIHL ElectroStart! ➤ Find out more!

www.stihl.co.uk

 

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Lanerboy

New Member

• Jul 21, 2023

• #3

PI Stsker said:

We have a STIHL BR 430 and can’t complain. In the summer it gets used daily blowing down machines and sheds. Winter time not so much. Only regrets was not getting the 450 where you can start it once it’s warm with a button instead of having to do a Masonic dance to try and get ut started with it on your back, or taking it off. It’s not really that much more money and in your budget.

BR 450 C-EF Petrol Backpack Blower | STIHL

Very high power ✓ Restart the blower while wearing it on your back thanks to STIHL ElectroStart! ➤ Find out more!

www.stihl.co.uk

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Thats great didn't know you could get them where you could re start on your back cheers

 

Spencer

Member

Location

North West

• Jul 21, 2023

• #4

Lanerboy said:

I'm looking at buying a decent back pack petrol blower, budget of around £700 I've been looking at the stihl ones but there are so many different ones I'm not sure which one to buy.
It needs to be of contractor standard as it will be running for 6 hrs a day in autumn.

Can anyone recommend a blower in my price range

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Got the range topper Husky.., model eludes me right now, but she blows well!

 

Wigeon

Member

Arable Farmer

Location

Top of the Chilterns

• Jul 21, 2023

• #5

Stihl BR whatever the biggest one is. Moves everything. One of the most used things on the farm

 

Kidds

Member

Horticulture

Location

Near Beeston Castle

• Jul 21, 2023

• #6

6 hours on a blower is a hell of a task.
They don't blow directly away from you as the spout is at the side so they are constantly trying to twist you. I can't fight that for 6 hors these days and certainly wouldn't be doing it the next day.
I would say try and hire a few and buy the one you find easiest to use.

 

chickens and wheat

Member

Mixed Farmer

Location

Boroughbridge, york

• Jul 21, 2023

• #7

I got the electic start version, start circuit lasted about 1 year , works fine now but string pull only.

Apart from that its good blower. I added a chest clip to hold the shoulder straps together otherwise it constanty angles and puts all weight on one shoulder.

 

PSQ

Member

Arable Farmer

• Jul 22, 2023

• #8

Another vote for Stihl, but I'd echo the comments about the twisting effect even when trying to hold the tube with both hands.

Also don't forget that grain dust creates the perfect environment for a 'mill explosion', and nothing creates a thick cloud of dust like a backpack blower...