Leaf blowers

[Phil-the -farmer]

looking at getting a Stihl leaf blower. Can't decide between a 2 stroke or their 4 mix 4 stroke. Any users on here/thoughts on which is best?

 

[Lincs Lass]

Ill be different ,got a husky

 

[chickens and wheat]

Back pack ones are very good and come with a proper engine air filter , not a piece of foam,
I killed two hand carried ones due to dust

 

[SilliamWhale]

Got a makita 4 stroke. Bit more plasticky but its great

 

[Phil-the -farmer]

Both are backpack models. Just one is 4 stroke but with no sump as both run on premix! Just wondered if anybody had experience of both

 

[solo]

I've used 4mix pole pruner and a two stroke chainsaw. Both Stihl and the 4 mix doesn't scream as much and appears to have a lower revving engine. Other than that haven't noticed any difference. Both are 10 years old now. Haven't used Stihl leaf blowers.

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

looking at getting a Stihl leaf blower. Can't decide between a 2 stroke or their 4 mix 4 stroke. Any users on here/thoughts on which is best?

The "proper" 2-stroke. Not a fan of the 4-mix engines - I find them difficult to start and crude running, not very zippy, lumpy and lethargic.

In comparison the baby Honda 4-strokes start and run like a dream!!

 

[Shovelhands]

I've got a sthil 2stroke, not tried the 4mix thingamyjig, TBH didn't know they did one! But occasionally use a customers 4 stroke Honda , I'd pick the still every time, I like the idea of the Honda, but for a blower you need revs IMO , and the 4 stroke lacks in this department. I genuinely wouldn't be without a leaf blower now, I never knew I needed one so much until I got one

 

[Phil-the -farmer]

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll prob go for the two stroke, as well proven.According to tinternet,4 stroke ones were introduced to reduce emissions to keep the yanks happy!

 

[chickens and wheat]

Drill a hole in the choke knob on stihl and fasten it to the body with a safety string, they fall off and are expensive

 

[Phil-the -farmer]

Thanks for the tip

 

[holywell farmer]

looking at getting a Stihl leaf blower. Can't decide between a 2 stroke or their 4 mix 4 stroke. Any users on here/thoughts on which is best?

4 stroke every time

 

[devonboy]

got a stihl leaf blower ,had it for 3 years .Brilliant for a wide range of jobs and the hoover attachment aint bad either.You can " sweep" out a shed in no time at all and not even have to move any gear,clean off machines etc. blow off cobwebs in the parlour ,- you can even blow leaves with it !

 

[Walter12]

If you're interested in a homeowner version, Troybilt makes a 4 cycle trimmer/blower/edger/hedge trimmer.


No idea if its any good or even quiet---- weighs 13 lbs I think.

 

[ollieN4]

Has anyone any thoughts on the battery versions? Saw a Council worker using a battery-powered Makita last week - looked quite handy but I don’t know how performance would compare to a commercial or domestic grade petrol-powered version. I’d have use for one in a year or so.

 

[Hesstondriver]

what are you intending on using it for ?

 

[chickens and wheat]

Ryobi 18 blower is suprisingly good

4ah battery lasts about 15minutes

More for sweeping the patio etc than farm stuff. But we have used it for clearing up drying floor after rape were petrol is sometimes too powerful and noisy

Some blowers now use two batteries to get 36v

 

[ollieN4]

what are you intending on using it for ?

I have a gravel drive and yard bounded all round by lawn or hedge. Think a blower would be good for clearing up grass and hedge trimmings after mowing, striking the edges or trimming the hedge. A rake only does so much no matter how long you spend at it. I already have a pair of makita batteries and some tools. Would also seriously consider their chainsaw if and when my old Husky expires.

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

Some blowers now use two batteries to get 36v

Cordless lithium-ion batteried tools have come on in leaps and bounds in the last 10 years, capacity and power is now often better than petrol.

I bought a little Stiga electric push mower a few months ago to get at some awkward spots around the lawn. It is an amazing little thing - 80 volt battery!

 

[Mursal]

80Volts would give you a tingle in the wet ......