In this category, we have a selection of leaf blowers, petrol and electric, backpack or knapsack blowers, powered vacuums, leaf collectors and more. Our product range is growing all the time.
Take care with Stihl 4 mix engines to avoid a costly mistake! I have used Stihl products all my working life, which is around 40 years. I have to say that over the years, having owned Stihl chainsaws, Stihl strimmers, Stihl hedgecutter’sStihl blower’s and even a power washer. I have also owned and used many Stihl 4 mix engines. I have had very few problems, I guess that’s why I keep purchasing Stihl products!
However, Taryl explains in detail about a problem in some Stihl 4 mix products. It appears that the issue is with some of the backpack blowers. Starting with the BR500, 550, 600, 700 and 800 models.
It appears that Stihl are using a bronze bush rather than a needle bearing on the above models. It does make you wonder why a company like Stihl are doing this. However, I have a BR 600 backpack blower that is almost 7 years old and is used regularly and commercially. Thankfully, I have had no problems so far!
Use The Correct Oil
Unfortunately, there are some cheap oils on the market. It’s important to remember that a 2-stroke engine relies on the fuel mix to lubricate the engine. Also, the four mix engines run quite hot, so it’s important that they have good-quality oil.
I have always used the Stihl HP two-stroke oil, which is available in various sizes. I normally purchase the 1 L metered bottle and then buy a 5 L can to top up the metered bottle.
To Conclude
The good news is that if you use the correct Stihl oil, you shouldn’t have any problem with your Stihl 4 mix engines. When it comes to engines and you have a quality machine, there’s no point in taking shortcuts. As I mentioned above, I certainly haven’t had any problems with my Stihl BR600 backpack blower, in almost seven years. So the moral of the story is don’t take shortcuts and use the correct oil.
Stihl BG86 BlowerStihl BR600 Petrol Backpack Blower
Today we are looking at a couple of Stihl leaf blowers. Stihl BG 86C leaf blower and the larger Stihl BR600 backpack leaf blower. I use both the Stihl leaf blower’s on a regular basis; both blowers are around the six and 1/2 year mark. I have to say that neither of the Stihl leaf blowers have given me any problems.
I must admit that I like the compactness of the Stihl BG 86C leaf blower. It’s lightweight; it’s easy to pick up and use, and it’s easy to store and to put in a truck. However, the Stihl BR600 backpack leaf blower is considerably more powerful, but not quite so compact. And, of course, there is a price difference!
The leaves that I was blowing were very thick and wet; it was actually raining when I took the video! If the leaves had been dry, the performance would have been considerably better with both leaf blowers.
Stihl Leaf Blower Comparison
Let’s take a look at the comparisons between the two-leaf blowers. I am looking at the BR200 blower; this is a knapsack model, but has the same engine as the smaller handheld 86 model. So, it’s a very accurate guide to the difference between the two models.
I will leave the comparison chart below the video, so you can see the difference in performance.
I always recommend customers purchase the best machine that they can afford. Having used Stihl machines all my working life, I know that they will give good value for money overall. The two blower’s in the video are both around 6 ½ years old, and both still running perfectly.
The reason I say this is that there are cheaper models available, but I know if you look after your Stihl blower, it will give you many years of service. Buying cheap doesn’t always work out the cheapest. Often buying a more expensive product that will give your machine a much longer lifespan, which in turn works out cheaper.
The very first leaf blower that I owned was a Stihl BG86; as I mentioned earlier, I do like the compactness of the smaller blower.
However, on the other end of the scale, the Stihl BR600 backpack leaf blower has almost three times the amount of blowing power. It’s also great for those heavier cleaning jobs, for example, mud on driveways and lawns. It has enough power to lift the dirt and mud, much easier than raking or clearing up by hand.
If you’re a contractor and using your leaf blower regularly to clear up, I would go for the Stihl BR 600 blower. It’s a great sting blower for clearing up quickly. You may also want to look at the larger Stihl BR700 and BR800 models.
The smaller Stihl BG86 blower is a great and reliable tool for the keen gardener or landscaper. It will give many years of good service, if it’s looked after well.
Today we’re looking at the Hyundai leaf blower which is battery-powered and currently selling for £189, including VAT. Now, we are also going to take a look at two other Hyundai models, which are, are not battery-powered. A two-stroke petrol engine powers these two models. Now, this is the handheld petrol leaf blower, the Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower, which is a cheaper price at £139.99 including VAT. And we are going to look at the larger backpack model briefly; this is the Hyundai 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower, which is £169.99, including VAT.
So the battery-powered model is actually more expensive! I just want to give you a few pros and cons for this leaf blower. So the good thing is it’s very quiet and the great thing is with any leaf blower, I actually use mine all year round. It’s the tool that I use most in the garden it’s almost used on a daily basis. So if you think you just want one for leaf blowing, it’s also great for doing driveways, patios, and clearing moss off the lawn if you have scarified your lawn. They have many uses, I even use my leaf blower for clearing out gutters. A leaf blower will clean your gutters quickly; on some models, you can purchase an extension tool specially designed for cleaning gutters. I’m not sure if this one has that or not, but that’s another subject.
How Long Can I Use Hyundai Battery-Powered Cordless Blower Between Charges?
So back to the Hyundai battery-powered cordless blower, the low speed is 101 mph of air, the battery will last up to 34 minutes on this setting. But if you’re on the high-speed setting, it will only last for approximately 15 minutes. The full speed is 132 miles per hour, there is a variable switch on this, so you can vary the speed.
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Key features
40 V battery-powered leaf blower.
More than a leaf blower, can be used for many jobs in the garden.
Lightweight at just under 2.5 kg.
132 mph airspeed.
Easy-to-use.
Maximum battery time 34 minutes.
The battery is interchangeable with other 40 V models.
Three-year domestic warranty.
One-year commercial warranty.
Lightweight
Sometimes when you’re getting in corners with a blower, you will want to reduce the blowing power or pressure when going around delicate plants or something similar. Another plus point is that it’s very lightweight. It’s just 2.46 kilograms. So much lighter than a petrol model, which can be a big advantage for some people. However, I have never found petrol handheld blowers tiring to use, as they are not particularly heavy. And of course, with knapsack petrol blowers, they are carried on your back, so you don’t really notice the weight.
Charging Time
So the charge time for, for a battery for the battery is 75 minutes. So if you’re going to be using it for more than half an hour, you probably need to think, is this right for me. There is nothing worse than having to wait for a battery to charge up so you can’t finish the job. This is why it may be worth looking at the petrol models. Now, another good point is that Hyundai offers a three-year warranty for domestic use and a one-year warranty for commercial use. I wouldn’t recommend purchasing these leaf blowers for commercial use, even though they do guarantee their machines for commercial use, which is a good sign.
Let’s Look At The Blowing Power
So this one here, the smaller handheld petrol model, the Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower, which has an air speed of 153 mph against 132 mph for the electric model. It’s also quite a bit cheaper at £139.99. Another cheaper option is to look at the larger backpack model which is known as the Hyundai 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower. This has blowing power up to 170 miles per hour. Once again, these two petrol leaf blowers have a three year warranty for domestic use and one year for commercial use. So as you can see, there are pros and cons with both models.
I Would Go For One Of The Petrol Models
With the Hyundai battery-powered cordless blower you haven’t got too much engine noise although is still get quite a bit of noise from blowing. Personally, if I was buying, I would definitely go for either the Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower, or the Hyundai 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower, but this is just my take. The biggest thing for me is that you can’t, carry on working if the battery runs out, unless you have multiple batteries!
To Conclude
I like the idea of just being able to use a petrol leaf blower anywhere without worrying about the batteries running out of power. Provided you have petrol, you can use it all day and you don’t have to worry about batteries charging up. And I like the fact that the petrol models give better value for money. So if you’ve got any comments, please feel free to comment on this video. I’m here to try and help, I like to try and advise people to get the best machine for the job. I always advise people to buy the best machine they can afford. I know we’ve all got a budget, but if you purchase a quality machine, it can give you many years of service in the long term. In my experience, it works out much cheaper in the long run and you’re using a quality tool.
Today we are looking at Dan’s Stihl BG86C leaf blower review. I believe that the Stihl BG86C leaf blower is one of the best leaf blowers on the market. It offers excellent value for money and is great for professional and domestic use.
The Stihl BG86C leaf blower is available for around £300 mark, including VAT. I have owned and used the Stihl leaf blower on many occasions. They are a very popular choice for landscapers and tree surgeons.
So Let’s Hear Dan’s Review
Let’s get straight into the Stihl BG86C leaf blower review. We will take a look at the specifications and some technical information and then go into a demonstration and a final review.
Technical Data
Looking at the technical data (I will put the specification below this post), the co2 output is 848, and the performance in kilowatts is 0.8. The sound power in decibels is 104, the sound pressure is 90 and the vibration value is 2.5. The air velocity is 69 and the tank capacity is 0.4 litres. The equipment comes with a flat nozzle and a round nozzle.
Moving on to the features now and what it actually has to offer. The Stihl BG86C leaf blower has the standard features of a reduced emission engine technology. This means it’s a two-stroke engine with reduced fuel loss during a single charge cycle. This results in more power and lower weight by up to 20%; lower fuel consumption than a regular two-stroke engine which is a bonus. It’s got a manual fuel pump, the purger or the purging bulb. It has a standard Stihl recoil start or the e start. This is basically less effort to start the engine. Stihl is saying that it takes one-third of the normal force and it takes two fingers and a gentle pull action to start the leaf blower.
The Stihl leaf blower has the HD2 filter, which offers 70% more protection than the previous filters. The air filter is made of polyethene and which repels oil and water therefore, it is very easy to clean. It’s got a 100 soft grip, as you can see from the video, for a secure and comfortable grip. With the antique vibration system in place, it has a throttle lock withbuilt-in stop switch, so you don’t have to hold the trigger down, which becomes a hindrance after a long period.
Now For The Demonstration!
Trust me! Now the first surface was a play surface, kind of like a rubbery material. The type that you often find in playgrounds. The Stihl BG86C leaf blower managed to shift most of the leaves with ease with no hassle whatsoever.
Moving on to the next surface, this was all very worn astroturf. It did struggle a little bit with the wet leaves, as you can see. Especially with bird feathers, but I found with a little bit more concentration in that area, it managed to do the job as expected.
Now moving on to the grass area, as you can imagine, it was almost like blow-drying hair! It was a bit of a nightmare, but after a while and a bit of patience, I managed to move all the leaves to the side. The grass was also slightly long and wet, which made it more difficult to blow the leaves.
Now, we are moving onto tarmac and concrete again, another easy surface to work on. I manage to move all the dried and wet leaves very easily; however, again, with some of the sticky patches, a little bit more blowing and patience were required. With a bit of concentration, we managed to shift all the leaves.
Now moving onto the final surface was the tarmac again. This was an area where people were walking on the leaves quite often as it was a very busy road. As you can see, some of the leaves were very trodden into the surface, however, a little going over backwards and forwards and we managed to get all the leaves shifted.
The Importance Of A Good Air Filter
Before we finish up, guys, I just want to check the air filter and what condition it’s in. It’s been going for a good 11 months from start to finish; I have not taken the cover off once! I use this probably three times a week, sometimes four, so we give it some grief; as you can see, it is in very good condition that’s not what I expected! To be perfectly honest with you, the new filters are much better than the old ones. The old filters were letting in a lot more dust than necessary. You can see that the filter still looks spotlessly clean, along with the carburettor.
This is why I upgraded to the new filters if anybody’s into that sort of thing! It always pays to have a good air filter on a engine for longevity.
To Conclude
So there we go, guys; now, in my eyes, this sort of kit is brilliant. You pay a little bit more for it but you get what you pay for. The Stihl BG86C leaf blower has had a terrific amount of use over the past 11 months.
There is only one niggle that really gets to me. I am ambidextrous, so I tend to use my left on my right when I’m using my left hand. The fan itself is, obviously, on this side of the motor. And by all means, I know they’ve got it put it somewhere. But when you’re blowing the leaves, if you’re wearing a high-vis vest, what’s going to happen? It’s going straight on the engine fan cover, but for the
sake of switching over to your right hand, I mean, you’re not writing an essay with it; you blowing leaves for God’s sake!
As I say, that is my only niggle in there, but they’ve got to put the fan somewhere! So that’s it, guys, I hope you enjoyed the video; make sure you give me a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button and I’ll see you on the next video.
Hyundai 26 Cc Two-Stroke Three In One Petrol Leaf Blower
Today we are looking at the Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower. Which also combines as a garden vacuum and shredder. The price of the Hyundai 26 cc petrol leaf blower is just £139.99, including VAT. This is exceptionally cheap, making me slightly question the petrol leaf blower! I always recommend that customers purchase the best machine they can afford. However, Hyundai does offer a three-year warranty for domestic use and a one-year warranty for commercial use.
Recently we looked at the Hyundai 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower, which is a considerable larger leaf blower. It is also a backpack leaf blower rather than a handheld leaf blower. It does not offer the vacuum or shredding feature that the smaller handheld model offers.
The Hyundai 26 Cc Two-Stroke Three In One Petrol Leaf Blower
The leaf blower is the machine that I use more in the garden than any other piece of machinery. Despite being called leaf blower’s, leaf blowers have many more uses than just blowing leaves in the autumn!
Leaf blowers are great for clearing up after carrying out jobs in the garden. They’re excellent for blowing patios, driveways, courtyards etc. I will often use a leaf blower to blow down machinery after use. They’re great for blowing down mowers and removing all the loose grass.
Something I like about the handheld leaf blowers is the fact that they are very compact and easy to use. Also, from a storage point of view, they don’t take up much space in a vehicle or shed. Whereas backpack-type blowers are more cumbersome, especially when carrying them in a car or truck. To be fair, backpack and handheld blowers both have advantages over each other.
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Two-Stroke Petrol Engine
The Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower is powered by a 26 cc engine, which produces 0.65 kW of power. It has the traditional recoil start method and a variable speed throttle on the handle grip. The throttle can be locked if necessary. The Euro five engine helps to burn the fuel efficiently and enhance fuel consumption.
The fuel type is a petrol/oil mix; it’s important to mix the fuel and oil correctly. The fuel mix is 40:1. A 2-stroke engine does not have a sump full of oil, it relies on the petrol oil mix to lubricate the engine.
The engine produces an air speed of 70 m/s, which equals up to 157 mph at variable speed. The maximum rated rpm is 7500.
Hyundai 26 Cc Two-Stroke Three In One Petrol Leaf Blower Diagram
Vacuum And Shred
Although many of the handheld blowers also act as a garden vacuum cleaner and shredder, I personally think they are much better used as a blower. I have found the vacuuming and shredding to be exceptionally slow. In my experience, I find it better to blow the debris into a corner and pick up the material by hand or shovel it into a barrow.
The Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower has a vacuum and shredding feature. It also comes with a 40 L collection bag. The manufacturers claim that the material can be reduced to 1/10 of its original size through shredding. Once again, I find it far quicker to blow the material and to barrow it away.
To conclude
The Hyundai 26 cc two-stroke three in one petrol leaf blower certainly offers value for money. However, looking at the reviews, they do not appear to be brilliant. You can see some Amazon reviews here. It appears that the collection bag isn’t magically strong. I have to admit that for £139.99, you can’t expect a leaf blower to be perfect!
The good thing is that Hyundai offers a three year warranty for domestic use. And one year warranty for commercial use.
I appreciate we all have a budget to work to, but in this case, a Stihl blower would be more than doubled in price. Long-term, I know that it would be a much better investment and give the operator many years of trouble-free running, especially if you are using the machine domestically.
My current Stihl blower is used commercially and is still working perfectly after six years of daily use!
Specification
Model
HYBV2600X
Start Method
Recoil
Variable Speed Control
Yes
Max Air Speed (m/s)
70
Max Air Flow (m³/h)
348
Volume (CFM)
205
Collection Bag Capacity (L)
40
Handle Type
Soft Grip
Safety Features
Trigger Control
Ignition Type
CDI
Engine Model
1E34F
Engine Type
2-Stroke
Engine Size (cc)
26
Rated Power (kW/kVA)
0.65
Rated Speed (RPM)
7500
Fuel
Petrol/Oil Mix
Fuel Capacity (L)
0.5
Engine Oil
2-Stroke
Fuel / Oil Ratio
40:1
Gross Weight (kg)
8
Net Weight (kg)
6.7
Fully Assembled Dimensions (H x W x L) (mm)
360 x 300 x 1080
Package Dimensions (H x W x L) (mm)
370 x 305 x 510
Fuel Type / Power Source
Petrol
Product Type
Leaf Blower
Warranty (years)
3
Commercial Warranty (years)
1
Model EAN
5056275799267
In The Box
HYBV2600X, Collection Bag, Over Shoulder Support Harness, Suction Nozzle, Debris Tube, Tool Kit, User Manual
Hyundai 52 Cc Two-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower
Today we are looking at the Hyundai 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower. The Hyundai blower certainly offers value for money at just £169.99, including VAT. Hyundai offers a three-year warranty for domestic use and a one-year warranty for commercial use. They also offer a four-month payment plan to spread the payments.
Recently we looked at the larger Hyundai 76 cc four stroke petrol leaf blower. Which also offers excellent value for money at just £269, including VAT. Today we are looking at the next leaf blower down, slightly smaller but still with plenty of blowing power.
The 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower creates air speeds of up to 170 mph. It’s a machine that can be used all year round in the garden.
The Hyundai HYB5200 backpack leaf blower is a robust, high-performance machine. It’s ideal for medium to large gardens, sports clubs, amenity areas, driveways, patios and much more. Over the years, I have used various blowers; at the moment, I am currently using a Stihl BR600 backpack blower which I would recommend for commercial use or the keen gardener. For me, the leaf blower is the most used piece of equipment that I use in the garden. It literally saves me hours of time, especially when it comes to clearing up after jobs. Something that could take an hour with a broom can literally take five minutes with a decent leaf blower. They really are time-saving pieces of equipment.
Another useful task for a leaf blower is blowing down machinery after use. Lawnmowers can quickly become covered in grass; a quick once over with the leaf blower cleans a mower down quickly!
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Two-Stroke Engine
The Hyundai backpack petrol leaf blower is powered by a two-stroke 52 cc engine that develops almost 2 hp (1.45 kW). The engine starting method is the traditional recoil. The rated speed or rpm is 7500 revolutions. The engine has a throttle lever which is conveniently situated on the lance. The throttle lever allows the engine to be used at various speeds. This is useful when the operator may be blowing into a corner or somewhere where care needs to be taken.
Being a two-stroke engine, the engine requires a petrol and oil mix, there is no oil in the sump. The engine relies totally on the petrol oil mix to lubricate the engine. The Hyundai backpack leaf blower will run for almost 1 hour on 1 L of fuel which is fairly economical.
52 Cc Two-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower Features
Backpack Leaf Blower
The great thing with backpack leaf blowers is that they are very lightweight due to being able to carry the machine on your back. The Hyundai 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower weighs just 9.85 kg.
The Hyundai petrol blower is fitted with anti-vibration technology. The comfortable harness also helps to keep the vibration level down. Some of the cheaper leaf blowers do not have adequate anti-vibration technology fitted, which is not good. I would not recommend purchasing a leaf blower without antivibration technology.
To Conclude
I can definitely say that the 52 cc two-stroke backpack petrol leaf blower offers great value for money for the domestic user. It comes with a three-year peace of mind guarantee, so Hyundai obviously has faith in its leaf blower. I would not particularly recommend this machine for commercial use; however, Hyundai still offers a one-year warranty for commercial use.
I always tell people to buy the best machine that they can afford, as I believe it’s cheaper in the long run. However, I do appreciate that we all have a budget to work to. If you would like to see more leaf blowers, you can find various other types of leaf blowers here.
Specification
Model
HYB5200
Start Method
Recoil
Variable Speed Control
Yes
Air Speed (RPM)
7000
Max Air Speed (m/s)
78
Max Air Flow (m³/h)
890
Volume (CFM)
524
Backpack?
Yes
Safety Features
Trigger Control
Clutch Type
Centrifugal Clutch
Ignition Type
CDI
Engine Model
1E44F-5
Engine Type
2-Stroke
Engine Size (cc)
52
Rated Power (kW/kVA)
1.45
Rated Speed (RPM)
7500
Fuel
Petrol/Oil Mix
Fuel Capacity (L)
1.5
Engine Oil
2-Stroke
Fuel / Oil Ratio
40:1
Gross Weight (kg)
10.8
Net Weight (kg)
9.85
Fully Assembled Dimensions (H x W x L) (mm)
500 x 430 x 1230
Package Dimensions (H x W x L) (mm)
520x 350x 460
Fuel Type
Petrol
Product Type
Leaf Blower
Warranty (years)
3
Commercial Warranty (years)
1
Model EAN
5056275754877
In The Box
HYB5200 Leaf Blower, Double Shoulder Support Harness, Suction Nozzle, Debris Tube With Trigger Control, Tool Kit, User Manual
Hyundai 76cc 4-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower | HY4B76
Today we are looking at the Hyundai 76cc 4-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower. It’s a powerful backpack blower designed for the keen gardener. It comes with a three-year warranty for domestic use and one year warranty for commercial use.
The Hyundai 76cc 4-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower certainly, offers excellent value for money. Priced at just £269 including VAT, it is one of the cheapest knapsack blowers in its class. Allegedly the airspeed can be up to 192 mph!
It’s amazing how quickly the autumn season comes around, a leaf blower is a great asset for the gardener and professional landscaper. A tool that can be used all year round.
Hyundai offers free next working day delivery and a four months zero interest payment plan.
The Hyundai 76cc 4-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower
If you’re looking for a blower with plenty of power, the Hyundai 76cc 4-Stroke Backpack Petrol Blower is worth looking at. With up to 192 mph of blowing power, it should have the power to move leaves and debris quickly.
We often think of blowers just for autumn use, but I find that I use my blower all year round. It’s my most used garden tool, which literally saves me hours of handwork every year!
I wouldn’t particularly recommend the backpack leaf blower for commercial use, but for keen gardeners, it’s a good option. However, the leaf blower still has one year’s warranty, even for commercial use, so the manufacturers obviously trust their product.
Most leaf blowers are powered by a 2-stroke engine. However, in this case, the blower is powered by a four-stroke engine.
The Hyundai Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower is powered by a 76cc air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke petrol engine. Which develops 2.2 kW, which equates to almost 3 hp. Starting the engine is by traditional recoil start. The engine has Euro five certification, which helps to lower fuel consumption and minimise emissions. The engine takes straight, unleaded petrol, there is no two-stroke mixing required.
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Backpack Blower
One of the many things that I like about a petrol backpack blower is the fact that the machine is very easy to carry for long periods. Another feature is that the petrol blower can be used anywhere without trailing cables or batteries running out!
The backpack blower weighs 12.3 kg which is slightly on the heavy side in my experience. I use a Stihl BR600 backpack blower which weighs 10.3 kg. However, their larger BR800 backpack blower ways 11.7 kg. So, the Hyundai Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower is heavier than the commercial Stihl blowers.
The Hyundai Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower is comfortable to use with anti-vibration technology. The leaf blower has dampers on the engine mountings and through the backpack harness. Some of the cheaper models do not have antivibration technology, fortunately, this model does! I wouldn’t recommend using a machine without antivibration technology.
The petrol backpack blower has easy-to-reach fingertip controls, making it effortless to use.
All Year-Round Use
As I mentioned earlier in this post, my leaf bar is the most used tool in the garden. There are many uses for a leaf blower, the primary use being to blow leaves.
However, leaf blowers are a great tool for clearing up after carrying out certain tasks in the garden. For example, they can clear snow, gutters, patios, general garden debris and much more! I will often use my blower to clean machinery down after use, it’s great for removing fresh grass from a lawnmower.
To Conclude
The Hyundai 76cc 4-Stroke Backpack Petrol Leaf Blower offers excellent value for money for the power of the blower. It comes with a peace of mind three-year warranty for domestic use and one year warranty for commercial use. Personally, I would not buy it for commercial use, despite the warranty. The other slight downside is that it slightly heavier than what I would expect. However, being a backpack blower makes it easy to use.
Specification
Model
HY4B76
Start Method
Recoil
Variable Speed Control
Yes
Max Air Speed (m/s)
87
Max Air Flow (m³/h)
950
Volume (CFM)
559
Backpack?
Yes
Safety Features
Trigger Control
Ignition Type
CDI
Engine Model
151F
Engine Type
4-Stroke
Engine Size (cc)
76
Rated Power (kW/kVA)
2.2
Rated Speed (RPM)
6800
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity (L)
1.5
Engine Oil
4-Stroke
Engine Oil Capacity (ml)
210
Gross Weight (kg)
13.7
Net Weight (kg)
12.8
Fully Assembled Dimensions (H x W x L) (mm)
510 x 450 x 1370
Package Dimensions (H x W x L) (mm)
535 x 415x 450
Fuel Type / Power Source
Petrol
Product Type
Leaf Blower
Warranty (years)
3
Commercial Warranty (years)
1
Model EAN
5056275754860
In The Box
Hyundai HY4B76 Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower, Double Shoulder Support Backpack Harness, Blower Nozzle, Tube With Trigger Control, Tool Kit, User Manual
Today we are looking at the commercial Stihl BR800 backpack blower, this is the manufacturers largest backpack blower. It was introduced to the market about two years ago.
At the time of writing the Stihl BR800 backpack blower is available for £740 including VAT. It also comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty for peace of mind.
The Stihl BR800 backpack blower is a great choice for tree surgeons, local authorities, landscapers and gardeners who require a powerful leaf blower.
However, as an owner of the BR600 blower for five years, I would definitely go for the Stihl BR800, if I was purchasing today. I would say that the cost is minimal compared with the extra power and benefits that the BR800 offers.
Stihl 4-Mix engine designed for long life and efficiency.
Powerful 80cc engine developing 4.4 hp.
User-friendly starting system with semiautomatic choke.
Excellent anti-vibration system for operator comfort.
Multifunctional adjustable control handle.
Adjustable nozzle.
2 L fuel tank for a minimum of 79 minutes run-time.
Powerful blow force.
Two-year warranty.
The Stihl BR800 Backpack Blower
If you’re looking for a powerful backpack blower, then the Stihl BR800 backpack blower is definitely a good choice. With a blowing force of 41N (the BR600 which we looked at yesterday is 32N), it has plenty of power for the wettest of leaves and toughest of jobs.
With an excellent power to weight ratio, the Stihl BR800 blower can be used for long periods, with minimal fatigue to the operator. From experience, I know how much work a powerful backpack blower can achieve with minimum effort.
As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, the petrol blower is the tool that I use the most in the garden. It’s also a tool that I use almost every day in the garden. It literally saves me huge amounts of time when it comes to clearing up. Some jobs would literally take me several hours with a broom or a rake. With a powerful leaf blower, jobs that can take hours can be carried out in a matter of minutes.
Engine
With a 79.9cc Stihl 4-mix two-stroke engine that develops 4.4hp, there is plenty of power for the toughest of blowing tasks. The large 2 L tank enables the blower to have a minimum runtime of 79 minutes between fill-ups. The maximum airspeed is 97 m/s.
Another useful feature on the Stihl BR800 is the ability to start the blower from the operators back when the machine is warm. I appreciate that it doesn’t take much to take a blower off your back, but I know from experience that it’s a great feature. However, I believe that it’s a feature that would be appreciated by many operators.
Antivibration System
One of the many benefits of purchasing a commercial leaf blower is the fact that they are fitted with a proper antivibration system. Many of the cheaper ends of the market budget leaf blowers do not have a proper antivibration system. The Stihl BR800 petrol backpack blower is fitted with an excellent anti-vibration system for minimum operator fatigue. The harness is also well-padded and fully adjustable for added vibration protection.
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More Features
Another useful feature of the Stihl BR800 backpack blower is the adjustable blowing tube. The tube can be adjusted without the need for any tools. The adjustment simply works by turning a plastic grip on the tube for maximum operator comfort.
The adjustable handle feature can be quickly adjusted without the need for any tools. The multifunctional handle means that the operator’s hand never leaves the handle.
To Conclude
I have seen the Stihl BR800 backpack blower in action and it certainly has plenty of blowing power. When I purchased my Stihl BR600 blower five years ago it was the largest Stihl blower on the market. However, since then, the BR700 and the BR800 have arrived with even more blowing power.
Despite the extra cost, I would definitely go for the Stihl BR800. It’s always good to have something overpowered rather than underpowered. Backpack blowers are bulky tools to carry around, so if you have to carry a backpack blower around you may as well go for the largest!
The BR800 comes with two years warranty for peace of mind.
Today we are looking at the commercial Stihl BR600 backpack blower, a popular choice for many professionals.
The Stihl BR600 backpack blower is currently available for £621 including VAT.
Recently we looked at the Efco SA2062 backpack blower, another professional leaf blower. This is similar to the Stihl BR600 backpack blower however, slightly more expensive at £679 including VAT.
For the past five years, I have currently owned and operated the BR600 blower, which is almost used daily. It literally saves me hours of time every week. I have had five years of trouble-free running, I will probably eventually upgrade to the larger Stihl BR800 backpack blower.
Stihl created their first chainsaw in 1926 which was an electric model. Since then, the company has grown to produce many more products for the forestry, construction and landscaping industry, including blowers.
I’ve been in the landscaping, forestry, and agricultural industry for over 40 years. In my experience, I see more professionals using Stihl products than any other manufacturer on the market. Especially when it comes to, blowers, chainsaws and brush cutters.
The Stihl BR600 backpack blower is a great tool for the professional and keen gardener. Wet leaves, dirt and general debris are quickly moved with the powerful BR600 blower.
Engine
With a powerful 64.8cc revolutionary 4 mix two-stroke engine develops 3.8 hp. The four mix-two stroke engine combines the best features of two and four-stroke technology.
Starting is very easy with the incorporation of an automatic decompression valve. I generally find that my Stihl BR600 backpack blower will start on the first pull. The engine is started from a traditional recoil start cord. The only downside is that the blower cannot be started when it is on the operators back. The Stihl BR800 backpack blower does offer warm starting from the operators back, a very useful feature indeed.
The fuel tank capacity is 1.4 L, the manufacturers claim that the fuel will ask for 69 minutes. I haven’t timed the fuel exactly, but it doesn’t seem far out. To be fair, I don’t often use the machine for one hour plus periods. It is more often generally used for five or 10 minutes just to clear up after a job.
Stihl two-stroke engines use a petrol and oil mix, the fuel mix is 50 to 1.
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Antivibration System
The Stihl BR600 backpack blower has an excellent anti-vibration system. Not only are there damping mounts on the engine, the backpack harness and padded hip belt all help to make the user experience vibration-free.
One of the many benefits of purchasing a professional machine is the fact that the damping or antivibration system is far better than the budget models.
More Features
For transport purposes, the blowing chute can be partially removed to make more space in your vehicle. Unfortunately, backpack blowers can be quite bulky to carry around.
The control handle contains start and stop controls, a locking throttle and a movable handle for operator comfort.
To Conclude
Having owned several Stihl leaf blowers over the years and being a present owner of the Stihl BR600 backpack blower. I can firmly recommend this machine after five years of trouble-free experience. It has plenty of blowing power to remove the toughest of debris.
I own a stump grinding business, so my blower is used for clearing up after jobs. It will literally lift compacted mud and debris. It saves me huge amounts of time when it comes to clearing up! It’s amazing how quickly a blower will transform a worksite!
The only downside with backpack blowers is the fact they are quite bulky to carry around. When I purchased my BR600 it was the largest backpack available. Literally, after I purchased the BR700 arrived followed by the BR800. If I was looking for a new model I would definitely bear the extra cost for the Stihl BR800 backpack blower and have the extra power.
Specification
Engine Type
Petrol 4-stroke
Engine Capacity
64.8cc
Engine Power
3.8hp / 2.8kW
Engine Starting System
Recoil
Engine Fuel Tank Capacity
1.4 Litres
Air Flow Speed
199mph / 320km/h (237mph / 381km/h with Round Nozzle)
Air Flow Volume
20.1m3/min (1210m3/h) with Tube / 28.6m3/min (1720m3/h) without Tube
Today we are going upmarket to the Efco SA2062 backpack blower, this is a commercial leaf blower for large-scale cleaning jobs.
The price of the Efco SA2062 backpack blower at the time of writing is £679 including VAT. I appreciate that the prices are considerably more than the previous machines that we have been looking at. However, my theory is that if you buy a quality machine it actually works out cheaper in the long run. And you have the pleasure of using a well-engineered leaf blower.
Yesterday we looked at the Stiga SBP 375 backpack blower, a powerful semi-commercial machine that is available for £399 including VAT.
The Efco SA2062 backpack blower comes with a comfortable backpack harness that helps to make continuous blowing easy.
Efco obviously trusts their machine due to the three-year manufacturer’s warranty which to me, gives great peace of mind.
Comfortable backpack for operator comfort and minimise fatigue.
Movable lance handle for operator comfort.
Powerful two-stroke 4.5. Hp engine.
Quiet running.
Three-year peace of mind warranty.
Efco SA2062 Backpack Blower
As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, my leaf blower is the tool that I use the most in the garden. I know we often refer to garden blowers as leaf blowers, however, they can be used for many more tasks other than leaf blowing.
Other than leaf blowing, I use my blower for tidying up after a days work in the garden. This can include, blowing hedge clippings, literally clearing dirt, mud and debris off the lawn. I have even scarified a lawn and then used the leaf blower to blow the debris into heaps. Another great use for a garden blower is to be able to blow down machinery after use. It’s a good way of keeping machinery clean without having to use a power washer.
The Efco SA2062 backpack blower is a commercial backpack leaf blower that is designed to make light work of heavy jobs.
The powerful 61.3 cc two-stroke engine that develops 4.5 hp has the power to move the heaviest of debris. From heavier items like bottles and fallen fruit.
The manufacturers have made the Efco SA2062 backpack blower fairly quiet, so it can be used in urban areas and rural places. The engine is provided with an oversized air filter for efficient and clean running.
It’s important to keep the air filter clean for engine efficiency and fuel economy. Failure to keep the air filter clean will result in poor performance and shorter engine life. To be fair, knapsack blowers don’t particularly pick up lots of debris in the air filter. Due to the machine being on the operators back and generally out the way of the dust and debris. But the air filter still needs to be kept clean and checked regularly for efficient running!
With an airspeed of 324 km/h the Efco SA2062 backpack blower has the ability to tackle most blowing tasks in the garden and in public places.
Antivibration System
It’s important to have a good antivibration system if you go to use a leaf for prolonged use. The Efco SA2062 backpack blower has a good antivibration system that protects the operator. One of the good things about paying more money for a machine is the fact that the manufacturers fit a decent antivibration system.
To Conclude
I always recommend customers to purchase the best machine that they can afford. I appreciate that we all have to work to a budget and we can’t always necessarily have what we want. However, I believe if we purchase a decent machine, long-term, it will pay off big time. Not only do we have a well-engineered machine but we have something that will be long lasting and also a pleasure to use.
Would I buy the Efco SA2062 backpack blower, the answer to this is, yes! However, in all fairness, I have used Stihl blowers for many years, so I would probably stick with the brand I know. Having said this, I have also used many Efco machines over the years and have been very satisfied with their performance. A great plus point is the manufacturer’s three-year warranty, I’m very much for a good warranty as it gives peace of mind to the user. Some users favour them over the Stihl brand!
