[OutdoorEnvy]

So right now I'm using a corded Toro blower and that's driving me crazy. It works fine it's just dragging and moving the cord around that's annoying. So I've been researching gas blowers that are around the $150 or so range. I think I'm settling in on the Hitachi RB24EAP. Seems like it has everything I want and reviews are high about everywhere you look. That did get me curious though as to what you folks are using. I'd like to hear your thoughts and share some pics too if you want.

 

[pennstater2005]

I bought a Stihl for $150 from a local dealer. Handheld BG55. I think it's the BG50 now. I got the gutter blowing attachment which has been awesome. No more ladders for that anyway.

 

[Ware]

I use a Stihl backpack blower.

 

[William]

Stihl back pack Blower

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

Two backpack blowers already... what you guys take your lawns serious or something? Haha!

 

[William]

Two backpack blowers already... what you guys take your lawns serious or something? Haha!

When I lived in FL I had a much larger lot that I have now, so it was a necessity. Now . . definitely a luxury.

 

[Togo]

Echo backpack blower

 

[ericgautier]

RedMax HBZ2610 Handheld blower

 

[stotea]

So right now I'm using a corded Toro blower and that's driving me crazy. It works fine it's just dragging and moving the cord around that's annoying. So I've been researching gas blowers that are around the $150 or so range. I think I'm settling in on the Hitachi RB24EAP. Seems like it has everything I want and reviews are high about everywhere you look. That did get me curious though as to what you folks are using. I'd like to hear your thoughts and share some pics too if you want.

I have that Hitachi. It works great and is very powerful. If you have a large yard or will be using it for extended periods of time, you may want to consider a backpack blower instead. My arm gets a bit fatigued at times, but it's nothing I haven't been able to tolerate so far.

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

So right now I'm using a corded Toro blower and that's driving me crazy. It works fine it's just dragging and moving the cord around that's annoying. So I've been researching gas blowers that are around the $150 or so range. I think I'm settling in on the Hitachi RB24EAP. Seems like it has everything I want and reviews are high about everywhere you look. That did get me curious though as to what you folks are using. I'd like to hear your thoughts and share some pics too if you want.

I have that Hitachi. It works great and is very powerful. If you have a large yard or will be using it for extended periods of time, you may want to consider a backpack blower instead. My arm gets a bit fatigued at times, but it's nothing I haven't been able to tolerate so far.

Thanks stotea! my lot is a 1/4 acre so it won't be long use. Mainly used in the front yard and occasionally in the backyard for leaf removal around the fence lines. I'm not considering backpack units. They seem overkill for my needs. I'm looking for best bang for the buck with performance and reliability.

 

[GrassDaddy]

I use the Stihl handheld blower, plenty of power

 

[ken-n-nancy]

We have an Echo PB-770T backpack blower. It would be overkill for our lawn given that we mulch in all our leaves. Our lawn usage of the blower is primarily to blow clippings off the driveway and road and back onto the lawn after mowing. However, it also finds other uses, like blowing fallen stuff out of the crushed rock beds, blowing off the deck, and sometimes fluffing up the grass after it gets all matted down from activity on the lawn.

However, we also use it for spring / fall cleanup at our camp in Maine, for which it is awesome to have a backpack blower with the power to move an entire fall's accumulation of leaves in one fell swoop, as well as twigs, small branches, etc.

 

[j4c11]

Husqvarna 125B, had it for about 5 years. So far so good.

 

[pennstater2005]

Husqvarna 125B, had it for about 5 years. So far so good.

When I was looking at blowers that was the other one I was considering. Not even sure why I ended up going with the Stihl. Glad to know it's a good blower though. Some of my equipment is Husqvarna and it all runs great.

 

[Mightyquinn]

A Stihl BR600 for me!! I know it's somewhat overkill for 90% of what I use it for but for the other 10% it really comes in handy when trying to blow aeration cores or dried mud on the concrete. I have never regretted buying it and it's still going strong after about 6-7 years of use.

 

[monty]

I have the Echo PAS 225 attachment series and I bought the blower attachment. It looks odd, but it does the job!

Picture off the internet:

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

That looks handy monty. I have the Echo SRM-225 but if I was doing it over again I would get the PAS system. It looks good and folks are always high on them.

As for the pic I think the kid is grinning cause he's going to get his skateboard and really try it out. LOL!

 

[MasterMech]

Stihl BR600 and a Stihl SH86. I used to live in leaf country, not so much on this lot. But the power of the BR600 is still appreciated when I blow clippings around in the backyard. Breaks up the heavy stuff and clears away dethatch debris much quicker than the 86, which is by all rights, all I really need.

 

[glenmonte]

I have a 20 year old Redmax 431. Runs great after cutting the lawn, but got a bit too hot after continuous leaf blowing last fall.

Got a RM 7500 to replace it. Should be great with the leaves. More than enough after a regular mow. I'll pass the 431 along to someone with less to blow.

But just a couple of weeks ago, I bought the Milwaukee compact blower for my son because it takes the batteries I already have. That thing is great. Quiet, accessible, quick to use, more than adequate for a quick cleanup.

 

[Movingshrub]

Stihl handheld BG 86. I've had it for two years and no problems so far.