Which backpack blower

[KenB2920]

In the market for a new backpack blower. I've done some research but looking for opinions.

Redmax / husqvarna seem to make the same product as does echo / shindawa ....

I was leaning toward Redmax Ebz6500 but since all my equipment is orange I would do the sister Husqvarna 560bts.

I see alot of good reviews on the BR600 stihl but its $100 more. For that much if an increase I mind as well get the EBZ7500 or EBZ8500.

I have a great respect for echo products and own several with no issue. With that said shindawa is having a 20% off sale that ends tomorrow (April 1st, 2014). For saving $90 I would get red over orange.

Attached is a little spreadsheet ... Let me know your opinions.

 

[JimRB]

I have a Echo PB500t that works fine. Two friends have the same machine. I have Stihl chainsaws and weed wackers. Blower could be pink for all I care if it works and I can get parts if needed.

 

[nickc]

I have a br600 works flawlessly,only 2 things I don't like are its loud & its loud.

 

[94BULLITT]

I have a BR600 and I love it. It is loud. I am not one to usually wear hearing protection but I do with it. I think the BR600 is the most fuel efficient blower in its class. I use the BR600 year round for leaf blowing, snow blowing, cleaing of the end of my driveway (its black top) and blowing gravel out of the grass from plowing snow. You can double the warranty on the BR600 if you purchase a 6 pack of the HP ultra Stihl oil.

 

[KenB2920]

I have a BR600 and I love it. It is loud. I am not one to usually wear hearing protection but I do with it. I think the BR600 is the most fuel efficient blower in its class. I use the BR600 year round for leaf blowing, snow blowing, cleaing of the end of my driveway (its black top) and blowing gravel out of the grass from plowing snow. You can double the warranty on the BR600 if you purchase a 6 pack of the HP ultra Stihl oil.

Just curious, what is the warranty and what does it double to. I did double my chainsaw warranty this way as well.

 

[94BULLITT]

Just curious, what is the warranty and what does it double to. I did double my chainsaw warranty this way as well.

I think it is 1 year and doubles to 2 years.

Also my BR600 starts easily, 1 or 2 pulls if it has been sitting a few weeks.

 

[Cat_Driver]

Take a look at the great reviews on the Makita - I was looking at Stih, Echo etc, not any more the Makita looks pretty good.


Amazon.com: Makita BBX7600N 75.6 CC 4-Stroke Backpack Blower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[murphy1244]

Take a look at the great reviews on the Makita - I was looking at Stih, Echo etc, not any more the Makita looks pretty good.


Amazon.com: Makita BBX7600N 75.6 CC 4-Stroke Backpack Blower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Its made in China.

 

[xring100]

Ken
I normally buy stihl stuff but I've had 2 echo blowers and I love them. They cold start so much better than any of my stihls ms361, ms660, FS100RX. The first echo lasted 20 years. I now have a pb-770t it really Blows .

 

[OrangeToys]

You want a stihl br600 (I have 3) or a redmax