Looking for opinions,
last 2 years i have been using a Stihl BR600 Magnum, perfect blower and lots of power. I know this is the highest powered blower,
i just purchased a used BR500 for one of my guys to use for the upcoming leaf season but it has left me underwhelmed.
with the 600 you can feel the engine move on your back with power at full throttle and you can also feel it in your wrist whilst using it.
the 500 doesn't have any of this and i no its a step down from the 600, but its a massive step! none of the above happens, its blows up i think its going to really struggle with wet leaves etc.
Am i being stupid or should there not be such a difference in power? does it just need a tune up?
checked the spark plug, fuel filter, took the back off to see the throttle cable and all looks fine?
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Please don't, I'm dreading it already!!!
Ive got a BG85, not impressed with it at all, same thing, underpowered for what it is, the only piece of echo equipment i have is a blower and its more powerful ;)
There is a difference; the BR550 is considered a quieter machine and it achieves that by stifling the air speed - has it got the baffle box on the tube ?
It's still a major player, but not when compared back to back with the 600.
Maybe possible to remove the baffle box or buy a BR600 tube
I was wondering what that box on the tube is designed for! reckon it would have more performance without it?
Same as Gary above posted at the same time ;)
didn't realise the nozzle would effect it that much, i could through my 600 nozzle on and see if that makes a difference
I've heard the same, Harry
Given the BR500/600 appears to share the same engine, power etc I do not understand Stihl's pricing. It reminds of BMW/Porsche pricing...Less is more ;)
yes to continue the car theme take the silencer off and if possible fit an atmospheric dump valve it boosts performance for all the young lads in hot hatches the pensioners locked inside their fortified bunglows love it lol
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