Recreating a Legend. Early model 046

[Onan18]

Is that the latest and greatest backpack blower?

Sir Yes Sir, 1,071 CFM at 211 MPH, 80cc engine.

 

[Deets066]

Sir Yes Sir, 1,071 CFM at 211 MPH, 80cc engine.

I’m in the market for one, haven’t compared anything yet.

 

[Onan18]

I’m in the market for one, haven’t compared anything yet.

They have been out a couple of years now, been pretty bulletproof. The early ones had an issue with the accordion tube collapsing and the straps ripping but they recalled them and got it sorted out in the first year.

 

[Onan18]

The competitors are the Stihl BR800 Magnum, the RedMax EBZ-8550, and the Husqvarna 580 BTS Mark II. I have worked on/tried them all and if I were in the market for a new unit I would be all over it. Standard five year warranty and a lifetime warranty on the ignition module.

 

[Deets066]

The competitors are the Stihl BR800 Magnum, the RedMax EBZ-8550, and the Husqvarna 580 BTS Mark II. I have worked on/tried them all and if I were in the market for a new unit I would be all over it. Standard five year warranty and a lifetime warranty on the ignition module.

Thanks for the insight Joe.

 

[huskihl]

I’m in the market for one, haven’t compared anything yet.

I have an Echo 580 and I’m pleased with it, although my experience is very limited. @cus_deluxe runs them everyday and swears by both the big redmax and echo

 

[redlight066]

So what's it like having a BRAND NEW blower, asking for a friend.

I couldn’t be happier. It’s a beast. Amazing throttle response and it’s comfortable for a big backpack blower. Most larger blowers will wear your forearm out supporting the blower tube from the force of the air. There is hardly any “pull” at WOT.

 

[P.M.P.]

I have an Echo 580 and I’m pleased with it, although my experience is very limited. @cus_deluxe runs them everyday and swears by both the big redmax and echo

After talking to Custer I went out bought the 580 BFS mark II . It's awesome

 

[P.M.P.]

I couldn’t be happier. It’s a beast. Amazing throttle response and it’s comfortable for a big backpack blower. Most larger blowers will wear your forearm out supporting the blower tube from the force of the air. There is hardly any “pull” at WOT.

I don't have that problem ran 4 tanks thru it the other day.

 

[redlight066]

Water oak with an off the roll 24” loop of C83. I’m going to run it a little more and let the rings seat before we go any further. These were some of the very first cuts.

 

[sgrizz]

The competitors are the Stihl BR800 Magnum, the RedMax EBZ-8550, and the Husqvarna 580 BTS Mark II. I have worked on/tried them all and if I were in the market for a new unit I would be all over it. Standard five year warranty and a lifetime warranty on the ignition module.

I have a br 600 and it blows leaves very well but the echo has more power ? i am looking to get another back pack blower.

 

[Onan18]

I have a br 600 and it blows leaves very well but the echo has more power ? i am looking to get another back pack blower.

A lot more, the BR600 Magnum is 677 CFM @199 MPH while the Echo PB-8010T is 1,071 CFM @ 211 MPH.