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  Seth Burgess January 19, 2017 at 1:23pm

  It's just a BG 86 engine with lesss airflow per hour.
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    Harry@VWGS > Seth Burgess January 19, 2017 at 1:28pm

    Yeah the guys at my machine shop said it's slightly less power than the handheld because of the tubing, but I'm interested in how it runs day to day, is it a noticeable difference?
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      Harry@VWGS > Harry@VWGS January 19, 2017 at 1:30pm

      I want a smaller blower than my BR450 but not a handheld, recommendations welcome?
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  Harry@VWGS January 20, 2017 at 8:29am

  Ok , as no one has ever used a BR200, can anyone recommend a small backpack blower? Any make, not to fussed, but not something you can buy from Homebase, Many thanks
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  Graham Taylor January 20, 2017 at 9:10am

  If its got a BG86 engine in it, out of curiosity, why don't you just get a BG86?  Fits in the van easier, cheaper, quicker to get going I'd think (never had one) and easier for a left-handed person to use (I've always assumed you can't switch the tubes over)
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    Harry@VWGS > Graham Taylor January 20, 2017 at 9:29am

    Was involved in an accident last year that pretty much makes it impossible for me to hold anything for prolonged periods, I had an 86 and sold it because I struggled with holding it at the end of last summer, I decided this year I still wanted a smaller blower system but wanted to try and make it backpack for less strain.. many thanks
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      Richard Gadsby > Harry@VWGS January 20, 2017 at 12:30pm

      I have picked one up in a showroom and it's light enough. If it's just for blowing small bits I would imagine it's fine.
      I suppose you just need to remember it's a cheap one so I doubt it will last as long as the pro models
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        Harry@VWGS > Richard Gadsby January 20, 2017 at 5:23pm

        Yes mate, just for light blowing through the summer, grass clippings on paths etc, for heavy stuff I've got the 450, the fact it's light will be a godsend ATM, and if it lasts me 2 seasons of spring/summer work then it will equal what my BR600's did before imploding haha, cheers buddy