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stihl backpack blowers

Posted by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices on November 11, 2010 at 6:43pm in Machinery
looking to buy a backpack blower, i have a handheld bg85 at the moment. which to pick br500,br550,br600? will not be used to heavily, but want to make sure it's got enough grunt. so would a br500 not be powerful enough? or should i just get a br600.
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    Gary RK November 11, 2010 at 6:48pm
    Given the small relative price difference go for the BR600. Arming snapping power when needed.

    You allways end up using the 'spare' capacity some where, some how...
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd November 11, 2010 at 7:07pm
    I have the BR500 as it is a "quiet" model. Although not as powerful as the BR600 it is much quicker than the handheld BG85/6's.

    It is also very economical on fuel, using half as much as my BR420 which has a very similar spec to the BF500.

    -Nick
  • Dan Frazer Gardening November 11, 2010 at 7:11pm
    The BR600 comes in handy for clearing stones that have gone astray from gravelled areas, also for clearing away soil and muck from gulleys with the aid of a hoe as you walk along.
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    Gary RK November 11, 2010 at 7:16pm
    I was thinking of one of those Gadget Show contests:

    Landscaper Racing - requirements:

    1 Landscaper (lightweight) on suitable skateboard

    1 Blower of choice

    1 Suitable Course

    Best of three to see the best blower !

    Just an idea.....;-)
  • Geoff Norfolk November 11, 2010 at 7:38pm
    The BR600 is significantly more powerful for very little extra cost...... though I haven't got one, I'd definitely go for the 600 if I did.
  • Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices November 11, 2010 at 8:03pm
    thanks all for you input, decision made a br600 it is then. just wanted to see what you thought on the 500/550 first. cheers
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk November 11, 2010 at 8:27pm
    like all stihl models . only 7% more to go up 2 models ! no brainer . really the pricing is crazy.

    im so glad i decided on hire models after a month or so................... bargain....... used mine for a year ,
    you will use it all the time - great starter too. enjoy bbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroooooommmm

    Ryan Williams said:
    thanks all for you input, decision made a br600 it is then. just wanted to see what you thought on the 500/550 first. cheers
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