Upgrading my blower need advice

[walterg]

I need advice on a new handheld blower.
Already have a backpack blower, but prefer a handheld for some jobs around the yard.

So far I've looked at the Husky 125B, 125BX,
and the Stihl BG86.

I want cruise control, padded handles would be nice, well balanced, and of course dependable.
It also has to has to have the add on velocity tip.

Is the easy start feature for the Stihl and Husky worth it.?

Any other brands should be looking at.?

 

[walterg]

How did this post to chainsaw discussion.
I was in handheld equipment when I posted it.

 

[stihlaficionado]

Echo

Mine is 17 years old & still going strong

 

[walterg]

Thanks,
I will check the Echo dealer in the next town over.
Spec wise the Echo PB255LN looks fine.
It does have cruise, padded handles and the velocity tip.

 

[Cope1024]

My Echo PB1000 is 29 years old, and all I've done is replace a fuel cap, recoil assembly ( dropped it), air filter and spark plug. I like Stihl, but I would buy another Echo in a heartbeat.

 

[johnny5ny]

I have a 24cc (maybe 25?) echo.
Pretty light, good balance, great power. Has cruise, and is very quiet. I'm a husqvarna guy, but this echo has made a fan outta me

 

[Roll Tide]

I'm not a big fan of the bg86. The 85's were awesome!

 

[KenJax Tree]

We have some BG86 and they take abuse and keep on going. The new ones have the HD2 air filter.

 

[bryanr2]

I need advice on a new handheld blower.
Already have a backpack blower, but prefer a handheld for some jobs around the yard.

So far I've looked at the Husky 125B, 125BX,
and the Stihl BG86.

I want cruise control, padded handles would be nice, well balanced, and of course dependable.
It also has to has to have the add on velocity tip.

Is the easy start feature for the Stihl and Husky worth it.?

Any other brands should be looking at.?

I like the Husq handhelds. quite a savings over the Stihl and very highly recommended online. Pm Tlandrum (wickedworksaws.com) he has great pricing.

 

[KenJax Tree]

They just vibrate like a MFer[emoji3] but yeah they're pretty good blowers for $130. The BG86 is a dream to run with the anti-vibe.

 

[blsnelling]

Check out Redmax.

 

[Raganr]

I was not impressed with the BG86. The H125b is a good machine after getting rid of the cat in the muffler.

 

[blsnelling]

http://www.redmax.com/products/blowers/hbz2610/

 

[Onan18]

Ditto to RedMax.

Joe

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Move to Montreal.
Heard theyre pretty cheap up there.

 

[Andyshine77]

I have a 16 yo Echo and it's been bullet proof, and will likely still be running, when I'm not.

 

[walterg]

Thanks, guys. I will check out Redmax also.
We do have a local dealer.

 

[1Alpha1]

Do the gas blowers blow anywhere's near as fast as the electric ones do?

I have a Toro elec. blower and it supposedly puts out 200 mph air. I've never used a gas blower so I'm curious.

 

[ANewSawyer]

I guess it depends on the specific electric and gas blowers. I upgraded to a husky 125 B from a plug in Black & Decker. The 125 is much more powerful but could use some anti vibe. Maybe I could find some rubber to wrap around the 125's handle.

 

[walterg]

Looked at the Shindaiwa EB254 handheld blower.
Very nice, but for $269 it should be.
Anybody use one?
Is it better, worse or on par with the Stihl BG86.?