Non Backpack Leaf Blowers

BloomingtonMike · Jun 18, 2007

Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there. This morning I awoke to a card with a coupon good for any leaf blower of my choice. I need to decide on one. I do not use one enough to warrant a backpack model. I have a 3car garage and a detached shop that I sometimes use it on and I also use it on the landscaping walls after I weed eat and to occassionally blow off the MMM decks on the tractors. I have decided I want a standard gas leaf blower. Now which one should I choose. I have a Stihl chainsaw and Brushcutter so I am pretty sold there. They make a pretty nice model leaf blower for about $200. Should I consider any other brands or should I just go get the Stihl? I am replacing a Craftsman $80 model that lasted about 6 years. Thanks for your help.

DVR · Jun 18, 2007

redmax. hands down. all the comercial guys around here use them now.
i have the commercial handheld model but use it solely around my home. it has more power than my prior (different brand) backback model.
they sell it in a homeowner version for a little cheaper. i figured anything that had a 2 year commercial warranty would hold up great for me. so far, so good.

i think i have this one:

RedMax Product Catalog - HBZ2601 Strato-Charged Handheld Blower

sundancer330 · Jun 20, 2007

I was in the same spot last fall. The old craftsman died so I went to the deere dealer. I really wanted a redmax but the salesman talked me out of it. He said the engines get very hot and burn up after three years, depending on use. He said save your money and buy the low end stihl I think it was about 135.00 on sale. It was a wise investment, starts first pull and lots of power. Also has a two year warranty. Good luck..........