Leaf Blower Questions

[4570Man]

I would rather carry a heavy backpack blower and finish in 1/10 of the time than struggling with a severely underpowered light weight blower.

 

[4570Man]

I have a Redmax ebz6500 blower that is super powerful. A friend has a Sthil 600 magnum. The Sthil is rated to move 60 cfm more air but 30 mph slower. I think my Redmax can move more leaves quicker. We have a $10 dollar bet on the matter, but we have yet to settle. I think the biggest difference is the Sthil blower tube is reduced down more at the end. The Sthil cost about $150 more. There is an even greater price difference if you use the local dealer prices.

 

[Wagtail]

A wee bit off topic but, if you're going to go with a hand-held model, pay attention to the vibration quotient. An un-insulated (anti-vibration foam/neoprene) handle can lead to some nasty aches in your hand.

I've wrapped the handle of my blower with foam pipe insulation Plus I wear a pair of neoprene 'wet-suit' gloves to vastly cut down on this debilitating side-effect.

 

[KennyG]

A wee bit off topic but, if you're going to go with a hand-held model, pay attention to the vibration quotient. An un-insulated (anti-vibration foam/neoprene) handle can lead to some nasty aches in your hand.

I've wrapped the handle of my blower with foam pipe insulation Plus I wear a pair of neoprene 'wet-suit' gloves to vastly cut down on this debilitating side-effect.

Another plus for backpack blowers. With the control mounted on the flexible discharge pipe, no vibration at all.

 

[Will_C]

I have a Stihl backpack model for 15 years. Very happy with it. I think I paid $300, the best handheld was $200. Tried them at the dealers, there was a huge difference.

Will

 

[Hill Farmer]

I got the cheapest Stihl gas powered hand held they had last month. Light, works great for blowing out garage, drive, and bush hog. No regrets.
Mom and Dad have the next model up with the easy start. Moms 70 and has shoulder issues, but can use/start it. I don't need the easy start, but it seemed to be a better machine.

 

[kenmac]

I've been seeing this one advertised a lot on tv lately and it seems like it has plenty of power but a replacement battery is $130.

EGO 480 CFM 3-Speed Turbo 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Electric Blower-LB4801 - The Home Depot

Yeah,, The leaves are dry and have been placed on what appears to be a slick floor. I laugh when I watch that commerical

 

[kenmac]

I have a Redmax ebz6500 blower that is super powerful. A friend has a Sthil 600 magnum. The Sthil is rated to move 60 cfm more air but 30 mph slower. I think my Redmax can move more leaves quicker. We have a $10 dollar bet on the matter, but we have yet to settle. I think the biggest difference is the Sthil blower tube is reduced down more at the end. The Sthil cost about $150 more. There is an even greater price difference if you use the local dealer prices.

I have the EBZ8500... great machine.. 908 CFM's in the tube.. It will move some leaves..At 24.5 LBS..It's Probably a bit heavy for his wife to tote around on her back...

I also have this Redmax HB280 VK Commercial 28cc Handheld Leaf Yard Blower w Vacuum Kit | eBay mod with the bag to get leaves out of the rock garden.... My wife uses it as well

 

[mx1alex]

Anybody have experience with the Kombi system that Stihl has? I'm thinking about going that route now. Can get a trimmer, pole saw, and blower all with the same power head.

 

[4570Man]

Anybody have experience with the Kombi system that Stihl has? I'm thinking about going that route now. Can get a trimmer, pole saw, and blower all with the same power head.

I have one. I like the blower better than a handheld blower, but not as much as my backpack blower. It blows pretty hard, more than adequate for your described task. It is rated to blow 530 cfm at 140 mph on a KM90 motor.