Best backpack blower out there...

[Michael Smiley]

Hello lawn care pros,

Just wondering which backpack blowers you guys would recommend to someone who is in the market for one under $500. I am currently looking at the Echo pb770t, and Husqvarna 570bts. I'm looking for a unit that will get the job done a lot faster than my handheld blowers, but not gulp down a ridiculous amount of gas like a Stihl Br800. The dealers in my area carry echo, Shindaiwa, Husqvarna, Stihl, and Redmax.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

-Michael

 

[Nutball]

Wait for black friday deals on a redmax 8500 or Stihl 700 or similar to drop to $500 or less. Of course the leaves won't wait that long.

 

[dmb2613]

BR 600 a lot of blower for $499 EZ on fuel too check it out don't take my word for it

 

[Michael Smiley]

Wait for black friday deals on a redmax 8500 or Stihl 700 or similar to drop to $500 or less. Of course the leaves won't wait that long.

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How long will the 8500 last on a tank of fuel at 3/4 to full throttle?

 

[Nutball]

I don't know. A br700 lasts a good bit, i'd guess a br600 lasts longer. I've always been satisfied by the run time of both, but they are 4 stroke while a 8500 is 2 stroke.

A 700 is a huge step up from a 600, and an 800 an other huge step up.

 

[Stump Shot]

The new Echo PB8010 is a Boss, no guff.

 

[DND 9000]

I don't know. A br700 lasts a good bit, i'd guess a br600 lasts longer.

The would run both the same time or nearly the same time. Operating speed, engine displacement and tank volume are the same. Maybe the BR 700 little bit shorter because of some more air volume, but not much.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

The new Echo PB8010 is a Boss, no guff.

I haven't regretted mine one bit.

 

[Stump Shot]

I haven't regretted mine one bit.

I deeply regret trying one out, now running my BR600 makes me sad. Lol
Going to have to get one for myself one of these days.

 

[Stump Shot]

@Onan18 turned me onto the new Echo and I believe he was correct in his assessment of it.

 

[USMC615]

@Onan18 turned me onto the new Echo and I believe he was correct in his assessment of it.

Joe and I had a conversation about it as well...said it’s a solid machine.

 

[Onan18]

Sub $500.00 the Husqvarna 570/RedMax EBZ 7500 is the way to go, great value for the money. That being said the Echo PB-8010 is WELL worth the extra $100.00 and is lighter than the Husqvarna/RedMax.

 

[Michael Smiley]

The new Echo PB8010 is a Boss, no guff.

How long does the 8010 last on a tank of fuel?

 

[Onan18]

How long does the 8010 last on a tank of fuel?

A long time, it is Strato-Charged so even at 80cc is pretty fuel miserly.

 

[Michael Smiley]

A long time, it is Strato-Charged so even at 80cc is pretty fuel miserly.

Cool, I didn't know it was Strato-Charged! But how long is pretty long lol. I have never had a backpack blower, so I don't know how long "pretty long" is for one of them. I am accustomed to about 45 minutes to an hour of runtime on my handheld machines.

 

[Stump Shot]

How long does the 8010 last on a tank of fuel?

I don't know about the run time. All I can say is, it was easy to set up, comfortable to have on and blew like nothing I've ever seen before. So you won't be working as long as were before either.

 

[Onan18]

Cool, I didn't know it was Strato-Charged! But how long is pretty long lol. I have never had a backpack blower, so I don't know how long "pretty long" is for one of them. I am accustomed to about 45 minutes to an hour of runtime on my handheld machines.

I don't know the exact run time but 45 minutes to an hour is my best guess. Admittedly it holds a lot more fuel than a hand held but you will be able to get a lot more done.

 

[dmb2613]

I suggest you google the different blowers and compare their specs
You will get the skinny then lol

 

[Catman]

I have the New Echo, Outstanding Machine!!

 

[Lightning Performance]

After owning several Stihl blowers, and others as well, the Husqvarna 570BTS took their hard start problems and blew them away.
It sounds better, starts easier, three pulls in the dead of winter for cleaning of snow covered walks, plus it blows rocks and large sticks. It has not needed anything in the four years I have had it. Bought it lightly used from the looks of it.
570BTS is the best 25lb blower over 700cfm @4hp for tree work in my book.
Redmax 7500 or bigger. And if you do a lot of leaves , 8500. Ran 7100 or 7300 and 8500 on the same place, same day doing clean up. Both were flawless. Most guys I know or knew, dumped their Stihl blowers for Redmax or Husky in recent years.
The new Echos 8010 monster I have not ran.

Stihls were always problems to start, no thanks. Had three....never again!

65-75cc is where it's at imo.